It is a great honor to be writing my inaugural message
as the
new Director of the Institute of Museum and Library
Services. I have long been an admirer of the work
of this agency and I can’t imagine a better job
than to work every day on behalf of the American people
and in support of our nation’s libraries and museums.
Museums and libraries play an essential
role in our knowledge society. They are stewards of
our cultural heritage, entrusted with collections and
resources that can connect every citizen to the cultures
of the world and intellectual, aesthetic and scientific
understanding. In short, they provide the information
and skills needed for economic success and personal
achievement. They facilitate the free flow of information
and ideas that is essential to the development of an
educated citizenry upon which our democracy depends.
Libraries and museums are unique in their approach;
they are trusted places that make access a priority
and provide lifelong learning opportunities for all.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services
is so important. I want to make the most of this opportunity
to sustain and advance its efficient operation so that
it can continue to be a strong and effective resource
for funding and leadership.
I strongly believe that communication
between the Institute and the constituencies it serves
is essential to our success. Please don’t hesitate
to be in touch with us.
Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director,
IMLS |
“Building a Community
Learning Network” (panel program), Mary L. Chute
(moderator), IMLS Deputy Director for Libraries, and
Marsha Semmel, Director of Strategic Partnerships (panel
participant), Public Library Association 2006 National
Conference, Boston, MA, 3/23.
"Recruiting Public Librarians for
the 21st Century: Lessons Learned from IMLS Grantees"
Stephanie Clark, Senior Program Officer, Office of Library
Services (panel participant), Public Library Association
2006 National Conference, Boston, MA, 3/24.
"IMLS Update," (presentation)
Martha Crawley, PhD, Program Officer; Dan Lukash, Program
Officer; and Barbara Smith, E-Projects Officer, at the
Coalition for Networked Information Spring Task Force
Meeting, Arlington, VA, 4/4/.
"Building a Digital Library of the Middle East,"
(panel discussion), Joyce Ray, PhD, IMLS Associate Deputy
Director for Libraries, Coalition for Networked Information
Spring Task Force Meeting, Arlington, VA, 4/3-4.
"Issues and Opportunities for Libraries
and Museums in the Networked Environment: Perspectives
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services,"
Joyce Ray, PhD, IMLS Associate Deputy Director for Libraries,
Coalition for Networked Information Spring Task Force
Meeting, Arlington VA, 4/4 (pod cast interview will
be available after 4/4).
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