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Activities of the Slovak-American International Cultural Foundation, Inc.

The Slovak-American International Cultural Foundation, Inc. promotes knowledge about the contributions of Slovakia and Slovak-Americans to the culture and history of the American people. The Foundation has established a publishing program to provide a venue for notable books and multi-media works - new and existing - about the history and culture of Slovakia. The Foundation also encourages scholarship about Slovakia and its people and their special relationship to the United States and undertakes projects of popular appeal which will promote the artistic heritage of Slovakia and Slovaks in the Americas.

Detailed Description of Activities of the Foundation

The Foundation initially is concentrating on five program areas to achieve its goals:

 1. Sponsoring the publication of notable books

The Foundation will sponsor many new books and multi-media projects over the next several years. The Foundation's Directors will review book sponsorship proposals from members of the American Association of University Presses, Slovak publishers, and others. Each book proposed for sponsorship will be recommended by a panel of outside experts and will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and appreciation of Slovakia and Slovak-America.

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Sponsor a Book: The Foundation invites you to learn how you can sponsor a book about a notable aspect of Slovak culture, art, or life. The generous sponsorship of a book is an excellent bridge to Slovakia for corporations. The sponsorship of a book also is an excellent memorial and a way to recognize the achievements of your family and friends. For more information on the Foundation's book sponsorship activities, please e-mail the Foundation at info@slovakculture.org.

 

 2. Providing technical assistance to Slovak publishers

The Foundation and its expert staff are implementing an international consultation with book publishers in Slovakia to discuss issues surrounding the globalization of the book trade. Issues such as publishing and selling books via the Internet will be explored, along with the rapidly changing nature of the international book market.

As of October 2001, the Foundation has co-published with the following publishers in Slovakia:

• SPN Slovenske Pedagogicke Nakladatelstvo
• Matica Slovenska
• Perfekt
• Pezolt
• Djama

 3. Assisting Slovak University Libraries

The Foundation, in consultation with other North American institutions and individuals, will provide resources for Slovak university libraries. This project will identify channel resources to Slovak University libraries, including books, technical materials, and internet support. To learn how you can support this project, please e-mail the Foundation at info@slovakculture.org.

As of October 2001, the foundation has sent books to the following University Libraries:

• The National Slovak Library
• Comenius University
• Trnava University
• Presov University
  
  

A Volunteer Board of Advisors
Will Assist the Foundation in its Activities

To assist with the accomplishment of its purposes, the Foundation will undertake programs based on the advice of a distinguished panel of volunteer advisors from the academic, government, and business communities assembled to provide advice on the direction and implementation of the Foundation's programs. To learn about becoming an advisor, please send an e-mail to the foundation at info@slovakculture.org.

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