[RangelandsWest] digitization funding opportunity: Project Ceres (Proposal Deadline is February 14!)

[Pfander, Jeanne]

For the range scientists on this listserv, if you have an idea for a digitization project appropriate for this funding source, contact your Rangelands Partnership librarian!



Most of you librarians probably already know about this...

(Sorry about the late notice...)

Jeanne L. Pfander
Associate Librarian
Rm A208, Main Library
University Libraries, University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0054
(520) 621-6375; pfanderj at u.library.arizona.edu

From: United States Agricultural Information Network [mailto:USAIN-L at LSV.UKY.EDU] On Behalf Of Debbie Currie
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2014 9:41 AM
To: USAIN-L at LSV.UKY.EDU
Subject: [USAIN-L] Reminder: Project Ceres Proposal Deadline is February 14!

Just a reminder that there are just 10 days left to submit your Project Ceres  proposal.  The proposal deadline is Friday,  February 14!

See below for more information.  In addition, all pertinent documentation associated with Project Ceres may be found on the front page of the USAIN website (usain.org<http://usain.org>).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any member of the Project Ceres Team listed at the bottom of this message.

Debbie Currie
on behalf of the Project Ceres Team
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The USAIN Preservation and Digital Library Committee is now accepting submissions for the next round of Project Ceres. The purpose of this program is to support small projects that preserve print materials essential to study the History and Economics of Agriculture and make those materials accessible electronically through digitization. The Program, which is the result of a collaboration between USAIN, AgNIC, and the Center for Research Libraries, was launched earlier this year and the first round of funded projects is currently underway.

Please read this entire message and the attached Project Ceres information form carefully, as several changes have been made to the proposal process for 2014. A new two-tiered structure is being implemented with the dual purpose of 1) engaging institutions that have not undertaken major digitization projects in the past, and 2) creating a mechanism to build more strategically and systematically on prior preservation efforts. The two tiers are:

Tier 1 funding is for relatively small digitization/preservation projects and is designed to provide experiences that will prepare recipients to apply for funding for larger projects. This funding is available only to institutions who did not participate in the original NEH-funded National Preservation Program for Agricultural Literature. One time monies ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 will be available for projects that fall within the scope of the Ceres project.

Tier 2 funding is available to support projects aimed at furthering the national effort to preserve historical agricultural information. Monies ranging from $7,000 to $12,000 will be available for proposals focusing on the top priorities of the Ceres project (see Ceres Guidelines, attached). A series-level bibliography of materials to be digitized, if available, should be submitted with the proposal; if one is not available, one should be developed as part of the project and submitted at the completion of the proposal year. Matching funds are required to receive Tier 2 funding.

Also new for 2014:  All applicants (Tiers 1 and 2) are required to submit a budget request form along with the project proposal form. Please note that there are separate budget forms for each tier.

Important eligibility notice: Institutions that received 2013 Project Ceres funding are eligible to submit proposals for new funding in 2014.

Attached to this message are the following five documents
1.  Ceres Project Proposal Form - This 2 page form must be completed for each submission
2.  Ceres Project Budget Form for Tier 1 Proposals
3.  Ceres Project Budget Form for Tier 2 Proposals
4. Project Ceres information form - This 3 page document includes background information about USAIN, AgNIC, and CRL as well as requirements and program information. Please read this carefully before filling out the proposal form.
5. Ceres Guidelines: Bibliographies and Taxonomy of Publication Types and Titles, Land Grant University Publications.

Deadline for submissions is 14 February 2014

Return proposal form and budget form by email to:
Rob McGeachin
r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu<mailto:r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu><mailto:r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu<mailto:r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu>>


Project Ceres Subcommittee, USAIN Preservation and Digital Library Committee

Rob McGeachin, Chair
r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu<mailto:r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu><mailto:r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu<mailto:r-mcgeachin at library.tamu.edu>>
979-862-1066<tel:979-862-1066><tel:979-862-1066<tel:979-862-1066>>

Debbie Currie
debbie_currie at ncsu.edu<mailto:debbie_currie at ncsu.edu>
919-515-7556<tel:919-515-7556>

Leslie Delserone
ldelserone2 at unl.edu<mailto:ldelserone2 at unl.edu>
402-472-6297<tel:402-472-6297>

Anita Ezzo
ezzoa at mail.lib.msu.edu<mailto:ezzoa at mail.lib.msu.edu>
517-884-6397<tel:517-884-6397>

Lorrie Pellack
pellack at iastate.edu<mailto:pellack at iastate.edu>
515-294-5569<tel:515-294-5569>



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