The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release with
important links can be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/120909b.shtm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2009
IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
Registration Opens for 2010 WebWise Conference
Announces IMLS and University of Denver and the Denver Art Museum
Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the
University of Denver, and the Denver Art Museum announce open
registration for the 2010 WebWise Conference on Libraries and Museums in
the Digital World. Each year, approximately 350 representatives of
museums, libraries, archives, information and systems science, and other
fields interested in the future of high-quality online content for
inquiry and education attend the free conference. The 2010 WebWise
conference will be co-hosted by the Denver Art Museum, the University of
Denver, and BCR, March 3-5, 2010, in Denver, Colorado. To register
online, please visit www.bcr.org/webwise2010/.
Guided by the theme "Imagining the Digital Future," the 2010 WebWise
conference will focus on the future of collaborative digitization
programs, the use of new technologies to more deeply engage audiences,
and the training of a 21st century cultural heritage information
workforce. Conference sessions on March 4-5 will spotlight new tools and
services to enhance the discovery and access to digital content and
funding opportunities for digital media projects by federal agencies and
foundations. In addition, demonstrations will highlight successful
digital projects and programs in libraries, museums, and cultural
heritage organizations funded through IMLS's National Leadership Grants.
Pre-conference workshops, requiring separate registration, will be
offered on March 3, including:
* "The Spark and the Fire: Connecting Digital Content Creators and
Educators to Develop Engaging Learning Spaces", 9:00-4:00, lunch
provided
* "Digital Repository Management Uncovered", 1:30-5:00, lunch not
provided
The main conference will begin at the Denver Art Museum the evening of
March 3 with a conversation featuring Howard Besser, Professor of Cinema
Studies and Director of New York University's Moving Image Archiving and
Preservation Program, and Susan Chun, museum technology consultant.
Denver media personality Ed Sardella will moderate this interactive
session followed by a reception.
On March 5, Chris Batt, digital futures strategist and former chief
executive of the UK's Museums, Libraries, and Archives Council, will
make closing remarks on the future of technology for cultural heritage
institutions.
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur and the Morgridge Family
Foundations are providing support for this year's conference.
There is no registration fee to attend the conference or pre-conference
workshops, but early registration is essential as space is limited. If
you have questions, please contact Matt Burdetsky, Capital Meeting
Planning, Inc. at 703/536-4993 or [log in to unmask]
For webcast of last year's WebWise conference, please go to
http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/webwise/080306/.
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and
innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.
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