FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
November 21, 2006
Press Contacts
202-653-4628
Kevin O'Connell, koconnell@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
Mary L. Chute Reappointed IMLS Deputy Director
for Libraries
Washington, DC--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.
The agency’s statute provides that
“the Office of Library Services shall be headed
by a Deputy Director, who shall be appointed by the Director
from among individuals who have a graduate degree in library
science and expertise in library and information services.”
As Deputy Director, Ms. Chute is the senior library and
information policy official at the Institute. She is responsible
for advising the Director, leading the Office of Library
Services, acting as liaison with the library community,
and providing input on the agency’s strategic plan.
By statute the Deputy also serves as an ex-officio member
of the National Museum and Library Services Board.
“Ms. Chute has made a significant
contribution to the Institute. The success of the agency
in promoting library and information policy is due to
her fine leadership and networking ability,” said
Dr. Radice. “I am pleased to have her as part of
our leadership team and I look forward to building on
the momentum that she has put into place.”
“I am fortunate to continue my relationship
with the Institute of Museum and Library Services under
Anne’s leadership, noted Ms. Chute. “It is
a great honor to be able work on behalf of the American
people to provide high quality library and information
services. The Institute has a special role in fostering
stronger relationships among all of our cultural heritage
institutions.” Click
here to view Ms. Chute's photograph and biography.
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