Author Archives: koconnell

Things are Going SWIM-ingly Out West

Posted on December 7, 2012 by koconnell

By Kevin Cherry, Former IMLS Senior Program Officer In 2009, the IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program awarded a grant to the Montana State Library, partnering with state library agencies in South Dakota, Wyoming, Idaho and the University of … Continue reading →

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National Leadership Grant Video: Rochester Institute of Technology Preserving Inkjet Prints

Posted on November 30, 2012 by koconnell

By Kevin O’Connell, IMLS Writer-Editor In this video interview, Senior Research Scientist Daniel Burge explains IMLS-funded research that shows that inkjet prints are more susceptible than other prints to damage from airborne pollutants. Now his research is focused on finding the … Continue reading →

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Grants to University of Michigan Help Answer Questions of Copyright

Posted on October 26, 2012 by koconnell

By Richard C. Adler, Special Projects Librarian University of Michigan Library The Copyright Office at the University of Michigan Library is bringing to a close the first phase of its new project, the Copyright Review Management System-World. CRMS-World is the second … Continue reading →

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National Leadership Grant Video: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts’ Center for Creative Energy

Posted on September 26, 2012 by koconnell

By Kevin O’Connell, IMLS Writer-Editor In this video interview, Curator of Education Megan DiRienzo describes the Center for Creative Energy, a partnership among the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, the Upper Colorado River Authority, and the local school district. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Hidden Structures of Serifs, Mathematician Finds New Career Path

Posted on September 19, 2012 by koconnell

By  James P. Ascher,  Assistant Professor of Rare Books and Assistant Professor of English, University of Colorado The IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant came at a crucial time for me professionally. As an undergraduate, I frequently found myself … Continue reading →

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