Moving Beyond the Classroom: How a Training Initiative Sparked a Storytelling Project Amid the Pandemic
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After participating in the IMLS Community Catalyst Initiative, one professional took those experiences forward in her career to continue connecting the local community when they needed it most.
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The awards will fund lifelong learning, digital inclusion, collections access, and library training programs.
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The 2018 Public Libraries Survey measured key indicators of public library use, financial health, staffing, and resources.
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The Public Libraries Survey report provides an annual snapshot of public library use, financial health, staffing, and resources.
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The deadline for both programs is October 2, 2020.
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Learn about the REALM testing process, research updates, and project resources.
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The Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs invites you to present your latest work in planning, constructing, delivering, and using tribal broadband networks at the 2nd annual National Tribal Broadband Summit.
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The National Tribal Broadband Summit is a unique opportunity for Tribal Leaders, representatives of Tribal organizations, representatives of schools and school districts serving under-connected Native students, tribal libraries and cultural programs, federal program managers, and policy-makers at multiple levels of government to come together and share their innovations in expanding broadband access and adoption for tribal communities.
Now accepting presentation proposals
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The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public.
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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice.
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July 26 marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
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Summer is here, and while it may look a little different this year, you can still pick up a good book and escape into a story. Here’s how libraries are revamping and expanding their summer reading programs.
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With IMLS funding, the National WASP WWII Museum shares the history of women pilots who confronted gender barriers to serve their country.
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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.
- 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.
- COVID-19 Resources for Libraries and Museums: There are some additional resources from organizations serving the museum and library communities.
- 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
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