Please pardon cross postings. Museum Computer Network Conference Museums and Technology: The Name of the Game is Change September 6-9, 2000 Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The staid and traditional "museum" is shedding its straight-jacket and morphing into an organization that reaches out to new audiences and communities using the latest tools. Technological advances point toward a new way of conducting business -- changing staff roles, new organizational structure, diverse audiences, increased access, innovative collaborations, new approaches. Change is the status quo. How do we mainstream this concept into the very core of a museum's mission and operations? How can we possibly keep pace with the blindingly quick rate of technological change? MCN-2K offers an opportunity to stop spinning and think, discuss, learn about, and reflect on change. You are invited to submit your proposal for a conference session or pre-conference workshop, addressing the conference theme or any area of technology relating to museums or cultural heritage. Please point your browser to: http://www.mcn.edu/mcn2k/index.htm where you can download a .pdf version of the Call for Papers. Complete the form and fax or mail to the coordinates listed. Please share your projects and expertise with your colleagues! We are excited about our Vegas venue -- inexpensive airfare (did you know Vegas is one of the few air stops that DOESN'T require a Saturday stayover for a low fare???), reasonable hotel rates, and lots of fun for every taste. The Four Seasons is a beautiful hotel, well-equipped for conferences, but no on-site gambling. However, if you want to try your luck, there's plenty of opportunity just a short walk away. Get this conference on your professional calendar! We hope to see you there. Susan Patterson Program Chair, MCN2000 [email protected]
