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        MUSEUMS AND THE WEB 2000
        April 16-19, 2000
        Minneapolis, Minnesota

        http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/

The international conference about museums and the web!

Now in its fourth year - can you believe it? - Museums and the Web
2000 will be the place to review the state of the web in arts and
heritage. Speakers from around the world will present their ideas in
sessions and panels that explore theory and practice at both basic
and advanced levels. Pre-conference workshops provide in-depth study
of methods and issues. Exhibits will feature hot tools, new
techniques and services to help you get things done.

WHEN?
        April 16 - 19, 2000


WHERE?
        Hyatt Regency Hotel
        Minneapolis, Minnesota
        Great conference rate of $109 per room!

WHY?
* Meet the best museum webmasters from around the world
* Learn how to enhance your museum's Web site
* Hear papers exploring the issues facing museums on the web
* Debate approaches and ideas with your colleagues
* See demonstrations of the best new museum applications on the web
* Explore the work of the best commercial design and development firms
   who are working with museums.
* Discover the latest products and services available to help you
* Examine the inter-relationships between libraries, museums
   schools, and educators, as they all use heritage information on the web.
* Meet old friends and make new ones -- it's the personal network that
   gets you through the tough times and deadlines!


PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
The formal deadline for paper proposals was November 15, 1999. We've
now received and acknowledged a great many proposals, and the final
selection is being made. The Preliminary Program will be announced by
December 10.

LAST CHANCE for PAPERS
If your proposal has not been acknowledged or you have a late
breaking proposal to submit, please email [log in to unmask]


DEMONSTRATIONS
Demonstration proposals will be accepted through the online form at
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/demos/index.html until February 15,
1999.


EARLY REGISTRATION
Remember, early registration ends with Y2k. Take advantage of
significant discounts, and register early.


NEED HELP IN ATTENDING?
A limited number of Scholarships are available. See the
Application Instructions online at http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

jennifer and David

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J. Trant and D. Bearman                 [log in to unmask]
Co-Chairs, Museums and the Web          Minneapolis, Minnesota
Archives & Museum Informatics           April 16-19 1999
2008 Murray Ave, Suite D                http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/
Pittsburgh, PA 15217                    phone +1 412 422 8530
USA                                     fax +1 412 422 8594
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