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Sandra Phoenix

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 11:06 AM

Greetings Colleagues,

I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below.

Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board

Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance.

Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns

As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project.

A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15.

The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program.

Intern

Placement

  Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC)

Library of Congress (DC)

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  Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC)
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University of Virginia

  Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD)

Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE)

  Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN)

Harvard University (MA)

  Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN)

Duke University (SC)

  Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University

Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin

  Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA)

Yale University (CT)

Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project

As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information.

Leading Change Grants

Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues.

Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more.

The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership.

I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information.

SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration"

I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below.

Educational Objectives

This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group.

Panelists/ Topics

  CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library

  HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance

  Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College

  Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair

American Library Association Poster Session

My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there!

Rare Book School Board of Directors

I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information.

Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University

The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information.

As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community.

The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions.

Stay tuned!

Sandra

SANDRA M. PHOENIX
HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2118 (office)
404-702-5854 (cell)
http://www.hbculibraries.org/
sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>
Honor the ancestors, the children, and those yet to come.

Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance
Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/

Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below. Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance. Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project. A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15. The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program. Intern Placement 1. Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC) Library of Congress (DC) 2. Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC) University of Virginia 3. Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD) Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE) 4. Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN) Harvard University (MA) 5. Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN) Duke University (SC) 6. Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin 7. Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA) Yale University (CT) Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information. Leading Change Grants Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues. Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more. The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership. I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information. SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration" I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below. Educational Objectives This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group. Panelists/ Topics 1. CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library 2. HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance 3. Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College 4. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair American Library Association Poster Session My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there! Rare Book School Board of Directors I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information. Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information. As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community. The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions. Stay tuned! Sandra SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, the children, and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/

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Norris, Debra H.

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 11:50 AM

Dear Sandra,

This email is FILLED with wonderful news for the Alliance and we are so grateful for your inspired and enthusiastic leadership that makes so much of this possible.

Many thanks. Debbie

Debra Hess Norris
Chair and Professor of Photograph Conservation
Unidel- Henry Francis DuPont Chair of Fine Arts
Director - Winterthur/UD Program in Art Conservation
Art Conservation Department
University of Delaware
303 Old College
Newark, DE 19716
dhnorris@udel.edu mailto:dhnorris@udel.edu

From: HBCU-LibAdmin hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org On Behalf Of Sandra Phoenix
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:06 AM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org
Cc: Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: Exciting Updates

Greetings Colleagues,

I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below.

Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board

Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance.

Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns

As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project.

A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15.

The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program.

Intern

Placement

Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC)

Library of Congress (DC)

Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC)

University of Virginia

Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD)

Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE)

Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN)

Harvard University (MA)

Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN)

Duke University (SC)

Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University

Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin

Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA)

Yale University (CT)

Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project

As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information.

Leading Change Grants

Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues.

Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more.

The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership.

I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information.

SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration"

I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below.

Educational Objectives

This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group.

Panelists/ Topics

CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library
HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance
Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College
Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair

American Library Association Poster Session

My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there!

Rare Book School Board of Directors

I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information.

Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University

The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information.

As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community.

The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions.

Stay tuned!

Sandra

SANDRA M. PHOENIX
HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2118 (office)
404-702-5854 (cell)
http://www.hbculibraries.org/
sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>
Honor the ancestors, the children, and those yet to come.
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance
Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/

Dear Sandra, This email is FILLED with wonderful news for the Alliance and we are so grateful for your inspired and enthusiastic leadership that makes so much of this possible. Many thanks. Debbie Debra Hess Norris Chair and Professor of Photograph Conservation Unidel- Henry Francis DuPont Chair of Fine Arts Director - Winterthur/UD Program in Art Conservation Art Conservation Department University of Delaware 303 Old College Newark, DE 19716 dhnorris@udel.edu<mailto:dhnorris@udel.edu> From: HBCU-LibAdmin <hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org> On Behalf Of Sandra Phoenix Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:06 AM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org Cc: Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: Exciting Updates Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below. Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance. Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project. A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15. The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program. Intern Placement 1. Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC) Library of Congress (DC) 1. Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC) University of Virginia 1. Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD) Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE) 1. Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN) Harvard University (MA) 1. Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN) Duke University (SC) 1. Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin 1. Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA) Yale University (CT) Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information. Leading Change Grants Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues. Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more. The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership. I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information. SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration" I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below. Educational Objectives This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group. Panelists/ Topics 1. CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library 2. HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance 3. Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College 4. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair American Library Association Poster Session My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there! Rare Book School Board of Directors I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information. Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information. As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community. The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions. Stay tuned! Sandra SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, the children, and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/

DM

Deanna Marcum

Wed, Apr 24, 2019 12:15 PM

Congratulations on these many accomplishments.
Deanna

Deanna Marcum
Senior Advisor
Ithaka S+R

E-mail: deanna.marcum@ithaka.org
Cell: 917-213-2400

From: HBCU-LibAdmin hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org on behalf of Sandra Phoenix sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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Cc: "Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org" Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: Exciting Updates

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Greetings Colleagues,

I trust you’re well. See exciting and important updates below.

