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An
independent grant-making agency of the federal government,
the Institute of Museum and Library Services has a defined,
focused mission: to lead the effort to create and sustain
a "nation of learners."
Learn more about the Institute
Press Contacts:
Jeannine Mjoseth, 202-653-4632,
jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, 202-653-4630, mbittner@imls.gov |
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| May 2008 | Oriental Institute
Museum of the University of Chicago |
Students across the country are digging into the secrets
of ancient Mesopotamia through a teaching Web site called
Ancient Mesopotamia: This History, Our History,
which allows students to direct virtual archeological
expeditions and curate museum exhibits with the excavated
artifacts. Read
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| Mar. 2008 | Lincoln Trail
Libraries System |
 Plinkit,
which stands for "Public Library Interface Kit,"
provides small libraries that have little to no web
presence with a great Web site and the training necessary
to update and maintain it. Read
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| Feb. 2008 | Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry |
One of the winners of the 2007 National Medal for Museum
Service, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is
part brain-powered playground for kids and adults, part
cutting-edge classroom for communities across the state.
Read more
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