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Institute of Museum and Library Services http://www.imls.gov The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. Institute of Museum and Library Services http://www.imls.gov http://www.imls.gov/images/logothumb.gif IMLS Publishes FY 2007 State Library Agency Report http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/112608.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/112608.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) issued its second library statistics report on state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2007. The State Library Agency Report for FY 2007 includes a wide array of information on topics such as libraries' Internet access and electronic services, collections, staff, and revenue. Primary Source E-Newsletter: November 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Nov08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Nov08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. Bush Bestows Presidential Citizens Medal on IMLS Directors Radice, Martin http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111808c.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111808c.shtm President George W. Bush conferred the Presidential Citizens Medal on Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Robert Martin, former IMLS Director, on November 17, 2008. Bush made the announcement at an East Room ceremony honoring this year's recipients of the National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals. IMLS and China Strengthen Cross-cultural Connections http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111808b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111808b.shtm The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China signed an agreement establishing the "Partnership for Cultural Exchange" between museum, library, archive, and information services at a November 16 ceremony at the Library of Congress. Mrs. Laura Bush Honors 19 Arts and Humanities Programs for Underserved Youth http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111808.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111808.shtm Young people from the U.S., Mexico, China, and Egypt who engage in outstanding after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs were honored by Mrs. Laura Bush at a ceremony for the 2008 Coming Up Taller Awards. The ceremony was held at the White House on November 14, 2008. 2009 National Leadership Grant Guidelines Now Available http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111408.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111408.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications for the agency's 2009 National Leadership Grant (NLG) program. Applications, guidelines, and examples of successful proposals can be found on the agency's Web site. Museums, Libraries, and Archives Urged to Apply for Free IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/111208.shtm Based on the enthusiastic response from museum, library and archive professionals throughout the country, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will offer a third, and final, round of competition to distribute an additional 1,000 copies of the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. New Project Profile: Steve Eases Online Searches of Museum Web Sites http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Nov08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Nov08.shtm For museums seeking greater and more engaged audiences for their online collections, steve.museum may offer some answers. The concept is simple: individuals contribute descriptions about the art (and other collection objects) on museum Web sites using the steve tagger, a free, open-source software tool developed by the steve.museum project. Application Guidelines Now Available for IMLS Museum Grants for African American History and Culture http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/102308.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/102308.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is pleased to announce the availability of guidelines and application forms for the 2009 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, a grant program that enhances institutional capacity and sustainability in the nation's African American museums through professional training, technical assistance, internships, outside expertise, and other important tools. Time to Apply for The Big Read http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/102208a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/102208a.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announces the fifth deadline for The Big Read. Application Deadline for Picturing America Extended Until November 14 http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/102208b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/102208b.shtm Libraries and schools now have until November 14, 2008, to apply for an innovative, free teaching tool called Picturing America. Primary Source E-Newsletter: October 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Oct08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Oct08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. First Lady Laura Bush Recognizes Top Ten Museums and Libraries at White House Ceremony http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708.shtm First Lady Laura Bush presented the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service to five museums and five libraries at a White House ceremony on October 7, 2008. The National Medal is the highest honor the nation confers on these institutions for their outstanding contribution to America's communities. Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the Pavilion of the States at the 8th Annual National Book Festival http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100208b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100208b.shtm Despite rainy forecasts, more than 120,000 book lovers flocked to the eighth annual National Book Festival held September 27 on the National Mall. Many families visited the Pavilion of the States supported for the seventh year by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS Releases FY 07 State Library Agency Data http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100208.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is pleased to announce the early release of data on state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2007. The data were collected through the State Library Agencies (StLA) Survey, a voluntary survey conducted annually by IMLS. The FY 2007 StLA Survey is the 14th in the series. New Project Profile: IMLS Honors 10 Museums and Libraries for Outstanding Community Service http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Oct08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Oct08.shtm Five museums and five libraries have won the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. A Statement from Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of IMLS, on the loss of Joel N. Bloom, former Director and President of the Franklin Institute http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100108.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100108.shtm The Institute of Museum and library Services is saddened by the death of Joel N. Bloom, former director and president of the Franklin Institute, and a lifelong champion of museums and their core educational mission. Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor at White House Ceremony http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908.shtm First Lady Laura Bush will award five museums and five libraries the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor, at a White House ceremony on October 7. $969,025 Awarded in Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091608a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091608a.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., Director of The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that $969,025 will be distributed among this year's recipients of the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grants. IMLS Awards $2.4 Million to Native American and Native Hawaiian Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091608b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091608b.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals from libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations, and consortia for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091508.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091508.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., Director of The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that 15 Native American tribal communities and Alaska Native villages will receive $1,894,281 in Native American Library Services Enhancement grants, and that Alu Like, Inc. is the recipient of the Native Hawaiian Library Services grant totaling $510,500. Primary Source E-Newsletter: September 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Sept08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Sept08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. IMLS Director Radice Testifies on Museums and Libraries' Role in Strengthening Communities http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091508b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091508b.shtm Members of the House Committee on Education and Labor's Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities, invited panelists, and attendees observed a moment of silence on the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks before proceeding with a hearing on the role of museums and libraries in strengthening community. Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the Pavilion of the States at the 8th Annual National Book Festival http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091508c.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091508c.shtm Librarians from every state, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories will participate in the Pavilion of the States at the National Book Festival on Saturday, September 27. This is the seventh year the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has supported the Pavilion at the festival. The free festival is sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush. The Pavilion of the States spotlights the work of librarians, libraries and state Centers for the Book. IMLS Extends Deadlines for Organizations in FEMA-declared Disaster Areas http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091208.shtm In response to institutions dealing with disasters, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is extending by two weeks all museum grant deadlines through the end of the calendar year for organizations in counties that have been declared disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced Anne-Imelda Radice, PhD, Director of IMLS. Statement of IMLS Director Anne Radice Before the House Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091108.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091108.shtm Madame Chairwoman and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before this subcommittee today to report on the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the ways in which it helps museums and libraries strengthen communities. National Leadership Grants Awarded to 44 Institutions http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091008a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091008a.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced today the 44 recipients of National Leadership Grants (NLG), totaling $18.2 million. The largest museum and library joint grant program administered by IMLS, National Leadership Grants support projects that will advance the ability of museums and libraries to preserve culture, heritage, and knowledge while enhancing learning. 2.5 Million Dollars Awarded to Support Training and Development for the Nation's Museum Professionals http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091008b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/091008b.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums and libraries, is pleased to announce the eight recipients of this year's 21st Century Museum Professionals (21 MP) grants. IMLS Convenes Task Force to Define 21st Century Skills for Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/090908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/090908.shtm Library and museum leaders met September 4 to brainstorm on the skills that contemporary and future learners need to thrive in the 21st century and how museums and libraries can support development of those skills. IMLS Director Radice to Testify Before Congress on Museums and Libraries' Role in Strengthening Communities http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/090808.