september project at university of haifa library

for the third year in a row, the university of haifa library is participating in the september project. as iris igra writes, “As we did in previous years at the University of Haifa Library, we prepared a small website in memory of the 11 September. This year our 11 September website includes an annotated list of books and movies about this subject that arrived at the library during 2006-2007.”

so much of the september project is about memory, so it’s nice to see the university of haifa library archiving their events – from 2006 and from 2005 – over time.

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combining events at mildred johnson library

we recently heard from karen chobot, director of mildred johnson library at north dakota state college of science. they are smartly combining three events into one big september project. from karen:

“Just wanted to let you know what we have been doing here in Wahpeton. We are a small staff at a small school, and we find it difficult to get started with a project right away when so few of us work over the summer. So we have decided over the years to combine 3 events into one, and start it out on September 11, so it stays up for a whole month.

The 3 events for September, making a full september project, are The September Project, Constitution Day, and Banned Books week. We have focused each year on displays in the library, liberally gaining inspiration from the web and other people’s sites. As a public institution, we are required to put on some educational activities on campus for Constitution Day, so we have focused every year on censorship and the freedom of expression. (Maybe next year I will move on to include the 2nd amendment, as gun ownership is big here.)

This year we are particularly highlighting Students Rights. I bought the sets of posters from the Long Island Coalition Against Censorship and will display the sets serially as the weeks go by. We have a window display on the music industry’s efforts to stop student file sharing, which has directly affected several of our students. I have a questionaire out by the exhibits asking student opinions on what they think of those efforts: are ‘free speech zones’ a good alternative, what they think of speech codes, and so on.”

it’s wonderful to be collaborating once again with the librarians of mildred johnson library.

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La Universidad Francisco Gavidia de el Salvador participando en el Proyecto Septiembre

primero, en español.

from Ing. Sonia Haydée Amaya León, Directora del Sistema Bibliotecario, Universidad Francisco Gavidia, San Salvador, El Salvador:

En el marco de las celebraciones del Proyecto Septiembre el pasado 14 de los corrientes la Universidad Francisco Gavidia de El Salvador a través del Sistema Bibliotecario, colaboró nuevamente con esta iniciativa a través de la realización de un video foro denominado “Secuelas de la violencia: destrucción, dolor y sufrimientos” en el que participaron autoridades, docentes y alumnos de la Institución, quienes pudieron reflexionar y dar opiniones acerca de la violencia, sus consecuencias y la forma de evitarla.

Así mismo se mencionó la importancia de impulsar una cultura y ambiente de paz en la humanidad.”

when i copy sonia’s words and paste them into google’s (bad) translation software, i receive:

“Within the framework of the celebrations of the Project September the past 14 of the current year the University Francisco Gavidia of El Salvador through System Librarian, again collaborated with this initiative through the accomplishment of a video denominated forum “Sequels of the violence: destruction, pain and sufferings” in which authorities participated, educational and students of the Institution, that could reflect and give opinions about the violence, its consequences and the form to avoid it.

Also the importance was mentioned of impelling a culture and atmosphere of peace in the humanity.”

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David Silver on KCPW Salt Lake City

While in Salt Lake City for the September Project event at the J. Willard Marriott Public Library, David offered his thoughts on the project. Listen to the interview here.

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Purvis Library participates again this year

From Purvis Public Library…

This year we have kept our September Project simpler than last year’s displays, yet we have continued to have impressive displays to honor eptember 11, 2001 victims and heroes.

Today, 9-11-07, we have a dvd, showing the events of 6 years ago, playing ll day in our adult reading area to help remind our patrons what the day represents.

Donna P. Fite
Branch Manager
Purvis Public Library

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Waycross College: Constitution Week

We have on display books on 9/11 and also posters, books, DVDs to commemorate Constitution Week here at our library at Waycross College.

