Extract from the NSF Digital Libraries Initiative,
Phase 2

The following information is extracted from the program announcement for the NSF's Digital Libraries Initiative, Phase 2:

To explore the linking of digital library research efforts and testbeds for undergraduate eduation, NSF's Division of Undergraduate Eduation will provide a total of $500,000 for planning and study projects in FY 1998. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate high potential to advance undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) education. Three types of proposals are of interest: practical digital library applications for SMET education, technical studies of digital library capabilities, and general policy studies.

The full announcement is at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/1998/nsf9863/nsf9863.htm

For further information, please see: Special Opportunity for Applications and Testbeds for Undergraduate Education

The SMETE-Lib web pages and mailing list are hosted by D-Lib with support from the NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education.

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April 29, 1998