----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Apologies for any duplication -- please forward as appropriate. MUSEUMS AND THE WEB 2000 April 16-19, 2000 Minneapolis, Minnesota http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/ The international conference about museums and the web! Now in its fourth year - can you believe it? - Museums and the Web 2000 will be the place to review the state of the web in arts and heritage. Speakers from around the world will present their ideas in sessions and panels that explore theory and practice at both basic and advanced levels. Pre-conference workshops provide in-depth study of methods and issues. Exhibits will feature hot tools, new techniques and services to help you get things done. WHEN? April 16 - 19, 2000 WHERE? Hyatt Regency Hotel Minneapolis, Minnesota Great conference rate of $109 per room! WHY? * Meet the best museum webmasters from around the world * Learn how to enhance your museum's Web site * Hear papers exploring the issues facing museums on the web * Debate approaches and ideas with your colleagues * See demonstrations of the best new museum applications on the web * Explore the work of the best commercial design and development firms who are working with museums. * Discover the latest products and services available to help you * Examine the inter-relationships between libraries, museums schools, and educators, as they all use heritage information on the web. * Meet old friends and make new ones -- it's the personal network that gets you through the tough times and deadlines! PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT The formal deadline for paper proposals was November 15, 1999. We've now received and acknowledged a great many proposals, and the final selection is being made. The Preliminary Program will be announced by December 10. LAST CHANCE for PAPERS If your proposal has not been acknowledged or you have a late breaking proposal to submit, please email [log in to unmask] DEMONSTRATIONS Demonstration proposals will be accepted through the online form at http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/demos/index.html until February 15, 1999. EARLY REGISTRATION Remember, early registration ends with Y2k. Take advantage of significant discounts, and register early. NEED HELP IN ATTENDING? A limited number of Scholarships are available. See the Application Instructions online at http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! jennifer and David ________ J. Trant and D. Bearman [log in to unmask] Co-Chairs, Museums and the Web Minneapolis, Minnesota Archives & Museum Informatics April 16-19 1999 2008 Murray Ave, Suite D http://www.archimuse.com/mw2000/ Pittsburgh, PA 15217 phone +1 412 422 8530 USA fax +1 412 422 8594 ________ __________________________________________________________________ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] Administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.uky.edu/archives/arlis-l.html Questions may be addressed to list owner at: [log in to unmask]