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10, No. 11; December 2008 |
| Soldiers’ Children Throng to Literacy Programs of Project ExCELLS |
 The nomadic lifestyle of military families can take a toll on children’s education. To boost the school performance of 1,499 elementary school students at Fort Belvoir Military Post in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, three libraries in Fairfax County launched Project ExCELLS (Excellence Coalition for Education, Literacy and Library Services). Read more.
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|  On December 19 we released Exhibiting Public Value: Government Funding for Museums in the United States, the first-ever comprehensive examination of the ways in which government at all levels supports the museum sector.
Since I was appointed Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services in 2006, I have been encouraged to see the museum community’s energetic efforts to examine what public funding strategies could most effectively increase the capacity of museums to serve society. Public funding helps museums deliver quality services that strengthen communities, families, individuals and the nation. This study documents the variety of methods by which the museum sector receives government support at the local, state and national levels.
The study also exposes gaps in the network of public support for the nation’s rich and diverse museum sector. Government funding must be equitable and call museums to the highest standard of public service. I hope that
this report sparks continued dialogue about how best to structure public funding to achieve such broad public
policy goals as sustaining and preserving cultural heritage and advancing our nation’s goals for education, life-long
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- Anne-Imelda M. Radice,
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| The
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President Bush Awards Presidential Citizens Medal to IMLS Director Radice
President George W. Bush awarded Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director, the 2008 Presidential Citizens Medal, one of the highest honors the President can confer upon a civilian, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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First Comprehensive US Government Report on Museum Public Finance Reveals Complex Funding Patchwork
The Institute of Museum and Library Services today released, Exhibiting Public Value: Government Funding for Museums in the United States. The study provides the first major review of public finance for the museum sector. It explores public support from federal, state, and local government sources, focusing particular attention on levels of financial support and types of delivery mechanisms. Read more |
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IMLS Publishes FY 2006 Public Libraries Survey Report
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has issued the Public Libraries Survey (PLS) report for fiscal year 2006.This is the first PLS report released since IMLS was given responsibility for the annual survey, which includes information on population of service areas, service outlets, library collections and services, library staff, and operating revenue and expenditures. More than 9,000 libraries were surveyed in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. The survey had a 97.5 percent response rate. It is available in pdf format at: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/pubs/pls/index.asp
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IMLS Publishes FY 2007 State Library Agency Report
IMLS issued its State Library Agency Report for FY 2007, which includes a wide array of information on topics such as libraries’ Internet access and electronic services, collections, staff, and revenue. The survey provides state and federal policymakers, researchers, and other interested users information on the range of roles played by state library agencies and the financial, human, and informational resources invested in the agencies’ work. It is available in PDF format at: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/pubs/stla/index.asp
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National Meetings on Library Statistics
On December 5, IMLS convened the first meeting of the Library Statistics Working Group. Members of the working group are charged with advising IMLS on the conduct of national public library and state library data collections. Prior to the Working Group meeting, IMLS convened a two-day conference of state data coordinators to train new state data coordinators and provide a forum to discuss survey data elements and data quality assurance. Read more |
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Connect with Living Collections and Colleagues at Free Forum in San Diego
Staff and board members of zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers, and living history farms are invited to attend It’s Alive! Petals to Primates: Preservation Challenges of Living Collections in San Diego on February 19 and 20, 2009. The free forum, sponsored by IMLS in partnership with Heritage Preservation and the San Diego Zoo, will address the wide range of challenges in caring for and sustaining treasured living collections.
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IMLS and The Wolfsonian-Florida International University Announce Registration for 2009 WebWise Conference
IMLS and The Wolfsonian–Florida International University announce open registration for the 2009 WebWise Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World. The free conference takes place February 26-27, 2009, in Washington, D.C. To register, please go to: http://webwise2009.fcla.edu.
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IMLS Invites 2009 Coming Up Taller Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline: January 30, 2009
IMLS is inviting nominations for the 2009 Coming Up Taller awards, which honor excellence in afterschool, out-of-school, and summer arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Coming Up Taller is an initiative of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with IMLS, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Click here for the nomination form.
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Nominate Your Favorite Museum or Library For the National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Nomination Deadline: February 17, 2009
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking nominations for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor the nation highest honor confers on museums and libraries for service to their communities. The medal winners will be the institutions that make the most extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions.
For more information and to access the nomination form, please go to: http://www.imls.gov/about/medals.shtm
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IMLS Calls for 21st Century Museum Professionals Grant Applications
Application Deadline is March 16, 2009
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is calling
for proposals from museums, museum service organizations,
and universities for projects that will enhance the professional
development of museum staff. The 21st Century Museum Professionals
grants are intended to have an impact on multiple institutions
by reaching broad groups of museum professionals throughout
cities, counties, states, regions, and the nation. Read more
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IMLS Calls for 2009 Native American Library Grant Applications
Application Deadlines: Basic Grants: March 2, 2009; Enhancement Grants: May 1, 2009
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the 2009 Native American Library Services Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. These grants are designed to help Native American libraries support their communities by improving their collections, establishing or enhancing their technological capabilities, making their libraries and holdings accessible to all users, and strengthening their traditional library services to ensure that patrons are able to find the information they need. Read more |
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IMLS Announces Save America’s Treasures Awards of $10.52 Million
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) joins the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) and the National Park Service (NPS) in congratulating the recipients of this year’s Save America’s Treasures (SAT) awards of $10.52 million. With these grants, the 40 institutions and agencies will be able to conserve their significant U.S. cultural and historic treasures for public enjoyment and education for years to come. Read more |
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"American Library Association Midwinter Meeting," Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director Policy, Planning, Research and Communications, Mary Chute, Deputy Director Library Services, Laurie Brooks, Associate Deputy Director State Programs, and Carlos Manjarrez, Associate Deputy Director Research and Statistics, Kevin Cherry, Senior Program Officer Descretionary Programs, Don Delauter, Special Assistant to the Deputy Director Library Services, Denver, CO, January 23-28.
"21st Century tools vetting session," Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director Museum Services, Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director Policy, Planning, Research and Communications, Mary Chute, Deputy Director Library Services, Urban Libraries Council, Denver, CO, January 23.
"COSLA Midwinter Meeting," Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director Policy, Planning, Research and Communications, Mary Chute, Deputy Director Library Services, Laurie Brooks, Associate Deputy Director State Programs, Denver, CO, January 23.
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