David S. Carter on thu 29 may 97
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Pueblo Pottery Exhibition Debuts at The Internet Public Library Exhibit Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
James A. Ringold
School of Information
University of Michigan
550 East University
Ann Arbor, MI
48109-1092
(313) 764-4386
exhibits@ipl.org
May 15, 1997
ANN ARBOR, MI., May 15, 1997--The Internet Public Library (IPL), a project
based at the University of Michigan School of Information, is pleased to
announce the release of a new exhibition: "Pueblo Pottery"
(http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/pottery/). The exhibition displays a wide
range of Native American Pueblo pottery from the Southwestern United
States. One of the most exciting features of the exhibition is that museum
quality pieces from diverse collections are brought together and
reorganized to facilitate learning.
Though no special software or "plug-ins" are required for viewing, the
exhibition allows the viewer to see a self advancing slide show, full
screen, full color images and detailed descriptions. A glossary,
bibliography and "classroom" offer opportunities for users to learn more.
Lawrence Frank, author of "Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians,
1600-1880," provided assistance and permission to use elements of his book
in the exhibition. Recognized as an authority in the field, Mr. Frank is
very excited about the Internet and it's potential as an educational tool.
Mr. Ringold, he says, is "the spokesman for Historic Indian Pueblo
Pottery."
The Internet Public Library is a project based at the University of
Michigan School of Information, partially supported by a grant from the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The library began as a graduate student
project in 1995, and is now staffed by professional librarians with
assistance from students and volunteer librarians from around the World.
The library maintains a collection of network-based ready reference works;
responds to reference queries, creates resources for children and young
adults; evaluates and categorizes resources on the Internet, and provides
a space for exhibitions. The library strives to be a source of innovation
in the networked environment, seeking partnerships with organizations with
compatible goals.
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