The Museum Education Roundtable (MER) is pleased to announce the second
in its roundtable series on "Museums and the Internet."  The first
program was designed to introduce participants to basic internet
functions using the on-line collection of the National Digital Library of
the Library of Congress.  The second program, listed below, is
co-sponsored by the National Science Foundation and offers the
opportunity to explore case study programs on-line.  The third, and
final, segment will give attendees the chance to participate in an
on-line school program and interact with students and their teachers.
Look for its upcoming announcement in February 1997.

Roundtable Session #2: THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM EXPERIENCE

WHEN:   Tuesday, December 10 from 2-5pm
WHERE:  National Science Foundation Headquarters
        4201 Wilson Blvd. , Arlington, VA
METRO:  Ballston Metro Station (orange line)
COST:   FREE to MER Members
        $5 for non-members

SPACE IS LIMITED!!!  If you are interested in attending the program,
please call the MER office at (202) 232-6084 for reservation information
or email Michelle L. Craig, MER Program Chair at [log in to unmask]
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In a field traditionally focused on artifacts, what does the Internet
mean to museums?  Join MER for Roundtable Session #2 for a sampling of
web activities.  How are they different from museum programs in "real
time"?  What audiences do these programs reach?  How are they evaluated?
And most importantly, how do you get started?  The workshop will conclude
with a session led by NSF staff that answers some of the fundamental
questions about establishing a website, associated costs, defining your
audience, and accessibility issues.

Program speakers include:

Elizabeth Schmidt
Manager of Educational Program Development
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Beth Cheuk
Webmaster
Monticello

Larissa B. Fawkner
Coordinator of School Programs
Discovery Creek Children's Museum
and coordinator for the local "Journey North" science education program

Neville Withington
Head of the Information Center Section
National Science Foundation

We invite you to attend and explore!  The Museum Education Roundtable is
an active communications network encouraging leadership, scholarship, and
personal development among educators and museum professionals.  Founded
in 1969 by educators in the Washington, DC area, MER now serves a
worldwide audience of individuals and institutions through its
publications and programs. MER is dedicated to providing its members the
resources and expertise necessary in meeting today's challenges and those
of the twenty-first century.