Press Releases
May 08, 2012
Museum and library professional exchange continues to play an important role in people-to-people engagement between the U.S. and China.
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Apr 26, 2012
The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced 31 Conservation Project Support grants totaling $2,614,183. Recipients are matching these awards with $4,009,698 in non-federal funds. IMLS received 128 CPS applications this year, requesting a total of $9,954,623.
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Apr 24, 2012
IMLS and the Administration for Children and Families are teaming up to spur collaboration between Head Start and child care programs and libraries to enhance early learning.
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UpNext Blog Posts
May 22, 2012
The director of the Madison Children's Museum, Ruth Shelly, sits down with Benjamin Perreth, a Visitor Services Associate at the museum, to discuss the impact the museum has had on his life, as well as how the museum has learned from him.
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May 18, 2012
Families use engaging multimedia to learn about personal health and the sustainability of our food system.
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May 16, 2012
IMLS Director Susan Hildreth describes how lack of access to summer learning opportunities can put young people at risk. Education policy makers are looking for strategies to combat “summer slide” and libraries and museums are part of the solution.
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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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