Archive for the 'Museums' Category

Museum 2.0 Turns 1.0

November 5th, 2007

Congrats Nina.

Social Strangers

October 16th, 2007

Nina Simon - “I’ve been thinking recently about the “why” behind encouraging social interactions among strangers in museums.”

Future of Librar*

October 7th, 2007

Joel Garreau - “Print technology made bookstores and libraries ubiquitous. Now that the Internet’s Amazon delivers, however, half of all U.S. independent bookstores have disappeared and the booksellers that thrive have morphed. They are now centered on their cafes, couches and cappuccino machines. They strive to become not simply warehouses but experience places.” (via)

Get a Grip

September 24th, 2007

If you were offended by this, get off the Internet. Sheesh!

Museums/Libraries/The “L” Word

July 19th, 2007

Nina from MuseumTwo asked me to write a follow-up post to hers (which I linked to here). I’m a bit too busy so I asked if I could put the request on LS. Sure, she said. Anyone want to take her up on the offer?
She’s looking for some commentary on the word [...]

Similar Animals

July 16th, 2007

Museum 2.0: “Is “Museum” a 4-Letter Word (for visitors)?”
If you hate or love the “L” word, this post will strike a chord.