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One important
leadership role for IMLS is to act as a clearinghouse for
information. By performing needed research and by publicizing
the activities of our grantees, IMLS helps museums and libraries
nationwide improve their service. These resources demonstrate
the creativity and ingenuity of our libraries and museums.
General Information on Ordering/Downloading
To receive paper copies of any publication, please
contact IMLS at imlsinfo@imls.gov.
Links are provided to electronic versions in PDF format.
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Connecting
to Collections Video Description: The
Connecting
to Collections initiative is a call to action, spurring
activity at the local, state and national level to care for
America’s collections. This video was developed to underscore
the importance of collections held in museums, libraries and
archives throughout the U.S., and to inspire communities to
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Museums and Libraries Engaging America’s Youth: Youth
Practitioner's Guide
Format: PDF Download; 657KB
Description: Created for museum and library practitioners
who are building, or wish to build, strong programs to reach
and engage youth, this guide contains a variety of resources
and references to critical works that have been gathered from
the fields of youth and community development, education, and
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Grant
and Award Opportunities Guide (2009)
Format: PDF Download; 463KB
Description: This guide provides a succinct
overview of the Institute’s FY2009 programs, useful tips
and tools you can use to develop competitive grant applications,
and staff contact information for each program.  |
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Online Resource |
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Threshold
Magazine: Winter 2008 Issue Description:
IMLS and Cable in the Classroom (CIC), the cable industry’s
education foundation, partnered on the issue to underscore the
organizations’ long-standing commitment to education and
literacy. Read
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