LAByrinth: A Community-Developed Exhibition by artist Wes Sam-Bruce and The New Children's Museum
February 11, 2016February 11, 2016 By Kara Baltazar
Project Kickoff: Web Literacy Skills for Library Staff
February 4, 2016By Mozilla Foundation Staff Two weeks ago, the Mozilla Foundation kicked off Web Literacy Skills for Library Staff, a new project in collaboration with the University of Washington’s Technology and Social Change Group with funding by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Project goals include:
60 Communities Tackle Barriers to Learning Through the President's ConnectED Library Challenge
January 24, 2016This blog first appeared at https://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2016/01/22/ConnectED_Library_Challenge By Megan Smith and Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew
IMLS funded app with Chicago Botanic Garden aids sick child
January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 By Boyce Tankersley Chicago Botanic Garden When the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded the development of the Chicago Botanic Garden’s free smartphone app, GardenGuide, no one could have anticipated that the service would be used in a most amazing way: to help a little girl with a life-threatening allergic reaction.
A Library At Work While Grieving
January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 By Michele Farrell IMLS Program Officer Editor’s note: Michele met with Kimberly Bowlin, head of special events for Charleston County Public Library, not Kim Odom, as previously reported.
Librarians: Learn About Federal Grants from USCIS in Upcoming Webinar
January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 By Giuliana Bullard IMLS Senior Public Affairs Specialist
Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Tips On Making Your Preliminary Proposal Competitive
December 31, 2015December 31, 2015 By Trevor Owens, Ph.D., Senior Program Officer Sandra Toro, Ph.D., Senior Program Officer Office of Library Services, IMLS
Focus Conference Emphasizes Role of Libraries and Museums in Communities
November 30, 2015November 30, 2015 By Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew We recently held the IMLS Focus Conference in New Orleans where nearly 300 library and museum professionals gathered to discuss the crucial role that libraries and museums play in their communities. In a nutshell the main take-away: Libraries and museums are more important than ever in the fabric of our society.
An Education in Access
November 24, 2015November 24, 2015 By Michele Farrell IMLS Program Officer I recently had the pleasure of meeting Kim Charlson, the first woman serving as President of the American Council of the Blind, while on a site visit to Massachusetts to see how IMLS funds are being utilized to support community needs.