Understanding Information Retrieval Systems

    42 Interactive Multimedia        in Museums

Nik Honeysett

CONTENTS

Introduction

Why Museums Produce IM

What IM Is

IM Design

IM Delivery

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Bibliography

INTRODUCTION

For the purposes of this entry, Interactive Multimedia (IM) is broadly defined as computer-based technology that delivers text, audio and imagery, under user control.

The diversity of IM in museums is reflected in the diversity of museums themselves. Just as no two museums are the same, similarly no two IM installations are the same. While there are some general principles that guide interactivity, there are no national or international standards ...