Press Releases
May 21, 2013
The first National Day of Civic Hacking is June 1 and 2, 2013. More than 90 sites across the country are planning events that will bring together techies, entrepreneurs, do-gooders, and activists to invent new tools using publicly-released data from local, state and federal government agencies. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is joining in, contributing challenges and data about museums and libraries.
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May 09, 2013
Althemese Pemberton Barnes, Vishakha Desai, Tammie Kahn, George Kerscher, and Jacquelyn K. Sundstrand were appointed by President Barack Obama.
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May 08, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama presents the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. White House celebration recognizes exceptional contributions of 10 museums and libraries.
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UpNext Blog Posts
May 16, 2013
An IMLS grant helps the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center provide education resources to local schools and implement a permanent cataloguing system.
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May 16, 2013
A new wing of the Weeksville Heritage Center will allow for expanded programing while connecting to a permanent exhibit in the original structure.
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May 09, 2013
A former historical interpreter and re-enactor describes how his role preserving history has changed now that he serves as program manager of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
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| May 2013: First Lady Michelle Obama Presents 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service |
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IMLS selected five libraries and five museums to receive the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries for extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. Recipients must demonstrate innovative approaches to public service and community outreach.
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