Project MUSE News: ALA Discussion Group Seats Available

[Melanie Schaffner <melanie@muse.jhu.edu>]

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*Note: Please do not reply to this email with questions or registration
requests. Please contact Gina Calia-Lotz, Muse Usability & Outreach
Librarian, directly at gcl@press.jhu.edu for further details or to
register to participate in these sessions.*

PROJECT MUSE HOSTS DISCUSSION GROUPS AT ALA MIDWINTER -- SPACE STILL
AVAILABLE!

MUSE is conducting two separate discussion groups on "Project MUSE
Development: How Should MUSE Grow?" at the ALA Midwinter Meeting in
Boston. These activities will take place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel
and Towers. We will also be happy to answer your questions and give you
a demo of what's new on MUSE at the Project MUSE booth, #302

To register for any of the activities detailed below, please e-mail
gcl@press.jhu.edu with your name, professional title, address, phone
number, email address, and in which discussion you would like to
participate.

1) Discussion Group on Collection Development - Future of MUSE Content
Saturday, January 15, 12-1:30 p.m. (lunch provided)

MUSE seeks the input of librarians who deal with collection development
and selection of materials.  Here is your chance to give your opinions
and ideas about how MUSE should continue to develop its content.
Participants will receive a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate.

2) Discussion Group on the Project MUSE Database - Future of MUSE
Functionality
Sunday, January 16, 12-1:30 p.m. (lunch provided)

Reference and instruction librarians are invited to share their ideas
and opinions about the features and functionality of MUSE's database,
including search fields, default settings, article formats, and more.
Participants will receive a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate.