Moderation

[Bob Barclay at the Canadian Conservation Institute, Ottawa, Canada]

I am moderating the list for the next two weeks. I'll be reading my mail in 
the morning, eastern Canada time zone, so an overnight delay in turning 
messages around is likely. Points I would like to see discussed:

1. Earlier this year CIMCIM produced a survey of musical instrument 
conservation training and some notes on the role of the MI conservator. Would 
list subscribers like an electronic copy of this? Is anybody in a position to 
discuss their own experiences in training in this field?

2. As I mentioned in an earlier message, I am doing a dissertation on use of 
musical instruments in museums, and MI conservation under these conditions. 
What are your thoughts on the making and use of copies? In particular, the 
curator's or museum visitor's desire for "the real thing"?

3. Let's have some thoughts on monitoring of instruments in playing 
condition. What do you monitor? At what frequency?

4. Tell your colleagues about MICAT-L.

Bob