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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |