List members may be interested in the following new publication. This book brings together papers given at a recent major conference jointly organised by the Center for Mobile Communication Studies at Rutgers University (the world’s first academic unit to focus solely on social aspects of mobile communication) and Liberty Science Center (the New Jersey-New York City region's largest education resource). Presented by leading thinkers and museum experts, the papers provide an incisive analysis of trends in the use of mobile devices by museum audiences, with a special focus on outreach efforts to under-served communities. "Mobile technologies have the potential to revolutionize the museum experience. This book shares perspectives and findings that will help practitioners navigate this new learning terrain." Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director for Museums, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Washington DC. For a limited time, the publication is available at a 10% discount. For the full contents listing and to place an order, please visit: www.museumsetc.com/?p=3674 Key issues covered include: * How social networking and mobility tools can help museums connect with their audiences * Assessments of current tools and systems * How these tools can help enrich and extend the learning experience * The principles that guide new social media applications * How to integrate social media applications into contemporary museum practice * What the future holds for mobile media devices and social networking in the museum setting * Data-driven analyses of developments in the field * Insightful distillations of museum experiences to date * Forecasts of trends and developments "just around the corner". "This important collection of essays delves into a complex and exciting world, and makes a key contribution to this developing field." Dr. Lynda Kelly, Head of Web and Audience Research, Australian Museum, Sydney. Because of its timeliness and importance, we’ve released this book in our Preview Edition format, which provides immediate access to the book’s content. Order now and: 1. Receive a complimentary copy of the printed edition on publication in December; 2. Access today – immediately – all the book's content online – to read, download or print out; 3. Save over 10% on the published price (limited-time offer); 4. Receive a digital edition to read on your computer and your mobile devices. Graeme Farnell MuseumsEtc _____________________________ The Conference at which these papers were first presented was generously supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0610352. However, any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + DLNET list: Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=DLNET + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +