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Remembrance Of Things Past: Collective Memory, Sensory Perception, And The Emergence Of New Interpretive Paradigms, Neil A. Silberman

Neil A. Silberman

This chapter will examine the historical roots of heritage interpretation from antiquity to its classic modern expression in Freeman Tilden’s Interpreting Our Heritage (1957). It will question the relevance of expert-driven presentation—even with the most politically correct intentions, interactive digital applications, and other mass communications media—in the midst of simultaneous processes of globalization and tribalization that have come to typify the early decades of the 21st century. What new narrative forms are emerging? What new relationships between past and present—between heritage sites and their associated modern communities—will compel a new paradigm of interpretation to emerge? This lecture will examine the …

The Library And You: Sharing Our Vision, Madeleine K. Charney, Bonnie Smith

Madeleine K. Charney

Networking session to illuminate academic library resources and services which support campus sustainability goals and enrich student learning. Ideas were exchanged about collaborating with campus libraries to co-create resources, co-host events and exhibits, guide collection development and make use of institutional repositories.

Embedded: A Sustainability Studies Librarian Finds A New Home, Madeleine K. Charney, Katie Campbell Nelson

Madeleine K. Charney

“Sustainable Living” is a 4-credit General Education course taught through the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass Amherst. Overall, the course directs students to reflect on their values and behaviors related to economic viability, social justice and environmental responsibility. This year, an Information Literacy (IL) component was added -- a weekly online assignment and discussion called “Beyond Google.” Learn how this embedded librarian model increased understanding of course content, provided a forum for articulating values and ideas, and developed IL skills to empower students as sustainability leaders and advocates. Discussion will include brainstorming ideas for how this model might be …

Society Of The Quarter: Sustainable Agriculture Education Association, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

A expose of the organization's innovative educational approaches for sustainable agriculture through the development, application, and research of teaching and learning practices. Includes the history, past conferences, and plans for an open access curriculum library.

A Sustainability Librarian's Manifesto: Your "Take Action" Checklist, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Use this checklist to reflect on your institution's involvement in the sustainability movement. What else can you do to bring the voice and resources of the Library to the table? Includes resources for librarians to support this process (e.g listserv, webinars, reading material).

A Sustainability Librarian's Manifesto: Your "Take Action" Checklist by Madeleine Charney is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

The Land Institute, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

An overview of the mission and current projects of The Land Institute in Salinas, Kansas. This organization strives to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of the prairie and a grain yield comparable to that from annual crops.

One Of The New Farmers Passing Through New Entry Sustainable, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Profile of an immigrant farmer's success through a Massachusetts-based program.

Hey Congress! Newest Farmers Union Chapter Coming, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

New England farmers' needs are addressed through a new chapter of the National Farmers Union.

Notable Edibles: Sound Bites, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Written by Rebecca Touger, this article describes the radio show "Farm to Fork: The Pioneer Valley's Local Food and Agriculture" which airs every other Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm EST on WXOJ-LP, 103.3fm, Valley Free Radio. Hosted by: Madeleine Charney, Kelly Coleman, Leslie Cox and Don Persons. Listen via live audiostream: www.valleyfreeradio.org

Vision Of Self-Sufficiency Comes Alive (On Less Than Two Acres!), Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

A Montague, Massachusetts family relishes their traditional homesteading lifestyle.

Local Chef Inspires Healthy And Economical Cooking -- In A Flash, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Local chef, Leslie Cerier, offers thought-provoking workshops about eating whole foods.

Athol Slaughterhouse Rises From The Ashes, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Plans for rebuilding the Athol slaughterhouse destroyed by fire in 2006.

Community Saves Farm From Jaws Of Development —Feeds Self Instead, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Amherst, Massachusetts community members join forces to form a non-profit landtrust and launch the North Amherst Community Farm.

Land Of Opportunity: Immigrant Farmers Put Down Roots In Holyoke, Massachusetts, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Author is Madeleine Charney. Correction published in following issue.

Valley Free Radio Program Takes Things ‘Farm To Fork’, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Written by Amanda Cather, this article describes the radio show "Farm to Fork: The Pioneer Valley's Local Food and Agriculture" which airs every other Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm EST on WXOJ-LP, 103.3fm, Valley Free Radio. Hosted by: Madeleine Charney, Kelly Coleman, Leslie Cox and Don Persons. Listen via live audiostream: www.valleyfreeradio.org

Conference Keynoter Defends Practices Buried In New England’S Agricultural History, Plans For Future, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Brian Donahue, environmental historian, debunks the myths of early New England farming practices.

Hidden Jewel Of Information Uncovered, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Describes the library at the New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI), located at 275 Jackson Street in Belchertown, MA.

Permaculture At Umass-Amherst: Garden Share Project, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Student-run project at UMass-Amherst which highlights the value of growing and eating local and organic foods.

Northampton Community Garden: Paradise It Is, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

Logistics and philosophy behind this well-run community site.

At Home With Death, Madeleine K. Charney

Madeleine K. Charney

From website to gravesite, a budding landscape designer learns firsthand about the ties between technology, community, and the land.