The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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This is truly excellent news.
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Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History
Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
wrote:
Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU
Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation http://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative
program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital
Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will
enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights
history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources
for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The *Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project*
will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have
impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of
civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests,
contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The *Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program* will assist ten
paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and
information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the
project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who
provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications,
thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The *On-Demand Leadership Curriculum* will be a tailored initiative
for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.org. This program
will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the
diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As
a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these
programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the
HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by
developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliance http://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.org
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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come.
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Congratulations! That's definitely exciting news! 🎉
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Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History
Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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This is awesome! Congratulations!!!
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Paul O. Blackmon, J.D., M.S.L.S.
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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Good Afternoon,
Congratulations! Excellent!
Thank you!
With Hornet Pride,
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
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Wow! Congrats to the HBCU Library Alliance team.
Felix E. Unaeze, MA, MBA, MALS
University Librarian & Associate Professor
Asa H. Gordon Library
Savannah State University
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
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Wright-Potts Library
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Voorhees University
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Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History
Wow! Congrats to the HBCU Library Alliance team.
Felix E. Unaeze, MA, MBA, MALS
University Librarian & Associate Professor
Asa H. Gordon Library
Savannah State University
Phone: (912) 358-4337
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History
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Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttps://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.macfound.org/__;!!M2ZGJ4ut1Wl6!XVj8xLHx7p3l2NjGc42qmaPbLl_GjnxMJiTxe414umk3iS_DcA7flcF7kH72CFrInHnZnD8M0Al6VlnYFegNCD6B858$ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hbculibraries.org/__;!!M2ZGJ4ut1Wl6!XVj8xLHx7p3l2NjGc42qmaPbLl_GjnxMJiTxe414umk3iS_DcA7flcF7kH72CFrInHnZnD8M0Al6VlnYFegNG_oYl68$. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttps://urldefense.com/v3/__http://hbculibraries.org/__;!!M2ZGJ4ut1Wl6!XVj8xLHx7p3l2NjGc42qmaPbLl_GjnxMJiTxe414umk3iS_DcA7flcF7kH72CFrInHnZnD8M0Al6VlnYFegNab2fr3E$
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttps://urldefense.com/v3/__http://hbculibraries.org/__;!!M2ZGJ4ut1Wl6!XVj8xLHx7p3l2NjGc42qmaPbLl_GjnxMJiTxe414umk3iS_DcA7flcF7kH72CFrInHnZnD8M0Al6VlnYFegNab2fr3E$
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.
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This is great news. Congratulations!
Best regards,
Keisha
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From: LaTasha Denard ldenard@hbculibraries.org
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Subject: The HBCU Library Alliance Receives $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Grant to Transform Leadership and Preserve History
Greetings Colleagues,
It is with great excitement and enthusiasm that we share that the HBCU Library Alliance received a $1,000,000 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundationhttp://www.macfound.org/ grant to support our innovative program, "Empowering HBCU Libraries with Civil Rights Preservation, Digital Innovation, and Transformative Professional Development." This funding will enable us to enhance the capabilities of HBCUs in preserving civil rights history and promoting digital literacy.
This initiative aims to empower HBCU libraries to serve as vital resources for their communities by focusing on three key areas:
- The Student Protest Archives Oral History and Digitization Project will document, preserve, and digitize student-led protests that have impacted HBCUs. Projects at 10-20 HBCUs will capture firsthand accounts of civil rights activism, social justice movements, and campus protests, contributing to the rich legacy of these institutions.
- The Lifting as We Climb Fellowship Program will assist ten paraprofessionals at HBCUs in earning master's degrees in library and information sciences. By providing financial support and mentorship, the project aims to cultivate leadership potential among individuals who provide essential library services but need more formal qualifications, thereby increasing diversity within the library profession.
- The On-Demand Leadership Curriculum will be a tailored initiative for HBCU librarians, accessible via hbculibraries.orghttps://hbculibraries.org/. This program will offer flexible and high-quality leadership training to address the diverse needs of library professionals across HBCUs.
More information is attached and additional information is forthcoming. As a friendly reminder, institutions in good standing can participate in these programs. With this funding, we are excited to advance the mission of the HBCU Library Alliance: transform and strengthen our membership by developing leaders, preserving collections, and planning for the future.
Sandra
Sandra Phoenix
Executive Director at HBCU Library Alliancehttp://hbculibraries.org/
Office: (678) 210-5801 ext. 101
Mobile: (404) 702-5854
600 Westridge Parkway, Suite 714, PMB 1100
McDonough, GA 30253
Web: hbculibraries.orghttp://hbculibraries.org/
Email: sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org
Seek justice, honor the ancestors, honor the children and those yet to come.
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