In December we held the very first SIG Chair elections. The voter turn out was impressive, which shows that our SIGs are an important part of the MCN community. Strong SIGs foster discussion and collaboration among colleagues and this is at the heart of what MCN does. Not part of a SIG? Want to be?…
Between December 1st – 15th we held the second annual SIG Chair elections. The voter turn out was impressive, which shows that our SIGs are an important part of the MCN community. Strong SIGs foster discussion and collaboration among colleagues and this is at the heart of what MCN does. Not part of a SIG?…
As we look back on 50 years of MCN—and prepare for the future—it’s the perfect time to reflect on the question, “What does MCN mean to me?” So tell us! Whether you found this community four months, four years, or even four decades ago…what does MCN mean to you? You might have noticed the ongoing…
The 2019 Call for Proposals was a success! You submitted over 150 proposals on a vast range of topics featuring a diverse pool of speakers that represent different perspectives and voices across the field. We felt encouraged to see how strongly you all responded to this year’s new session types: deep dives, field trips,…
Following the 2015 Call for MCN Board Directors Candidates, we received 20 applications for only 4 Director vacancies. After reviewing each candidate’s outstanding application, the Nominating Committee selected the four candidates it believed best match the needs of the Board in the next three years as outlined in the Call for Candidates. The Board approved…
Welcome to Dallas, MCN 2014 attendees! If you’re looking for local restaurants, museums, or things to see, here is a handy map: https://goo.gl/maps/mBqS6 Workshops begin today. Please note that the following workshops have moved to State Room: Making Pixels with OSCI Toolkit and Vine Vs. Instagram: Throwdown! Hotel maps are located by the elevators and…
Hello, MCN community! Robert Weisberg, Program Chair, here, and I’m thrilled to announce your two new co-chairs for MCN in 2018 and 2019—Adrienne Lalli Hills, Manager, Digital Learning, at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri, and Catherine Devine, Chief Digital Officer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. They’re joining…
By Suse Cairn, MCN Conference Program Chair I’m delighted to announce that Jennifer Foley and Trish Oxford have agreed to join me as Co-Chairs for #MCN2016! Every year, the conference Program Committee has the daunting task of shaping the conference, from creating the Call for Proposals, to reading, discussing and deciding on the conference sessions, as well as…
Post by Program co-chair, Trish Oxford Jennifer Foley and I are excited to announce that Rob Weisberg will be our newest Program Co-Chair for #MCN2017! This year, in addition to developing the conference theme, call for proposals, program structure, and creative events, the Program Committee will also ensure that MCN’s 50th anniversary gets recognized…
Next in our Special Interest Group conference previews is from the Intellectual Property Special Interest Group (IP SIG), a group for people interested in the intellectual property issues involved with technology and museums. The SIG is chaired by Margaret McKee of the Menil Collection in Houston and Evelin Heidel (aka Scann) of OpenGLAM. Interested in…
The end of year is a busy time for everyone, but it’s a particularly busy time at MCN this year! Between now and early January, MCN offers a number of volunteer and professional development opportunities whose deadlines for application are fast approaching. Apply today to shape MCN and its programs, take advantage of professional development…
We’re extending this year’s call for proposals. All proposals are now due June 25 by 11:59 p.m. PST. The submission form is also moving! As of Tuesday, May 30, we’ll now be accepting proposals via Google Forms due to an error with how the previous system handled saving then submitting drafts. If you submitted your…