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Collaboration in the Digital Age
June 24 and 25
Denver Public Library, Colorado Historical Society, and Denver Art Museum
Denver, Colorado

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Who may attend “Collaboration in the Digital Age”?
Attendance at the forum is open to interested staff and board members of museums, libraries and archives. Conservation professionals and representatives of funding agencies, national and regional service organizations, and the media are also welcome to attend.

 

How do I register for the forum?
Use online registration available on this site to register by May 23, 2008. There will be no on-site registration.

 

May I pass this information on to a colleague?
Yes, but each attendee must register individually by May 23. Since space is limited, a maximum of two representatives per institution may attend.

 

May I bring a guest to the reception?
The reception is limited to registered participants in the forum.

 

Is there a registration fee?
No, the forum is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and its co-sponsors as part of the Connecting to Collections initiative. If your plans change after registering and you are not able to attend, please let us know immediately by sending an e-mail to Katie@cmpinc.net.

 

I would like to attend the forum but cannot attend the entire program; is it all right if I only come for one day?
The program has been developed as a cohesive sequence. We strongly encourage attendance for both days. If you will only be able to attend one day, please send an e-mail to ehuxley@heritagepreservation.org after you register.

 

What is the schedule for the forum?
Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, and the program begins at 1:30 p.m. The keynote address is at 6:00 p.m. followed by a reception. After a buffet continental breakfast on Wednesday, June 25, the program will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. An optional Connections Lab will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. with a box lunch and an opportunity to meet with speakers and representatives of funding agencies. For more detailed information, see the Program.

 

Where will the forum be held?

Day One and the Connections Lab will be at:

Denver Central Library
B2 Conference Center
10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
720-865-1111
http://denverlibrary.org
(please use the entrance facing Broadway)

The keynote and Day Two will be at:

Denver Art Museum
100 W Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
720-865-5000
www.denverartmuseum.org

The reception and Connections Lab will be at:

Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway
Denver CO 80204
303-866-3682
www.coloradohistory.org

 

How can I get to the forum on public transportation or by car?
Please see the Travel information section of this site.

 

What meals will be provided during the forum?
There will be a substantial reception the night of June 24, and a buffet continental breakfast will be served on June 25.  A light lunch will be available June 25 for those who choose to stay for the Connections Lab from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.

 

How can I get more information?
For information about the program and invitation procedures, please contact:

Elsa Huxley
Heritage Preservation
Phone: 202-233-0800
FAX: 202-233-0807
E-mail: ehuxley@heritagepreservation.org

For information about registration and logistics, please contact:

Katie Boone
Capital Meeting Planning, Inc.
Phone: 703-536-4994
FAX: 703-536-4991
E-mail: katie@cmpinc.net

 

Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action is a Leadership Initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The National Tour is organized in cooperation with Heritage Preservation.

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