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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.
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 Libraries across the country are seeing an upsurge in activity in response to the nation’s economic environment. To help libraries meet public demand, it is especially important that people who administer federal library grants have the tools they need. This week, IMLS is hosting a meeting in Washington, DC, with state representatives that have responsibility for managing IMLS's largest program of support for the nation’s libraries, the IMLS Library Grants to States program. State Library Administrative Agencies use these funds to expand library services, develop networks and partnerships and target broad and diverse publics. They support a host of activities from technology infrastructure and statewide access to database licenses to reading programs and workforce development. I am proud of our partnership with the states on administration of this responsive and diverse program.
From November 19-21, 102 representatives from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands will come together for the ninth convening of the Grants to States fall meeting. The group, comprised of state library grant coordinators, state librarians, heads of library development, and fiscal officers, will participate in a two-day course on ‘cost principles,’ the key concepts and skills for ensuring that grant expenditures are allowable and audits are problem-free. At the close of the two-day training, participants will have an opportunity to take the exam for the course. Successful completion of this course is one of the cornerstones of grants management certification.
During the conference participants will have the opportunity to network and share best practices in program administration, project management, and initiatives that meet user needs. Staff and guests also will highlight other IMLS partnerships and initiatives like The Big Read, Picturing America, and the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. Participants will have opportunities to hear from Dr. John Carlo Bertot of the University of Maryland, R. David Lankes of Syracuse University, and John Kenny of E-Luminate Group regarding their various recent endeavors. Attendees will also receive a preview briefing by Bill Wilson and Ethel Himmel on a year-long project to examine overall trends in the Library Grants to States Program which will be publically released in January. Our nation’s libraries play an important role in people’s lives now more than ever. As always, we are grateful for the commitment of state library staff and applaud the work they do to provide high quality library services across the nation.
- Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., Director,
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Bush Bestows Presidential Citizens Medal on IMLS Directors Radice, Martin
President George W. Bush conferred the Presidential Citizens Medal on Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 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. Read more |
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IMLS and China Strengthen Cross-cultural Connections
IMLS and 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. Read more |
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Mrs. Laura Bush Honors 19 Arts and Humanities Programs for Underserved Youth
Next Nomination Deadline: January 30, 2009
Young people from the U.S., Mexico, China, and Egypt who engage in 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. Read more |
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2009 National Leadership Grant Guidelines and Conference Call
Deadline for applications: February 1, 2009
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.
IMLS staff will be hosting two conference calls to provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. ET
Participant Dial-In Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID: 72459467
Thursday, January 8, 2008, 2:00 p.m. ET
Participant Dial-In Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID: 72461040
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Museums, Libraries, and Archives Urged to Apply for Free IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf
Apply between January 5, 2009, and March 9, 2009
Based on the enthusiastic response from museum, library, and archive professionals throughout the country, IMLS will offer a third, and final, round of competition to distribute an additional 1,000 copies of the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. Read more |
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2009 Museum African American History and Culture Grants Guidelines and Conference Call
Application Deadline: January 15, 2009
IMLS is accepting grant applications for the agency’s 2009 Museum African American History and Culture Grant program. Applications, guidelines, and examples of successful proposals can be found on the agency's Web site. IMLS staff will be hosting a conference call to provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to learn more.
Thursday, December 4, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. ET
Participant Dial-In Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID#: 72454167
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Time to Apply for The Big Read
Application Deadline: February 3, 2009
IMLS, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), announces the fifth deadline for The Big Read. The purpose of The Big Read is to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture. Grants ranging from $2,500 – $20,000 are available to encourage local communities to inspire reading by developing and carrying out programming revolving around a single work of literature. Programming must be conducted between September 2009 and June 2010. This will be the only application deadline in 2009. Read more
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Nominations Sought for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Nomination Deadline: February 15, 2009
Nominate your favorite museums and libraries for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service for their significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. The medal includes a $10,000 award to each recipient and an awards ceremony in Washington, DC.
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| IMLS
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“Funding Organizations talk about Museum Technology Issues,“ session chair, Joyce Ray, Associate Deputy Director for Library Services, Museums Computer Network annual conference, Washington, DC, November 14.
“Sustainability of Curation,“ session chair, Joyce Ray, Associate Deputy Director for Library Services, International Digital Curation Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, December 1-4.
“A Head Start on Picturing America“ press launch, Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director for Museums and Director for Strategic Partnerships, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, New York, NY, December 4. |
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