• Archives: Basic Projects grants

• NEH Grant Opportunity – Preservation and Access Research and Development

• NEH : Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions

• Rasmuson Grants

• AASLH Free Webinars

• AASLH Visitors' Voice

INTERNSHIPS

• New Mexico Indian Education Association Research Fellowship

• Archives Internships Available, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio

• Reference Internship at the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution



SCHOLARSHIPS



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The National Historical Publications and Records Commission announces Archives: Basic Projects grants.

In brief, the Commission developed this category because it is particularly concerned that some historical collections in archives and repositories are difficult for most researchers to find because they are not processed or represented in national catalogs. As a result, the Commission seeks proposals for projects that support backlog processing and collections cataloging, phased preservation, and/or collections development.

The full announcement is available on our website: http://www..archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/basic.html

Applications are due on 7 October 2010. NHPRC staff will review drafts that are submitted by 2 August 2010.

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NEH Grant Opportunity – Preservation and Access Research and Development

The Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities will be accepting applications for grants in its Research and Development program. The new 2010 guidelines, which include sample proposal narratives, can be found at: http://neh.gov/grants/guidelines/PARD.html.

Grants in this program support projects that address major challenges in preserving or providing access to humanities collections and resources. These challenges include the need to find better ways to preserve materials of critical importance to the nation’s cultural heritage—from fragile artifacts and manuscripts to analog recordings and digital assets subject to technological obsolescence—and to develop advanced modes of searching, discovering, and using such materials. Maximum awards are $350,000 for up to three years.

Eligible activities include:

-the development of technical standards, best practices, and tools for preserving and creating access to humanities collections;

-the exploration of more effective scientific and technical methods of preserving humanities collections;

-the development of automated procedures and computational tools to integrate, analyze, and repurpose humanities data in disparate online resources; and

-the investigation and testing of new ways of providing digital access to humanities materials that are not easily digitized using current methods.

NEH especially encourages applications that address the following topics:

Digital Preservation: how to preserve digital humanities materials, including born-digital materials, for which there is no analog counterpart;

Recorded Sound and Moving Image Collections: how to preserve and increase access to the record of the twentieth century contained in these formats; and

Preventive Conservation: how to protect and slow the deterioration of humanities collections through the use of sustainable preservation strategies.

Applications addressing one of these three areas of interest are eligible for a maximum award of $400,000 for up to three years.

The application receipt deadline is July 1, 2010 for projects beginning May 2011. All applications to NEH must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov; see guidelines for details.

Prospective applicants seeking further information are encouraged to contact the Division at 202-606-8570 or preservation@neh.gov. Program staff will read draft proposals submitted six weeks before the deadline. A list of the 2010 awards is available at:

Please note that the Division is also accepting applications for two other grant categories: “Humanities Collections and Reference Resources” (July 15, 2010 deadline) and “Education & Training” (July 1, 2010 deadline). Details on these programs, as well as on the full slate of funding opportunities in Preservation and Access, can be found at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/grantsbydivision.html#preservation

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NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES : Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions help small and mid-sized institutions, such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities, improve their ability to preserve and care for their humanities collections. Awards of up to $6000 support preservation related collection assessments, consultations, training and workshops, and institutional and collaborative disaster and emergency planning. Grants cover consultant fees, workshop registration fees, related travel and per diem expenses, and the costs of purchasing and shipping preservation supplies and equipment.

All applications to the NEH must be submitted through Grants.gov. See the application guidelines for details.

The 2010 guidelines for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions are available at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html.

You will also find sample project descriptions, sample narratives, and a list of frequently asked questions. The deadline for applications is May 18, 2010.

U.S. nonprofit organizations are eligible, as are state and local governmental agencies and tribal governments. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact the staff of NEH's Division of Preservation and Access at 202-606-8570 and preservation@neh.gov.

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IF YOU DON’T APPLY FOR A RASMUSON GRANT, TELL YOUR BOARD TO FIRE YOU!

Diane Kaplan, President and CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation, spoke at the State of the State Luncheon at the AkLA conference. Kaplan’s address talked about the benefits of libraries; she mentioned that one of the proudest achievements of Elmer Rasmuson, founder of the Foundation, was that the UAF library is named after him.

The Rasmuson Foundation is dedicated to promoting a better life for Alaskans and has done so for over 50 years. The Rasmuson Foundation only supports organizations based in and providing services to Alaska, with primary interest in arts and culture, health and social services.

Ms. Kaplan recommended Rasmuson Tier 2 grants as a source of funding for collections for libraries. Rasmuson Tier 2 grants are for $25,000 or less and have a one-step application process with decisions usually made within 90 days. For Tier 2 grant and application information, visit http://www.rasmuson.org/index.php?switch=viewpage&pageid=149.

