The pisgah astronomical research institute will improve collections management and facilitate access and discovery for 50 astronomical photographic plate collections

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Award ID
MA3117033917
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$24,475

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Funding agency
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
Place of performance
Rosman, NC, USA

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Description

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The collections include more than 350,000 photographic plates, collected from more than 50 observatories and institutions around the world. The project will enable the institute to assess the completeness of each collection's catalog; create a master metadata record that will include metadata from each collection; compile all catalogs into a single database; and create finding aids with digital tools to allow expanded access online. The results of the project will benefit scientists and science historians, providing opportunities for multi-disciplinary research including research into the evolution of the earth's atmosphere, library information science, trends in local weather patterns, and the effects of urbanization on telescope use.

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Who received award MA3117033917?

MA3117033917 was awarded to Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on October 1, 2017.

How much is award MA3117033917 worth?

$24,475 has been obligated on MA3117033917.

Which agency awarded MA3117033917?

Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) awarded MA3117033917, with funding from National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.

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