A Focus on Libraries Engaging Communities
September 22, 2015By Teri DeVoe Program Officer, IMLS As part of our Engaging Communities IMLS Focus convening, held at the Los Angeles Public Library in June, we worked deliberately to surface strategies for the field and give special emphasis to agency priorities, including helping underserved communities, fostering civic engagement, and making libraries accessible to all.
Winning the Museum Membership Lottery
September 22, 2015The Louisiana Children’s Museum was one of 10 winners of the 2015 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for libraries and museums serving their communities in exceptional ways. Community member Kanitra Charles traveled with CEO Julia Bland to Washington D.C., in May to accept the award.
Expanding Broadband Access: The Work Continues
September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 By Mary Alice Ball Senior Library Program Officer, IMLS
Museum of Northern Arizona: Fostering Navajo Culture and Traditions
September 17, 2015The Museum of Northern Arizona 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 Jeneda Benally traveled with President Dr. Robert Breunig to Washington, D.C., in May to accept the award.
Hosting Naturalization Ceremonies at the Schaumburg Township District Library
September 17, 2015By Susan Miura Schaumburg Township District Library
Tribal Cohort Program Provides Resources for Digital Heritage Management
September 16, 2015By Dr. Kimberly Christen Associate Professor and Director, Digital Technology and Culture Program Director of Digital Projects, Native American Programs Co-Director, Center for Digital Scholarship and Curation Washington State University
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Read the Nine New National Digital Platform Project Narratives
September 15, 2015September 15, 2015 By Trevor Owens, Senior Program Officer Emily Reynolds, Program Specialist Office of Library Services, IMLS
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Funding Opportunities for Libraries and Archives this Fall
September 10, 2015September 10, 2015 By Tim Carrigan Senior Library Program Officer, IMLS
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Family Place Libraries Hit a Home Run
September 1, 2015By Kathleen Deerr National Coordinator, Family Place Libraries
