http://musematic.net/2010/03/11/empowered-by-collections/ Rants and raves on the latest trends in the world of museum informatics and technology. An intrepid cast of experts from the Museum Computer Network and AAM's Media & Technology Committee share their insights, observations and tricks of the trade. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:18:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://musematic.net/2010/03/11/empowered-by-collections/comment-page-1/#comment-21947 James G. Leventhal Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:46:51 +0000 http://musematic.net/?p=1128#comment-21947 Great post, Perian! As a professional who has dedicated a lot of their life to promoting collections work, I couldn't agree with you more. I think the quote is intended to be provocative. And if it has provoked such thoughtful writing as yours then it's worked. Also, it's informed by current dialogue in the field stemming from Janes' recent book Museums in a Troubled World, or postings on-line like at the Center for the Future of Museums: http://futureofmuseums.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenging-assumptions-why-not-sell.html most all of which stems from the financial considerations around the cost of collections care, as you note, and not all of which I actually agree with. It was great to be part of working with you at the Magnes, and helping to put in place funding and a business plan by which that collection can serve generations to come. I applaud your work, as you know too well, and am glad you took note of my quote. Thanks for drawing attention to it. Nice piece. Your eloquence never ceases to amaze. Fondly, James Great post, Perian! As a professional who has dedicated a lot of their life to promoting collections work, I couldn’t agree with you more. I think the quote is intended to be provocative. And if it has provoked such thoughtful writing as yours then it’s worked. Also, it’s informed by current dialogue in the field stemming from Janes’ recent book Museums in a Troubled World, or postings on-line like at the Center for the Future of Museums:
http://futureofmuseums.blogspot.com/2010/01/challenging-assumptions-why-not-sell.html
most all of which stems from the financial considerations around the cost of collections care, as you note, and not all of which I actually agree with. It was great to be part of working with you at the Magnes, and helping to put in place funding and a business plan by which that collection can serve generations to come. I applaud your work, as you know too well, and am glad you took note of my quote. Thanks for drawing attention to it. Nice piece. Your eloquence never ceases to amaze. Fondly, James

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