david and i are completing an article for the Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science .... it's got me wondering about what the 'general, intelligent reader' might want to know about museums and the web. 

i'm thinking we need to answer the following questions:

Fee: £15,000

We are seeking a consultant with a high level of technical expertise in online catalogues, information architecture and search engines optimisation, to undertake a feasibility study considering the viability of an ambitious online resource integrating national museum collections. This opportunity would suit someone who has a passion for improving user experience and a talent for harnessing the most innovative and appropriate technologies to bring content to life. You should have experience of working with web technologies, project management skills, and a minimum of five years’ experience of delivering large, complex projects.

A detailed brief is attached.

Enquiries and applications should be sent to Hayley Restall, Victoria and Albert Museum on 020 79422178 or by email h.restall@vam.ac.uk.

Interviews will take place in mid January.

Deadline for applications: Friday 11th January 2008.

Nominations for the Best of the Web close shortly , and the judges are now re-considering evaluation criteria. We've got two touchstone documents:

• Category Guidelines (that define quality characteristics for each category)
• Evaluation Guidelines (that define quality across categories)

What do people think about these? are there other things that the judges should consider?