Ms. Kaplan declared, “If you don’t apply for a Rasmuson Tier 2 grant this year, tell your Board to fire you!”

The Rasmuson Art Acquisition Fund assists museums in purchasing current works of practicing Alaskan artists. Other programs include Arts Education Fund, Creative Ventures Fund, Harper Touring Fund to present performing arts to underserved communities, Individual Artist Awards and many others. Visit http://www.rasmuson.org/index.php?switch=viewpage&pageid=5 for a complete listing of Rasmuson programs.

The Rasmuson Foundation funds Alaskan organizations that have received 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service and are classified as "not a private foundation" under section 509(a) of the Code, units of government and federally-recognized tribes. Broad community impact is an important consideration when decisions are made concerning awards.

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Two Free Webinars : Learn More About AASLH's New Standards Program

StEPs Information Webinar for Service Organizations
April 8, 2010, 2 p.m. Eastern

Service organizations, including state and regional associations, field service offices, state historical societies, and state humanities councils are invited to take part in a FREE, one-hour webinar to learn more about AASLH's new Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (StEPs), is a voluntary, self-study program that encourages awareness and achievement of national standards.

This webinar will present ideas on using StEPs to enhance programs and services including workshops, on site consultations, and publications. Cherie Cook, of AASLH, and guest speaker Jeff Harris, of the Indiana Historical Society will lead the webinar.

Participation in the webinar is free but pre-registration is required at www.learningtimes.net/stepswebcasts.

Webinar for History Institutions
April 13, 2 p.m. Eastern

Join us for a FREE, one-hour webinar to learn about StEPs and the many ways it can benefit your organization. The webinar will be conducted by Cherie Cook, AASLH Senior Program Manager.

StEPs offers self-assessment questions and performance indicators to help your organization rate its policies and practices in six standards areas. Although the target audience for StEPs is small- and mid-sized history organizations, the program is open to institutions of all sizes.

Participation is free, but pre-registration is required at http://www.learningtimes.net/stepswebcasts.

For more information about StEPs, visit www.aaslh.org/steps or contact Cherie Cook, Senior Program Manager, at cook@aaslh.org or (573) 893-5164.

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AASLH Visitors' Voices

How do I get information about visitors when I am already overwhelmed with work? What questions should I ask? What do I do with the data once I collect it? Where can I get my car fixed? While we can't help you with the last question, we can help you with the first three!

The American Association for State and Local History's affinity group, Visitors' Voices, invites you to join them. Visitors' Voices brings together AASLH members, and others, who are interested in audience research and evaluation in history institutions. Whether you are just getting started in visitor research or you're an experienced researcher - or somewhere in the middle - you are welcome to join us. Membership is FREE, and open to everyone; you do not have to be an AASLH member. Get started by joining our online discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aaslh-visitorsvoices/.

 

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INTERNSHIPS

New Mexico Indian Education Association Research Fellowship

The Archives of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico is proud to announce the New Mexico Indian Education Association Research Fellowship Program. This program will award one scholar the opportunity to conduct research related to the education of Native Americans during a 10-week summer term. Total compensation for the fellowship is $5,000.00 and stipend funds may be used for travel, accommodations, printing, and research fees. For more detailed information and application instructions, please email Ryan S. Flahive, Archivist, at rflahive@iaia.edu. Application deadline is April 30, 2010.

 

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SUMMER 2010 Archives Internships Available, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland, Ohio

The Archives Intern will assist Library and Archives staff with archival processing and preservation work, such as arranging and describing archival collections, entering data into an archival content management system, and performing basic conservation work on document-based collections. The Archives Intern must schedule their work Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Archives Intern will work under the supervision and guidance of the Rock Hall’s archivists. No stipend will be provided.

Who Should Apply

Graduate students in archives, museum, library, history, popular culture, and music programs. Recent graduates from these programs will also be considered.

How to Apply

Interested students should send a resume (including full contact information and e-mail address), a one-page letter describing what they hope to bring to the practicum and gain from the experience, and a letter of recommendation (may be sent separately) to Jennie Thomas at jthomas@rockhall.org by April 5, 2010. Applicants must be able to pass a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum background investigation.

For information about volunteer opportunities also available at the Library and Archives, please visit www.rockhall.com/volunteer. To find out more about the Library and Archives, please visit www.rockhall.com/library/.

