Natural history museums are entering the electronic age as they increasingly use computers to build accessible and shareable databases that support research and education on a world-wide basis. Museums are exploring the Internet and other shared uses of electronic media to enhance their traditional roles in education, training, identifications, technical assistance, and collections management.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1996 |
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Title | Natural history museums and cyberspace |
Authors | C. Wemmer, M. Erixon-Stanford, A.L. Gardner |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Museum International |
Index ID | 5223133 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |