new museum lis 697-09 museum informatics
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New MuseumAbby Lindquist
LIS 697-09 Museum InformaticsMay 24, 2012
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● Opened in 1977● Moved to current location on Bowery in 2007● Manhattan's only dedicated contemporary art
museum
History
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● Resource Center● "We Who Feel Differently" exhibit
Museum Interactives
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● Recorded oral histories of artists who lived or worked along Bowery
● Interactive map online● Should have computer with solo access near
display
Bowery Artist Tribute
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● No "search" function● Confusing navigation graphics on website,
but not when viewed on mobile● Personalization lacking
Website Usability
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● Web-based site, need to zoom
● Develop app for visitor information and events
Mobile Applications
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Social Media
● Twitter: 53,247 followers● Facebook: 127,977 likes
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● Blog, Always Open○ Only updated 2x/month○ Readers rarely comment
● GClass.org
○ Educational site for students and educators○ Offers workshops○ No lesson plans or interactive options
Room for Improvement
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QR Codes● Connect to social media● Audio or video for new exhibitions
Future Potential
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● Digital outreach○ QR codes○ Podcasts
● Museum pedagogy○ Usage and success of digital initiatives
Project Plans