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/090808.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), will testify on the role of museums and libraries in strengthening communities before the House Committee on Education and Labor's Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. New Project Profile: Florida African American Museum Exchange Builds Alliance to Preserve History http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Sept08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Sept08.shtm The Florida African American Museum Exchange (FAAME) is building a robust alliance of African American museums throughout the state of Florida to preserve and present historically significant documents, photos, artifacts, and buildings. IMLS Calls for 2009 Museums for America Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/082708.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/082708.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the agency's FY 2009 Museums for America (MFA) grant program. IMLS Conservation Project Support Application and Guidelines Available on IMLS Web site http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081908.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the agency's FY 2009 Conservation Project Support (CPS) program, and has scheduled two technical assistance conference calls to offer museum professionals from around the country a chance to ask questions and learn about the program. IMLS Calls for Applications for Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081308a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081308a.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for the 2009 Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants. Applications for these collaborative grants should address the recommendations published in the Heritage Health Index (HHI), which found that many collections held in the public trust by libraries, museums, and archives are at risk. Apply Now to Become a Preserve America Community http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081308b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081308b.shtm Community leaders are encouraged to apply for the Preserve America community designation, which recognizes a community's efforts to care for and share its cultural and natural heritage. 776 Museums, Libraries, and Archives Selected to Receive IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/080508.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/080508.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced today that 776 museums, libraries, and archives, representing every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam have been selected to receive the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. The contents of the bookshelf were selected by a blue ribbon panel of conservation experts; it includes an essential set of books, online resources, and a user's guide that can profoundly affect the ability of small libraries and museums to care for their collections. Libraries and Schools Encouraged to Apply for Picturing America to Bring Great American Art to the Nation's Classrooms and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/080508b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/080508b.shtm Libraries and schools have a second opportunity to apply for a wonderful, free teaching tool called Picturing America, announced Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on August 5, 2008. Picturing America, presented by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in partnership with IMLS, provides high-quality reproductions of great American art to public libraries and K-12 schools to enhance the study of history, social studies, language arts, literature, and civics. New Project Profile: 15 Library Schools Share Quality Online Courses via WISE Consortium http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Aug08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Aug08.shtm Fifteen library and information science schools share high quality, cost-effective, and diverse online courses with each others students via the Web-based Information Science Education Consortium, or WISE. IMLS Announces Recipients of 2008 Museum Grants For African American History and Culture http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072908.shtm On July 29, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $827,290 to eight exceptional institutions as part of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program. These grants are available to organizations that focus on African American life, art, history, or culture, and can be used for programs to recruit, train, and retain skilled and new museum professionals in African American museums. 154 Institutions in 39 States Awarded Museums for America Grants; 16.9 Million Dollars Distributed http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072208.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced today the 154 recipients of Museums for America (MFA) grants, totaling 16.9 million dollars. The largest museum grant program administered by IMLS, MFA grants support institutions interested in strengthening their services in the following areas: engaging communities (education, exhibitions, and interpretation); building institutional capacity (management, policy, and training); and collections stewardship. AAM and IMLS Announce 2008 Museum Assessment Program Participants http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072208a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/072208a.shtm The American Association of Museums (AAM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) would like to commend the 100 museums participating in the 2008 Museum Assessment Program (MAP). Primary Source E-Newsletter: July 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jul08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jul08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. Guidelines Announced for Bank of America/IMLS American Heritage Preservation Program http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/071008.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/071008.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation are pleased to announce the 2009 guidelines for the American Heritage Preservation Program. This new public-private partnership will fund the preservation of endangered and fragile art works, rare books, scientific specimens, and historical documents (photographs, maps, deeds, etc.) held in small and medium-sized museums, archives, and libraries. New Project Profile: Students Win When Tennessee Museums and Schools Partner http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul08.shtm Seven Chattanooga museums, working closely with school principals, teachers, and parents, are using museum collections to enhance and energize the curricula of two museum magnet schools in Magnifying the Museums: Enhancing Chattanooga's Museum Magnet School Partnership. The project was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through a National Leadership Grant (NLG) due to its depth of the interaction with the schools and curriculum content, and the involvement of a wide range of museums. Midwest Museums Receive Emergency Assistance from IMLS and Partners http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/070208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/070208.shtm On June 28, the first of four teams of conservators was deployed to the Midwest to provide immediate aid to museums in Iowa and other states that have suffered significant flood damage to collections and facilities, announced the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and project partner, the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC). IMLS Hosts Second Convening of Grantees from the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/070208b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/070208b.shtm This summer, the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) will issue the first comprehensive directory of African American museums in the United States. The directory is one result of a national survey funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through its Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (AAHC). The survey will also be used to produce a report that will guide professional training and development activities for African American museums nationwide, according to Shirl Spicer, Secretary of AAAM Board of Directors. Institute of Museum and Library Services Awards More Than $20 Million to Support Librarians http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/061708.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/061708.shtm On June 17, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded 31 institutions grants totaling $20.3 million as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. This year's grantees will provide educational opportunities to library students and staff to strengthen Gulf Coast libraries; support school library media programs; increase the number of librarians, archivists, and library and information science professors; increase diversity in the library workforce; and strengthen that workforce to better meet the needs of users of all types of libraries. A list of awardees and descriptions of how they intend to use their grants can be found at www.imls.gov/news/2008/061708_list.shtm. IMLS Director Visits Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/061308.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/061308.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), visited the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) in Philadelphia on June 10 to celebrate Pennsylvania's Connecting to Collections State Planning Grant program. These IMLS grants aim to foster partnerships among organizations in states for such activities as providing safe conditions for their collections, developing an emergency plan, assigning responsibility for collections care, and marshalling support for and raising public awareness about collections care. More Than $1.2 Million Awarded to Native American Libraries; 209 Tribes Served http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/061008.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/061008.shtm On June 10, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded Native American tribes across the United States $1.22 million dollars to improve and sustain their library services. New Project Profile: Tribal Cultural Preservation at the Heart of Three-Year Conference Project http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jun08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jun08.shtm Native American archivists, librarians, cultural directors, educators, museum staff members, and elders are creating communities to support tribal cultural preservation through a series of national conferences, institutes, and workshops. The project was funded, in part, by a three-year grant to the Western Council of State Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under its Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program. A Statement from Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of IMLS, on the loss of Anne D'Harnoncourt, Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/060208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/060208.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services is greatly saddened by the sudden loss of friend of the agency and the arts, Anne D'Harnoncourt. Museum and Library Programs Can Slow Summer Learning Loss in Young People http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/052808.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/052808.shtm For many children, summer holds the promise of swimming pools and summer camps. But parents know that it's also a time when children can lose valuable educational gains made during the school year. A Message from Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, on Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA): http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/052108b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/052108b.shtm Primary Source E-Newsletter: May 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/May08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/May08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. IMLS Releases Nine to Nineteen: Youth in Museums and Libraries; A Practitioner's Guide http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/051608.