Coo! Not only is this a very elegant site, with lots of potential, but
they're offering a "free £10 discount" on books. Bit of an improvement
on the discounts that cost you money I suppose. And they deliver books
"directly to your door," which I guess is better than to some random
address across town. However, apart from such petty quibbles, the thing
that really worries me is the "Object of the week" spot. This week's
wonderful thing is chosen by Culture Minister, Chris Smith. Nothing
wrong with that. Next week's is chosen by Zoë "bouncy" Ball. Aaagh. Just
when you thought it was safe to take museums seriously ....
Mick
Michael P. Cooper
Registrar, Nottingham Museums & Galleries
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Dawson [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 1999 1:57 PM
> To: 'GEM'; 'MCG'
> Subject: MGC Website Launch
>
> MGC has launched its website at
>
> www.museums.gov.uk
>
> Timothy Mason, Director of the Museums & Galleries Commission (MGC),
> commented: "We hope our new site will be of use to the general museum
> visitor and to those working in museums, providing a one-stop
> information point for all museum related queries.
>
> "Museums.gov.uk will develop over time. The first phase, launched
> today, features an extensive range of facts and figures about museums,
> the latest museum-related news, full details of all MGC publications
> and
> a range of useful links to other museum-related sites.
>
> "In addition access is provided to Designated museum collections via a
> link to the new MGC database www.cornucopia.org.uk. By 2001
> Cornucopia
> will provide a complete picture of the wealth of museum collections in
> the UK. Visit us now on www.museums.gov.uk."
>
> The MGC website was produced by Terry Braun and Gabriella Rajeczy von
> Burian, and designed and programmed by Richard Lord for Illuminations
> Interactive. Work on the second phase of the site will begin in May
> 1999. Phase two will include a discussion forum to enable users to
> participate in online debate about museum issues, free 'downloadable'
> factsheets, and more museum advice and information.
>
> The site includes objects chosen by well-known celebrities - the first
> is chosen by Rt. Hon. Chris Smith MP, Secretary of State for Culture,
> Media and Sport, selected the silver swan automaton from the Bowes
> Museum. "The silver swan is a superb work of craftsmanship,
> beautifully
> made and detailed. It is also fun. It moves, swallows fish, and bows
> its neck." Located in the great entrance hall of the Bowes Museum,
> Country Durham, "the swan provides a real focal point for visitors to
> this excellent museum."
> David Dawson
> Museums New Technology Adviser, Museums and Galleries Commission
> tel: 0171 233 4200, email: [log in to unmask]
> Visit our Websites:-
> Cornucopia Portable Antiquities Sharing
> Museums
> Skills
> www.cornucopia.org.uk www.finds.org.uk www.smsma.org.uk
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