In case any MCN members might be interested in attending, registration is open for the ARLIS/NA conference in Denver at http://arlisna-mw.lib.byu.edu/denver2008/. There is a terrific program with informative sessions, great exhibits, and special events including: ARLIS/NA invites you to A Big DAM Party! at the Denver Art Museum. Designed by Daniel Libeskind (who is best known for his work on the Jewish Museum in Berlin and his design for the World Trade Center site in New York), the Frederic C. Hamilton extension of the museum opened in fall 2006, sparking controversy locally and drawing visitors from across the nation and around the world.
In addition, they are trying something new on the technology front that might be of interest: With the world of information and information-sharing in constant flux, we are all challenged to keep abreast of trends in library resources and technologies, so we can provide innovative services to our users. Share what you know and what you are doing to enhance your library's offerings. Virtual poster sessions will complement the real-time conference session, "What's Hot and What's Not: Incoming and Outgoing Technologies and Services" that takes place at the Conference Center on Sunday, May 4, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. <http://arlisna-mw.lib.byu.edu/denver2008/program_sessions.htm> Virtual poster sessions (url or ppt file) may describe an innovative library program, analyze a problem and its new and/or creative solution, and/or report research findings. To apply, email your proposal by February 15, 2008, to Joan Stahl, session moderator (jstahl at umd.edu). Your proposal must include: Your Name and Contact Information Title of Poster Session Abstract (200words or less) Bethany Sewell and Jason Aubin are developing a virtual poster site at http://arlisnamw.wordpress.com/virtual-poster-sessions/. This is currently a work in progress. Meanwhile, the guidelines that have been developed for the physical posters, many of which apply to the virtual posters, will be helpful and can be viewed at <http://www.lib.umd.edu/Guests/arlis/postersession.html> Best regards, Maureen Maureen A. Burns, Ed.D. Humanities Curator Visual Resources Collection 61 Humanities Instructional Building University of California Irvine, CA 92697-3375 949-824-8027 phone 949-824-4298 fax MABURNS at UCI.EDU
