Hi, I'm assuming barrier-free wifi means some start of gateway page when users connect? Here at the V&A, we have a basic splash screen requiring users to accept terms and conditions. It is the classic disclaimer model - the intention is that in case of dodgy goings on by anyone, the responsibility is in theory placed with the users, as well as setting out what can and can't be done. This is, as far as I am aware, open to debate about whether there is any legal meaning to this, but it does provide some evidence of "reasonable measures to ensure proper use" .
In reality, no-one ever reads these (or at least I would be surprised by any hard evidence that found that to be true). Users press the button to open the door. In this sense it would appear to be just a barrier to entry for our visitors. However, I think it is more useful to see it as a welcoming screen. As a point of entry, it allows you to show visitors what you have to offer them, to make suggestions, buy tickets, etc. Of course any such promotions could be tracked and tweaked too. Having said that, our current wifi splash screen is pretty poor, so currently this is aspirational. We are reviewing wifi. Another approach is of course to just do away with it, which is easier for visitors. Andrew Lewis Digital Content Delivery Manager Digital Media department Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington London SW7 2RL 020 7942 2373 a.lewis at vam.ac.uk Digital Media blog: www.vam.ac.uk/digital http://linkd.in/andrewlewis @rosemarybeetle ( https://twitter.com/rosemarybeetle ) >>> <mcn-l-request at mcn.edu> 14/12/2013 12:00 >>> Send mcn-l mailing list submissions to mcn-l at mcn.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mcn-l-request at mcn.edu You can reach the person managing the list at mcn-l-owner at mcn.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of mcn-l digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Re: barrier free wifi (Kelly Carpenter) 2. Job: Digital Preservation-focused Museum Studies Faculty Position (Andrew Fox) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 14:54:23 +0000 From: Kelly Carpenter <kcarpen...@albrightknox.org> To: "mcn-l at mcn.edu" <mcn-l at mcn.edu> Subject: Re: [MCN-L] barrier free wifi Message-ID: <ADC9CA2C4F058C408BAF475F3E78B6DD77E0C34C at SVRVMAKAG4.albrightknox.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Good morning, The Albright-Knox Art Gallery have always been a barrier free Wi-Fi location. The AKAG Guest Wi-Fi network has no barriers of use for the public. Many thanks, Kelly Kelly Carpenter Digital Media Manager Albright-Knox Art Gallery 1285 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222-1096 716.270.8235 kcarpenter at albrightknox.org -----Original Message----- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] On Behalf Of mcn-l-requ...@mcn.edu Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 7:00 AM To: mcn-l at mcn.edu Subject: mcn-l Digest, Vol 100, Issue 11 Send mcn-l mailing list submissions to mcn-l at mcn.edu To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to mcn-l-request at mcn.edu You can reach the person managing the list at mcn-l-owner at mcn.edu When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of mcn-l digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Laser projectors (George Scharoun) 2. Re: Laser projectors (Bryan Kennedy) 3. Re: barrier free wifi (Frank Kennedy) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:36:06 -0500 From: George Scharoun <gschar...@mfa.org> To: "mcn-l at mcn.edu" <mcn-l at mcn.edu> Subject: [MCN-L] Laser projectors Message-ID: <CECF7A56.1136F%gscharoun at mfa.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Has anyone had experience with the latest LED or Laser projectors available from Casio, Panasonic, Sony? I?m looking at the Sony VPL-FHZ55 which has a laser light source and claims 20,000 hours bulb life. Sounds ideal for long-term gallery installations, but I?m having trouble finding any reviews. I also wonder if there are any conservation concerns around the use of these ?blue laser? light sources in the proximity of artworks, even those that aren?t sensitive to sunlight. ?? GEORGE SCHAROUN Technical Producer, Gallery Media Museum of Fine Arts, Boston gscharoun at mfa.org | 617-369-3512 http://www.mfa.org ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 13:55:50 -0600 From: Bryan Kennedy <bkenn...