Request for Proposals from Public Libraries for Blue Whales Project

 
From: "Sharon Rawlins srawlins@njstatelib.org [NJYAC]" ...@njstatelib.org>
Subject: Request for Proposals from Public Libraries for Blue Whales Project
Date: March 31st 2023

FYI,

Blue Whales Project Request for Proposals from Public Libraries!

 

Do yooouuuuuuu speeeaaakkkk whhhhaaalllleeeee?? 

Application due April 21st!

 

The California Science Center, in partnership with Howard Hughes Medical Institute and STAR Net is proud to announce this opportunity to participate in cutting edge ocean science! Please check out this blog post for more information on applying! Successful applicants will receive: 

  • A $1000 honorarium to help cover costs of your events.
  • A life size (25’ x 10’) blue whale tail floor mat (ideal for an entrance or a reading room)
  • A Blue Whale Project pop-up banner
  • A 3-module suite of activities that explore unique features of the blue whale (size, communication and feeding bahavior).*
  • A robust nature stewardship activity book that provides indoor and outdoor activities that promote understanding of local ecosystems and spark scientific discovery.*
  • Virtual field trip videos that showcase the lives of blue whale scientists.*
  • Clips from the giant screen film
  • Brand new AR (Augmented Reality) experience that lets users explore the true scale of the blue whale wherever they are
  • A Whale Beats interactive that lets users create music out of marine sounds*
  • Professional development webinars
  • Promotional toolkit (digital and printable) to advertise events

And all applicants will be invited to join a community allowing access to all the above with the exception of stipends and the tale!

 

 

 

Forwarded by:

 

Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)

Youth Services Specialist

Library Development Bureau

New Jersey State Library

P. 609-278-2640 x116

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