The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University
of Victoria is offering this two-day immersion course for
museum professionals on February 9 & 10:
 
THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM
>From his vantage point, high atop the Canadian Museum
of Civilization, George MacDonald has a fascinating
perspective on the rapid evolution of the museum in the
information age. In this two-day workshop, he shares his
view of the profound changes and opportunities which
accompany electronic information and communications
technologies, and he explores with you the fundamental
shifts in museum philosophy and practice which are occurring
as virtual images, sites and programs take their place
alongside more conventional ones.
 
Whether you are caught up in the information revolution,
or are still contemplating its arrival, you will find this a
stimulating opportunity to learn about and debate the ways
in which museums should be using these technologies to
enhance and extend their collections and programming
activities.
 
Instructor: Dr. George MacDonald is the Director of the Canadian Museum
of Civilization and a leader in both the use and debate about new
communications technologies.
Fee: $200 (Canadian funds)
 
If you like to receive information and registration materials for this
course, please send me an email:
Joy Davis
Cultural Resource Management Program
University of Victoria
Phone 604-721-8462
FAX 604-721-8774
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