Blanche Sanders – HBCU Library Alliance Board

Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890’s Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance.

Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns

As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project.

A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15.

The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program.

Intern

Placement

 Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC)

Library of Congress (DC)

```
 Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC)
```

University of Virginia

 Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD)

Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE)

 Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN)

Harvard University (MA)

 Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN)

Duke University (SC)

```
 Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University
```

Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin

 Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA)

Yale University (CT)

Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project

As you’re aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information.

Leading Change Grants

Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues.

Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more.

The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership.

I’m thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information.

SAA 2019 Panel – “Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration”

I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below.

Educational Objectives

This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group.

Panelists/ Topics

CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library
HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance
Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College
Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair

American Library Association Poster Session

My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution” has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there!

Rare Book School Board of Directors

I’ve accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information.

Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University

The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information.

As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community.

The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions.

Stay tuned!

Sandra

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Congratulations on these many accomplishments. Deanna Deanna Marcum Senior Advisor Ithaka S+R E-mail: deanna.marcum@ithaka.org Cell: 917-213-2400 From: HBCU-LibAdmin <hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org> on behalf of Sandra Phoenix <sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 7:06 AM To: "hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org" <hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org> Cc: "Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org" <Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org> Subject: Exciting Updates [cid:image001.gif@01D4FA75.DF7DFAC0] Greetings Colleagues, I trust you’re well. See exciting and important updates below. Blanche Sanders – HBCU Library Alliance Board Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890’s Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance. Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project. A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15. The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program. Intern Placement 1. Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC) Library of Congress (DC) 2. Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC) University of Virginia 3. Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD) Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE) 4. Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN) Harvard University (MA) 5. Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN) Duke University (SC) 6. Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin 7. Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA) Yale University (CT) Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project As you’re aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information. Leading Change Grants Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues. Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more. The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership. I’m thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information. SAA 2019 Panel – “Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration” I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below. Educational Objectives This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group. Panelists/ Topics 1. CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library 2. HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance 3. Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College 4. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair American Library Association Poster Session My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution” has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there! Rare Book School Board of Directors I’ve accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information. Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information. As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community. The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions. Stay tuned! Sandra SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, the children, and those yet to come. Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/HBCULibAlliance Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/

GJ

Greene, Jean B

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 1:59 PM

Sandra,

This is wonderful news. Dr. Sanders will prove to be a valuable addition to the Board. She has prior experience on the Alliance Board and is a wonderful 'seasoned' librarian.
Welcome back, Blanche!
Great news about the Conservation/Preservation Interns!
The HBCU Library Alliance is moving forward working in partnership with other entities, agencies and institutions to create opportunities for our HBCU students. Brava!

The DLF Authenticity Project is another example of how the partnership between the HBCU Library Alliance and the DLF is creating opportunities for HBCU libraries and staff.
I am excited to be a part of this ongoing project.

I look forward to other opportunities for the Alliance and its members.

Jean

Jean Greene
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From: HBCU-LibAdmin hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org On Behalf Of Sandra Phoenix
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 6:06 AM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org
Cc: Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: Exciting Updates

Greetings Colleagues,

I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below.

Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board

Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance.

Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns

As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project.

A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15.

The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program.

Intern

Placement

  Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC)

Library of Congress (DC)

```
  Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC)
```

University of Virginia

  Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD)

Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE)

  Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN)

Harvard University (MA)

  Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN)

Duke University (SC)

  Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University

Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin

  Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA)

Yale University (CT)

Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project

As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diglib.org%2Fopportunities%2Fauthenticity-project%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146363382&sdata=qsNuEiiQ3%2FVxKUsy8nNlLX3FjNTZkbqngRnSTeRlPOs%3D&reserved=0 for more information.

