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One important
leadership role for IMLS is to act as a clearinghouse for
information. By performing needed research and by publicizing
the activities of our grantees, IMLS helps museums and libraries
nationwide improve their service. These resources demonstrate
the creativity and ingenuity of our libraries and museums.
General Information on Ordering/Downloading
To receive paper copies of any publication, please
contact IMLS at imlsinfo@imls.gov.
Links are provided to electronic versions in PDF format.
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Connecting
to Collections Video
Description: The
Connecting
to Collections initiative is a call to action, spurring
activity at the local, state and national level to care for
America’s collections. This video was developed to underscore
the importance of collections held in museums, libraries and
archives throughout the U.S., and to inspire communities to
take action.
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Connecting
to Collections Overview Brochure
Format: PDF Download; 796KB
Description: Provides an overview of Connecting
to Collections: A Call to Action, a national initiative
to raise public awareness of the importance of caring for our
treasures, and to underscore the fact that these ollections
are essential to the American story.
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Museums
and Libraries Engaging America’s Youth: Youth Practitioner's
Guide
Format: PDF Download;
657KB
Description: Created for museum and library practitioners
who are building, or wish to build, strong programs to reach
and engage youth, this guide contains a variety of resources
and references to critical works that have been gathered from
the fields of youth and community development, education, and
informal learning.
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Grant
and Award Opportunities Guide (2009)
Format:
PDF Download; 463KB
Description: This guide
provides a succinct overview of the Institute’s FY2009
programs, useful tips and tools you can use to develop competitive
grant applications, and staff contact information for each program.
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Threshold
Magazine: Winter 2008 Issue
Description:
IMLS and Cable in the Classroom (CIC), the cable industry’s
education foundation, partnered on the issue to underscore the
organizations’ long-standing commitment to education and
literacy. Read
more.
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