26 March, 2007

Museums and the Web 2007


Join hundreds of your colleagues at the only annual conference exploring the on-line presentation of cultural, scientific and heritage content across institutions and around the world: Museums and the Web.


** MW2007 Papers: Now On-line **
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/speakers/index.html

The first of the papers to be presented at Museums and the Web 2007 are now available on-line. Follow the links from the speakers list or click on any highlighted title in an Abstract to view the full paper text. (All papers will be available on-line before the meeting.)


http://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/speakers/index.html


Nicole Bearman, NicoleAustraliaDesign Hub - an online magazine and portal to the collections of the world's design museumsDemo.

Jonny Brownbill, JonnyAustraliaAudiences, Visitors and Users: Reconceptualising users of museum on-line content and servicesPaper
Sebastian Chan, SebastianAustraliaRadical Trust: The state of the museum blogosphereMini-
Workshop


Sebastian Chan, SebastianAustraliaTagging and Searching - serendipity and museum collection databasesPaper go to paper
Sebastian Chan, SebastianAustraliaDesign Hub - an online magazine and portal to the collections of the world's design museumsDemo.
Liddy Nevile, LiddyAustraliaForum for Indigenous Culture Building and PreservationProfessional Forum go to paper
Darren Peacock, DarrenAustraliaContent Management: Strategies and Systems - FULLWorkshop
Darren Peacock, DarrenAustraliaAudiences, Visitors and Users: Reconceptualising users of museum on-line content and servicesPaper
Angelina Russo, AngelinaAustraliaPlanning Social Media for Museums - FULLWorkshop

Joy Suliman, JoyAustraliaFacilitating Access: Empowering small museumsPaper
Jerry Watkins, JerryAustraliaPlanning Social Media for Museums - FULLWorkshop


Shirley Williams, ShirleyNew ZealandTe Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand:Demo.

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Museums and the Web 2007
April 11 - 14, 2007
San Francisco, California, USA
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/




** Pre-Register for MW2007: April 6, 2007 Deadline **
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/register/index.html

Register for MW2007 before April 6, 2007 to take advantage of the reduced pre-registration rate. You can also register on-site. Download the PDF Registration Form from the web site before you come.


** Participate in the Crit Room or Usability Lab **
This is your last chance to volunteer your site for the Crit Room or the Usability Lab. If you'd like instant feedback from your peers, this is the way to get it. Email mw2007@archimuse.com with an indication of why you are interested.


** See You In San Francisco **
If you are planning to come to MW2007, make your hotel reservation right away. While there is no more space in the Westin St. Francis, you can get the special MW rate at the Omni San Francisco. Reserve before March 27th from http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/SanFrancisco/MeetingFacilities/MuseumsandtheWeb4.aspx

We hope to see you in April.

jennifer and David
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Jennifer Trant and David Bearman
Co-Chairs: Museums and the Web 2007 produced by
April 11 - 14, 2007, San Francisco, CA Archives & Museum Informatics
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2007/ 158 Lee Avenue

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