Leading Change Grants

Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fleadingchangeinstitute.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146363382&sdata=RefGgoTxeVQMNTr0vAFj%2F%2BzNZ1fdtFPGfXY2jwRbVPc%3D&reserved=0 , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues.

Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fleadingchangeinstitute.org%2Fspeakers-and-curriculum%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146373387&sdata=cVXqDAex9WgMmk%2FHOxG%2B7Mz4h9uMDN%2BrjNqIbGHx%2BHY%3D&reserved=0 to learn more.

The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership.

I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diglib.org%2Fmeet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146373387&sdata=RmpI9f7YpjLxa3xWzHse5mwQYrECCIGQ7E9fYqY9%2Bfc%3D&reserved=0 for more information.

SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration"

I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below.

Educational Objectives

This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group.

Panelists/ Topics

  CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library

  HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance

  Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College

  Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair

American Library Association Poster Session

My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there!

Rare Book School Board of Directors

I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frarebookschool.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146383397&sdata=7uNNz5a5W%2BYZ2f9XyzveFf2EB7ssq%2Fhra%2FGI0KuYDtE%3D&reserved=0 for more information.

Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University

The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flaw.nccu.edu%2Fvjp&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146383397&sdata=2bb16hsGZaKDQlV7aUQ36OZF4JQyz2vpDeeAIYJVjhg%3D&reserved=0 for more information.

As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community.

The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions.

Stay tuned!

Sandra

SANDRA M. PHOENIX
HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2118 (office)
404-702-5854 (cell)
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Sandra, This is wonderful news. Dr. Sanders will prove to be a valuable addition to the Board. She has prior experience on the Alliance Board and is a wonderful 'seasoned' librarian. Welcome back, Blanche! Great news about the Conservation/Preservation Interns! The HBCU Library Alliance is moving forward working in partnership with other entities, agencies and institutions to create opportunities for our HBCU students. Brava! The DLF Authenticity Project is another example of how the partnership between the HBCU Library Alliance and the DLF is creating opportunities for HBCU libraries and staff. I am excited to be a part of this ongoing project. I look forward to other opportunities for the Alliance and its members. Jean Jean Greene Deputy Title IX Coordinator-Utica Campus Director of Library Services & Archives Director Utica Institute Museum Co-Advisor Utica Student Government Association Utica Institute Traveling Exhibit<https://jaygee54.wordpress.com/> William H. Holtzclaw Library Hinds Community College - Utica Campus [uticacampuslogo] [cid:image003.jpg@01D4FB45.201158F0] Voice: 601-885-7034 FAX: 601-885-8453 EMAIL: jbgreene@hindscc.edu<mailto:jbgreene@hindscc.edu> "I want to make a difference Working with people who want to make a difference Doing something that makes a difference." -John Maxwell From: HBCU-LibAdmin <hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org> On Behalf Of Sandra Phoenix Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 6:06 AM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org Cc: Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: Exciting Updates Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below. Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance. Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project. A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15. The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program. Intern Placement 1. Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC) Library of Congress (DC) 2. Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC) University of Virginia 3. Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD) Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE) 4. Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN) Harvard University (MA) 5. Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN) Duke University (SC) 6. Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin 7. Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA) Yale University (CT) Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diglib.org%2Fopportunities%2Fauthenticity-project%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146363382&sdata=qsNuEiiQ3%2FVxKUsy8nNlLX3FjNTZkbqngRnSTeRlPOs%3D&reserved=0> for more information. 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Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fleadingchangeinstitute.org%2Fspeakers-and-curriculum%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146373387&sdata=cVXqDAex9WgMmk%2FHOxG%2B7Mz4h9uMDN%2BrjNqIbGHx%2BHY%3D&reserved=0> to learn more. The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership. I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.diglib.org%2Fmeet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146373387&sdata=RmpI9f7YpjLxa3xWzHse5mwQYrECCIGQ7E9fYqY9%2Bfc%3D&reserved=0> for more information. SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration" I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below. Educational Objectives This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group. Panelists/ Topics 1. CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library 2. HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance 3. Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College 4. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair American Library Association Poster Session My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there! Rare Book School Board of Directors I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. 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Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp<https://nam03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flaw.nccu.edu%2Fvjp&data=02%7C01%7Cjbgreene%40hindscc.edu%7Cf0e649a84ab145198c5108d6c8a4f39b%7C78be49f1786647be8e7afceb7d1cf38b%7C0%7C0%7C636917008146383397&sdata=2bb16hsGZaKDQlV7aUQ36OZF4JQyz2vpDeeAIYJVjhg%3D&reserved=0> for more information. As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community. The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions. Stay tuned! Sandra SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. 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WF

Watkins, Faye

Thu, Apr 25, 2019 6:38 PM

Dear Sandra,

Thank you so much for all of the hard work you've done on behalf of the HBCU Library Alliance to achieve the many accomplishments below. These results are truly meaningful in our Library's ability to perform at a higher level and the internships contribute to the value of educational opportunity for our students. Again, thank you!

