[MCN-L] MCN Membership

Hi everyone, Only days left! Please don't forget to renew your MCN membership, if you haven't already. It's easy to join online at http://www.mcn.edu/join/index.asp. If you are not already a member, now would be a good time to join. WHY JOIN MCN? * Network with information

[MCN-L] IP SIG: Microsoft and Creative Commons - good news for a change

No, this is not from The Onion, it's for real. Do a double-take, and read: Software giant Microsoft said it will offer a free tool for Office users to embed Creative Commons copyright options in Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. The unsupported tool permits content to be licensed from

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

On 6/29/06, Richard Urban rjurban at uiuc.edu wrote: I'd be happy to discuss this further off-list (unless there is a hue and cry to continue here). Hi Richard, consider this a hue and cry. Chuck

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

Yes - I like reading these too. Also if Dianne sends out her training document, may I have a copy please? Have a nice holiday. JEFF Jeffrey Evans Digital Imaging Specialist Princeton University Art Museum 609.258.8579 jfevans at princeton.edu On Jun 30, 2006, at 9:36 AM, Chuck Patch

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

I second the hue and cry -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Chuck Patch Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 9:37 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too? On 6/29/06, Richard Urban rjurban

[MCN-L] Password authentication

Christine Droll wrote: I apologize for sending this message to the entire listserv, but I have been trying to change my delivery option to digest. I have logged in using the password that I was given by MCN in February 2006, but it refuses entry to me. Any tips on how to make this work?

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

I am currently leading a project to implement a CIS here at the Royal BC Museum and this topic is extremely relevant and interesting to us. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts even if it is off-line! Jessica Vreeswijk IT Project Manager, Royal BC Museum (250) 356-0693 jvreeswijk at

[MCN-L] MCN Membership

My membership will be covered by Chicago History Museum (former Chicago Historical Society), non-profit membership. Thanks. Nahoko -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Real, Will Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:41 PM To: mcn-l at

[MCN-L] MCN Membership

Sorry, I did not mean to send my reply to entire list. Nahoko -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Green, Nahoko Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 11:56 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] MCN Membership My

[MCN-L] Digitization Fundamentals Workshop

DIGITIZATION FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP REGISTRATION August 3 4, 2006 The Illinois Digitization Institute will be offering cultural heritage institutions a two-day workshop on digital imaging at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, Illinois on August 3 - 4, 2006. This workshop will

[MCN-L] MCN-L Feedback

HI everyone, Thanks for your ongoing feedback regarding MCN-L, and thanks for your patience as we work through some of the unforeseen issues. Again if you are having any difficulties feel free to e-mail me directly at rjurban at uiuc.edu. Here's a few updates: I've had a few comments

[MCN-L] MCN 2006 - Access to Assets - Preliminary Program Available

Will there be any pre- or post-conference workshops in Pasadena? This will be my first time attending the MCN conference; I don't know if there have been such workshops at previous conferences. Thanks, Remko Jansonius Vizcaya Museum Gardens Miami, FL -Original Message- From:

[MCN-L] Follow up on Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

Oh good, thank you Chuck for your interest in continuing this discussion. Many thanks, as well, to Richard, Matt, Jeff and others for expressing opinions and sharing knowledge in regard to creating a hybrid Collection Information System/Digital Assets Management System (CIS/DAMS). All of your

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

Oh good, thank you Chuck for your interest and many thanks also to Richard, Matt, Jeff and others for expressing opinions and sharing knowledge in regard to the pros and cons of creating a hybrid Collection Information System/Digital Assets Management System (CIS/DAMS). All of your comments are

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

Thanks for your comments Matt. I forgot to include you in my last message. Dianne Nilsen Head of Digital Initiatives Imaging Center for Creative Photography University of Arizona P.O. Box 210103 Tucson, Arizona 85721-0103 Phone 520-307-2829 Fax 520-621-9444 -Original Message-

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

Hi Deborah, Thanks for your message, and the earlier one you sent as well. One of the big selling points to the Center in selecting a CIS was that the vendor we chose offered an art collection module, an archives module, and a library module. For the Center, this seemed to be the best match. The

[MCN-L] FW: Can a CIS be a DAMS too?

All right, I'll jump in here and perhaps send us off in another direction: One of the things (as a lapsed archivist) that I would like to see in a DAMS that is almost never supported in a CIS (and not well in the DAMS that I've seen) is hierarchies and relationships. Digitized archival

[MCN-L] One Last Pitch: Please take this Survey

Hello All: I have a technology survey I'd like you to respond to if you can. Originally, I was collecting the data for the MW2006 conference which has come and gone, and now I have a few days left to compile data for my Action Research Project at Pepperdine University. I sent this out in