FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2006
Press Contact
202-653-4632
Eileen Maxwell, emaxwell@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
Institute of Museum
and Library Services Launches New and Improved Web Site
WASHINGTON, DC--The Institute
of Museum and Library Services launched a redesign of
its Web site to the public on Friday, February 3. “We
want this site to raise awareness about the important
role of libraries and museums in American society,”
said Mary Chute, Acting Director of the agency that is
the primary source of federal funds and leadership to
the nation’s 17,500 museums and 122,000 libraries. “Our Web site is great resource for information
about trends in library and museum service. The site makes
it easy for libraries and museums to apply for grants,
get publications, and learn about community partnerships,
planning, evaluation and much more."
To ensure that the site met the needs of
stakeholders, the Institute received input throughout
the process from agency’s staff and external users,
including museums, libraries, service organizations, congressional
staff, and the media.
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our Web site tutorial to explore our new features.
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About the Institute of Museum
and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary
source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Its mission is to grow and
sustain a “Nation of Learners” because life-long
learning is essential to a democratic society and individual
success. Through its grant making, convenings, research and publications, the Institute empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain cultural heritage, build twenty-first-century skills, and increase civic participation. To learn more about the Institute,
please visit: http://www.imls.gov.
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