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/051608.shtm As centers of lifelong learning, museums and libraries contain a wealth of resources and information that can help youth fulfill their vast potential. To assist museums and libraries in their development of effective and engaging youth programs, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has published Nine to Nineteen: Youth in Museums and Libraries; A Practitioner's Guide, the newest resource in the Museums and Libraries Engaging America's Youth Initiative series. New Project Profile: Teaching Web Site Highlights Gifts of Ancient Mesopotamia http://www.imls.gov/profiles/May08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/May08.shtm Twelve-year-old students across the country are digging into the secrets of ancient Mesopotamia through a teaching Web site that lets them direct virtual archeological expeditions and curate museum exhibits with the excavated artifacts. IMLS Awards Almost $2.8 million For Critical Conservation at Nation's Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042908.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced the 34 museum recipients of the 2008 Conservation Project Support (CPS) grants totaling $2.72 million. Radice Receives Forbes Medal for Distinguished Contribution to Conservation http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042408.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042408.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), received the Forbes Medal for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Conservation from the American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) at its annual meeting April 22, 2008, in Denver, CO. IMLS Director and Key Agency Officials Take Part in American Association of Museums Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042108b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042108b.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and other agency representatives, will participate in various events during the American Association of Museums annual meeting in Denver, CO, April 27-May 1. In addition, IMLS staff will be available for questions at the booth #279. Plan Projects for Accountability with Shaping Outcomes Course http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042108.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/042108.shtm Museum and library professionals are encouraged to participate in Shaping Outcomes, a low-cost online course on outcomes-based planning and evaluation (OBPE). Last Call for Museums, Libraries, and Archives to Apply for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/041408.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/041408.shtm Museums, libraries, and archives are encouraged to fill out the simple online form to apply for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. The application form and eligibility requirements can be found at www.aaslh.org/Bookshelf. Mississippi and Louisiana Museums Receive Hurricane Relief Awards http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040908.shtm Eleven museums in Mississippi and Louisiana will receive Hurricane Relief Awards totaling $225,000 to assist in their continuing recovery from Hurricane Katrina, announced Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on April 9, 2008. Public Invited to the National Museum and Library Services Board Meeting April 16 in Washington, DC http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040708.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040708.shtm The public is invited to attend the April 16 meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board (NMLSB) from 12:30 pm to 3:30 p.m. in the Georgian Room at the Phoenix Park Hotel (2nd floor, 520 N Capitol Street, NW, Washington, D.C.). IMLS Will Sponsor Second Conservation Forum for Collecting Institutions http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040208.shtm "Collaboration in the Digital Age" responds to the needs of museums and libraries by helping them think strategically and collaboratively about digitization and digital preservation. Speakers will review the fundamentals of digital content creation and preservation, emphasizing practical approaches to planning digital projects, increasing access to collections, enabling digital resources to serve multiple purposes, and protecting digital investments. A Letter from Laura Bush on National Library Week, April 13-17 http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040108.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/040108.shtm Dear Friends, The 50th anniversary of National Library Week is a marvelous occasion for all Americans! I am delighted to send greeting to readers, aspiring readers, librarians and library patrons throughout the United States. Senate Confirms President's Nominees to National Museum and Library Services Board http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/032008.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/032008.shtm The U.S. Senate confirmed four presidential nominees to serve as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board March 13, 2008. IMLS Announces Results of Study on the Internet's Impact on Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/030608.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/030608.shtm Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Anne-Imelda Radice released results of InterConnections: A National Study of Users and Potential Users of Online Information March 6 at the 9th annual WebWise Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World in Miami. This new report offers insight into the ways people search for information in the online age, and how this impacts the ways they interact with public libraries and museums, both online and in person. IMLS Holds National Hearings on Museum Funding in Ohio, Missouri, and California http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/030408.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/030408.shtm The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency that provides grants to museums, will be holding hearings on museum funding at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, OH, on March 10, 2008, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO, on March 12, and the Oakland Museum of California, Oakland, CA, on March 14. IMLS Holds First Conservation Forum in Atlanta Jan. 31-Feb. 1; Webcast Available Now http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/022708.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/022708.shtm Three hundred museum, library, and archive professionals from 41 states and the District of Columbia gathered in Atlanta on January 31 and February 1 for the forum, "Preserving America's Diverse Heritage," sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in partnership with Heritage Preservation. IMLS Requests Proposals for the Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/022908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/022908.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for the Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant. Nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians are eligible for the grant program, which has a total budget of $510,500. Primary Source E-Newsletter: February 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Feb08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Feb08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. New Project Profile: Brain-Powered Playground Meets Cutting Edge Classroom at OMSI http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Feb08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Feb08.shtm One of the winners of the 2007 National Medal for Museum Service, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is part brain-powered playground for kids and adults, part cutting-edge classroom for communities across the state. 851 Museums, Libraries, and Archives Selected to Receive IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/021908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/021908.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced today that 851 museums, libraries, and archives, representing every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, have been selected to receive the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. President's Budget Requests $271,246,000 for Institute of Museum and Library Services http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/020408.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/020408.shtm The President's budget request for fiscal year 2009 seeks $271,246,000 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Mrs. Laura Bush Honors Arts and Education Programs for Underserved Youth http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012808.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012808.shtm Young people from communities across the U.S., China, and Mexico who engage in after-school arts and humanities programs that promote educational achievement and productive lives were honored by Mrs. Laura Bush at a ceremony for the 2007 Coming Up Taller Awards in Washington, D.C. IMLS Accepting Applications for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012508.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012508.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the Native American/Native Hawaiian (NANH) Museum Services program. NANH promotes enhanced learning and innovation within museums and museum-related organizations, such as cultural centers. Primary Source E-Newsletter: January 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jan08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jan08.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. IMLS Announces 2008 Award of 19 Connecting to Collections: Statewide Planning Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012308.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012308.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today awarded 19 Connecting to Collections: Statewide Planning Grants that will be used to create conservation plans for collections held in libraries, museums, and archives. Participants Sought for March Hearings on Museum Funding http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012208.shtm Avid museum goers, community leaders, museum professionals, and individuals who have encountered barriers to museum going are encouraged to make their views known at one of three public hearings on the use of public funds for museums, announced Anne-Imelda Radice, PhD, Director of the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Museums, Libraries, and Archives Urged to Apply for Free IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012208c.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012208c.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in cooperation with the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH), has extended the deadline for applying for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of books, online resources, and a user's guide that are essential for the care of collections. IMLS Seeks Associate Deputy Director in the Office of Library Services http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012208b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012208b.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is recruiting qualified applicants for the Associate Deputy Director position in the Office of Library Services at the GS 14/15 level. New Project Profile: Lincoln Trail's PolyTalk Program Speaks Many Languages http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jan08.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jan08.shtm In Illinois' Lincoln Trail Libraries System and beyond, a pioneering new program that is putting patrons in touch with people who know their language best and can connect them to the information they need. Mrs. Laura Bush Recognizes Top Ten Museums and Libraries at White House Ceremony; Receives First National Medal http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011408.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011408.shtm Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Anne-Imelda Radice, PhD, bestowed on First Lady Laura Bush the first National Medal for Museum and Library Service at the White House January 14. University of Washington to Examine the Benefits of Free Access to Computers in Public Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011108.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011108.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with the University of Washington to conduct a national study on the social, economic, personal, and professional value of free access to computers at public libraries. IMLS Launches Study of the Public Benefits of LSTA Library Grants to States http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011008.