The Museums Computer Group (MCG) is a British group which provides a forum for discussion between
museum
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,
gallery
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Music
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* ''Gallery'' (Gr ...
,
archive
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, and
higher education
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professionals who work with computers and new technologies.
Overview
The group meets at different museums throughout the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Europe, off the north-western coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and North ...
. The organization is run by a committee with a chair, secretary and treasurer.
The MCG provides a forum for debate and a source of practical help through the possibilities it provides.
UK Museums on the Web
The MCG organizes the annual United Kingdom ''Museums on the Web'' conference, aimed at museum website managers and those working with web content in museums.
See also
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Collections Trust
The Collections Trust is an independent UK-based charity that works with museums, libraries, galleries and archives worldwide to improve the management and use of collections. It was established in February 1977 as the Museum Documentation Associa ...
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Culture24
Culture24, originally the 24 Hour Museum, is a British charity which publishes websites, ''Culture24'', ''Museum Crush'' and ''Show Me'', about visual culture and heritage in the United Kingdom, as well as supplying data and support services to ...
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Museum Computer Network The Museum Computer Network (MCN) is a US-based non-profit organization for professionals with an interest in the use of computer technology for museums.
Overview
MCN was established in 1967 in the New York City area. The history of MCN spans a pe ...
, USA
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Museum informatics
Museum informatics is an interdisciplinary field of study that refers to the theory and application of informatics by museums. It represents a convergence of culture, digital technology, and information science.MCG website