1. New additions to University of Wisconsin Digital Collections
2. Wisconsin community to participate in national program to promote
literary reading
3. 2007 National Leadership Grant applications
4. IMLS calls for 2007 Coming Up Taller Award nominations
5. WGBH Educational Foundation launches Arthur's 10th Anniversary
Literacy Initiative
6. New NCES Report - State Library Agencies: Fiscal Year 2005
7. Website of the Week - Castle Garden
8. Calendar
1. NEW ADDITIONS TO UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN DIGITAL COLLECTIONS
The following new resources were recently added to the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. For more information about digital resources at UW, contact Peter Gorman (pgorman@library.wisc.edu) or Vicki Tobias (vtobias@library.wisc.edu), or visit the UWDC Web site at
http://uwdc.library.wisc.edu.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN COLLECTION
The Home Front: Manitowoc County in World War II
68 images / 2 issues, added 11/14/2006
The Home Front: Manitowoc County in World War II is a digital collection of photographic images, oral histories, published sources and documents, artifacts, and other resources which help to document and explain the history of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin during the period from 1939 to 1947-both the more universally shared home front experiences and activities as they played out in this specific county, and those more unique activities which especially defined the area during the War. New content includes photographs of Abbott and Costello, ration books, shipbuilding and much more. The new texts includes articles entitled, "A Piece of the Action" and "Personal Glimpses of a Teenager During the War."
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.HomeFront
Manitowoc Local History Collection
113 issues / 3,832 pages, added 11/14/2006
Explore the history of Manitowoc and the surrounding communities through a wide selection of images, historical texts, and maps and plat books that date back to the mid 19th century. Whether for historical or genealogical research, school assignments, or business or civic presentations, this collection provides an in-depth look at Manitowoc's rich history. The Manitowoc Local History Collection was funded through 2005 and 2006 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants.
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.MTWCImage
Sheboygan County Historical Documents
42 issues / 3,172 pages, added 11/13/2006
This collection provides snapshots into the social, economic, and political history of Sheboygan County. The Sheboygan Centennial and Homecoming Souvenir booklets provide historical information from the period of the early Native American settlements to the mid-twentieth century. In addition, these items, along with a number of other titles, include historical photographs of the county with an emphasis on the City of Sheboygan. Sheboygan County Plat Maps from 1875 to 1920 also offer unique glimpses into the development of this county. The Sheboygan County Historical Documents Collection was funded through a 2006 Library Services and Technology Act
(LSTA) grant.
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/WI.SheboyganLocHist
THE ARTS COLLECTION
Art Department Faculty Exhibition Catalogs
8 issues / 662 pages, added 11/14/2006
In 1974, the UW-Madison Art Department and the Elvehjem Art Center (later the Elvehjem Museum of Art, now the Chazen Museum of Art) began a regular series of group art exhibitions showcasing the works of Art Department faculty. Occurring every four years, the exhibitions provided and continue to provide an opportunity for faculty to display their creative work to students and the community at large.
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/Arts.ArtFacExhibits
The American Suzuki Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point:
The Suzuki Method in Action
32 video files / 1,632 minutes, added 11/14/2006
Japanese violinist and educator, Shinichi Suzuki was an educational innovator, believing that a musical environment has more effect on a child's ability than his/her genetics and that that if children hear good music and learn to play with sensitivity and beautiful tone, they will become noble citizens who recognize beauty in the world and the people around them, and thereby mature into people of peace not war. In 1976 Suzuki spent two weeks at the American Suzuki Institute at The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. During this time he gave lectures and demonstrations to teachers and parents, and taught master classes and group classes to students. All of his presentations were recorded. This project was completed in collaboration with UW-Stevens Point.
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/Arts.SuzukiAbout
FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES
12 issues / pages, added 11/14/2006
The Foreign Relations of the United States series is the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions that have been declassified and edited for publication. The series is produced by the State Department's Office of the Historian and printed volumes are available from the Government Printing Office. New additions cover the years 1952-1954 and the regions of the Near and Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Indochina, Vietnam and Korea.
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/FRUS
2. WISCONSIN COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL PROGRAM TO PROMOTE
LITERARY READING
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) jointly announced the 72 organizations, including the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, which will receive grants to support Big Read programs between January and June 2007. The Big Read is a national partnership between the NEA and IMLS that encourages literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss one book. The organizations selected will receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $40,000 to promote and carry out month-long, community-based programs. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Center for Service-Learning will sponsor a project to read Fahrenheit 451. A complete list of participants is available at http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/103106_list.shtm.
3. 2007 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the agency's 2007 National Leadership Grant (NLG) program. The previously published deadline of February 1, 2007 has been moved to March 1, 2007. Awards will be announced in September 2007.
