The Languages of Live Interpretation/Les Langages De L'Interpretation Personnalisee: Animation in Museums/L'Animation Dans Les Musees (Mercury Series)

What is live interpretation? What does it contribute to museums? How does it compare to other means of communication used in exhibitions? What are its strengths and weaknesses? How is it perceived by the public? Contributions by museologists from Canada, the United States, and Britain answer these questions, describing how museums have successfully used actors and other live interpreters.