[Publib] Apply by September 19 to host "Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery"

[Angela Thullen]

Public libraries are invited to apply to host "Visions of the Universe:
Four Centuries of Discovery," a traveling exhibition developed by the
ALA Public Programs Office in cooperation with the Space Telescope
Science Institute Office of Public Outreach and the Smithsonian
Astrophysical Observatory to mark the International Year of Astronomy in
2009.  The exhibit will travel to 40 selected public libraries from
January 2009 through December 2010.  Applications are available at
www.ala.org/visionsoftheuniverse.

 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has provided
major funding for the exhibit. Exhibit sponsors are especially
interested in receiving applications from public libraries in small
towns and rural areas that have limited access to NASA resources, as
well as from public libraries in larger population centers.  The exhibit
requires just 150-200 square feet of display space. All libraries on the
tour will receive $500 programming support stipends, $250 collection
development stipends and additional materials to support library
programming.  Applications must be submitted to ALA by September 19.
Selected libraries will be announced in late October.

 

The International Astronomical Union has proclaimed 2009 the
International Year of Astronomy as an opportunity to create awareness of
astronomy's contributions to society and culture, stimulate young
people's interest in astronomy and science, portray astronomy as a 

global peaceful endeavor, and nourish a scientific outlook in society.
"Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of Discovery" focuses on
astronomy through the ages-from Galileo's initial findings to the latest
results of the Hubble Space Telescope. The exhibit vividly illustrates
400 years of growth in our knowledge of not just planets, stars, nebulae
and galaxies, but also the size and scale of the universe in both space
and time.

 

The Space Telescope Science Institute Office of Public Outreach (OPO) is
a world leader in astronomy presentation through news media Web sites,
planetarium shows, museum exhibits, curriculum support materials,
professional development and other educational resources.  Among the
award-winning Web sites created by the OPO are "Hubblesite":
http://hubblesite.org/ and "Amazing Space":
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/.

 

For more information about "Visions of the Universe: Four Centuries of
Discovery," visit www.ala.org/visionsoftheuniverse.  With questions,
contact the ALA Public Programs Office at publicprograms at ala.org.

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