If you apply for this & get it, please let me know. I'd love to see it!
Thanks.
Laurie
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:47:47 -0400
From: "Angela Thullen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Publib] Apply by September 19 to host "Visions of the
Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery"
Public libraries are invited to apply to host "Visions of the Universe:
Four Centuries of Discovery," a traveling exhibition developed by the ALA
Public Programs Office in cooperation with the Space Telescope Science
Institute Office of Public Outreach and the Smithsonian Astrophysical
Observatory to mark the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. The
exhibit will travel to 40 selected public libraries from January 2009
through December 2010. Applications are available at
www.ala.org/visionsoftheuniverse.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has provided major
funding for the exhibit. Exhibit sponsors are especially interested in
receiving applications from public libraries in small towns and rural areas
that have limited access to NASA resources, as well as from public libraries
in larger population centers. The exhibit requires just 150-200 square feet
of display space. All libraries on the tour will receive $500 programming
support stipends, $250 collection development stipends and additional
materials to support library programming. Applications must be submitted to
ALA by September 19.
Selected libraries will be announced in late October.
The International Astronomical Union has proclaimed 2009 the International
Year of Astronomy as an opportunity to create awareness of astronomy's
contributions to society and culture, stimulate young people's interest in
astronomy and science, portray astronomy as a global peaceful endeavor, and
nourish a scientific outlook in society.
"Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery" focuses on astronomy
through the ages-from Galileo's initial findings to the latest results of
the Hubble Space Telescope. The exhibit vividly illustrates 400 years of
growth in our knowledge of not just planets, stars, nebulae and galaxies,
but also the size and scale of the universe in both space and time.
The Space Telescope Science Institute Office of Public Outreach (OPO) is a
world leader in astronomy presentation through news media Web sites,
planetarium shows, museum exhibits, curriculum support materials,
professional development and other educational resources. Among the
award-winning Web sites created by the OPO are "Hubblesite":
http://hubblesite.org/ and "Amazing Space":
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/.
For more information about "Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of
Discovery," visit www.ala.org/visionsoftheuniverse. With questions, contact
the ALA Public Programs Office at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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ALA Public Programs Office
www.ala.org/publicprograms
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director
Central Texas Library System, Inc.
1005 West 41st Street
Austin, Texas 78756
www.ctls.net
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
512-583-0704 x18
800-252-4431 x18
