Dear MCG discussion list-ers,
In answer to Erika's question and for those who might not be aware of the MCG's
background:
As an informal group, the Museums Computer Group has no published proceedings.
The twice yearly MCG Newsletter is issued to members of the group (that is, those
who are on the postal mailing list). If you would like your details added to this list please
let me know by e-mail ([log in to unmask]).
The group has been in existence since the mid-eighties and, until this year, has
operated without a committee - just a chair person, a membership secretary and
a newsletter editor. This is about to change - the next meeting of the Group
(at the National Gallery on 7/8 June) will include the first annual general
meeting at which members will be able to vote in a committee and a constitution.
We hope that this slightly more formal approach - and funds raised from subscriptions -
will enable to the Group to reach a wider audience and to keep its members better
informed about computer and new media related issues in museums. This of course
includes internet and web issues, which currently concern a large number of our members.
The MCG will remain, however, largely a self-help group: it exists to act as a forum for people working in museums to exchange experiences and information about computer, and now
new media, systems they are using and/or planning. If you think you have something to offer, either as a potential committee member or as the host of a future meeting please get in touch with me - your interest will be most welcome.
Sue Gordon
MCG Chair
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