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February 2018 

 

Eddie Lockjaw Davis playing the saxophone
PROJECT PROFILE
 
How the National Jazz Museum in Harlem Is Bringing Music to the Masses
Limited by small museum space, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem embarked on a one-year project to digitize two of their cornerstone collections and create exhibition kiosks.  Read more

THE LATEST NEWS
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. Read More
 
IMLS at the Public Library Association Conference
Are you headed to the Public Library Association Conference in Philadelphia this March? Stop by booth #1450 and meet IMLS staff and Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. We'd like to hear from you.


ON THE BLOG

In Your State: Evaluating How IMLS Library Grants Are Making a Difference
The newly released Five-Year Evaluations of the State Library Administrative Agencies assess IMLS-funded activities from 2013-2017. A preliminary analysis of the evaluations provides IMLS a story about the agency's largest program.   Read more
With the help of conservation experts, Historic Deerfield takes stock of the condition of its 13 buildings and nationally important collections of early American furniture, ceramics, textiles, and fashion.  Read more

 
IMLS ON THE ROAD

"Ready to Code: Libraries Supporting CS Education," SXSWedu: Tim Carrigan, Senior Library Program Officer; Austin TX, March 5-8

"Unique Museum Resources for Afterschool Programs," National AfterSchool Association Convention: Reagan Moore, Museum Program Specialist; Atlanta, GA, March 18-20
"The Funder's Network Annual Conference" Dr. Marvin D. Carr, Senior Advisor; Houston, TX, March 18-21

2018 Public Library Association Conference: Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, Director; Elizabeth Holtan, Communications Manager; Robin Dale, Deputy Director for Libraries; Teri DeVoe, Associate Deputy Director, Grants to States; Dr. Marvin D. Carr, Senior Advisor; Tim Carrigan, Senior Library Program Officer; Dennis Nangle, Senior Program Officer; Michele Farrell, Senior Program Officer; Sarah Fuller, Senior Library Program Officer; James Neal, Senior Library Program Officer; Laura McKenzie, Administrative Specialist; Faith Steele, Program Specialist; Stephen Mayeaux, Program Specialist; Philadelphia, PA, March 21-24

"IMLS Grant Funding Opportunities," West Virginia Association of Museums: Mark Isaksen, Senior Museum Program Officer; Steve Shwartzman, Senior Museum Program Officer; Charleston, WV, March 22-24

National Forum on Ethics and Archiving the Web: Emily Reynolds, Senior Library Program Officer; New York, NY, March 22-24

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's approximately 120,000 libraries and 35,000 museums and related organizations. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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