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May 2018

PROJECT PROFILE

How Folger Shakespeare Library’s Revival of a Lost Art Helps Us Understand Early Modern English

With an IMLS grant, paleography—the rare practice of deciphering 16th and 17th century English handwriting—is helping unlock the past. Read more

THE LATEST NEWS

IMLS Awarded the National Medal to 10 Museums and Libraries

On May 24, IMLS presented the National Medal for Museum and Library Service at the United States Institute of Peace. There were two morning panels featuring leaders from the ten winning institutions, as well as an afternoon awards ceremony that included a highlight video by HISTORY. See photographs and video of the panels and ceremony . Read more

Nation of Makers and IMLS to Host 2018 Capitol Hill Maker Faire

Explore the trends and drivers of the popular maker movement on June 12. Read more

ON THE BLOG

Museums and Their Communities: Creating Mutual Value

IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew reflects on museums as trusted sources and how they create mutual value with their communities. Read more

IMLS ON THE ROAD

“Talking Grants: Hear from IMLS Grant Reviewers,” American Institute for Conservation Annual Meeting: Dr. Connie Cox Bodner, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, and Kelsey Monahan, Museum Program Specialist; Houston, TX, May 30

Open Repositories: Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Library Program Officer; Bozeman, MT, June 4 -7

“Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant Opportunities,” American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference: Sandra Narva, Senior Museum Program Officer, and Mark Feitl, Museum Program Officer; Anaheim, CA, June 7

U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting: Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, Director; Boston, MA, June 7 - 9

Special Libraries Association Annual Conference: Emily Reynolds, Senior Library Program Officer; Baltimore, MD, June 11 - 13

Capitol Hill Maker Faire: Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, Director; Nancy Weiss, General Counsel; Gladstone Payton, Congressional Affairs Officer; Tim Carrigan, Senior Library Program Officer; Elizabeth Holtan, Communications Manager and other IMLS staff; Washington, DC, June 12

“Keynote: The Power of Asking…What If?” Association of Academic Museums and Galleries Annual Conference: Paula Gangopadhyay, Deputy Director of Museum Services; Miami, FL, June 23

American Library Association Annual Conference: Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, Director; Teri DeVoe, Associate Deputy Director, Office of Library Services, State Programs; Dr. Matthew Birnbaum, Senior Evaluation Officer; Madison Bolls, Senior Library Program Officer; Michele Farrell, Senior Library Program Officer; Sarah Fuller, Senior Library Program Officer; James Neal, Senior Library Program Officer; Laura McKenzie, Administrative Specialist, Office of Library Services: New Orleans, LA, June 22 - 26

“Highlights of IMLS-funded Research and Early Career Development Projects,” American Library Association Annual Conference: James Neal, Senior Library Program Officer moderating; New Orleans, LA, June 24

“Funders’ perspectives on supporting veterans, military families, and caregivers: navigating the landscape of library opportunities,” American Library Association Annual Conference: Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, Director, and Teri DeVoe, Associate Deputy Director, Office of Library Services, State Programs; New Orleans, LA, June 25

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

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