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[email protected] leading the transformation of museums, libraries and archives for the future. MLA 94801 Cover 4/7/07 17:29 Page 2 94801 4/7/07 12:39 Page 1 Contents Preface 3 1 Introduction 5 In situ Offers 7 Extension of the AIL Scheme 8 Operation of the Scheme 9 Criticisms of the Scheme 9 Panel Membership 9 Acknowledgments 10 2 AIL Cases 2006/07 1 Paintings at Port Eliot, Cornwall 11 2 Lake Windermere Boats 17 3 Carlo Portelli: The Charity of St Nicholas