2003/10/08 Council Agenda Packet

Washington Preservation Initiative f 2003 Grant Application Y additional workshop training in various aspects of photo conservation, and has occasionally been on panels discussing these issues. She also has worked at EPL in this capacity for nearly 27 years, and knows the needs of the J. A. Juleen collection. Other participants will include our library webmaster Steve Ooton and graphics designer Kevin Duncan, who will add panorama images to the library website. Once the panoramas are duplicated, the basics of preservation will have been completed for the Juleen collection. The library is committed to maintaining these images, both in storage as well as keeping current regarding new methods/treatments and processes as they become recommended. We believe that our past efforts to preserve and maintain this collection, and the work we have done to make so many of our photographic resources available via the web, speaks to our commitment to balance both preservation and access—a commitment that continues to be part of our strategic plan. EPL plans for these views to be available to the public for years to come. 8. What other sources of funding were considered to support implementation of this proposal? Consider the following items in developing the response: • Describe these sources of funding • Has the library applied for or received funding from these funding sources? If not, why? • What other funding will be used to implement this project? Review and Evaluation This question worth 5 points. Reviewers will look for: • Full use of other funding sources to the extent possible • Clear explanations of why other funding sources were not appropriate, or did not fully fund this proposal Everett Public Library has already invested $1,000 for duplication of 20 panoramas, plus an additional amount for storage materials. These views (originals and copies) are stored in the library's archive. Presently patrons can purchase copy prints of Northwest Room photos, and they pay for this service. Recently new rates have been approved by our library board that include cost of digital reproduction of panorama images. Thus, the service will continue to pay for itself. The library's materials budget has covered the cost of archival materials in past years, but these funds will be limited in remaining 2003 and 2004. Even if it were possible to continue duplicating at the rate of a few images each year, time is critical, both for the preservation of the images and for accessibility. A grant to complete the remaining images is important to their survival. Page 15 of 21 2