FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov IMLS Now Accepting Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Applications Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for the Native Hawaiian Library Services grant program. The deadline for submitting applications is May 1, 2018.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Applications Open for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for projects that support libraries and archives serving Native Americans and Native Alaskans. Applications for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants are due May 1, 2018.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard 202-653-4799, gbullard@imls.gov   IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew's Statement on the President's Proposed FY 2019 Budget Washington, DC – Today, the President released a budget request to Congress for FY 2019 that proposes funding for the orderly closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Operating Status During Federal Shutdown The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is closed due to a partial shutdown of the United States government. As a result, IMLS is not engaged in grantmaking or other agency activities. During this time, we will not be able to review or respond to any form of communication. No payments for discretionary grant programs will be made by IMLS until the agency is reopened.

Statement from IMLS Director on Agency Plan for Appropriations Lapse Washington, DC — As you may be aware, annual funding for the federal government expires at midnight tonight, Friday, January 19. IMLS is preparing for operations in the event that there is a lapse in appropriations.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard 202-653-4799, gbullard@imls.gov IMLS Presents New Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 Vision Will Focus on Advancing Museums, Libraries, and Their Communities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard 202-653-4799, gbullard@imls.gov Grants for Native American Library Services Now Available Application Deadline is April 2, 2018 Washington, DC— The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting grant applications for the Native American Library Services Basic Grants program through Monday, April 2, 2018.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Contact: Giuliana Bullard 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov AAM Contact: Joseph Klem Director, Public Relations 202-218-7670 jklem@aam-us.org Museum Assessment Program (MAP) Accepting Applications Through February 1  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: National Park Service, newsmedia@nps.gov National Endowment for the Humanities, media@neh.gov National Endowment for the Arts, publicaffairs@arts.gov Institute of Museum and Library Services, eholtan@imls.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Elizabeth Holtan, 202-653-4630 eholtan@imls.gov IMLS Announces FY 2016 State Library Administrative Agencies Survey Results Reading programs increase despite decline in library revenue and staffing