Ms. Janice Williams
Reference Librarian
Waycross College

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Oregon Middle School: support your library

The September Project at Oregon Middle School:

We are connecting with our local public library to celebrate  National Library Card Sign Up Month, introduce the various programs available at the public library and services available on line.  We have set aside Sept 24th for the public librarian to visit our middle school to meet with students and faculty.  I have created a bulletin board  to advocate for our libraries  and I have public library card applications in my possession ( in Spanish and English) giving students the convenience to “get carded” at school.

Happy September!!

Cheryl Carr
Library Media Specialist
Oregon Middle School

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on the road…

I don’t normally talk about my work outside of the September Project, but since it is connected to libraries and September, I thought I’d share.

I work for TechSoup on the MaintainIT Project, an effort to capture how libraries maintain their public computers. Basically, we share what’s going on in the world of technology and public libraries so that libraries can learn from the experiences of others. We all know that someone out there has dealt with an issue another is struggling with, and we try to bridge that gap by publishing, blogging, and sharing those techniques and tips we gather.

Right now, I’m on the road, traveling to rural and small libraries in northern California. This has been an amazing trip; meeting and talking with public librarians, learning of their triumphs and tribulations, and pulling it all together to help them keep computers available to the public. I’ll still be on the road next week, and I wonder if there are any libraries in northern California that are participating in the September Project that we haven’t heard from yet. I’d love to visit–please let me know if you’ve planned an event, and I’ll do my best to be there!

If you’re interested, check out the project blog and photos of our travels.

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Marriot Library, University of Utah

The University of Utah’s September Project event should prove to be an interesting one. A mixture of thoughtful reflection and public talks, their latest September Project event will have something for everyone, including the chance to hear our very own David Silver share his thoughts. He’ll share his thoughts on blogging and its growing place in discussions of culture, politics, and other issues of importance. Drawing from his experiences as a professor, as the co-director of the September Project, and as a human, he’ll talk about how blogging has influenced his work, his interests, and his voice. This should be a great program–wish I could be there! Also on September 11:

Freedom of speech is a keystone liberty for all citizens of the United States. Come to the Library’s east plaza to write out on OrangeCards your thoughts,concerns, and questions related to current affairs, politics, and issues you careabout; then hang the OrangeCards up for all to see. OrangeBands will be available for display on backpacks or book bags to promote dialogue on issues affecting our community and our world. This event is sponsored by The Marriott Library, ASUU, and OrangeBand www.orangeband.org

And on September 13:

Democracy as an Ongoing Project: Threats and Challenges to Democratic Governance in the U.S
Alexander Keyssar is the Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy at Harvard University ‘s Kennedy School of Government. A historian by training, he has specialized in the excavation of issues that have contemporary policy implications. His 1986 book, Out of Work: The First Century of Unemployment in Massachusetts , was awarded three scholarly prizes. His book, The Right to Vote: The Contested History of Democracy in the United States (2000), was named the best book in U.S. history by both the American Historical Association and the Historical Society; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Los Angeles Times Book Award. Keyssar’s current research interests include election reform,the history of democracies, and the history of poverty. http://ksgfaculty.harvard.edu/alexander_keyssar

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Reflection at Bridgeport Public Library in Connecticut

The Bridgeport Public Library has yet again organized a thoughtful event for the September Project. The inclusion of the heptacodium miconiodes is an especially nice addition to their event… and beautiful!

A special tree planting ceremony will take place at the Bridgeport Public Library, North Branch honoring those who lost their lives during the September 11 tragedy. The heptacodium miconiodes, or seven sons flower, a native of China and purchased by the North End Association was chosen because of its ability to produce interesting foliage in all four seasons. A special plaque will also be unveiled as part of the ceremony. Pastor Craig Carlson, Covenant Church of Easton, will give the invocation and benediction. City officials and other dignitaries will be present along with children from neighboring schools.

The public is invited to attend this dedication on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. The North Branch Library is located at 3455 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06606

For more information please call (203) 576-8113.

 

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