Back to the Future: Redefining Civilization with New Imaging TechnologyThe University of Southern California, through its West Semitic Research Project, InscriptiFact Digital Image Library, and Archaeology Research Center, in collaboration with the USC Libraries, has established a training program to empower researchers, scholars, students, archivists, librarians, and museum professionals to carry out field projects using the highly sophisticated Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) methodology, which provides the capacity to view ancient texts, artifacts, paintings and other cultural heritage objects in unprecedented detail.
Hands-on, Play-Based Learning at the Marbles Kids Museum Helps Kids and Parents Get Ready for SchoolMarbles Kids Museum developed and implemented a school readiness project, “Ready, Set, School.” Through hands-on play in a new “Ready, Set, School” classroom exhibit and participation in play-based, school-like programming and events, the project increases school readiness among children ages 2-5, their families, and community organizations that support them.
Opening the World of Museums and Libraries to Visually Impaired VisitorsAs IMLS commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), museums and libraries, such as the Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences continue to expand accessibility of their services and resources to those with visual impairments and other disabilities.
A Maker State, Powered By LibrariesThe Makerstate Initiative is a project that aims to excite New Mexico communities about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) and support libraries throughout the state in introducing maker technologies in a fun and accessible way.
Preserving Art and Finding Hidden TreasuresRecipient: Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA Grant: 2013 Museums for America Grant Pictured: A conservator works on one of the Cézanne watercolors. Click image for a larger view. Project Contact: Barbara Buckley, Senior Director of Conservation and Chief Conservator of Paintings 215-278-7272 Email address View website, watch exhibiton video “Every conservation project adds more to the field’s...
Creative Aging Engages Seniors through ArtRecipient: Westchester Library System, Westchester County, NY Grant: 2011 and 2013 National Leadership Grants for Libraries Project Contact: Patricia Braja, Director of Development (914) 231-3241 pbraja@wlsmail.org View website View toolkit Watch video “The Creative Aging program is filling a need in the community, and ties well into other library resources offered to older adult learners. This...
Climate Change and Plants—Predicting and Planning Recipient: Missouri Botanical Garden Grant: National Leadership Grants to Museums Pictured: Drs. Quinn Long, Matthew Albrecht, Adam Smith install a microclimate station that monitors temperatures. Project Contacts: Matthew Albrecht, Ph.D., Assistant Curator of Conservation Biology (314) 577-0262 matthew.albrecht@mobot.org Adam Smith, Ph.D. Ecologist (314) 577-0871 adam.smith@mobot.org View Website...
Supporting Trainers to Bridge the Digital DivideRecipient: Public Library Association Grant: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians Program Pictured: Jason Pinshower, Information Services Librarian/Technology Trainer at Fox River Valley Public Library District teaches a class using DigitalLearn.org. Project Contact: Jamie Hollier Project Manager 970-201-1588 jamie@annealinc.com Website: www.digitallearn.org “Everyone deserves the opportunity to...
Rediscovering History with Needles, Thread, and Caribou SkinsRecipient: Koniag, Inc. Grant: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program Pictured: The museum sewing circle shows off the completed caribou skin parka. Project Contact: Marya Halvorsen, Cultural Education Specialist 907-486-7004 marya@alutiiqmuseum.org Websites: www.alutiiqmuseum.org Watch Project Video “We were able to gain a tremendous amount of knowledge from an original item...
Oklahoma Libraries as a Gateway to CitizenshipRecipient: Oklahoma Department of Libraries Grant: LSTA Grants to States Pictured: After taking her oath, Great Plains Literacy Council learner Susan Simons proudly holds her U.S. Naturalization certificate by a historic American flag. Project Contact: Rebecca Barker, Literary Resource Office Coordinator for Grants and English Language Learning (405) 522-3187, email Website: View website The...
