Blogs | Institute of Museum and Library Services

October 22 Webinar on the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015 By Reagan Moore, IMLS Museum Program Specialist and Sarah Fuller, IMLS Library Program Officer Does your museum or library have an outstanding afterschool program that is transforming the lives of young people?
Learning in Libraries Awards Overview
October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015 By Sandra Toro, Ph.D., IMLS Senior Program Officer, and Sarah Fuller, IMLS Program Officer
A Year in Grantmaking: Changes in the Office of Library Services Discretionary Programs
October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015 By Sandra Toro, Ph.D., IMLS Senior Program Officer and Sarah Fuller, IMLS Program Officer
The Community That Makes Up A Community of Practice
October 6, 2015
October 6, 2015 By K-Fai Steele
Peeler Art Center Galleries and Collections: Moving Mountains with MAP
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015 By Craig Hadley Director/Curator, DePauw University Galleries & Collections
Chabot Space & Science Center: Random Acts of Science
October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015 By Stephanie Casenza, MS, APR
Meet Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, the 5th Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
September 28, 2015
Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew is the 5th Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. With career experience that spans private and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Matthew brings to the agency a deep knowledge of the educational and public service roles of museums, libraries and related nonprofits.
The Tech Museum of Innovation: Stepping Stone for Academic Success
September 25, 2015
September 25, 2015 The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California was one of 10 winners of the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Community member Maria Arias Evans traveled with President and CEO Tim Ritchie to Washington D.C., in May to accept the award.
The New York Hall of Science: Teaching English through Discovery
September 24, 2015
The New York Hall of Science was one of 10 winners of the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums that are serving their communities in exceptional ways. Community member Maria Cortes Ruiz traveled with President and CEO Margaret Honey to Washington D.C., in May to accept the award.
Welcome to the New IMLS Website!
September 23, 2015
September 23, 2015 By Maura Marx Acting Director, IMLS We at IMLS are excited to launch our new agency website! It has only been live for a few days so far; if you haven’t yet seen it, please check it out at www.imls.gov.