> MEDIA ADVISORY from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
> February 8, 2001
>
> Contacts: 202-606-8339
> Eileen Maxwell:  [log in to unmask]
> Mamie Bittner:  [log in to unmask]
>
> Innovative Technology in Museums and Libraries to be Featured at
> National Conference and Capitol Hill Reception
>
> NATIONAL CONFERENCE DETAILS:
>
> What: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Conference on
> Libraries and Museums in the Digital World
>
> When: February 13 - 14, 2001
> New Technologies Demonstrations: February 13, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. and
> February 14, 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
>
> Where: Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC
>
> Who: Scientists, engineers, historians, archivists, curators, and
> librarians will present and demonstrate some of the latest research and
> newest uses of digital technology. Press welcome.
>
> For a conference itinerary, please click
> http://www.imls.gov/pubs/pdf/pubwbws01.pdf.  To attend contact Eileen
> Maxwell (202) 606-8339 or rsvp at [log in to unmask]
>
> As the primary source of federal funds for technology research and
> projects at libraries and museums, IMLS advances knowledge through the
> digital world.  IMLS' second annual Web-Wise Conference, co-sponsored by
> The University of Missouri-Columbia, features IMLS supported museums and
> libraries who are bridging the Digital Divide.
>
> *****
>
> CAPITOL HILL RECEPTION DETAILS:
>
> What: Congressional Internet Caucus Reception and Technology Fair
>
> When: February 14, 2001, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
>
> Where: Hart Senate Office Building, Room 902
>
> Who: Policymakers, industry leaders, and public interest advocates discuss
> pressing Internet public policy issues.  Press welcome.
>
> To attend, contact Danielle Kolb (202) 638-4379 or [log in to unmask]
>
> The reception will feature 35 "hands on" demonstrations including six IMLS
> grantees. This annual reception is hosted in conjunction with the
> 154-Member, bipartisan Congressional Internet Caucus and its co-chairs:
> Senators Conrad Burns and Patrick Leahy and Representatives Bob Goodlatte
> and Rick Boucher.
>
>
> Eileen Maxwell
> Public Affairs Specialist
> Institute of Museum and Library Services
> 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
> Suite 510
> Washington, DC  20506
> 202-606-8339
> 202-606-8591 (fax)
> [log in to unmask]
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> important museum and library news
> http://www.imls.gov/utility/subscrbe.htm.
>
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