[NHCOLL-L:3961] Museum Computer Network conference 2008

[MCN Announcements]

With apologies for cross-postings…


Save the Date!

Join the Museum Computer Network for the 36th annual conference in 
Washington, D.C., November 12th – 15th.

LET’S DO I.T. RIGHT!

REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER – PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!

Join MCN in the nation's capital for four days of targeted programming 
emphasizing the “how-tos”and “why-tos” of Information Technology for 
Museums.

We’ll meet in downtown Washington, DC at the beautiful Grand Hyatt 
Washington Hotel for a full range of programs addressing a wide array of 
topics, including the following:

* Issues of National Concern for Museums
* Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
* Superior Content, Superior Delivery
* Digital Readiness
* Museum Information Standards
* Leadership, Sustainability, Accountability
* Staying Current
* Case Study Showcases on Innovation, Collections and Open Source efforts

Visit www.mcn.edu/conferences to view the preliminary program and for 
registration, hotel & travel information.

About the Museum Computer Network

Mission: The Museum Computer Network (MCN) supports the greater museum 
community by providing continuing opportunities to explore, implement, 
and disseminate new technologies and best practices in the field.

Founded in 1967, MCN is a nonprofit organization with members 
representing a wide range of information professionals from hundreds of 
museums and cultural heritage institutions in the United States and 
around the world.  MCN helps museum information professionals and people 
interested in technology in the cultural heritage community seek out and 
share ideas and information through a wide range of activities, 
including an annual conference, special interest groups, website, and 
other outstanding resources such as the new MCN Project Registry at 
MuseTechCentral (http://musetechcentral.org/)