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