 

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SUMMER 2010: Reference Internship at the National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian Institution

Title: Reference Services Intern

Description: The Reference Services Intern will assist the Reference Archivist with research questions, scheduling reference appointments, creating a system to track reference requests, blogging about the
collection, and maintaining the reading room. As an integral part of the Reading Room, the Intern's duties will include assisting patrons, retrieving boxes, interpreting catalog records and finding aids, and providing instruction on how to properly handle archival material.

Who Should Apply: Graduate students in archives, museum, library, history, and anthropology programs. Recent graduates from these programs will also be considered.

Stipend Provided: Yes

Dates: June 21 to July 30 approximately 35 hours a week

Location: National Anthropological Archives, Museum Support Center (MSC), 4220 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD. http://www.nmnh.si.edu/naa/. The MSC is a 10 minute walk from the Suitland Station on the Green Line, or accessible via free shuttle from the National Mall.

How to apply: Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to Leanda Gahegan at gaheganl@si.edu by April 12, 2010. Please include relevant research interests and/or projects in your cover letter.

About the National Anthropological Archives: The National Anthropological Archives collects and preserves historical and contemporary anthropological materials that document the world's cultures and the history of anthropology. It's collections represent the four fields of anthropology - ethnology, linguistics, archaeology, and physical anthropology - and include manuscripts, field notes, correspondence, photographs, maps, sound recordings, film and video created by Smithsonian anthropologists and other preeminent scholars.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/naa/

About the Smithsonian Institution Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology: SIMA is an intensive four-week training program that teaches graduate students how to use museum collections in research,
incorporating Smithsonian collections as an integral part of their anthropological training. http://anthropology.si.edu/summerinstitute/

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Leanda Gahegan at gaheganl@si.edu.


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SCHOLARSHIPS

 

 

ARMA International Educational Foundation (AIEF) 2010 Graduate Level Scholarship

The ARMA International Educational Foundation (AIEF) has established two scholarship programs to encourage development of the international records and information management community with an appropriately educated records and information management workforce.

GRADUATE LEVEL SCHOLARSHIPS

ARMA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

A Scholarship of $3000 will be awarded annually, in the summer, to a full-time student entering the second year of a graduate records and information management program or equivalent library science or archival studies program which contains a significant number of records management and information courses at a recognized university or a college leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree or equivalent.

MAVIS EPPES, FAI, EXCELLENCE IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP,

A scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded annually, in the summer, to a full-time student entering the second year of a graduate records and information management program or equivalent library science or archival studies program which contains a significant number of records management and information courses at a recognized university or a college leading to a Masters or Doctorate degree or equivalent. Funding for this award is provided in recognition of Mavis Eppes, FAI, a distinguished legal records administrator and founding AIEF trustee. Preference is given to a candidate intending on a career is legal records management.

Eligibility and Application Process

Any student enrolled in a recognized graduate program who:
1. Provides evidence of the intention to continue with the second year of such a program
2. Submits an outline of the courses and related papers completed in the first year
3. Submits evidence of being a member in good standing of ARMA International or another nationally or internationally recognized information management association
4. Provides evidence of having attained a grade average of 80% or a B average or higher in the first year of their graduate degree program as indicated by the submission of an official transcript
5. Prepares a 1000 or more word research essay which thoroughly explores an aspect of records and information management studies. If deemed appropriate by the AIEF, further agrees to allow the AIEF to publish the essay
6. Agrees to the terms and conditions of the Scholarship
7. Submits one hard copy of a letter of application, the documentation indicated above and three letters of reference from individuals able to comment on the applicant’s academic performance, involvement or interest in the records and information management community and leadership abilities
8. Applications are due by the end of June of 2010 and are to be submitted to:

Preston W. Shimer, FAI
Foundation Administrator
ARMA International Educational
Foundation
1609 Terrie Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15241
USA

For further information, visit the Foundation Website http://www.armaedfoundation.org/scholarship1.html

Adjudication

The applications will be adjudicated by a committee of three Trustees of the AIEF, a member of the Board of Directors, ARMA International, and one non-Board or Trustee member drawn from the academic community. In addition, at least one member shall be a records or information management professional residing outside of the United States. A majority of the members voting for one applicant will be needed for the award to be made.

The scholarship will be announced on the AIEF Web site and at the 2010 ARMA International Conference following the determination of the award.

If, in the opinion of the adjudication committee, no applications received in a given year warrant an award, none will be given in that year. At this time a maximum of one scholarship will be awarded in any given year.

Payment

Payment will be made in two equal installments, at the beginning of each education term. Each check will be sent to the collegiate institution to which the successful applicant is attending within 15 days of receipt of a letter from the head of the relevant studies program indicating that the student has commenced full-time studies. Failure to submit such letters within 30 days of beginning of each term will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship.