The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) is pleased to welcome experienced educator Sarah Schoolman to the new position of Educational Outreach Coordinator with the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research. The position was created to more deeply connect the Center with local K-12 educators and students. The position is fully-funded for three years through the generous support of the Friends of the Lincoln Collection of Indiana.
“We are very pleased to have this new role completely dedicated to connecting educators and their students to the vast array of learning opportunities available in the Rolland Center,” said ACPL Director of Special Collections Curt Witcher. “With Sarah’s extensive experience, we know we have found the perfect person to build those bridges, create engaging experiences, and bring this world-class collection to the students of Allen County and beyond in new and exciting ways!”
Schoolman will primarily focus on working directly with educators in creating engagements where students can interact with the Lincoln Collection’s artifacts on display at the Main Library’s Rolland Center for Lincoln Research and virtually on a number of collection-related websites. She is also available for classroom visits. In addition to providing direct engagement with the collection, Schoolman will develop content for educators’ use including comprehensive e-learning lessons, engaging enrichment activities, and a wide range of classroom materials that blend reading and history instruction. All of these services are available free of charge to educators in Allen County and online.
Schoolman joins the library from FWCS where she was a curriculum writer, upper elementary-classroom teacher, and team lead. She also brings experience evaluating and implementing curricula, coordinating technology for groups of educators, and creating meaningful content for learners of diverse abilities.
The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research opened in January of 2022 and welcomes more than 20,000 visitors per year. It houses the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, which is curated and highlighted regularly by expert Lincoln Librarians through tours, programs, and virtual offerings. The public can view the collection at the Main Library (900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne) during normal library hours. There is no cost to visit. For more information visit acpl.lib.in.us/rolland-center.
The Rolland Center for Lincoln Research sounds like a fantastic resource for both history enthusiasts and the general public. Over 20,000 visitors each year is impressive! It’s wonderful that the collection is accessible to everyone at no cost—definitely a great way to encourage more people to engage with Lincoln’s legacy. I’m looking forward to checking out the tours and programs they offer. Thanks for sharing this information! level devil
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