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Clarification Notice: MCN '95 * ICHIM '95 Conference
This is a *joint* conference of the Museum Computer Network and the third
International Conference of Hypermedia and Interactivitiy in Museums. A
general call for participation was issued by ICHIM in August, 1994. A
call for participation was issued to members of the Museum Computer
Network by mail and also by posting to museum-l.
The scope of proposal topics solicited by the Museum Computer Network
neglected to specify the areas outlined in the general ICHIM call for
participation. The inclusive scope of proposal topics is listed below:
THE SCOPE
Topics appropriate for the conference include, but are not limited to:
The topics listed below relate to the MCN Special Interest Groups, MCN
members may also submit proposals on the topics listed in the initial call
for participation distributed by ICHIM. The original topic list follows
this one. Please note that topics not included on the list which are
germane to the conference will also be considered.
The Internet and On-line Services
Getting Connected
MIS Management Issues
Migrating Systems
Chief Information Officer's Perspectives
Networking Perspectives
Strategic Directions
Vocabulary & Cataloging
Art Museum Issues
Archeology & Ethnology
Libraries and Museums or Libraries in Museums
NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act)
Small Museum Issues
Getting Connected in California
Automation Success Stories
Digital Imaging & Multi Media in Small Museums
Standards and their Role in Museums
Understanding Acronyms
The MARC Standard & Museum Cataloging
Issues in Museum Studies Programs
American with Disabilities Act Issues
Funding Alternatives
NEH
IMS
NHPRC
NTIA
****Please note *******
ORIGINAL TOPIC LIST:
Museum exhibition design issues
Content
Interfaces & ergonomics
Physical abuse & security
Space & installation
Project management issues
Budgeting & staffing
Pre-testing & prototyping
Publishing & distribution
Audience issues
Attracting visitors
Formative evaluation
Application requirements
Pedagogical evaluation
Technology issues
Navigation techniques
Standards: national & international
Media evaluation & choice
Authoring & scripting tools
Economic issues
Product development & sales
Cooperative ventures
Grant funding
Acquiring & licensing image rights
Social & Legal issues
Copyright
Museums of the future
Networked applications
Case studies
Research issues
Questions about the conference may be addressed to either Lynn Cox at
(412) 683-9775 or Kathy Jones-Garmil at (617) 253-9613.
Deadline for submitting papers to MCN for the 1995 conference is November
1, 1994. Sumbit to: Kathy Jones-Garmil, MCN Program Director, c/o MIT
Museum, 265 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139.
Conference dates are October 9-13, 1995.
Conference location: Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA
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