The State of Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries
February 18, 2022New IMLS-funded research project looks at Black History Month programming at public libraries. Across the country, libraries offer programming that recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of their increasingly diverse patrons.
An Unvarnished View on History: How Museums Can Support Inclusive School Education
February 2, 2022The Naper Settlement brought history organizations together to develop Unvarnished, a project providing educators with a model and resources for teaching difficult histories.
Preserving Memory, Maintaining Dignity, Fostering Justice: Museums Engage Visitors in Holocaust Education
January 27, 2022January 27 marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This year’s theme of “Memory, Dignity, and Justice” is true to the impactful work of IMLS-funded museums across the U.S., who have been working to document the experiences of Holocaust survivors and share information about World War II, and ongoing human rights crises around the world with people of all generations.
State Library Spotlight: How ARP Act Stimulus Funds are Supporting Tribal Libraries, Educators, and Local Businesses in New Mexico
January 24, 2022IMLS talked to the New Mexico State Librarian about how they used American Rescue Plan funding to support their communities during the pandemic.
Grant Program Update: Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants
January 5, 2022IMLS has revised the eligibility requirements for the grant program and added resources to assist applicants.
Language, History, and Traditions: Preserving Tribal Cultures Across the United States
December 15, 2021Here’s how Tribal organizations are using federal funding to preserve native languages and cultural traditions for the next generation.
State Library Spotlight: How ARP Act Stimulus Funds are Supporting Hotspots, Teens, and Talking Books in Massachusetts
November 17, 2021IMLS talked to the Director of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners about understanding the needs of their communities when developing projects with ARP funding.
Connecting Their Service to the Community
November 10, 2021This Veterans Day, we honor our nation’s approximately 19 million veterans and their stories. Museums and libraries have the unique ability to introduce us to these Americans and their experiences and perspectives. Across the country, these institutions are using IMLS grants to collect and share the stories of America’s military veterans.
State Library Spotlight: How ARP Act Stimulus Funds are Supporting Remote Learning in Missouri
October 28, 2021Missouri State Librarian, Robin Westphal talks about how American Rescue Plan funding from IMLS helped rural libraries provide connectivity and health and wellness services to their communities.
Easy-to-Use Privacy Guides for Libraries
September 30, 2021The American Library Association used IMLS funding to develop a series of privacy guides to assist librarians.