[Bcma-l] Alberta Museums Association 2007 Conference - Final Call forProposals

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Final Call for Proposals for Presentation
 
Alberta Museums Association Conference
September 20-22, 2007
Red Deer, Alberta
 
MUSEUMS: THE REAL THING!
 
"The objects and information held by museums lie at the heart of all 
other activities they undertake." Standard Practices Handbook for 
Museums (2001)
 
Museums provide the real thing; collections and the stories behind them 
foster an understanding of identity and a sense of belonging within 
communities.
 
However, museums are challenged with the task of competing with other 
attractions and balancing the needs of the public with the essential 
functions of a museum: acquiring, conserving, communicating, exhibiting 
and researching material evidence. Furthermore, museums are often asked 
to demonstrate their relevance to their communities, stakeholders and 
funders.
 
We are seeking 2007 Conference session proposals that examine, challenge 
and recognize the uniqueness of museums and museum work: who museums 
are, who they serve, what they do, and why they do it.
 
Session proposals could include relevant and timely topics in the areas of:
* Collections (Collections Management, Conservation, Research)
* Museums and Society
* Administration
* Programming (Programs, Exhibits, Publications)
 
Visit www.museumsalberta.ab.ca for information and to access the Session 
Proposal Form.
 
If you are interested in presenting a session for this year's Alberta 
Museums Association conference, please submit your Session Proposal Form 
by Friday, January 26, 2007.
 
Please direct Session Proposal Forms to the Conference Advisory 
Committee via mail, fax or e-mail.
 
Alberta Museums Association
9829 - 103 Street
Edmonton, AB   T5K 0X9
Phone: 780.424.2626
Fax: 780.425.1679
E-mail: cherrick@museumsalberta.ab.ca
 
For more information, please contact the Director of Learning at 
780.424.2626, ext. 223 or at cherrick@museumsalberta.ab.ca.
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Carrie Herrick
Director, Learning
Alberta Museums Association
9829.103 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 0X9
Phone:  780.424.2626, ext. 223
Fax:  780.425.1679
cherrick@museumsalberta.ab.ca
http://www.museumsalberta.ab.ca <http://www.museumsalberta.ab.ca/>