NHD in Minnesota and CRPLSA are working together to provide funding support for HD research opportunities and library programs.

1. History Day Project
Engaging libraries

2. Engaging Students
History Day students
are some of the most
dedicated researchers
you are likely too
encounter!

3. Who would think microfilm could be so
fun?

4. Group Projects work well for some students

5. Getting the Students Started
What resources does your library have that would help
students?
Books & encyclopedias
Databases
Computers for accessing other libraries and the internet
resources

6. Students using local
resources
Digging into those
books and journals
in the library

7. Promoting History Day-on your
website

8. Subject Guides are useful for
the students . . . and . . . library staff

9. And, it can be a good way to reach out to teens.

10. Your tax dollars at work!

11. Resources found at MN KNOWS

12. ELM Databases open doors for HD students

13. Historical Mpls Tribune & Frederick Douglass

14. Going to the resources!- Library visits

15. Resources in the area—special libraries,
organizations and institutions

16. Finding the goods!
What resources does a library in your area have to offer
that you don’t have?
Books, journals, other resources
Databases
Computers-catalog & Internet
Subject Guide for History Day
Special History Day handouts?
Connections to other libraries

17. Special collections and special resources

18. Check out your local academic libraries

19. Some academic libraries
have strong History Day ties

20. Building Library Connections
With the financial support of MN Legacy funds for
History Day projects
We hope to build stronger connections to the various
libraries

21. History Day Research Funding
In 2008, Minnesota voters passed the Minnesota
Legacy Amendment creating an Arts and Cultural
Heritage Fund.
With these dollars, the Council for Regional
Public Library Service Administration (CRPLSA) has
partnered with History Day (HD) to provide
financial support for student research.

22. To qualify for program dollars
Please submit the following information:
• Primary contact
• School or Library
• Proposed destination
• Number of impacted students (estimate)
• Participating School(s) with school contact
• Nature of your event
• Complete a program survey

23. Schools, Libraries, Staff-can be reimbursed for:
Time (substitute or stipends)
Transportation
Training History Day staff programs around
the state
Special events

24. www.mnhs.org MN Historical Society

25. Librarian’s Toolbox

26. Again…monies available to promote-
Class visits to libraries-public and academic
Special History Day events
Hullabaloos

27. •Helping to make it fun for your students
•Helping the students be successful

28. What is a Hullabaloo?
A fun History Day event!
Formula:
Minnesota Historical Society Staff
University History Day Mentors
Extra library staff
Library volunteers
Extra resources—like laptop computers

29. Minneapolis Central Library partners with MHS to target students in the
metro area for History Day

30. Students consult with university HD mentors

31. Library History Day Hullabaloos are promoted to
students with help from the MHS staff

32. Students in grades 6 through 12
participate in History Day events

33. These could be your students
going to the Nationals!

34. Let’s work together!

36. Schools contact-
Naomi Peuse
Minnesota Historical Society
Email naomi.peuse@mnhs.org
Tel. (651) 259-3435