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On the list where museum technology folks hang out, there has been a recent thread on best practices and lessons learned on how to set up a successful store component of a museum web site. A number of museums are using Yahoo Stores. For example, the Brooklyn Museum Shop. Some museums are working with e-commerce/design consultants to further customize the look and feel.
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