The MCN (Museum-Computer Network) annual conference will take place in Austin, Texas Oct 27-30, 2010 and proposals are now being accepted.
The conference theme is I/O: The Museum Inside-Out/Outside-In and includes topics such as
- Behind the scenes and transparency in the museum
- Commons and digital collections
- Igniting the Imagination: building communities locally and globally, on-site and online
- Open Source, Open Content, Open Learning
- User-generated and museum content: quality, trust, reputation and relevance
- Integrated communication strategies in print and online
- Bridging the Digital Divide
Examples of presentation formats:
- Individual Paper: 20-30 min presentation
- Case Study Showcase: 5 minute presentation followed by break-out discussions
- Complete Panel: 3-4 presenters united by a common theme
- Roundtable: moderated discussion of a theme without formal presentations by panelists
- Unconference Session: ad hoc & informal, unconference sessions allow us to address very focused topics and specific needs
Deadline: May 3
For more information visit http://www.mcn.edu/conferences/index.asp?subkey=2778