[aaus-list] [announce] First-Ever Electronic Library of Ukraine
Launches Today!
Natalie Campbell
natalie.campbell at cityofchicago.org
Mon Jan 26 23:47:01 EST 2009
[I don't usually redirect information from the "announce" list, but
this seemed worthwhile and important for our membership.--RDL]
Chicago Helps to Launch First-Ever Electronic Library of Ukraine
Equal Access to Digital Information through
University Knowledge Centers for Ukraine's Universities
Chicago-Kyiv Sister Cities Since 1991
(January 26, 2009) - The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) and the Chicago-based Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of
America will signed a partnership agreement to establish the
Electronic Library of Ukraine (ELibUkr) today in Kyiv, Ukraine. For
the first time Ukrainian academics and students will have access to
world's digitized network of academic and research information on an
equal access basis through the Electronic Library/Knowledge Centers.
The ELibUkr Project is an investment in Ukraine's future and will
expand to include Ukraine's main universities within three years.
Realizing that access to academic and research information was nearly
non-existent in Ukraine, Marta Farion-president of the Kyiv Mohyla
Foundation of America and Chicago attorney on the Executive Committee
of Chicago Sister Cities International-initiated the project in 2007.
With the support and collaboration of electronic library
organizations, faculty from Northwestern University, the National
University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and other Ukrainian universities,
ElibUkr, will provide unprecedented access to public and proprietary
information for Ukrainian residents while allowing the rest of the
academic world to benefit from the rich intellectual holdings of
Ukraine.
"The Chicago and Kyiv Sister Cities relationship is the basis upon
which this exciting project was developed," said Marta Farion,
Executive Committee Member of Chicago Sister Cities International. "I
am proud to be part of a truly global project that will not only
allow thousands of academics, students and universities to
immediately gain access to a wide-range of information, but also will
create new opportunities for generations to come."
"Through their 17 years as Sister Cities, Kyiv and Chicago have
shared numerous exchanges spanning education, culture, medicine and
government," said Leroy Allala, Acting Executive Director of Chicago
Sister Cities International. "Chicago Sister Cities is proud to
support the ELibUkr Project, and it is the perfect example of how the
Sister Cities relationship builds vital links between partner cities
that bring about projects that have global impact, benefiting
residents both in Chicago and abroad."
Since the signing of an official Sister City agreement in 1991, Kyiv,
Ukraine, and Chicago have developed a strong partnership based on a
shared vision of promoting arts, culture, business and education. The
Kyiv Committee of CSCIP has played host to several high-level
delegation visits and organized numerous cultural, educational and
social service exchanges.
ELibUkr is sponsored by USAID in partnership with the Kyiv Mohyla
Foundation of America, the National University of Kyiv Mohyla
Academy, the Association "Information-Consortium," the Center for
Technology Innovation Management (CTIM) at Northwestern University,
the Y. Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi, and the V.
Karazin National University of Kharkiv and a consortium of Ukrainian
universities.
**Please note: Phone interviews can be arranged with Marta Farion,
Executive Committee Member of Chicago Sister Cities International and
former U.S. Ambassador William Green Miller who has been very
supportive of the project.
The Chicago Sister Cities International Program, under the auspices
of the City of Chicago and in collaboration with the Mayor's Office
of International Relations, provides leadership to develop, manage,
and coordinate comprehensive programs and projects with Chicago's
sister cities. It aims to increase international trade, promote
economic development and support exchanges in the fields of culture,
education, healthcare, social services, environment, and technology
with its sister cities for the benefit of the City of Chicago, its
residents and businesses.
Chicago's Sister Cities include: Accra, Ghana (1989); Amman, Jordan
(2004); Athens Greece (1997); Belgrade, Serbia (2005); Birmingham,
England (1993); Busan, Republic of Korea (2007); Casablanca, Morocco
(1982); Delhi, India (2001); Durban, South Africa (1997); Galway,
Ireland (1997); Gothenburg, Sweden (1987); Hamburg, Germany (1994);
Kyiv, Ukraine (1991); Lahore, Pakistan (2007); Lucerne, Switzerland
(1998); Mexico City, Mexico (1991); Milan, Italy (1973); Moscow,
Russia (1997); Osaka, Japan (1973); Paris, France (1996); Petach
Tikva, Israel (1994); Prague, Czech Republic (1990); Shanghai, China
(1985); Shenyang, China (1985); Toronto, Canada (1991); Vilnius,
Lithuania (1993); and Warsaw, Poland (1960).
