Museum Computer Network 2008 conference

["Fournier, Melissa" <melissa.fournier@xxxxxxxx>]

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Save the Date!

Join the Museum Computer Network for the 36th annual conference in Washington,
D.C., November 12th - 15th.

LET'S DO I.T. RIGHT!

REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER - PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AVAILABLE ONLINE NOW!

Join MCN in the nation's capital for four days of targeted programming
emphasizing the "how-tos" and "why-tos" of Information Technology for
Museums.

We'll meet in downtown Washington, DC at the beautiful Grand Hyatt Washington
Hotel for a full range of programs addressing a wide array of topics,
including the following:

*         Issues of National Concern for Museums

 *   Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
 *   Superior Content, Superior Delivery
 *   Digital Readiness
 *   Museum Information Standards
 *   Leadership, Sustainability, Accountability
 *   Staying Current
 *   Case Study Showcases on Innovation, Collections and Open Source efforts
Visit www.mcn.edu/conferences<http://www.mcn.edu/conferences> to view the
preliminary program and for registration, hotel & travel information.

About the Museum Computer Network

Mission: The Museum Computer Network (MCN) supports the greater museum
community by providing continuing opportunities to explore, implement, and
disseminate new technologies and best practices in the field.

Founded in 1967, MCN is a nonprofit organization with members representing a
wide range of information professionals from hundreds of museums and cultural
heritage institutions in the United States and around the world.  MCN helps
museum information professionals and people interested in technology in the
cultural heritage community seek out and share ideas and information through a
wide range of activities, including an annual conference, special interest
groups, website, and other outstanding resources such as the new MCN Project
Registry<http://musetechcentral.org/?> at MuseTechCentral
(http://musetechcentral.org/)