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Scanning the Horizon
2001 Conference
University of East Anglia, Norwich
12-14 September
A first call for papers has been issued for the 2001 mda Conference.
The theme for Scanning the Horizon will be the ways in which emerging
and converging technologies (including broadband, wireless and VR)
are being applied in the cultural sector. In particular we welcome
papers on applications for new uses, including innovative approaches
to effecting the dynamic involvement of users with collections and
collections knowledge. In addition we seek papers addressing future
social impact. What effects will there be in the way people respond
to cultural institutions and will those institutions that do not
embrace emerging technologies be the losers? The call for papers is
directed at those working in and with the cultural domains, including
museums, libraries, archives and the built heritage. A wide range of
involvement is anticipated from professionals in the cultural and
commercial sectors, users, educators and decision makers.
Please send paper proposals to Frances Bycroft [log in to unmask]
with the following information by Friday 1 December:
· Name of proposer, including job title and institution where
applicable.
· Title of paper.
· Topic of paper.
· Explanation of how paper fits the conference theme.
We also welcome proposals for conference sessions, which will
typically involve 3 papers. Please include the above information for
each paper plus an explanation of the overall theme of the session.
Dr Matthew Stiff
Head of Standards
mda, 19 Riverside Road, Oxford, OX2 0HT
Tel: +44 (0)1865 200561
Fax: +44 (0)870 054 7783
Mobile: +44 (0)7939 151510
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URL: www.mda.org.uk
24 Hour Museum: www.24hourmuseum.org.uk
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