Hello trusty MCN Listserv,
I have a question for you concerning handheld tour devices that might sound a little radical in its thinking. Don't think it's my crazy idea; I'm just the tech guy doing a background check on this listserv! We currently offer a museum tour via iPod Touch which we checkout to visitors if they are interested. There are concerns that the checkout process might be a deterrent for people taking the tour. The new thought is to let the visitors pick them up and use them on their own. My concern of course is that they are going to walk right out the door. Have any other museums, libraries, etc. offered anything similar? What were the results? Are there any other options to breaking down this barrier? All thoughts and comments are welcome - even ones telling us we are crazy! Thanks all, Chris Alexander | Manager of Interactive Technology San Jose Museum of Art 110 South Market Street San Jose, CA 95113 408-271-6875 ph. 408-294-2977 fx. calexander at sjmusart.org <mailto:calexander at sjmusart.org> __________________________ Go to www.sjmusart.org/podcast <http://www.sjmusart.org/podcast> to listen to our MUSE Award winning podcast or search for "SJMA" on iTunes <http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=200789 487> . Is video more your thing? Check out our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/sanjosemuseumofart <http://www.youtube.com/sanjosemuseumofart>
