The mission of IMLS is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. We provide leadership through research, policy development, and grant making. IMLS supports key issues of national concern:
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Director's Message:The IMLS Early Learning Challenge
 The need to invest in young children is clear, as are the benefits of that investment. Here at IMLS we are challenging libraries and museums to take a leading role in their communities’ early learning strategies. Read More.
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WebWise 2012: Tradition and Innovation
 The 2012 WebWise
Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World will take place February 29th-March 2nd in Baltimore, MD. Read more.
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February 2012: Tubman African American Museum Takes Exhibits Beyond Museum Walls
The Tubman African American Museum is giving “community outreach” a new meaning. While looking to expand its audience and provide education beyond the museum walls, the museum developed an “Arts & History Outreach Program” that is doing just that.
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