2003 Edition of ``The Official Museum Directory'' Provides Detailed Listings for More Than 8,100 Museums Nationwide.

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2002

National Register Publishing, a leading publisher of industry-standard directories, today announced the release of the 2003 edition of "The Official Museum Directory" (OMD)(TM), the authoritative resource for reliable information covering the museum community.

The new edition provides comprehensive details for more than 8,100 institutions in the U.S., including art, history, science and children's museums, zoos, national parks, nature centers, aquariums, botanical gardens and historical sites. It contains useful information such as updated operating hours, admission prices, exhibit and collections details, and other special information that is not readily available elsewhere in a single source.

"OMD is a valuable reference directory and a must-have tool for librarians, researchers, and all types of professionals working in this field," said Sandy Barnes, publisher of New Providence, N.J.-based National Register Publishing. "The 2003 edition contains data supplied by the museums themselves, which ensures that the information is both current and accurate. It is the definitive museum directory for library collections and is a fact-checking guide that any professional in the field simply can't afford to go without."

According to Barnes, OMD provides the contacts and data that researchers and museum professionals need in order to locate museums of interest in a specific area, get in touch with key officials, and locate vendors and other professionals associated with the museum community.

The geographically arranged directory contains four convenient indexes to make it easier for users to quickly find the information they need:

-- Institutions By Category -- Find listings under 87 different museum fields;

-- Institutions By Collection -- Locate special collections and the museums that display them;

-- Institution Index -- Access any museum alphabetically; and

-- Personnel Index -- Network with colleagues or see where past associates are located.

In addition to these helpful indexes, the 2003 edition of OMD also provides data regarding regional and affiliate associations, state art agencies, and a comprehensive index featuring museums on the Web.

To view a sample listing from OMD, or to find more information about the directory, please go to www.officialmuseumdir.com. The new edition is available now at a list price of $299.99. For information about how to order the 2003 edition of "The Official Museum Directory," please contact Susan Towne via phone at [phone], ext. 1207, via fax at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Since 1915, National Register Publishing has produced industry-standard directories that serve the financial, marketing, museum, art and Catholic communities. Established as the leading authoritative sources in their respective fields, these directories provide inside information on major corporations and institutions, as well as key decision-makers. For more information, please go to www.nationalregisterpublishing.com.