Grants Update
National Archives and Records Administration: Publication Subventions
This program provides support to publish volumes of National Historical Publications and Records Commission-sponsored or endorsed historical documentary editions.
Support for Cross-Cultural Projects throughout the U.S.
Laura Jane Musser Fund: Intercultural Harmony Program
The Intercultural Harmony Program, an initiative of the Laura Jane Musser Fund, promotes mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds within defined geographical areas through collaborative, cross-cultural projects. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that initiate programs that increase the level of interaction between the targeted groups. Funded projects can be carried out in a number of areas, including the arts, community service, and youth activities. Planning or implementation grants averaging from $7,500 to $20,000 are provided for new projects within their first three years of operation. The application deadline is October 1, 2008. Detailed application guidelines are available on the Foundation’s website.
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Council on Library and Information Resources: Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Building a New Research Environment
The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) helps to develop services that expand the concept of “library” and supports the providers and preservers of information. CLIR is creating a national program, Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Building a New Research Environment, which will identify and catalog collections and archives that have never been adequately described. The records and descriptions obtained through this effort will be accessible through the Internet. The process will involve adopting a technology platform that will allow accurate descriptive information to be entered quickly and efficiently. The results of each project will be linked to and interoperable with those of all others to form a federated environment that can be built upon over time. Institutions of higher education and cultural organizations that hold important collections that are difficult or impossible to locate through finding aids are invited to submit requests for funding. Applications must be submitted online by September 2, 2008, through the CLIR website listed above.
Heritage Preservation Makes Print Version of Guide to Disaster Aid Available
Following Hurricane Katrina, a frequently cited demand of cultural institutions and arts organizations was for concise and practical information on how to apply for federal disaster funding and find the necessary forms.
Last year Heritage Preservation produced, on behalf of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force Lessons Applied project, an online version of the Guide to Navigating Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration Aid for Cultural Institutions.
This guide is now available in a print version, thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library services and the National Endowment for the Arts. It features a summary of federal recovery funding, essential contact information, relevant policies and required forms.
Additional copies can be requested by calling 1-888-979-2233, or by visiting the Heritage Preservation online bookstore. Single print copies are available at no cost to institutions in declared disaster areas.
No commentsCopyNight Wrap-up
Thanks to all for participating in the August 2008 CopyNight event at ALA Washington headquarters. We discussed many interesting copyright topics, including the Georgia State e-reserve case (thanks Jonathan Band!), the open access publishing movement, and Universal Records annoyed at babies dancing to Prince songs.
Video: Advocacy Webinar #4
Fourth in the series of webinars from advocacy “guru” Stephanie Vance, this session was recorded July 29, 2008.
The question: What is the number one way to get elected officials to understand (and support) libraries? Believe it or not, it’s not difficult or expensive. All you need to do is show them your value in the community they represent.
This session looks at a variety of options for connecting with lawmakers while they are back in the districts for the August District Work Period (August 11 - September 5, 2008). This session outlines quick and easy tactics for advocacy success, from attending a pre-scheduled townhall meeting to inviting a staff person or member to one of your programs.
You can download Stephanie’s session:
Congress: Coming Soon to a Community Near You! (Video)
You can also download Stephanie’s PowerPoint presentation:
Congress: Coming Soon to a Community Near You! (PPT)
No commentsLibraries and Schools Encouraged to Apply for Picturing America to Bring Great American Art to the Nation’s Classrooms and Libraries
The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announcing a second opportunity for libraries to apply for Picturing America teaching tool. The deadline for applying is October 31, 2008.
Washington, DC - Libraries and schools have a second opportunity to apply for a wonderful, free teaching tool called Picturing America, announced Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on August 5, 2008. Picturing America, presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in partnership with IMLS, provides high-quality reproductions of great American art to public libraries and K-12 schools to enhance the study of history, social studies, language arts, literature, and civics.
Public libraries and public, private, parochial, charter, and home school groups (K-12) in the United States and its territories are eligible to receive Picturing America materials, which include:
* Forty large, high-quality color reproductions of the selected masterpieces (24″ x 36″)
* A comprehensive teacher’s resource book providing a wide range of ideas and background information to support educators using the works of art in core subject areas
* Lesson plans and additional resources available through the Picturing America Web site, PicturingAmerica.neh.govAlso eligible are libraries with collections that circulate to the general public and those that offer reading programs to the public.
Application information can be found in the ‘Apply Now’ section of the Picturing America Web site, PicturingAmerica.neh.gov. Applications are currently being accepted now through October 31, 2008, with delivery scheduled for spring 2009. Please note that previous recipients of the Picturing America collection are not eligible for a second award.
To read the complete press release, please visit the IMLS website.
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