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August 2018

PROJECT PROFILE

How Museum Tours are Lifting Up Seattle's Historic Chinatown-International District

The Wing Luke Museum transformed its programs to help empower local Asian Pacific American communities. Read more

THE LATEST NEWS

Museum Grant Opportunities Open for Six IMLS Programs

IMLS is now accepting applications for five current grant programs, as well as a new opportunity targeted to small museums. Read more

Celebrating 20 Years of Federal Support for Native American and Native Hawaiian Libraries

Announcing 203 grants totaling over $5 million designed to support and improve library services of Native American and Native Hawaiian institutions. Read more

IMLS in Ohio: Highlights of a Library Site Visit

As part of their regular Grants to States monitoring efforts, IMLS makes visits to several states each year. This week, during her site visit to Ohio, IMLS Program Officer Madison Bolls visited the Upper Arlington Public Library.

Through the library's LSTA-funded Listen Columbus program, they not only collect and highlight music by local musicians (in both CD and vinyl form), but they also stream it on their website, open to all--no library card required! The library is even host to music shows, which has blossomed into a mutually advantageous relationship. The program helps get musicians new exposure, and it also draws new audiences into the library.

Announcing Investment of $8.1 Million to Strengthen America’s Libraries

The 45 new grants will fund programs and services for communities across the nation. Read more

New National Study on Museums, Libraries, and Social Wellbeing

The new research will help to gain a better understanding of the conditions under which museums and libraries contribute to quality of life in the communities they serve. Read more

Grants to Libraries, Museums, and Partners Fund Sustainable Community Development Work

12 organizations pledge more than $1.8 million in matching funds to bring about positive community change through IMLS's Community Catalyst Initiative. Read more

ON THE BLOG

Big News for Small Museums!

IMLS is pleased to announce a funding opportunity specifically for small museums. Here's a little bit more about our newest grant program, "Inspire!" Read more

IMLS ON THE ROAD

“Dreaming Big and Getting the Grant to Implement It,” Association of Nature Center Administrators: Connie Bodner, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist; McAllen, TX, September 19-23, 2018.

“Expanding Our Reach to Social Equity Initiatives”, Association of Zoos & Aquariums Annual Conference: Paula Gangopadhyay, Deputy Director, Office of Museum Services; Seattle, WA, September 23-27, 2018.

P RES 20 18: Emily Reynolds, Senior Library Program Officer; Boston, MA, September 24-27

American Association for State and Local History Annual Meeting: Mark Isaksen, Senior Museum Program Officer; Ashley Jones; Museum Program Specialist; Daniel Leunig, Administrative/Project Specialist, Kansas City, MO, September 26-29

The Joint Conference of Librarians of Color: Sandra Toro, Senior Library Program Officer; Albuquerque, New Mexico, September 26-30

“Coming Together to Prototype Innovation: Science Centers Educating Afterschool Providers in STEM and Making”, Association of Science-Technology Centers: Paula Gangopadhyay, Deputy Director, Office of Museum Services; Hartford, CT, September 29 – October 2, 2018.

“IMLS Support for Museum Professional Development,” Association of Science and Technology Centers: Helen Wechsler, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist; Reagan Moore, Museum Program Officer; Hartford, CT, September 29 – October 2.

“IMLS Grants: Tips and Techniques for Success,” Florida Association of Museums Annual Conference, Christopher J. Reich, Chief Administrator, Office of Museum Services; Naples, FL, September 30 – October 3.

Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) 2018 Fall Meeting, Robin Dale, Deputy Director for Library Services, and Teri DeVoe, Associate Deputy Director, Grants to States; Bismarck, North Dakota, September 30 – October 3

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

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