Trying to cope with the effects of changes caused by the rapid growth of mobile web?
You might find useful the report of a recent V&A survey of museum visitors and their attitudes to using mobile devices in museums. The full report is now openly published and free to download from the latest post on the V&A's Digital Media blog, out now. http://www.vam.ac.uk/b/blog/digital-media/museum-visitors-using-mobile?utm_source=vam.ac.uk&utm_medium=mcnlst&utm_content=visitors-mobile&utm_campaign=blg Some findings include - the V&A as an art and design museum has a higher than average number of visitors with smart phones and tablets - most people bring their phones but leave their tablets - 60% of visitors use their smart phones to enhance their visit - 83% took photos of objects or galleries - 24% of UK visitors and 60% of overseas visitors turn off data roaming to avoid costs There's lots more. The post also discusses themes emerging from interim findings of a survey across Tate, the National Gallery and IWM. These include issue surrounding List members are welcome to share these findings and make use of to develop their own services Andrew Lewis Digital Content Delivery Manager Digital Media Team Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington London SW7 2RL 020 7942 2373 a.lewis at vam.ac.uk www.vam.ac.uk linkd.in/andrewlewis @rosemarybeetle ( https://twitter.com/rosemarybeetle ) Light from the Middle East: New Photography Until 7 April 2013 at the V&A South Kensington This exhibition was made possible through the establishment of the Art Fund Collection of Middle Eastern Photography at the V&A and the British Museum Admission free Modern British Childhood, 1948-2012 Until 14 April 2013 at V&A Museum of Childhood Admission free Keep in touch Sign up for V&A e-newsletters www.vam.ac.uk/signup Become a fan on Facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum ( http://www.facebook.com/VictoriaandAlbertMuseum ) Follow us on Twitter.com/V_and_A ( http://www.twitter.com/V_and_A ) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information contained in this message is confidential and intended only for the individual named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or disclosure of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by telephone on 020 7942 2353.