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011008.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has launched a study of the economic, social, educational, and cultural value of its largest grant program, Library Grants to States, in order to better understand the impact and direction of this federally funded program. Mrs. Laura Bush to Present Top Library and Museum Awards at January 14th White House Ceremony http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/010908.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/010908.shtm Mrs. Laura Bush will present the 2007 National Medals for Museum and Library Service to five libraries and five museums in a White House ceremony on Monday, January 14th. The awards are conferred annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in coordination with the White House. Survey Challenges Belief that the Internet Reduces Library Use http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/010208.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/010208.shtm Although the Internet is increasingly important as a source of information for a majority of Americans, most adults still use libraries, according to a new survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project and the University of Illinois. IMLS Calls for 21st Century Museum Professionals Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/122107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/122107.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is calling for grant applications from museums, museum service organizations, and universities for proposals that will enhance the professional development of museum staff. Save the Date! Reserve Now! IMLS Conservation Forum, "Preserving America's Diverse Heritage", Set for January 31 - February 1, 2008 in Atlanta http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/122107b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/122107b.shtm A national initiative designed to save the nation's at-risk collections brings its message to Atlanta, Georgia, January 31 - February 1, 2008 when the Institute of Museum and Library Services presents "Preserving America's Diverse Heritage" at the High Museum of Art and Woodruff Arts Center. Dr. Radice's Statement on the Loss of Caroline Keck http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121907.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121907.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services mourns the loss of Caroline Keck, one of our nation's most esteemed pioneers and practitioners of art conservation. Primary Source E-Newsletter: December 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Dec07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Dec07.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. New Project Profile: Museum Outreach Program Allows Kids to be Kids http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Dec07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Dec07.shtm To visit Amazement Square is to enter a world where art and adolescence colorfully collide. For the students of Laurel Regional School, who live with severe mental and physical disabilities, it is not your typical field trip. But an IMLS-funded program makes those trips as typical as possible. Threshold Magazine Explores Informal Learning at Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121707b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121707b.shtm The Winter 2008 issue of Threshold: Exploring the Future of Education features articles on the informal learning opportunities at local museums and libraries. IMLS Issues Groundbreaking Study on Youth Programs in Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121707a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121707a.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services is proud to announce the release of Museums and Libraries Engaging America's Youth: Final Report of a Study of IMLS Youth Programs, 1998-2003. IMLS and AASLH Distribute the First Free Sets of the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121307b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121307b.shtm Many small and medium-size museums, libraries, and archives in every state will soon have the tools to preserve these and many other one-of-a-kind objects that physically connect us to our stories and our past. The IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf was shipped yesterday to 212 museum and library representatives who attended the national conservation summit in June 2007. IMLS Calls for 2008 Native American Library Basic Grant, Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option, and Enhancement Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121307.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121307.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the 2008 Native American Library Services Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. IMLS Invites Proposals for a Cooperative Agreement to Help Museums and Libraries Plan, Evaluate, and Share Outstanding Programs http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121007.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to increase the capacity of museum and library grantees to design and deliver programs that preserve cultural heritage, enhance learning opportunities, encourage innovation, and support the professional development of library and museum workers. IMLS Calls for 2008 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/120607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/120607.shtm Nominations are now being accepted for the 2008 Coming Up Taller awards that recognize and reward outstanding after-school, out-of-school, and summer arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Time to Apply for The Big Read http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/113007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/113007.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announces the fourth deadline for the Big Read program. IMLS Calls for 2008 National Leadership Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/112807.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/112807.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications for the agency's 2008 National Leadership Grant (NLG) program. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1, 2008. Primary Source E-Newsletter: November 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Nov07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Nov07.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. Museums Urged to Take Online Survey; Hearings on Museum Funding Announced http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/112607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/112607.shtm Museums of all kinds, from art to zoos, are encouraged to participate in an important new study on public funding in the United States. The survey will provide a detailed look at the size and scope of public support for museums from federal, state, and local governments. IMLS Publishes FY 06 State Library Report http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/111607a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/111607a.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) issued its first library statistics report on state library agencies, on state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2006. New Project Profile: History and High-tech Intersect on the New Jersey Digital Highway http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Nov07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Nov07.shtm The New Jersey Digital Highway, a newly developed web portal, is linking historical institutions around the state and helping to digitize their rich collections. NEA and IMLS Announce More Than $1.5 Million in Big Read Grants for the First Half of 2008 http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/110607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/110607.shtm On November 13, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) continued its drive toward making the Big Read the largest federal reading program in U.S. history. Five Museums and Five Libraries Receive Nation's Highest Honor for Extraordinary Community Service http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/111607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/111607.shtm Five museums and five libraries have been selected for the 2007 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor for the extraordinary public service provided by these institutions, announced Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS Recruiting for Research and Statistics Positions http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/110507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/110507.shtm The IMLS Office of Policy, Planning, Research and Communication (OPPRC) is building a first-rate team to lead the agency's research, statistics, and evaluation activities. Museum, Library, and Business Leader Exchange Views on Leadership in Peer-to-Peer Forum http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/103107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/103107.shtm Emerging museum and library leaders and business champions joined the National Museum and Library Board, which advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in a peer-to-peer networking forum Oct. 23 in Washington, DC. IMLS Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Application and Guidelines Now Available on IMLS Web Site (Application Postmark Deadline: January 15, 2008) http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/103007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/103007.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is pleased to announce the availability of guidelines and application forms for the 2008 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, a grant program that increases the institutional capacity and sustainability in the nation's African American museums by building the knowledge, skills, and abilities of staff members and volunteers. Museums for America Deadline Extended for California Museums in Declared Disaster Areas http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/102607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/102607.shtm The deadline for applications to the Museums for America program has been extended from November 1 to December 1 for museums in California counties that have been declared disaster areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced Anne-Imelda Radice, PhD, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). New Project Profile: Enduring Communities delivers fresh take on Japanese American experience to history classes http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Oct07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Oct07.shtm Educators in five states are shedding new light on one of the nation's darkest chapters - the internment of Japanese Americans. Enduring Communities is a three-year project that will incorporate this poignant perspective into public school history curricula. Noted Communications Guru Addresses Large Gathering of Library And Museum Leaders http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/102207.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/102207.shtm An urgent call to the million-plus workers in museums, libraries, nature sanctuaries, historic homes, and aquariums to protect, preserve, and enhance the nation's threatened culture and heritage was sounded here today. Public Invited to the IMLS Leadership Lecture and the National Museum and Library Services Board Meeting, Oct. 22-23 http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/101707.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/101707.shtm On October 22, IMLS will present the first annual IMLS Leadership Lecture, "Power, leadership, strategic communications, and the future of libraries and museums," by Robert L. Dilenschneider, megatrends thinker and internationally recognized public relations expert. On October 23, the 12th meeting of the National Museum and Library Services Board will be held. IMLS Extends Conservation Project Support Program Deadline to October 12, 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/100507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/100507.