Faye Watkins
Dean of University Libraries
Florida A&M University
525 Orr Drive
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Phone: 850-599-3370

From: HBCU-LibAdmin hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org On Behalf Of Sandra Phoenix
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:06 AM
To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org
Cc: Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org
Subject: Exciting Updates

Greetings Colleagues,

I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below.

Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board

Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance.

Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns

As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project.

A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15.

The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program.

Intern

Placement

  Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC)

Library of Congress (DC)

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  Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC)
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University of Virginia

  Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD)

Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE)

  Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN)

Harvard University (MA)

  Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN)

Duke University (SC)

  Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University

Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin

  Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA)

Yale University (CT)

Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project

As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information.

Leading Change Grants

Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues.

Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more.

The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership.

I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information.

SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration"

I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below.

Educational Objectives

This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group.

Panelists/ Topics

  CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library

  HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance

  Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College

  Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair

American Library Association Poster Session

My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there!

Rare Book School Board of Directors

I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information.

Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University

The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information.

As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community.

The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions.

Stay tuned!

Sandra

SANDRA M. PHOENIX
HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2118 (office)
404-702-5854 (cell)
http://www.hbculibraries.org/
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Dear Sandra, Thank you so much for all of the hard work you've done on behalf of the HBCU Library Alliance to achieve the many accomplishments below. These results are truly meaningful in our Library's ability to perform at a higher level and the internships contribute to the value of educational opportunity for our students. Again, thank you! Faye Watkins Dean of University Libraries Florida A&M University 525 Orr Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32307 Phone: 850-599-3370 From: HBCU-LibAdmin <hbcu-libadmin-bounces@lists.hbculibraries.org> On Behalf Of Sandra Phoenix Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 7:06 AM To: hbcu-libadmin@lists.hbculibraries.org Cc: Hbcu-lib@lists.hbculibraries.org Subject: Exciting Updates Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well. See exciting and important updates below. Blanche Sanders - HBCU Library Alliance Board Dr. Blanche Sanders, Alcorn State University, has been appointed to the HBCU Library Alliance Board representing the 1890's Libraries. Adrienne Webber formerly served in this position and has accepted the Dean of Library and Learning Commons position at Grambling State University (LA). We thank Adrienne for her service and wish her much success at Grambling. We are excited to have Blanche join us and offer insight and perspective to advance the HBCU Library Alliance. Summer 2019 Conservation/Preservation Interns As you know, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation, in partnership with the HBCU Library Alliance, has received funding to coordinate seven fully-funded, eight-week summer internships in library and archives preservation at seven nationally recognized library preservation/conservation laboratories. Thanks to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for securing funding for this project. A selection committee comprised of HBCU Library Alliance members and host site supervisors has selected interns. My conversations with these esteemed students speak to the remarkable work of HBCU libraries in preparing students for success. We are SO proud of interns as they begin this journey of exposure to library conservation and preservation activities. Internships begin in June and end by August 15. The following interns have accepted placement into the HBCU Library Alliance Summer 2019 Internship Program. Intern Placement 1. Stephon Boykin, Claflin University (SC) Library of Congress (DC) 2. Alex Crosslen, Benedict College (SC) University of Virginia 3. Layla Huff, Morgan State University (MD) Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library (DE) 4. Elisha Jewell, LeMoyne Owen College (TN) Harvard University (MA) 5. Garrette Lewis-Thomas, Fisk University (TN) Duke University (SC) 6. Vashti Taylor, Florida A&M University Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin 7. Taylor Williams, Southern University New Orleans (LA) Yale University (CT) Digital Library Federation - Authenticity Project As you're aware, the HBCU Library Alliance and Digital Library Federation (DLF) are partnering on the Authenticity Project. This three-year IMLS-funded project includes mentoring and professional development for early to-mid-career librarians at HBCUs along with conversational and project-based opportunities among participants. James Neal, Senior Program Officer, IMLS, Nikki Ferraiolo, Director of Global Strategic Initiatives, CLIR and Linda Morenus, Special Assistant Internship and Fellowship Programs, Library of Congress, recently presented to the cohort on the topic of Creating Opportunities. Session participants were engaged with meaningful and relevant information and ideas. