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New Ulm Journal Microfilm Acquisition

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,405
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
New Ulm Public Library
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
December 2014
End Date
December 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Brown
Brown
Project Overview
To add 104 rolls of microfilmed newspapers to broaden public accessibility to primary records.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Minnesota Historical Society Governing Board: William R. Stoeri, President Missy S. Thompson, Vice President Ruth Huss, Vice President D. Stephen Elliott, Secretary Dean M. Nelson, Treasurer Suzanne Blue Brenda J. Child Robert Bruininks Judith S. Corson D. Stephen Elliott Phyllis Rawls Goff William D. Green David R. Hakensen Ruth S. Huss Martha Kaemmer Dennis L. Lamkin David M. Larson Charles Mahar Dean M. Nelson Elizabeth M. Nordlie Dennis Nguyen Peter R. Reis Hussein Samatar Simon Stevens Susan Kenny Stevens William R. Stoeri Karen Wilson Thissen Missy Staples Thompson Eleanor Winston Ex-Officio: Mark Dayton, Governor Yvonne Prattner Solon Lieutenant Governor Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State Lori Swanson, Attorney General Rebecca Otto, State Auditor
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 5, Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants.
Appropriation Language

Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. $5,250,000 the first year and $5,250,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.

2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,405
Direct expenses
$9,405
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

New Ulm Public Library is just beginning to measure the outcomes of this project. Library staff counts the number of microfilm reels left in a box beside the microfilm reader. The microfilm station is self-serve, so library staff has estimated about 40 microfilm uses in the past two months, which means a patron is accessing the film almost every day. This is a positive outcome that continues because of library staff's marketing efforts and customer service. The library's promotional efforts to market the microfilm service will continue, and usage is expected to increase incrementally.

Description of Funds
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Source of Additional Funds

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Recipient Board Members
Brett Olsen, David Gosdeck, Marion Klimmek, Judy Luker, Marie Guldan, Holly Postel, Mary Richter, Richmond Scharf, Georgia Portner
Project Manager
First Name
Kristen
Last Name
Wiley
Organization Name
New Ulm Public Library
Street Address
17 N Broadway
City
New Ulm
State
MN
Zip Code
56073
Phone
507-359-8332
Administered By
Administered by

Minnesota Historical Society

Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000
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