Program Area
• materials require an open area with
chairs, tables and storage areas
for flexible public and educational programme activities.
• needs to allow flexibility of use
• needs presentation media and equipment such as blackboards, poster
boards, slide equip¬ment, computers and projectors
• will be a useful space for the development of exhibit and
programming materials when not in use for programming activities
Collections Area
• requires numerous storage units, a small
environmentally
consistent storage area for perishable materials such as bone/antler
tools, clothing etc.
Research Laboratory
• area used to process artifacts, store them
temporarily, and
produce reports and tempo-rary exhibits.
• Basic area requires considerable table and counter space, sinks and
water source for cleaning artifacts, drying racks, and storage shelves
• minimal setup includes equipment such as laptop computers,
high-speed Internet access, CD burner, laser and colour inkjet
printers, database and image manipulation software, digital camera,
photography area
Administrative Area
• requires 2 offices with basic equipment such as
desks, chairs, filing
cabinets and shelves
Staffing
• minimally one full time person but two should
be the goal
• staff with skills in computers and computer graphics
• a core of regular volunteers for programming, public requests,
and exhibit and program development
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