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Libraries and museums build the civic strength of their communities and providing opportunities for public engagement. Museums and libraries are community anchors that drive economic and community development.
National Initiative: National Medal for Museum and Library Services
The National Medal honors outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service, exceeding the expected levels of community outreach.
Partnership: StoryCorps
Each year, select museums and libraries receive the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for these institutions. Beginning with the 2009 winners, personal stories demonstrating the ongoing impact of these award-winning institutions are being documented through a cooperative agreement between IMLS and StoryCorps.
Partnership: Building Sustainable Communities
IMLS is partnering with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to better understand how museums and libraries are working to support comprehensive community revitalization. Through this partnership, IMLS will analyze existing cases and report back on best practices and strategies for successful museum-library and community collaborations fostering revitalization.
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Awarded Grants
| Institution | Log Number | Program | Fiscal Year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association of Science-Technology Centers | MG-00-15-0002-15 | National Leadership Grants for Museums | $147,304.00 | |
| Illinois State Library | RE-06-09-0098-09 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $418,758.00 | |
| Peninsula Library System | RE-06-09-0111-09 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $170,025.00 | |
| Online Computer Library Center/WebJunction - Seattle | RE-06-09-0119-09 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $250,000.00 | |
| Online Computer Library Center/WebJunction | RE-06-10-0086-10 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $940,750.00 | |
| University of Arizona | RE-51-13-0004-13 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $47,915.00 | |
| American Library Association, Public Library Association | RE-56-12-0031-12 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $45,145.00 | |
| American Library Association, Public Library Association | RE-56-12-0031-12 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $45,145.00 | |
| University of Southern California, Libraries | RE-56-12-0077-12 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $20,713.00 | |
| Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums | RE-56-13-0080-13 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | $50,000.00 |