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/opportunities/authenticity-project/ for more information. Leading Change Grants Earlier this year I shared information on the Leading Change Institute https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/ , a joint program of CLIR and EDUCAUSE that brings together librarians, information technologists, and others who seek to further develop their skills for the benefit of higher education. The Leading Change Institute is designed for leaders in higher education, including CIOs, librarians, information technology professionals, and administrators who are interested in working collaboratively to promote and initiate change on critical issues. Participants in the Leading Change Institute learn from and discuss current events with a wide variety of influential individuals from academia, associations and societies, grantmaking agencies, industry, and government. View the daily agenda https://leadingchangeinstitute.org/speakers-and-curriculum/ to learn more. The Digital Library Federation supported two full Tuition Grants for the 2019 Institute, one grant open to anyone regardless of institutional affiliation, and one dedicated to HBCU leadership. I'm thrilled to announce that Monika Rhue, Johnson C. Smith University (NC) and Tina Rollins, Hampton University (VA), have been awarded the Leading Change Tuition Grants. Follow this link https://www.diglib.org/meet-dlfs-2019-lci-tuition-grant-recipients/ for more information. SAA 2019 Panel - "Building Digital Capacity in HBCU Libraries through Collaboration" I am excited to participate on a panel at the 2019 Society of American Archivists Meeting in Austin, Texas. Thanks to Christine Wiseman, Head, Digital Services Department, AUC Woodruff Library for this opportunity. Christine will moderate the panel as described below. Educational Objectives This session will empower archivists from HBCUs and institutions that serve underrepresented communities with information on the advantages of partnerships and collaborative projects to advance digital humanities projects and initiatives. Through this session, participants will be exposed to four different models for partnerships that they could apply to their home institutions including grant projects, collaborating with a professional organization, a large research institution and a community group. Panelists/ Topics 1. CLIR Our Story collaborative digitization grant project - Aletha Moore, AUC Woodruff Library 2. HBCU Library Alliance/Digital Library Federation Program - Sandra Phoenix, HBCU Library Alliance 3. Harvard/ Spelman Collaboration - Holly Smith, Spelman College 4. Beatties Ford Road Corridor Preservation and History Project between Johnson C Smith University and a community partnership called Culture Blocks - Monika Rhue, HBCU Library Alliance Board Chair American Library Association Poster Session My poster session submission, " HBCU Library Alliance Summer Preservation/Conservation Intern Program: Value, Exposure and Contribution" has been accepted for presentation at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference this summer. I hope to see you there! Rare Book School Board of Directors I've accepted a Board position on the Rare Book School Board of Directors. Thanks to Deanna Marcum for this connection. The Rare Book School is a non-profit educational institute affiliated with the University of Virginia that supports the study of the history of books and printing and related subjects. Follow this link https://rarebookschool.org/ for more information. Virtual Justice Project at North Carolina Central University The Board of Directors has approved a partnership with the Virtual Justice Project at North Central University School of Law to equip HBCU libraries with Telepresence and High Definition videoconferencing equipment, primarily as a tool to recruit law students. The Virtual Justice Project team is writing a grant proposal and requires information and commitments to prepare the proposal. Follow this link http://law.nccu.edu/vjp for more information. As part of the partnership, the equipment comes free of charge to the library with grant funding. The Virtual Justice Project team would provide necessary training and maintenance of the equipment. The library would have to commit to providing broadband access for the equipment. Virtual Justice Project would use the equipment to present a variety of synchronous sessions. They would look to the library to promote the sessions to faculty, students and the patron community. The library would have use of the equipment for synchronous distance education classes, faculty/student support activities, and community engagement. The library could also use the equipment to support fee-based activities. Each participating library would need to provide a commitment letter to participate in the project. Look for messaging regarding an upcoming May 1st, 11:00 ET session presented by the Virtual Justice Project team to share information and respond to questions. Stay tuned! Sandra SANDRA M. PHOENIX HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) http://www.hbculibraries.org/ sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>> Honor the ancestors, the children, and those yet to come. 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