Since 1998 National Leadership Grants have supported the innovative thinking that is needed to help libraries and museums meet the changing needs of the American public. In 2007, these grants will provide an opportunity to explore important research questions, develop and test new models of library and museum service, and help build digital resources.
This year the agency is bringing back its Library and Museum Community Collaboration category. Collaboration grants provide opportunities for libraries and museums to partner with each other and with a host of other community organizations including public broadcasters, schools, universities, cultural and performing arts organizations, and health and social service providers. With this change, the three funding categories for 2007 are as follows:
* Building Digital Resources
* Library and Museum Community Collaboration
* Research and Demonstration
Library applicants may request between $50,000 and $1,000,000; the range for museum applicants is $25,000 to $1,000,000. In addition, collaborative planning grants of $30,000 are for the first time to enable project teams from more than one institution to work together to plan a collaborative project in any of the three categories.
Successful proposals will show evidence that they will have national impact and generate results--new tools, research, models, services, practices, or alliances--that can be widely adapted or replicated to extend the benefit of federal support. Proposals will reflect an understanding of current issues and needs, showing the potential for far-reaching impact throughout the museum or library community. Projects will provide creative solutions to issues of national importance and provide leadership for other
organizations.
Applications, guidelines, and examples of successful proposals can be found on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Instructions for completing and submitting applications through Grants.gov are in the guidelines and on the IMLS Web site at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grantsgov/nlg07.shtm.
4. IMLS CALLS FOR 2007 COMING UP TALLER AWARD NOMINATIONS
The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, is proud to announce the availability of the 2007 Coming Up Taller nomination application. By honoring excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs, the Coming Up Taller awards promote a creative, engaged, skilled, and confident generation of young people.
Each year the Coming Up Taller awards recognize and reward outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an individualized plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. PCAH and its partners encourage programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities to participate. Nomination guidelines and the application are available at http://www.imls.gov/pdf/2007CUTApplication.pdf (PDF, 227KB). The application deadline is January 31, 2007.
At a previous Coming Up Taller awards ceremony, Mrs. Laura Bush remarked that "the arts and humanities are critical building blocks for a child's development, and they provide a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning . . . The study of the arts and humanities gives children the chance to be extraordinary -- the power to be themselves."
Coming Up Taller is a program of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
5. WGBH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LAUNCHES ARTHUR'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY LITERACY INITIATIVE
In the spring of 2006, Arthur marked a milestone that few children's-or adult-series ever attain: ten seasons on the air! To celebrate the occasion, the WGBH (Boston Public Broadcasting) Educational Foundation is pleased to launch Arthur's 10th Anniversary Literacy Initiative, a new outreach effort targeting public libraries. This new outreach effort is designed to use the series' continuing popularity to support two intersecting target audiences-libraries and parents.
WGBH will award grants in the amount of $1,000 each to 15 public libraries, asking them to design projects using the Arthur resources and targeting parents and children, including soon-to-be as well as independent readers. Applications are due by Monday, December 18, 2006 and can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/chapters/literacyoutreach.htm
6. NEW NCES REPORT -- STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES: FISCAL YEAR 2005
This report provides a statistical profile of state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for fiscal year 2005. The report includes information on governance, collections and services, service outlets and staff, revenue, and expenditures. The data were collected through the State Library Agencies Survey conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
To download, view and print the publication as a PDF file, please visit: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2007300.
7. WEBSITE OF THE WEEK
Castle Garden -- http://www.castlegarden.org/ -- This web site provides free access to the database of immigrants who arrived in the U.S. between 1830 and 1892, which falls in the time period of Ellis Island's opening. According to the site, over 72 million Americans should be able to trace their relatives to this period of immigration. There is also a Timeline, which is not yet completed but already has considerable information about the history of Castle Garden, New York.
8. CALENDAR
January 12, 2007 - Council on Library and Network Development, by videoconference
January 23, 2007 - Wisconsin Library Legislative Day, Madison
February 9, 2007 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
February 22, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Madison
February 27, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Waterford
March 7, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, DePere
March 9, 2007 - Council on Library and Network Development, location to be announced
March 13, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Rice Lake
March 25-27, 2007 - Wisconsin Educational Media Association Spring Conference, Madison
April 3, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Fond du Lac
April 12, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Fennimore
April 18, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Hurley
April 19, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Wausau
April 26, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Sparta
May 2, 2007 - Gates Foundation "Greener Pastures" Rural Sustainability Project workshop, Eau Claire (WAPL preconference)
May 2-4, 2007 - Wisconsin Association of Public Libraries, Eau Claire
May 11, 2007 - Council on Library and Network Development meeting, location to be announced
May 11, 2007 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
October 12, 2007 - Library Information Technology Advisory Committee meeting, Madison
For more details about these and other meetings, see the WISDOM calendar at http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/wisdom.html and the BadgerLink and WISCAT training site at http://www.wiscat.lib.wi.us/training.html.
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