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today that the deadline for applications for Conservation Project Support grants has been extended to October 12, 2007. Technical Assistance Conference Calls October 3 and 10 to Help Applicants Prepare Museums for America Proposals http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm IMLS has scheduled two audio-conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to the MFA grant program. There are many changes in the FY 2008 MFA guidelines so we welcome the opportunity to discuss these changes with both prospective applicants and former grant recipients. Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the Pavilion of the States at the 7th Annual National Book Festival http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/100107b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/100107b.shtm Librarians from every state, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories participated in the Pavilion of the States at the National Book Festival on Saturday, September 29. This is the Institute of Museum and Library Services' sixth year of supporting the Pavilion at the festival. Heritage Preservation Chosen as Cooperator for the IMLS Connecting to Collections: The National Tour http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/100107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/100107.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has chosen Heritage Preservation as the cooperator for Connecting to Collections: The National Tour, which is a central part of the Institute's multi-year initiative on conservation, Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action. $18 Million Awarded to Advance Innovation and Public Service at Nation's Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/092507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/092507.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries, announced today the 43 recipients of its prestigious National Leadership Grants for 2007. 3D Scanner May Save Vanishing Languages from Extinction http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/092007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/092007.shtm Fragile field recordings of American Indian speech and song gathered in the early 1900s may be saved for future generations through breakthrough technology supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Public Libraries Urged to Register for Free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807b.shtm Public libraries can register for a free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, which contains educational materials that will help permanent residents learn more about the United States and prepare for the naturalization process. IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807c.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807c.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations, and consortia to apply for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. $2 Million Awarded to Promote Leadership in Nation's Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807.shtm Ten organizations will receive $2,074,017 in 2007 awards under the 21st Century Museum Professionals program from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries. The Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Endowment for the Humanities Award First Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091707.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091707.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced today the first three grant recipients under Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership, a funding opportunity that brings together museum, library, archive, and IT professionals with humanities scholars to spur innovative digital projects. IMLS Awards $1,007,740 for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grant Program http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091107b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091107b.shtm Twenty-three federally recognized tribes will receive grants for museum projects totaling more than $1 million from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries. $2.2 Million for Native American and Native Hawaiian Communities for Library Enhancements http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091107c.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091107c.shtm Fourteen Native American tribal communities and Alaska Native villages received awards totaling $1,753,300 to improve library services to their communities, announced Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries. IMLS Calls for 2008 Museums for America Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091107a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091107a.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications for the agency's FY 2008 Museums for America (MFA) program. IMLS Director Radice Discusses Conservation on AARP's PrimeTime Radio http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/091007.shtm Please listen to an online radio interview with Anne-Imelda Radice, Ph.D., Director of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services on AARP's PrimeTime Radio at http://radioprimetime.org/radio.htm. Museums, Libraries, and Archives Urged to Apply for Free IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/090507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/090507.shtm To help raise the conservation IQ of museums, libraries, and archives, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in cooperation with the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH), is offering 2000 free copies of the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of books, DVDs, online resources, and an annotated bibliography that are essential for the care of collections. IMLS Seeks Contractor to Study Formula-based Grants to State Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/082707.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/082707.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking a contractor to analyze characteristics, trends, and impacts of library services provided under its annual, formula-based Grants to States (2002 to 2007) and to place this program in the larger context of library services. IMLS Supports Gulf Coast Museums with New Hurricane Relief Awards http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/082507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/082507.shtm On August 25, 2007, Anne-Imelda Radice, Ph.D., Director of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced the Hurricane Relief Awards to help Gulf Coast museums return to normal and improve emergency services. Radice announced the $350,000, two-part award while she was in New Orleans attending the World Cultural Economic Forum, a gathering of international cultural and business leaders convened to help boost investment in the cultural economy. IMLS Names Wolfsonian-Florida International University As Host of 2008/2009 WebWise Conferences http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/082307.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/082307.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has made an award of $499,702 to The Wolfsonian-Florida International University to plan and co-host the 2008 and 2009 WebWise Conferences on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World. The Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA), which serves Florida's institutions of higher education, is also a partner. Dr. Radice's Statement on the Loss of Brooke Astor http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/081507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/081507.shtm For more than four decades, Brooke Astor served as one of the nation's most celebrated philanthropists and friends to the museum and library communities. IMLS Calls for 2008 Connecting to Collections: Statewide Planning Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/081407.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/081407.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services invites proposals for statewide, collaborative planning grants to address the recommendations of the Heritage Health Index (HHI), a landmark study conducted by Heritage Preservation in partnership with IMLS. IMLS Director Anne Radice Applauds $75,000 Incentive from NH Business Leader to Increase Membership at Local Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/080807.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/080807.shtm On August 6, 2007, highlighting her first visit to the Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, applauded business executive and philanthropist Robert Finlay, a SNHU alumnus and trustee, who will donate a first-ever prize totaling $75,000 to the three New Hampshire libraries and museums--$25,000 each--that generate the most new members over the next 12 months. IMLS Calls for 2008 Conservation Project Support Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/080307.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/080307.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications to the agency's FY 2008 Conservation Project Support (CPS) program. Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces $17.4 million for Museums for America http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/073107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/073107.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, today announced the 2007 Museums for America grant recipients, the nation's largest federal funding program for museums. Museums of all types, from art to zoos, 158 in all, will share $17.4 million in grant funding. Recipients will match the federal funds with an additional $30.1 million. Robert L. Dilenschneider Named First IMLS Leadership Lecturer http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/072607b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/072607b.shtm Robert L. Dilenschneider, legendary mega-trends thinker and internationally-recognized public relations guru, will present the inaugural "Institute of Museum and Library Services Leadership Lecture," this fall in Washington, D.C. IMLS Announces Recipients of 2007 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/072607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/072607.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), today announced the awards for the Museums Grants for African American History and Culture. Updated: IMLS Invites Proposals for Cooperative Agreement to Support Connecting to Collections: The National Tour http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/071607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/071607.shtm Please note that the RFP for Connecting to Collections: The National Tour has been modified. The Institute of Museum and Library Services invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to support Connecting to Collections: The National Tour, a series of four meetings, to be held in major American cities during 2008 and 2009. Primary Source E-Newsletter: July 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jul07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jul07.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. New Project Profile: Vermont Teachers Dig into the State's Past, Raise Awareness of Historic Treasures http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul07.shtm The Vermont Division for Historic Preservation is using a Partnership for a Nation of Learners grant to recruit pre-school through college teachers and others to help excavate a rare, mid-18th century French settlement in Addison, Vermont. Professional archeologists are overseeing the dig, along with a survey of local residents to see what they have discovered in their own backyards. WebWise Proceedings, Papers, and Podcasts Now Available http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/071907.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/071907.shtm For the first time, the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering a publication highlighting proceedings of its signature Web Wise conference. The publication is available on the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov/pdf/WebWiseProceedings2007.pdf (PDF, 2.6MB) and in print form by e-mailing imlsinfo@imls.gov. National Museum and Library Services Board Adopts Resolution On Library and Information Policy http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062707.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062707.shtm The National Museum and Library Services Board adopted the following resolution today Primary Source E-Newsletter: June 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jun07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jun07.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. IMLS Requests Proposals to Study Free Access to Computers, the Internet, and Related Services at the Nation's Public Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062207.