@smm.org> To: Museum Computer Network Listserv <mcn-l at mcn.edu> Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Laser projectors Message-ID: <CAMMAFbWSrbvbb59BbBcqa1kZafgX2+OwRDzDVOEJeK8jYsZ=0w at mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" We looked at using these and actually had a test units in. I think it was a Casio. However, several people on our staff complained about the image. A not insignificant percentage of people said that the projection image had a noticeable blink-image or after-image as they turned their heads. This image was generally one of the primary colors being projected to simulate the image colors. Some people said it caused them discomfort or a headache. I personally didn't see much of a problem but we eventually decided that they weren't the right fit for this particular application. Has anyone else seen these sorts of problems? I don't mean to be spreading FUD, especially since bulb-less projectors would be a big help on the maintenance front. bk ---------------------------------------------------- bryan kennedy director, exhibit media science museum of minnesota bkennedy at smm.org 651.221.2522 ---------------------------------------------------- On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 1:36 PM, George Scharoun <GScharoun at mfa.org> wrote: > Has anyone had experience with the latest LED or Laser projectors > available from Casio, Panasonic, Sony? > I?m looking at the Sony VPL-FHZ55 which has a laser light source and > claims 20,000 hours bulb life. Sounds ideal for long-term gallery > installations, but I?m having trouble finding any reviews. > > I also wonder if there are any conservation concerns around the use of > these ?blue laser? light sources in the proximity of artworks, even > those that aren?t sensitive to sunlight. > > ?? > > GEORGE SCHAROUN > Technical Producer, Gallery Media > Museum of Fine Arts, Boston > gscharoun at mfa.org | 617-369-3512 > http://www.mfa.org > > _______________________________________________ > You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum > Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) > > To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu > > To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: > http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l > > The MCN-L archives can be found at: > http://mcn.edu/pipermail/mcn-l/ > ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:12:18 +0000 From: Frank Kennedy <fkenn...@nrm.org> To: "'mcn-l at mcn.edu'" <mcn-l at mcn.edu> Subject: Re: [MCN-L] barrier free wifi Message-ID: <8BEC32D79947D046A6770AB52A0FE68A3883CE9E at srv-mail.nrm.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Norman Rockwell Museum's Free Public WiFi is barrier free. This is so that visitors can use apps immediately without first launching a browser to agree to a terms page - a confusing and often overlooked step. Frank Kennedy, IT Manager Norman Rockwell Museum 9 Glendale Rd., PO BOX 308 Stockbridge, MA 01262 413-931-2216, fax 413-931-2316 http://www.nrm.org ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ mcn-l mailing list mcn-l at mcn.edu http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l End of mcn-l Digest, Vol 100, Issue 11 ************************************** ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:42:19 +0000 From: Andrew Fox <a...@famsf.org> To: MCN List <mcn-l at mcn.edu> Subject: [MCN-L] Job: Digital Preservation-focused Museum Studies Faculty Position Message-ID: <CED09509.24AF5%afox at famsf.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Posting this for a colleague: Dear Colleagues, I want to alert you to a new faculty position in the Museum Studies Program at San Francisco State University. The Master of Arts Program in Museum Studies is seeking an expert in Digital Preservation in Museums to join our faculty at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective August 2014. The successful applicant will possess museum professional experience in all areas of digital preservation in museums and will be knowledgeable about digital media, digital curation, mobile experiences, digitization strategies, and digital asset management. Experience in art museums is preferred. The candidate will also be engaged in critical discourse surrounding digital preservation in museums, will be able to bridge theory and practice, and will have a strong interest in how museums communicate with the public. Ph.D., or equivalent degree preferred, but applicants with distinguished professional experience and a Master?s degree will be considered. University teaching experience preferred. Salary competitive, commensurate with qualifications. Review of applications will begin January 24, 2014. SFSU Museum Studies is one of the highest producers of MA graduates in the field, with alumni working from the Getty to the Smithsonian, and in a range of related nonprofit organizations. Aligned with the Department of Art, Museum Studies works collaboratively with other units on campus and with our professional networks to develop engaged, thoughtful, and well-rounded museum employees. Find out more about us at: museumstudies.sfsu.edu The link to the posting at the American Alliance of Museums website: http://www.jobtarget.com/c/job.cfm?site_id=8712&jb=15896364 and on the website for careers for the California State University: https://careers.calstate.edu/Detail.aspx?pid=38679 Edward M. Luby Director-Museum Studies Andrew Fox FAMSF Webmaster 415.750.3615 de Young Legion of Honor Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ mcn-l mailing list mcn-l at mcn.edu http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l End of mcn-l Digest, Vol 100, Issue 12 ************************************** ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. 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