[MCN-L] Advice on advanced degree for museum technology

[Narda McKeen-LaClair]

I would suggest an MLIS as well - The MLIS program at Drexel University
(On-Line)is worth looking at.  Plenty of classes available on Archiving,
Digital Preservation, Database development, new technologies,
virtualization, management of electronic resources, Web 2.0, XML, just
about anything you are interested in. When I left libraries behind and
entered the museum world I was amazed at how well the courses I took I
at Drexel prepared me for this position. 

Good luck,
Narda

Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple. -
Dr. Seuss

Narda McKeen LaClair
Technology Administrator 
Shelburne Museum
PO Box 10
Shelburne, VT, 05482
(802)985-3346 x3196
 


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Subject: [MCN-L] Advice on advanced degree for museum technology

Hi everyone, 

Could anyone offer advice on an advanced degree that would helpful for
working with emerging museum technology?  I've considered a Masters in
Museum Studies but the curriculum seems too broad.  I'm a Registrar and
I'm particularly interested in digital image standards, rotational
photography, online databases, virtualization, etc.. We have IT staff at
my current institution but I'd like to try to keep up.  I know enough to
be dangerous, but that's about it!  

Is anyone aware of a program that merges technology and the arts or
humanities?  Or is there a straight technology degree or certificate
that you would recommend instead?  An online degree or one offered in
Wisconsin would be particularly helpful.  

Thank you for your input.  

Kristine Zickuhr
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
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[MCN-L] Strategic Technology Plans

[Narda McKeen-LaClair]

Hello all,
 
Our organization is just starting the discussion about developing a
technology plan.  It is obvious from the first conversation that there
are varying visions for what this plan will include and how long it will
take us to craft it.  Would anyone be willing to share their wisdom and
experiences in developing this document?  Specifically I am interested
in knowing who was involved and how long did it take?  What was the
scope of your plan?  If anyone is willing to share a copy of their plan
I would be thrilled. My email is listed below. 
 
Thank you in advance,
Narda
 
Narda McKeen LaClair
Technology Administrator 
Shelburne Museum
PO Box 10
Shelburne, VT, 05482
(802)985-3346 x3196
nmckeen-laclair at shelburnemuseum.org
 
 

[MCN-L] Touch Screen Technologies

[Narda McKeen-LaClair]

Hello all,

 

We are trying to set up an interactive listening station that would give
the visitor a chance to use a touch screen to choose between a few audio
stories that are represented by visuals.  The goal would be to have
listening wands or headsets available as well. 

 

I would appreciate any advice on the simplest way to do this as well as
recommendations regarding equipment. We do have some equipment on hand
and would be interested to know if anyone has used a combination of a
BrightSign Interactive Sign Controller with a Tyco LCD  TouchMonitor to
create something similar.

 

Thanks,

Narda

 

 

Narda McKeen LaClair

Technical Administrator

Shelburne Museum

 

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