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062207.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to examine the social value of free access to computers, the Internet, and related services at the nation's public libraries. New Project Profile: Girl Scout Troop Discovers Hidden Gems in Conservation Project http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jun07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jun07.shtm IMLS recognizes the importance of youth to the conservation effort. By introducing young people to conservation, we help cultivate the next generation of adults who value our nation's collections and their conservation. With this in mind, IMLS invited Girl Scout Troop 4563 in Arlington, VA, to participate in a conservation project. Eight scouts, ages 12 to 13, contacted the participants from IMLS' National Conservation Summit, interviewed them about their unique collections. The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Chosen As Cooperator for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf; Getty and Henry Luce Foundations Provide Substantial Support http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062107b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062107b.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has chosen the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) as the cooperator for the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a component of the Institute's initiative, Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action. Institute of Museum and Library Services Director and Staff Take Part in American Library Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., June 21-27, 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/062107.shtm Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and other agency representatives, will participate in various events during the American Library Association annual meeting in Washington, D.C., June 21-27. Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Awards Almost $28 Million in Librarian Recruitment and Education Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/061907.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/061907.shtm On June 19, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services announced grants of almost $28 million under the 2007 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. Native American Library Services Receive $1.3 Million in Federal Grants http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/061207.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/061207.shtm The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services today awarded Native American tribes across the country $1.3 million in grants to improve library services. In all, 229 grants will strengthen library service for 237 Native American tribal communities and Alaska Native villages. Urban Institute to Investigate Public Funding Mechanisms for Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/060807.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/060807.shtm In a new cooperative agreement with the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Urban Institute, a non-partisan economic and social policy research organization based in Washington, D.C., will study the mechanisms of public support for museums in the United States and possible alternative funding methods. New Project Profile: Omaha Virtual Museum Preserves Omaha Tribe's Heritage and Culture http://www.imls.gov/profiles/May07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/May07.shtm The Omaha Virtual Museum collects on its website widely dispersed artifacts, culturally important texts, and photographs of the Omaha tribe. Use of new media is helping the tribe maintain its culture now and for future generations, says Dennis Hastings, MA, founder and director of the Omaha Tribal Historical Research Project, Inc., member of the Omaha tribe, and one of the project originators. The project was supported by a National Leadership Grant from IMLS. Senate Confirms President's Nominees to National Museum and Library Services Board http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/052907.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/052907.shtm The U.S. Senate confirmed three presidential nominees to serve as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board May 25, 2007. The board advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency that is the primary source of federal support for the nation's museums and libraries. Institute of Museum and Library Services Awards Almost $5 million For Critical Conservation at Nation's Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/051007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/051007.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., Director of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced the 65 museum recipients of the 2007 Conservation Project Support (CPS) grants totaling $4.9 million. The grant program, which began in 1984, helps museums identify conservation needs and priorities and perform activities to ensure the safekeeping of its collections. Primary Source E-Newsletter: April 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Apr07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Apr07.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. Institute of Museum and Library Services Director and Key Agency Officials Take Part in American Association of Museums Annual Meeting in Chicago, May 13 - May 17 http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/043007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/043007.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and other agency representatives, will participate in various events during the American Association of Museums annual meeting in Chicago, May 13-17. In addition, IMLS staff will be available for questions at the booth #330. IMLS and NEA Announce Third Deadline for the Big Read http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/043007b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/043007b.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announces the third deadline for the Big Read program. The purpose of the Big Read is to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture. Grants ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 are available to encourage local communities to inspire literary reading through the Big Read program. New Project Profile: Manhattan and New Orleans Children's Museums Offer Mutual Support in Turbulent Times http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Apr07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Apr07.shtm When disaster struck, the Children's Museum of Manhattan and the Louisiana Children's Museum offered each other much-needed assistance. An encouraging word, a timely donation, and a play-based program forged an enduring bond and created role models for the rest of us. Dr. Radice's Statement on the Loss of Kitty Carlisle Hart http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/041707b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/041707b.shtm Kitty Carlisle Hart was a gifted entertainer and committed arts advocate. "Mrs. Hart, Kitty to all, had time for everyone. She was a personal inspiration and was enormously kind to me. This is a profound loss for our nation," said Anne-Imelda Radice, Ph.D., director of the Institute. IMLS Invites Proposals to Produce 2008-2009 WebWise Conference http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/041707.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/041707.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking proposals to develop and host the 2008 and 2009 WebWise Conferences on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World in cooperation with IMLS. IMLS Hires New Public Affairs Officer http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/040407.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/040407.shtm Jeannine Mjoseth has been hired as the new public affairs officer of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the premier federal agency supporting museum and library programs and research. IMLS Requests Proposals to Study Public Funding Methods for Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/032907.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/032907.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to examine the effectiveness of different mechanisms of delivering public support to museums in the United States. The Institute is supporting this study to provide data that can be used to help enhance current methods of delivering federal and state funds to the nation's museums. IMLS Requests Proposals for the Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/032607.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/032607.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for the Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant. The grant program, with a total budget of $519,700, will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Dr. Radice's Statement on the Loss of Raymond D. Nasher (1921 - 2007) http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/031907.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/031907.shtm It is with much sadness that my colleagues and I at the Institute of Museum and Library Services mourn the loss of Raymond D. Nasher. Primary Source E-Newsletter: March 2007 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Mar07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Mar07.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. New Project Profile: Looking Back: Three Conservation Profiles http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Mar07.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Mar07.shtm For our March Project Profile, the Institute is taking a look back at three recipients of our Conservation Project Support grants. As the details of the Connecting to Collections initiative unfold, we want to shine a spotlight on some of the important conservation work that the Institute has funded in the past. IMLS Requests Proposals to Purchase, Promote, and Distribute a Conservation Bookshelf http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/031307.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/031307.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for a cooperative agreement to purchase and distribute a set of conservation-related books, bibliographies, DVDs, and on-line resources as part of its Connecting to Collections initiative. The cooperator will also mount a promotional campaign about the Connecting to Collections initiative and the Conservation Bookshelf, with special attention to raising awareness and soliciting requests for the bookshelf from small to medium-sized museums, libraries, and archives. IMLS and NEA Announce Second Deadline for The Big Read http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/030107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/030107.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announces the second deadline for The Big Read program. The purpose of The Big Read is to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture. Grants ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 are available to encourage local communities to inspire literary reading through the Big Read program. IMLS Requests Proposals to Study Impact of Free Access to Computers and the Internet in Public Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/022107.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/022107.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals to study the impact of free access to computers, the Internet, and related services at public libraries. IMLS will conduct this study with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Reminder: 2007 National Awards for Museum and Library Service Nomination Deadline is February 15 http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/020807.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/020807.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting nominations for the agency's 2007 National Awards for Museum and Library Service. The deadline is February 15, 2007. This award is the highest honor the nation confers on libraries and museums for their outstanding contribution to America's communities. President's Budget Requests $271,246,000 for Institute of Museum and Library Services http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/020507.