Laser pointers

I've been asked to find out if other museums allow the use of Laser
pointers in their galleries.  I'd be curious to know what other
conservators think about the affect of laser pointers on works of
art.  Is there any better method for a docent to use for pointing?

Katharine Untch
Conservator of Objects
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

                                  ***
                  Conservation DistList Instance 13:32
                Distributed: Thursday, December 2, 1999
                       Message Id: cdl-13-32-019
                                  ***