Human stewardship of the earth's resources extends to nonhuman primates, the closest species to humans. Of the 245 extant species of prosimians, monkeys and apes, more than fifty percent are considered to be targets for conservation efforts. One in five is either endangered or critically endangered, meaning that without better protection they could become extinct in the next two decades. Primates are in difficulty in all 92 countries in which they live due to destruction of their forest habitat and human pressures. We are heading into the next century with a large proportion of primate species on the edge of extinction. What we do now to educate the public about their status and to preserve the record of their existence is critical to their preservation.
Through its unique collections and Internet programs -- Askprimate, Primate Info Net, Primate-Jobs, the International Directory of Primatology, the Audiovisual Archive and World Directory of Primatologists -- the WPRC Library has developed programs which both preserve the primate record and promote international information sharing among people interested in primate research, conservation and education.
Since 1973, the WPRC library has been the educational home for many students, faculty and visiting scientists, and has maintained a long-term commitment to the development of international information programs. In 1995, the Library received the Library of the Year Award from the Wisconsin Library Association.
Please consult the Primate Center Library Web Page for more information about the library's resources and services.
The purpose of the FPCL is to support the WPRC Library international information programs. All contributions are used to develop resources in primatology and to make them widely available. Projects include: (1) the development of collections, such as the Audiovisual Archive slide and video collection, (2) the support of special projects, such as the Careers in Primatology educational materials, (3) the implementation of educational programs, such as the production and distribution of Primates, a teaching module covering primate taxonomy, behavior and conservation, (4) the development of WWW resources, and (5) the creation of a study site for visiting scholars to use both Center and UW collections.
We invite you to contribute to the Friends of the Primate Center Library. Depending on your contribution level, as a Friend you will receive: (1) a printed copy of the Quick Guide to Internet Programs, (2) Centerline, the quarterly research report of the WPRC, (3) an annual FPCL update, and (4) the commemorative poster from the Primates in Art and Illustration exhibit held in conjunction with the 1996 IPS/ASP Congress. Contributor categories are detailed below. To contribute to the FPCL please use this on-line contribution form. Return the completed form to Dr. Gabriele Lubach at the address provided.
CONTRIBUTOR LEVELS AND BENEFITS
Following are the suggested contribution categories for the Friends of the Primate Center Library:
| Level | Benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| Founder | $1000+ | Quick Guide to Library Services, Centerline, Annual Update, 6 Primates in Art and Illustration posters, |
| Benefactor | $750 | Quick Guide, Centerline, Annual Update, 5 Art posters |
| Patron | $500 | Quick Guide, Centerline, Annual Update, 4 Art posters |
| Sponsor | $250 | Quick Guide, Centerline, Annual Update, 3 Art posters |
| Sustainer | $100 | Quick Guide, Centerline, Annual Update, 2 Art posters |
| Supporter | $30 | Quick Guide, Annual Update, Art poster |
The FPCL website will carry a list of all contributors. Please make checks payable to FRIENDS OF THE PRIMATE CENTER LIBRARY and mail to Dr. Gabriele Lubach, FPCL Coordinator, at the address below. Contributions are tax deductible. You will receive a letter acknowledging your contribution and benefits.
Note that contributions of primate books, videotapes, slides and other related materials are most welcome.
FPCL Coordinator: Dr. Gabriele Lubach, Assistant Scientist, UW-Madison
Information about Internet programs managed by the library
are listed in the library's Quick
Guide. The library is also the home of
Primate Info Net, a major, integrative web site for the
field of primatology.
Images appearing on this web page were taken from The Naturalist's
Library, Mammalia, vol. 1: Monkeys
by William Jardine, 1883.
QUICK GUIDE TO INTERNET SERVICES
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To obtain more information about the FPCL contact:
Dr. Gabriele Lubach
Assistant Scientist
Wisconsin Primate Research Center
1220 Capitol Court
Madison, WI 53715-1299
Phone: 1-608-263-3533
Fax: 1-608-263-4031
E-mail: lubach@primate.wisc.edu
CREDITS
URL: http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/fpclweb.html
Maintained by the Friends of the Primate Center Library
Last updated: March 4, 2004.
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