Preserving History: Engaging today’s youth through historical documents March 11, 2010

Julie Fremuth, a paper conservator and rare book binder at the University of Michigan's William L. Clements Library, is troubled by the growing reliance and obsession with modern technology in today's youth.

To help combat this obsession, she likes to take the inspiration she gets from the amazing items in the library's collection to create projects she can teach young students. These projects teach children historical origins as well as getting them to use their hands and minds creatively.

The presentation will show not only original items from the Clements, but also the project-models made by the students.

Official Website: http://www.lib.umich.edu/events/preserving-history-engaging-today-s-youth-through-historical-documents