Current Grants and Awards
Library of Michigan Digitization Grant
PI: Narding Mein, Shawn McCann
Period: October 2005 - September 2006
Abstract: Digitization of additional photos from the Detroit News photo morgue owned by the Reuther Library. The additional photos will be added to the Virtual Motor City collection.
"Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America"
PI: Cindy Krolikowski
Period: September 2005 - March 2009
Abstract: traveling panel exhibit that examines Hamilton's central role
during the Revolutionary War and Founding period (1774-1804) in creating
the economic, constitutional, social, journalistic, political, and foreign
policy templates for modern America.
Roadmap to Redesign
PI: Patty Bonesteel (Mathematics), Sandra Yee, Jeff Trzeciak
Period: Fall Term 2004 Through Spring/Summer 2005
Abstract: Redesign Math 993 from lecture-based to instructor-directed/computer based.
Recruiting
and Educating the 21st Century Librarian
PI: Jeff Trzeciak, Joe Mika
Amount: $743,286
Period: July 2004 - June 2007
Abstract: Establish a regional collaborative with area museums, archives
and libraries to provide a broad and unique approach to recruiting and
educating new digital projects librarians.
Urban Health Partners
PI: Deborah Charbonneau
Agency: National Library of Medicine under contract No. NO1-LM-1-3513 with the Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
Period: May 1, 2003 - October 31, 2004
Abstract: Development on-site training programs for staff at county health departments, information and document services, and a web site supporting information needs related to local urban health challenges. One of the unique elements of the program features collaboration with community-based organizations providing health-related services to Arab Americans in Southeastern Michigan.
Digital Dress:
200 years of Urban Fashion, Institute for Museum and Library Services
2003
Agency: Institute for Museum and Library Services
Amount: $249,433
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: A partnership of the Detroit Historical Museums, The Henry Ford
Museum, Meadow Brook Hall, and Wayne State University. This project will
create a Web portal of 5,000 digital images of men's, women's, and children's
clothing and accessories representing 200 years of fashion.
Making of Modern Michigan
Agency: Institute for Museum and Library Services
Amount: $70,048
Period: October 2002- September 2005
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: Providing training and support for digitization efforts throughout
the state of Michigan
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Pending Proposals
Recruiting
and Educating Fine and Performing Arts Librarians
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: Establish a regional collaborative with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Michigan Opera
to provide a broad and unique approach to recruiting and educating new fine and performing arts librarians.
Proposals Not Funded
a. Women@Work (IMLS)
PI: Jeff Trzeciak, Mike Smith
Past Grants
a. Sun Academic Excellence Grant
Agency: Sun Microsystems
Amount: $31,990
Period: January 2004
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: One time award for the purchase of two servers for digital projects.
b.
Writing the River
Agency: Michigan Humanities Council
Amount:
Period:
PI: Bradd Burningham
Abstract: Digitization of some key publications produced by creative writers
and small presses in the Detroit/Windsor area, with an initial focus on
the period of the 1960s and 70s
c.
Virtual Motor City
Agency: Institute for Museum and Library Services
Amount: $110,072
Period: October 2002 - March 31, 2004
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: Digitize 15,000 images from the Detroit News
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