As I struggle through the process of completing the script for an orientation program for special exhibit, I thought that a worthwhile topic for AAM next year would be a session on planning, developing media used as introduction or orienations for museums and special exhibits. This could include any type of media formats-video, slides, computer programs, CDs, etc. If you are involved in developing this type of media and interested/willing to participate in a panel discussion about this topic, let me know. It would be nice to have a blance of practical and theoretical information about what we know about orienting and engaging visitors with some examples of different media formats used to present orientation programs. Anyone interested? Personally, I'd love to go to the sessionto learn more myself, but I am also willing to help anyone work on this. Proposals for session topics are due July 1 so if you are interested/willing to be on such a panel or even chair it, contact me ASAP. I am serving as program chair for the Media and Technology Committee and putting together the preliminary proposals. Other ideas welcome. Kris Morrissey, Ph.D. Curator of Interpretation Michigan State University Museum E. Lansing, MI 48824 517 353-1943 [log in to unmask]