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IMLS News
September 2020
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Since 2018, one library's collaboration with mentorship programs and after-school clubs has been lifting up young people in Georgia. Throughout the pandemic they have continued those connections. (Photo circa 2019) Read more.
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The federal funds will help small, rural, and remote museums adjust to a COVID-19 reality.
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The funds will help museums and libraries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The National Tribal Broadband Summit will take place September 21-25 as a virtual event.
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The latest findings are part of the REALM project, designed to generate scientific information to support the handling of core library, museum, and archival materials.
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IMLS is now accepting nominations for the nation’s highest honor awarded to libraries and museums for service to their communities.
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The funds will assist Indian Tribes and organizations serving Native Hawaiians in responding to the challenges of the COVID-19 health emergency.
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Nominations for the 2021 Medals are now open. Here’s the take from the top.
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grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.
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Nov. 16, 2020: National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession so that museums can improve services for the American public.
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Nov. 16, 2020: Museums for America supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public.
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Nov. 16, 2020: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM) |
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As libraries and museums around the country begin to resume operations and reopen to the public, the need for clear information to support the handling of core museum, library, and archival materials has become increasingly urgent.
OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle are conducting research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are prevalent in libraries, archives, and museums. The project will draw upon the research to produce authoritative, science-based information on how—or if— materials can be handled to mitigate exposure to staff and visitors.
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IMLS is gathering resources and information to help museums and libraries continue supporting their communities as they navigate this time. Here are some of the items available to institutions.
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Information for Applicants and Grantees: FAQs for IMLS grant applicants and awardees with questions about the impact of COVID-19 on their IMLS-related work.
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COVID-19 Resources for Libraries and Museums: There are some additional resources from organizations serving the museum and library communities.
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Official Government Information and Resources: Information about the spread and impact of COVID-19.
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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 libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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