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Sender: American Memory Fellows <AMFELLOWS@SUN8.LOC.GOV>
Poster: "Claire M. Griffin" <cgriffin@LAVA.NET>
Subject: NCSS Success!
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All American Memory Fellows should be proud of our representation at the
NCSS Convention last weekend in San Antonio. I know that many of you were
there, but here are a few highlights for those who couldn't make it:
1.) The booth (with its classical columns and prime location) always had
people stopping by and asking questions about American Memory. The LOC
staff (Linda, Judy, Karen, and others) was eager and anxious to show of the
collections' treasures, and some of us were able to share Teacher Success
Stories with passers-by. We were all eager proselytizers.
2.) Several sessions either focused on American Memory or included American
Memory as one of the prime resources for teaching a particular unit or
topic.
3.) A number of sessions which I attended briefly mentioned American
Memory, but usually with a disclaimer about the size of the collection and
the challenge in effectively searching it. As AM Fellows, we really need to
get the word out so that teachers can get over this hurdle and begin using
the collection.
4.) Finally, the keynote address by Dr. Billington was attended by over 600
people. He talked a great deal about American Memory and about the cadre of
teachers who, as American Memory Fellows, are working to integrate the
curriculum into their teaching. Each of you would have felt so inspired and
motivate to hear him talking about YOU!
I hope you all are enjoying a well-deserved Thanksgiving break as we wait in
eager anticipation for the election of our next President. (Won't that
topic make an exciting American Memory Collection in years to come?!)
Aloha, Claire
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