Sponsored Library Projects

Current Grants and Awards

Library of Michigan Digitization Grant
PI: Narding Mein, Shawn McCann
Period: October 2005 - September 2006
Abstract: Digitization of additional photos from the Detroit News photo morgue owned by the Reuther Library. The additional photos will be added to the Virtual Motor City collection.

"Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America"
PI: Cindy Krolikowski
Period: September 2005 - March 2009
Abstract: traveling panel exhibit that examines Hamilton's central role during the Revolutionary War and Founding period (1774-1804) in creating the economic, constitutional, social, journalistic, political, and foreign policy templates for modern America.

Roadmap to Redesign
PI: Patty Bonesteel (Mathematics), Sandra Yee, Jeff Trzeciak
Period: Fall Term 2004 Through Spring/Summer 2005
Abstract: Redesign Math 993 from lecture-based to instructor-directed/computer based.

Recruiting and Educating the 21st Century Librarian
PI: Jeff Trzeciak, Joe Mika
Amount: $743,286
Period: July 2004 - June 2007
Abstract: Establish a regional collaborative with area museums, archives and libraries to provide a broad and unique approach to recruiting and educating new digital projects librarians.

Urban Health Partners
PI: Deborah Charbonneau
Agency: National Library of Medicine under contract No. NO1-LM-1-3513 with the Greater Midwest Region of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
Period: May 1, 2003 - October 31, 2004
Abstract: Development on-site training programs for staff at county health departments, information and document services, and a web site supporting information needs related to local urban health challenges. One of the unique elements of the program features collaboration with community-based organizations providing health-related services to Arab Americans in Southeastern Michigan.

Digital Dress: 200 years of Urban Fashion, Institute for Museum and Library Services 2003
Agency: Institute for Museum and Library Services
Amount: $249,433
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: A partnership of the Detroit Historical Museums, The Henry Ford Museum, Meadow Brook Hall, and Wayne State University. This project will create a Web portal of 5,000 digital images of men's, women's, and children's clothing and accessories representing 200 years of fashion.

Making of Modern Michigan
Agency: Institute for Museum and Library Services
Amount: $70,048
Period: October 2002- September 2005
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: Providing training and support for digitization efforts throughout the state of Michigan


Pending Proposals

Recruiting and Educating Fine and Performing Arts Librarians
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: Establish a regional collaborative with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Michigan Opera to provide a broad and unique approach to recruiting and educating new fine and performing arts librarians.

Proposals Not Funded

a. Women@Work (IMLS)
PI: Jeff Trzeciak, Mike Smith

Past Grants

a. Sun Academic Excellence Grant
Agency: Sun Microsystems
Amount: $31,990
Period: January 2004
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: One time award for the purchase of two servers for digital projects.

b. Writing the River
Agency: Michigan Humanities Council
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PI: Bradd Burningham
Abstract: Digitization of some key publications produced by creative writers and small presses in the Detroit/Windsor area, with an initial focus on the period of the 1960s and 70s

c. Virtual Motor City
Agency: Institute for Museum and Library Services
Amount: $110,072
Period: October 2002 - March 31, 2004
PI: Jeff Trzeciak
Abstract: Digitize 15,000 images from the Detroit News

Grant Resources