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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 3:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [syscon-tx] Connecting to Collections Bookshelf grants available FYI Deborah The IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf Application is Open Now until April 30. The second round for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf is now open! This free resource is intended for libraries with special collections to help preserve those collections. Don't wait! The Bookshelf application is online at www.aaslh.org/Bookshelf. Over 800 institutions were awarded the Bookshelf during the first round. Over 90% of those who applied were winners! The retail value of the publications is over $800 and some publications can't be found except in the Bookshelf. Priority will be given to libraries with special collections, small museums, botanical gardens, zoos, and aquariums. But large qualifying institutions are also eligible to apply. The Bookshelf will be distributed free to 2,000 institutions. Contact Terry Jackson at AASLH, 615-320-3203 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you need more information or have any questions.
