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Institute's mission is to create strong libraries
and museums that connect people to information
and ideas. Read
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Director's Message
President Obama is calling on every American to volunteer
this summer and throughout their lives. Today, the Administration
is launching a summer service initiative to showcase the importance
of volunteer efforts throughout the country. Read
more
Multimedia on the IMLS Web site
Now
available: Libraries to the Rescue podcast
series. Read
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Also, watch the webcasts from IMLS events and
view video highlights from IMLS initiatives and more
on the Multimedia
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We live in a global society and American libraries and museums
have so much to share with, and learn from, people engaged
in library and museum work throughout the world. Read
more about our international strategic partnership initiative.
The Healing Powers of
Public Gardens
Gardens are good for your health, right? In order to prove
this scientifically, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
in Delray Beach, Fla., collaborated with the Lynn College
of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University to create a program
targeting a growing demographic: seniors over age 65 who are
dealing with depression. A three-year study showed that walking
in the gardens significantly reduced depression symptoms and
led the museum to create a biannual program of guided-imagery
walks. Read more
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