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/020507.shtm The President's budget requests $271,246,000 for fiscal year 2008 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The request, which was delivered to Congress today, represents an increase of $24,102,000, or 9.8 percent, over the FY 2006 enacted level. IMLS, like most federal agencies, is operating under a continuing resolution (CR) that maintains FY 06 levels and expires on February 15. A year-long CR for FY 2007 is currently under consideration in the Senate. IMLS Calls for 2007 21st Century Museum Professionals Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/011707.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/011707.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is calling for grant applications from museums, service organizations, and universities for proposals that will enhance the professional development of museum staff. The purpose of the 21st Century Museum Professionals program is to build the knowledge, skills, and abilities of museum professionals so that they will be better equipped to serve the needs of their communities. IMLS Calls for 2007 Native American Library Basic Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/011007.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/011007.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the 2007 Native American Library Services Basic Grants. The previously published deadline of March 1, 2007 has been moved to March 15, 2007. Mrs. Laura Bush Presents Nation's Top Museum and Library Awards at White House Ceremony http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/010807.shtm Mrs. Laura Bush presented the 2006 National Awards for Museum and Library Service to three museums and three libraries at a ceremony at the White House Monday morning. It is the highest honor the nation confers on these institutions for their outstanding contribution to America's communities. The awards are made annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to museums and libraries that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to public service through innovative programs and community partnerships. NEH and IMLS Invite Grant Applications for New Digital Innovation Program, "Advancing Knowledge" http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/122006.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/122006.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) invite applications to a new digital humanities grant competition sponsored by the two federal agencies. The new grant program, "Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership," seeks applications for innovative, collaborative humanities projects using the latest digital technologies for the benefit of the American public, humanities scholarship, and the nation's cultural community. IMLS Announces Registration for 2007 WebWise http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/121906.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/121906.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces open registration for the eighth annual WebWise Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World, to be held February 28 to March 2, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The conference is sponsored annually by IMLS and is co-hosted again this year by the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) and the J. Paul Getty Trust. IMLS to Explore Feasibility of State Formula Grant for Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/121106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/121106.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced today that the agency will undertake an effort to explore the feasibility of formula grants to the states to support museum services. New Project Profile: National Awards for Museum and Library Service http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Nov06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Nov06.shtm This month's project profile highlights the winners of the 2006 National Awards for Museum and Library service, our nation's highest honor for the exemplary public service offered by these institutions. IMLS Calls for 2007 National Leadership Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/120106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/120106.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the agency's 2007 National Leadership Grant (NLG) program. The previously published deadline of February 1, 2007 has been moved to March 1, 2007. IMLS Calls for 2007 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112906.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112906.shtm The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, is proud to announce the availability of the 2007 Coming Up Taller nomination application. By honoring excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs, the Coming Up Taller awards promote a creative, engaged, skilled, and confident generation of young people. Mamie Bittner Named Deputy Director for Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112706a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112706a.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced today that Mamie Bittner will be promoted to a new position, Deputy Director for Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications. Ms. Bittner, who will continue to be responsible for legislative and public affairs, will now assume responsibility for the agency's research and evaluation functions as well. Dr. Rebecca Danvers, Director of Research and Technology, to Retire http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112706b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112706b.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice noted today that Dr. Rebecca Danvers has announced her retirement from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, effective January 5, 2007. Schroeder Cherry Reappointed as Counselor to the Director http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112706c.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112706c.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced today that Dr. Schroeder Cherry has been reappointed as Counselor to the Director IMLS Calls for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112206.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112206.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces the availability of grant program guidelines for the second year of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program. This program provides opportunities for African American museums to strengthen the knowledge and abilities of current staff and attract other professionals and new staff to African American museum practice. Mary L. Chute Reappointed IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112106.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice announced today that she is appointing Mary L. Chute to a second term as the agency's Deputy Director for Library Services. Ms. Chute was first appointed by Dr. Robert S. Martin in 2002. Ms. Chute served as Acting Director of the Institute following the completion of Dr. Martin's term in July 2005 until Dr. Radice's confirmation in March 2006. IMLS Launches New Conservation Initiative http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112006.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/112006.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), today launched Connecting to Collections: The IMLS Conservation Initiative. In her keynote address to the annual meeting of Heritage Preservation, Dr. Radice described key components of the initiative, which will be the centerpiece of the Institute's tenth anniversary year. Three Museums and Three Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor for Extraordinary Community Service http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/111506.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/111506.shtm Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services, announced the 2006 recipients of the National Awards for Museum and Library Service. This is the nation's highest honor for the extraordinary public service provided by these institutions. Each organization will receive $10,000 and will be honored at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., on a date to be determined. IMLS Board Member Receives National Humanities Medal http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/111306.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/111306.shtm At a White House ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9, George W. Bush presented the National Humanities Medal to nine distinguished Americans and one institution for their contributions to the humanities. Included in the awardees was Kevin Starr, a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board (NMLSB). The additional recipients were Fouad Ajami, James M. Buchanan, Nickolas Davatzes, Robert Fagles, Mary Lefkowitz, Bernard Lewis, Mark Noll, Meryle Secrest, and the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, Stanford University. Seventy-two communities to participate in national program to promote literary reading http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/103106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/103106.shtm The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced that 72 organizations will receive grants to support Big Read programs between January and June 2007. The Big Read is a new national program by the NEA, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Arts Midwest, that encourages literary reading by asking communities to come together to read and discuss one book. Primary Source E-Newsletter: October 2006 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Oct06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Oct06.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. New Project Profile: Maine Memory Network http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Oct06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Oct06.shtm The Maine Memory Network, a digital museum launched by the Maine Historical Society in 2001, is a centralized online gateway to Maine history. Supported by an IMLS Learning Opportunity Grant, this project provides Maine's cultural organizations with the resources they need to share images and items from their own collections, while also training teachers, students, and community members to help them research, prepare, scan, and upload historic materials from their own communities. Wayne C. Morlier Named Senior Financial Officer for the Institute of Museum and Library Services http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/101606.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/101606.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne C. Morlier as the agency's first Senior Financial Officer (CFO). Wayne Morlier joined IMLS on August 21, 2006. He is responsible for both the budget and finance functions, including preparation of the agency's financial statements and annual Performance and Accountability Report. IMLS Announces Youth Action Committee Meetings http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/100606.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/100606.shtm On October 5th and 6th, the Institute of Museum and Library and Services (IMLS) convened the first meeting of the Youth Action Committee, a panel of experts including museum and library officials, educators and researchers in the formal and informal learning fields, policymakers, funders, and representatives of youth services organizations. Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the Pavilion of the States at the 6th Annual National Book Festival http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/100506.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/100506.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services, for the fifth consecutive year, hosted the Pavilion of the States at the National Book Festival on Saturday, September 30th. The National Book Festival is sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush. The festival was free and open to the public. IMLS Swears in National Museum and Library Services Board Members, Announces Conservation Initiative during Anniversary Celebration http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092906.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092906.shtm Six individuals joined the National Museum and Library Services Board on September 27th at the Institute of Museum and Library Services' ten-year anniversary celebration. The board's six new members had been nominated by President Bush and recently confirmed by the United States Senate. Institute of Museum and Library Services and National Endowment for the Humanities Partner to Spur Innovation http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092806b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092806b.