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Discussion Lists

About NEMA Discussion Lists

NEMA has created four Internet discussion lists: NEMA Collections; NEMA Interpretation and Public Programs; NEMA Administration and Facilities; and NEMA IMP (Independent Museum Professional) and Corporate Issues.

In an era of numerous discussion groups, why should you join one or more of these lists? First, they will make it easier for you to network with your New England colleagues, no matter where your museum is located! You can be more confident about the information you'll receive, since you'll be corresponding with fellow NEMA members. Most importantly, these lists promote communication across museum disciplines.

The conversations will be open and unmoderated, but we will ask you to observe a few simple rules. We do not allow job postings (visit www.nemanet.org/nemajobs.htm to post or find a job) or the promotion of anyone's goods and services. For a full range of goods and services, please visit our Products and Services Directory at www.nemanet.org/pands/index.htm.

Users of Topica know that, as with other hosts, advertising will appear on the screen, but we have found it to be less intrusive than with other providers.

This is a NEMA membership benefit, and there is no limit to the number of discussion groups you may join. This list is for NEMA members only (defined as Individual Members, Independent Museum Professional Members, or staff of Institutional or Corporate Members). If you know of other individuals who would like to join these lists but are not members of the association, please ask them to contact NEMA about becoming a member.

List Descriptions

NEMA Museum Administration and Facilities Discussion List (NEMA Administrat)

Post your questions and observations concerning museum administration and facilities, including such topics as human resources, visitor services, security, facility rentals, membership programs, development, and construction projects. (To post a message see: http://lists.topica.com/lists/nemaadministrate)

NEMA Museum Collections Discussion List (NEMA Collections)

Post your questions and observations concerning curatorial and collections topics such as collection policies and plans, collection care, registration, conservation, and scholarship. (To post a message see: http://lists.topica.com/lists/nemacollections)

NEMA Interpretation, Exhibits and Public Programs Discussion List (NEMA Interpret)

Post your questions and observations concerning interpretation, exhibits and public programs, including such topics as exhibit development, educational programs and special events. (To post a message see: http://lists.topica.com/lists/nemainterpret)

NEMA Independent Museum Professional and Corporate Member Issues Discussion List (NEMA IMP Corp)

Post your questions and observations concerning issues that affect independent museum professionals, corporate members, and the museum staff with whom they work. (Please note: If you have a "Request for Proposals" to distribute, send it to nemamembinfo (at) tiac.net, and we will forward it to our Independent Museum Professional and Corporate Members.) (To post a message see: http://lists.topica.com/lists/nemaimpandcorp)

NEMA IMP and Corporate Member Discussion List and RFP Distribution Service (Invite Only!)

New England Museum Association Independent Museum Professional and Corporate Membership benefit. Keep informed and networked with other consultants and vendors serving the New England museum community via this moderated list. Receive Requests for Proposals from NEMA member museums. If you are an Independent Museum Professional or Corporate Member and would like to join this list please contact NEMA at nemamembinfo (at) tiac.net or 781-641-0013. (To post a message see: http://lists.topica.com/lists/nemalist)

How to sign-up for the lists: (PLEASE READ)
1. Please use the form below to select the lists you would like. Please note that if you sign-up for more than one list you may at times receive duplicate e-mails that are sent to multiple lists.

2. After selecting "Join" you will be asked to create a Topica account. This will allow you to place vacation holds, view the message archives, and manage your preferences including signing up for a digest format. You do not need to respond to all the screens with the ads on them. Once you have entered in your account information your Topica account has been created and you can exit out of the website.

3. An e-mail from Topica will be sent to the address entered to verify the e-mail address. Please follow the directions to activate your account.

4. Since this is a member benefit NEMA will need to approve your e-mail address before you are officially allowed to join the list. When you first sign up, Topica may report that have not joined any list(s). Please wait at least 1 business day for NEMA to approve your e-mail address.

5. If you have any questions please contact NEMA at nemamembinfo (at) tiac.net or 781-641-0013.