METROPOLITAN GOVERN! E AND DAVIDSON COUNTY April 20, 2010 ksh Tw 37519 Dear Ms. Smith: On behalf of the Nashville Public Library Special Collections Division, I would like to thank you for your diligent work in creating partnerships that support the library’s education and outreach mission. Over the past three years, your efforts and leadership has made a difference in developing a greater awareness and appreciation for the unique and hidden resources found in special collections. The Problem-Base Learning objectives you provided aided in establishing a series of co-ventures which will rely on the Special Collections Division to support public history curricula. This partnership continues to lend itself to: Provide documentation which evaluates collection strengths Identify potential gaps in resources Convene and connect Belmont students with the library's collections Increase informal connections and networking between BU and NPL for future internships and volunteer opportunities ‘Ms, Smith, there has been many advantages to this partnership. The aforementioned demonstrates your success and innovation in community collaboration. Moreover, the final student documentaries will add to the overall approach to public history for the millennial generation. The Special Collections Division is proud to serve as the repository for such a Project look forward to future partnerships as we continue to grapple with creative experiences for future historians, Sincerely, Potel adr __ Andrea Blackman, M. Ed. Special Collections Division Manager Nashville Public Library 615 Church Street Nashville, TN 37219 615-862-5842 Andrea. blackman@nashville.gov