Hi everyone

Thought you might be interested in this

Jason A. Siddall
FISH Convenor

MUSEUM PRACTICE SEMINAR

Virtual Matters:

Digitising the museum


Charity Centre, 24 Stephenson Way, Euston, London

11th July 2003

1015- 1515



Convened by the Museums Computer Group for the Museums Association



The digital revolution is well underway in museums. Most now have a website
and many have obtained funding from sources such as the New Opportunities
Fund to create content-rich sites. Some museums have transformed the way
they manage their collections and communicate with the public using the
power of digital technology. But what are the longer-term implications of
building virtual collections? And what must museums do to fully exploit the
communication and collection management potential of their digital
collections?



This practical seminar will help you look beyond one-off projects and
consider:


·         the skills and resources needed to develop, manage and sustain
digital collections in the longer-term

·         the effects of digitisation on the organisation and working
practices of museums

·         the strategies needed to capitalise on the opportunities offered
by digital collections

·         the role of evaluation in developing digital content and
assessing its effectiveness and improving  accessibility.



Speakers include:



Alex Morrison

Managing Director, Cognitive Applications

Jon Pratty
Editor, 24 Hour Museum

Linda Spurdle
Digitisation Project Leader, Tyne & Wear Museums

David Dawson
Senior ICT Adviser, Resource

If you have already booked your place on this seminar, please pass this
email on to any interested colleagues.

BOOK NOW FOR THIS SEMINAR BY PRINTING OUT THE ATTACHED FORM

OR BY VISITING www.museumsassociation.org