[MCN-L] ‏‏RE: Cal SIG at MCN in Portland

2009-11-06 Thread Amalyah Keshet [akes...@imj.org.il]
"The SIG foosball match against the Metrics & Evaluation SIG"? Now you're talking. The IP SIG hereby challenges the winner. !Toddle on over to Deschutes and we'll take you on ?: ??mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu] ??? Misunas, Marl

[MCN-L] Integrating a DAMs with TMS

2009-11-06 Thread James Maza
We use TMS for collections mgmt and are in the process of implementing a new DAMs (Media Beacon). We are looking at ways to integrate the two systems. I will be at MCN next week and would be grateful enough to buy the 1st beer for anyone who would be willing to share their experiences regardin

[MCN-L] MCN Metrics & Evaluation SIG

2009-11-06 Thread Proctor, Nancy
I've put the outline for my presentation on using visitor research to design a mobile experience up on the MuseumMobile.info wiki: http://wiki.museummobile.info/museums-to-go/experience-design (be sure to click the links too) If anyone has comments or questions before Thurs, I'll address them i

[MCN-L] SM SIG: Small Museums SIG Meeting at 2009 MCN Conference

2009-11-06 Thread Farrell, David
Hi All - Despite the fact that I will be unable to attend the Portland Conference, there will be a Small Museum SIG meeting on Friday, 13 November at 12:45. The exact location will be announced at the conference. Ari Davidow has kindly volunteered to run the meeting in my absence. All conferenc

[MCN-L] IT SIG activity at MCN

2009-11-06 Thread Janice
Just wanted to let you know when and where to find the IT SIG events during MCN next week: Information Technology (IT) Roundtable Thursday 3:30-5:00 Afternoon Sessions II Chair: Janice M. Craddock, Technology Manager, Amon Carter Museum Participants: William Weinstein, Director of Informatio

[MCN-L] Before you leave for Portland...

2009-11-06 Thread Jana Hill
...remember to bring your donations for the annual MCN silent auction! Proceeds from the silent auction benefit our scholarship program, which helps emerging museum professionals attend our conference. Several exciting items (LCD screens, DAM software, museum banners, and even jewelry!) have alre

[MCN-L] "The Great Ebook Throwdown" - my summary

2009-11-06 Thread Heather Marie Wells
I love Stanza and I agree with all the drawbacks you mentioned as well and the advantages. I have to say some of the new features that I'm hearing about are intriguing me more about the readers. I think its Barnes and Nobles' reader that I'm hearing about which allows you to loan books to your f

[MCN-L] Before you leave for Portland...

2009-11-06 Thread Misunas, Marla
Don't forget, prizes to the person who spends the most & to the vendor who donates the most! Bring your checkbook (or plastic) and SPEND freely for a great cause! Marla Misunas Collections Information Manager Collections Information and Access San Francisco Museum of Modern Art 415-357-4186 (voi

[MCN-L] "The Great Ebook Throwdown" - my summary

2009-11-06 Thread Perian Sully
Speaking personally, I use the free app Stanza on my iPhone for reading e-books in bed (it's nice to have the lights out and still be able to read!). The disadvantage is the small size of the page, which Kindle obviously excels at. But having an e-book reader that doubles as phone, game player,