Voices
Voices: Bringing Multimedia Museum Exhibits to the World Wide Web
Recent user studies analyzing the patrons of Web museums have discovered that a majority are seeking exhibits that go beyond a database of disparate objects. Visitors to virtual museums are looking for guided tours and exhibits that take advantage of new technologies and present information in a way that helps them to understand and appreciate the artifacts in their artistic and historical context. Voices of the Colorado Plateau is a new cultural heritage Web site featuring oral history recordings and historical images that seeks to tell compelling, personal stories that invitepatrons to do less clicking and more viewing. Read