[PL-Directors] Apply Now: Exploring Human Origins Traveling Exhibition

[HANNING Darci C * SLO]

Good morning (and please pardon the duplicate post)

The following opportunity came across my inbox and I wanted to share it out. If you have any questions, please contact ALA's Public Programs Office at 312.280.5045 or via email publicprograms at ala.org<mailto:publicprograms at ala.org>.

ALA, in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History's (NMNH) Human Origins Program, invites applications from public libraries interested in hosting the traveling exhibition Exploring Human Origins: Promoting a National Conversation on Human Evolution.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2Fexploring-human-origins&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7C8cf037e0193f40b2581c08da94d8f09c%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637985956713386949%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1LO%2FLfZ6vBPkRtC70Eq0EIJeeOkGM0aFijlZPn3MmD0%3D&reserved=0>

ALA will accept applications from September 12 to November 7, 2022. Learn more and apply online.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2Fexploring-human-origins&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7C8cf037e0193f40b2581c08da94d8f09c%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637985956713386949%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1LO%2FLfZ6vBPkRtC70Eq0EIJeeOkGM0aFijlZPn3MmD0%3D&reserved=0>

Six public libraries will be selected for the national tour. Working with leading scientists from the NMNH Human Origins Program, the libraries will engage audiences across a wide spectrum - from those who do not question the scientific study of human origins to those who are troubled by its findings - to engage the complex field of human evolution research in ways that are understandable, fulfilling, captivating and relevant.
Through panels, interactive kiosks, hands-on displays and videos, the traveling exhibition invites audiences to explore milestones in the evolutionary journey of becoming human - from walking upright, creating technology and eating new foods, to brain enlargement and the development of symbolic language and complex societies - advancements that define the unique position of humans in the history of life.

Selected libraries will receive:
*         The traveling exhibition for a six- to nine-week loan period
*         $1,000 to support programming
*         Presentation of three to four programs at each site by the NMNH Human Origins Program (at no cost to host sites)
*         A set of five early human skull replicas, which may be circulated to local science educators
*         Virtual training on exhibition content and exhibition set-up
*         Extensive online and printed program resources
*         Programming and technical support from ALA staff

In addition to hosting the exhibition, selected libraries will host a formal opening event and create a project consultation panel comprised of community members to serve as advisors for developing local programs and conducting community discussions about evolution, among other requirements. Learn more about the benefits and requirements for selected sites.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2Fexploring-human-origins%2Fguidelines&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7C8cf037e0193f40b2581c08da94d8f09c%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637985956713386949%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YwzRdkQUbqk9nVJxE5arO9PEKZyinhSsq7yAReSHqDI%3D&reserved=0>

Exploring Human Origins: Promoting a National Conversation on Human Evolution will be administered by the ALA Public Programs Office. To stay informed about other ALA traveling exhibitions, grant opportunities, and professional development from the Public Programs Office, sign up for our newsletter.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprogramminglibrarian.org%2Fabout%2Fget-our-enewsletter&data=05%7C01%7CDarci.HANNING%40slo.oregon.gov%7C8cf037e0193f40b2581c08da94d8f09c%7Caa3f6932fa7c47b4a0cea598cad161cf%7C0%7C0%7C637985956713386949%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6ErOS6aWkh%2FlAjVl6%2FlIUxnryItug7ihthgAdrtgHcA%3D&reserved=0>

Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
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