FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
June 22, 2007
Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
IMLS Requests Proposals to Study Free Access to Computers,
the Internet, and Related Services at the Nation’s
Public Libraries
Deadline:
September 14, 2007
Washington, DC--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.
Since the 1990s, public libraries have
provided free access to the Internet and computers with
support from government and private foundations. But,
so far, little research has studied the impact of this
access. IMLS’ cooperator will examine the impact
of free access to the Internet and computers on the social,
economic, personal, professional well-being for individuals,
families, and communities. The IMLS project will be carried
out with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Organizations eligible for the award include:
- All types of libraries, except federal and for-profit
libraries,
- Institutions of higher education, including public
and not-for-profit universities and colleges,
- Professional associations serving the museum and
library fields,
- U.S. non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status,
including museum and library service organizations and
research organizations, and
- State and local government agencies and tribal governments.
IMLS welcomes proposals that represent collaborations
or partnerships between eligible
organizations.
IMLS anticipates awarding only one cooperative
agreement, which will be announced in October 2007 and
will last for 18 months. The award amount will be up to
$1,000,000.
The program announcement is available on
the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov/pdf/ComputerAccessStudyRFP.pdf
and through www.grants.gov,
Funding Opportunity Number GF-CA-07, CFDA Number 45.312.
Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov no later
than September 14, 2007.
For more information, please contact Mary
Downs, Research Officer, Office of Policy, Planning, Research,
and Communications, Institute of Museum and Library Services,
1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-5802.
Telephone (202) 653-4682, E-mail mdowns@imls.gov.
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