• 2013 Annual Report

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services FY 2013 annual report presents agency activity highlights from October 2012 - September 2013.

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    2013 Performance and Accountability Report

    This annual report provides an overview of IMLS’s strategic goals, a description of our model of evidence-based program design, a description of how each of our grant programs contributed to our approach, and an in-depth description of five strategic priorities for fiscal year 2013.

  • Research Brief No. 5: The State of Small and Rural Libraries in the United States

    Rural and small public libraries in the United States are community anchors, providing critical services and resources to meet a variety of local needs. This brief provides the agency’s first targeted analysis of trends for rural and small library services.

  • Growing Young Minds

    Growing Young Minds, from the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the Institute of Museum and Library Services calls upon policymakers, practitioners, and parents to make full use of libraries and museums, and the skills and talents of those who work in them, to close knowledge and opportunity gaps and give all children a strong start in learning.

  • Growing Young Minds: Executive Summary

    Growing Young Minds, from the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and the Institute of Museum and Library Services calls upon policymakers, practitioners, and parents to make full use of libraries and museums, and the skills and talents of those who work in them, to close knowledge and opportunity gaps and give all children a strong start in learning.

  • 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service brochure

    The National Medal is an annual award made to museums and libraries that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to public service through innovative programs and community partnerships.

  • What Works! Manual

    The What Works! Manual is a new resource that helps museums and gardens address the initiative’s key priorities and provides tips and ideas for communicating positive messages about healthy and active lifestyles.

  • 2014 Congressional Budget Justification

    The Institute of Museum and Library Service's Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations Request to the United States Congress

  • Public Libraries in the United States Survey: Fiscal Year 2010

    The Public Libraries in the United States Survey report analyzes data supplied annually by over 98% of public libraries across the country. This year’s report features nine performance indicators and examines differences in library service at the locality levels (city, suburb, town, rural and national).

    Links

    Public Libraries in the United States Survey: Fiscal Year 2010 Download report (PDF; 3.7MB)

  • Early Learning Task Force Meeting Notes

    On December 5, 2012, IMLS and the Campaign for Grade Level Reading convened the initial meeting of the Early Learning Task Force, which includes more than a dozen senior executives from museums and public library systems, federal health and human service agency representatives, policy advocacy groups, and IMLS and Campaign leadership.