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Jessie Amos posted a new Topic
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Translation apps/platforms or other resources for exhibit & program experiences
Hello!
We are starting to create a strategy for translation efforts at our two museum locations. We currently have translated digital signage and maps, but are looking to extend these efforts into exhibit and program experiences. Ideally, we would like to do this through a digital/audio platform (rather than new printed signage) and are curious about applications or platforms out there that could work for these efforts. We have a translation consultant that we work with on a...
We are starting to create a strategy for translation efforts at our two museum locations. We currently have translated digital signage and maps, but are looking to extend these efforts into exhibit and program experiences. Ideally, we would like to do this through a digital/audio platform (rather than new printed signage) and are curious about applications or platforms out there that could work for these efforts. We have a translation consultant that we work with on a...
Simon Mused posted a reply on Re: Exhibit Maintenance Time Logs
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 at 1:28 PM
Said: Some maintenance software, like GoFMX and UpKeep, will let you manually enter how much time was spent working on a repair. Some can do this automatically, but only when the ticket was created to close (not factoring in time off floor or...
Pamela Parker posted a reply on Re: Pop-Up Museum
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Said: I have worked with many new museums that began with a temporary (donated) space, pop-ups or, single exhibit in a public space. These were always to create interest toward building and opening the permanent location. Since you state neig...
Karl Nilsson posted a reply on Re: Microscope Exhibit Piece
Monday, Jun 12, 2023 at 3:51 PM
Said: Thank you Cassandra! I had the pleasure of talking with Budd Wentz today. We'll definitely look into his product.
Jill Steif posted a new Topic
Monday, Jun 12, 2023 at 3:12 PM
Exhibit Maintenance Time Logs
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have a good system in place for their Exhibit team to log time spent on maintenance on an exhibit? Anyone use a barcode scan system? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
Jill
Does anyone have a good system in place for their Exhibit team to log time spent on maintenance on an exhibit? Anyone use a barcode scan system? Any other suggestions?
Thanks.
Jill
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