# # #
Natalie Campbell
Director of Communications
Chicago Sister Cities International Program
78 E. Washington St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.744.2172
Fax: 312.744.2178
E-mail: natalie.campbell at cityofchicago.org
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Equal Access to Digital Information through
University Knowledge Centers for Ukraine's Universities
Chicago-Kyiv Sister Cities Since 1991
(January 26, 2009) - The United States Agency for International
Development (USAID) and the Chicago-based Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of
America will signed a partnership agreement to establish the
Electronic Library of Ukraine (ELibUkr) today in Kyiv, Ukraine. For
the first time Ukrainian academics and students will have access to
world's digitized network of academic and research information on an
equal access basis through the Electronic Library/Knowledge Centers.
The ELibUkr Project is an investment in Ukraine's future and will
expand to include Ukraine's main universities within three years.
Realizing that access to academic and research information was nearly
non-existent in Ukraine, Marta Farion-president of the Kyiv Mohyla
Foundation of America and Chicago attorney on the Executive Committee
of Chicago Sister Cities International-initiated the project in 2007.
With the support and collaboration of electronic library
organizations, faculty from Northwestern University, the National
University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and other Ukrainian universities,
ElibUkr, will provide unprecedented access to public and proprietary
information for Ukrainian residents while allowing the rest of the
academic world to benefit from the rich intellectual holdings of
Ukraine.
"The Chicago and Kyiv Sister Cities relationship is the basis upon
which this exciting project was developed," said Marta Farion,
Executive Committee Member of Chicago Sister Cities International. "I
am proud to be part of a truly global project that will not only
allow thousands of academics, students and universities to
immediately gain access to a wide-range of information, but also will
create new opportunities for generations to come."
"Through their 17 years as Sister Cities, Kyiv and Chicago have
shared numerous exchanges spanning education, culture, medicine and
government," said Leroy Allala, Acting Executive Director of Chicago
Sister Cities International. "Chicago Sister Cities is proud to
support the ELibUkr Project, and it is the perfect example of how the
Sister Cities relationship builds vital links between partner cities
that bring about projects that have global impact, benefiting
residents both in Chicago and abroad."
Since the signing of an official Sister City agreement in 1991, Kyiv,
Ukraine, and Chicago have developed a strong partnership based on a
shared vision of promoting arts, culture, business and education. The
Kyiv Committee of CSCIP has played host to several high-level
delegation visits and organized numerous cultural, educational and
social service exchanges.
ELibUkr is sponsored by USAID in partnership with the Kyiv Mohyla
Foundation of America, the National University of Kyiv Mohyla
Academy, the Association "Information-Consortium," the Center for
Technology Innovation Management (CTIM) at Northwestern University,
the Y. Fedkovych National University of Chernivtsi, and the V.
Karazin National University of Kharkiv and a consortium of Ukrainian
universities.
**Please note: Phone interviews can be arranged with Marta Farion,
Executive Committee Member of Chicago Sister Cities International and
former U.S. Ambassador William Green Miller who has been very
supportive of the project.
The Chicago Sister Cities International Program, under the auspices
of the City of Chicago and in collaboration with the Mayor's Office
of International Relations, provides leadership to develop, manage,
and coordinate comprehensive programs and projects with Chicago's
sister cities. It aims to increase international trade, promote
economic development and support exchanges in the fields of culture,
education, healthcare, social services, environment, and technology
with its sister cities for the benefit of the City of Chicago, its
residents and businesses.
Chicago's Sister Cities include: Accra, Ghana (1989); Amman, Jordan
(2004); Athens Greece (1997); Belgrade, Serbia (2005); Birmingham,
England (1993); Busan, Republic of Korea (2007); Casablanca, Morocco
(1982); Delhi, India (2001); Durban, South Africa (1997); Galway,
Ireland (1997); Gothenburg, Sweden (1987); Hamburg, Germany (1994);
Kyiv, Ukraine (1991); Lahore, Pakistan (2007); Lucerne, Switzerland
(1998); Mexico City, Mexico (1991); Milan, Italy (1973); Moscow,
Russia (1997); Osaka, Japan (1973); Paris, France (1996); Petach
Tikva, Israel (1994); Prague, Czech Republic (1990); Shanghai, China
(1985); Shenyang, China (1985); Toronto, Canada (1991); Vilnius,
Lithuania (1993); and Warsaw, Poland (1960).
# # #
Natalie Campbell
Director of Communications
Chicago Sister Cities International Program
78 E. Washington St., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312.744.2172
Fax: 312.744.2178
E-mail:
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