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Dr. Bruce Cole, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, announced today that they will dedicate $1.5 million to Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership. Through this new partnership, IMLS and NEH are joining together to help teachers, scholars, museums and libraries take advantage of developing technology. IMLS Announces First Recipients of New Museum Grants for African American History and Culture http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092806.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092806.shtm Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced the first-ever awards for the agency's newest grant program, Museums Grants for African American History and Culture. Eight grants, totaling $803,230 will provide opportunities for the staff of African American museums across the country to gain knowledge and abilities in the areas of management, operations, programming, collections care and other museum skills. $11 Million Awarded to Advance Innovation and Public Service at Nation's Museums and Libraries http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092606.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092606.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries, today announced the recipients of its prestigious National Leadership Grants for 2006. Museums and libraries nationwide submitted 183 applications requesting over $64 million from the 2006 National Leadership Grant program. Technical Assistance Conference Calls Oct 3, 10, and 17 to Help Applicants Prepare Museums for America Proposals http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092606b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092606b.shtm To help museums throughout the country learn more about how the Museums for America (MFA) program can help advance their institution's mission and strategic goals, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has scheduled several technical assistance conference calls. Application guidelines are available on the IMLS website. The application deadline is November 15, 2006. $1.6 Million Awarded to Promote Leadership in Nation's Museums http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/092106.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries, awarded $1,671,157 today to nine organizations under the 21st Century Museum Professionals program. The recipients will match the awards with an additional $1,887,935. This year IMLS received 52 applications for the grants seeking nearly $11 million. Libraries, Museums, and Public Broadcasters Collaborate to Improve Their Neighborhoods http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091906.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091906.shtm The Partnership for a Nation of Learners (PNL), a leadership initiative of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced just under $3 million for thirteen Community Collaboration Grants across the country. The grants encourage museums, libraries, and public broadcasters to work together to address critical needs in their communities. Primary Source E-Newsletter: September 2006 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Sept06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Sept06.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Applications http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091806a.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091806a.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations, and consortia to apply for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. The program supports efforts to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians and the faculty who will prepare them for careers in library science. It also supports grants for research related to library education and library staffing needs, curriculum development, an early career development program for untenured, tenure-track library and information science faculty, and continuing education and training. Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the Pavilion of the States at the 6th Annual National Book Festival http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091806b.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091806b.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services, for the fifth consecutive year, will host the Pavilion of the States at the annual National Book Festival on the National Mall, Saturday, September 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Representatives from state libraries and Centers for the Book throughout the country will gather in the nation's capital to promote reading and the literary traditions of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. The National Book Festival is sponsored by the Library of Congress and hosted by First Lady Laura Bush. The festival is free and open to the public. New Project Profile: Benjamin Franklin: In Search of a Better World at the National Constitution Center http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Sept06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Sept06.shtm The U.S. Constitution embodies the ideas that unite Americans and it serves as the foundation of our participatory democracy. In honor of Constitution Day, IMLS features a project from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The museum's recent blockbuster exhibition was presented in celebration of the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birth in January 2006 and was made possible through an IMLS grant. Institute of Museum and Library Services Receives Comments on Plan to Consolidate Library Programs http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091306.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091306.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today released a summary of comments on its draft plan for consolidating the functions of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) and the public and state library surveys of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The plan, which would go into effect in fiscal year 2008, results from President Bush's fiscal year 2007 budget request. $1.7 Million For Native American Communities for Library Enhancements http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091206_nag.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091206_nag.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries, announced an award of $1,781,300 today going to 15 Native American tribal communities and Alaska Native villages to improve library services to their communities. More than 53 applications were received requesting $7,135,926. IMLS Awards $974,317 for Native American and Native Hawaiian Museum Programs http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091206.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/091206.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries, awarded $974,317 today to 23 Native American tribal communities and organizations that primarily serve Native Hawaiians. The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Grant Program received a total of 43 applications, requesting $1,899,641, for this second year of grants. IMLS Calls for 2007 Museums for America Grant Applications--Application Deadline: November 15, 2006 http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/083106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/083106.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the agency's FY 2007 Museums for America (MFA) grant program. The application and guidelines are now available on the IMLS Web site at: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm. The application deadline is November 15, 2006. FY 2007 is also the first year that Museums for America applicants can submit their applications online through Grants.gov. Instructions are available at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grantsgov/mfa07.shtm. Five Presidential Nominees Appointed to National Museum and Library Services Board http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/080406.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/080406.shtm The U.S. Senate confirmed five presidential nominees to serve as members of the National Museum and Library Services Board last night. The board advises the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency that is the primary source of federal funds for the nation's museums and libraries. "The Institute enthusiastically welcomes these distinguished individuals to the National Museum and Library Services Board," said the Institute's Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice. "Our agency is committed to enhancing learning and innovation, sustaining cultural heritage, and giving libraries and museums the support they need to lead these efforts. We will benefit greatly from the wealth of knowledge and expertise the new board members will bring to the table." Comments Requested on Plan to Consolidate NCLIS and Statistics Programs into IMLS http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/080206.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/080206.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is requesting comments on a draft plan for the consolidation into IMLS of the National Commission on Library and Information Science (NCLIS) and the public and state library statistics surveys of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The plan, which would go into effect in fiscal year 2008, results from President Bush's fiscal year 2007 budget request. Technical Assistance Conference Calls Aug 21, Sept 7, and Sept 12 to Help Applicants Prepare Conservation Project Support Proposals http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/080106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/080106.shtm To help museums throughout the country learn more about how the Conservation Project Support (CPS) program can help care for collections, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has scheduled several technical assistance conference calls. Application guidelines are available on the IMLS website. The application deadline is October 1, 2006. Primary Source E-Newsletter: July/August 2006 http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jul06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/prisource/Jul06.shtm Each issue of Primary Source contains brief articles that alert readers to new information about grants, monthly highlights of best practices, and important agency news with links to more detailed information on the Web site. IMLS Calls for 2007 Conservation Project Support Grant Applications--Deadline: October 1, 2006 http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/072106.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/072106.shtm The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications to the agency's FY 2007 Conservation Project Support (CPS) program. "Roughly 190 million objects held in America's collecting institutions are in need of treatment," said agency director Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice citing the Heritage Health Index, the first comprehensive survey of the condition of preservation at museums, libraries, and archives. "We must do better. I strongly encourage museums to apply for these grants." New Project Profile: Some Body! at the Hall of Health http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul06.shtm http://www.imls.gov/profiles/Jul06.shtm Pre-teens and teenagers are subjected to advertising, peer pressure, and other outside forces that influence their concepts of body image. Made possible through IMLS funding, a new field trip program of the Hall of Health educates 10- to 14-year-olds about body image, the consequences of being over- or under-weight, and making healthy food choices. IMLS Announces $16.9 million for Museums for America http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/071806.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/071806.shtm July 18, 2006--Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, today announced the 2006 Museums for America recipients, the nation's largest federal funding program for museums. Second Partnership for a Nation of Learners Videoconference Attracts Nearly 1,000 Museum, Library, and Public Broadcasting Professionals Nationwide http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/070506.shtm http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/070506.shtm July 5, 2006--Forty-five public broadcasting stations across the country hosted the second Partnership for a Nation of Learners videoconference on June 19, 2006.

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