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We are happy to announce the electronic publication of the UniversityMuseums and Collections Journal 2/2009 (Proceedings of the 8thConference of the International Committee of ICOM for University Museumsand Collections in Manchester), edited by Sally MacDonald, Nathalie Nyst andCornelia Weber at:http://edoc.hu-berlin.de/umacjTable of ContentsEvoking humanity: Reflections on the importance of university museumsand collectionsAlan D. GilbertUniversity museums and the communitySally MacDonaldExperiments in the boundary zone: Science Gallery at Trinity College DublinMichael John GormanIvory tower or welcoming neighbor? Engaging our local communitiesJane PickeringWhat opportunities can university museums offer for academic-publicinteraction?Some lessons from London’s Beacon for Public EngagementSteve CrossUniversity museums and outreach: the Newcastle upon Tyne case studyLindsay Allason-JonesWeb communication. A content analysis of German university collectionsand museums websitesCornelia WeberChasing the online audienceMark CarnallThe effect of digitalized museum information on learningDamon MonzaviBeyond teaching: Out of hours at the Grant MuseumJack AshbyInternal audience: A key to successMirnaHerucCourting controversy – the Lindow Man exhibition at the Manchester MuseumBryan SitchOn the road again: Reaching out to isolated school communitiesKarl Van DykeA purpose-driven university museumJuliette BiancoBuilding creative communities: How does a university museum work withfamily learning in a challenging community context?Celine WestFamily matters: The role of university museums in intergenerationallearningRebekahMoranSecondary school program at the Oxford University Museum of Natural HistorySarah LloydThe community service of the Ghent University Zoology MuseumDominick VerscheldeThe role of the university museum in community developmentDavid EllisUniversity museums in a university town: University of Tartu Museums inthe service of the local communityReetMägiWays of seeing: A model for community partnership workingGill HartAccessibility to university museums: A strategical objectiveEdmonCastellFrom ACUMG-L