From the University of Michigan Record: The U-M Library has received a $1.25 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to create an endowed conservation librarian position. The new position will enable the library to expand its well-established conservation program, which plays a vital role in ensuring that the library’s vast print collection is […]
Mellon Foundation Awards $1.25 Million Grant to U. of Michigan Library, Money Will Be Used to Create Conservation Librarian Position
IMLS Announces Recipients of Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grants (2011)
From an IMLS Announcement: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 24 awards totaling $11,227,761 matched with 25,398,758 of non-federal funds for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grants. IMLS received 119 applications requesting $55,826,525 in funds. “We know that the most valuable asset of any library is its staff, and we […]
A New Issue of Collaborative Librarianship (3.1) is Now Available
The table of contents is below. Back issues, author guidelines, a list of advisory board members, etc. are available here. Collaborative Librarianship can also be found on Twitter (Collaborative Librarianship News) and Facebook. Editorials Editorial Introduction: Telling Stories PDF Ivan Gaetz 1 Scholarly Articles Building a Participatory Culture: Collaborating with Student Organizations for 21st Century […]