FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
June 21, 2006
Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Eileen Maxwell, emaxwell@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
Institute
of Museum and Library Services Director and Key Agency
Officials Take Part in American Library Association Annual
Meeting in New Orleans, June 23 – June 28
Visit
the IMLS Booth at ALA, #625
Washington, DC—Dr.
Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum
and Library Services (IMLS), and other agency representatives,
will participate in various events during the American
Library Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans, June
23-28:
| IMLS Sessions: |
| Friday,
June 23 |
Event Title: “Getting
Your Program Funded: LSTA & More” (panel
program)
IMLS Participant: Mary
L. Chute, IMLS Deputy for Libraries
Description:
Preconference on “Reaching Out to Serve Older
Adults: The Why and How of Excellent Library Service”
Time and Location: 8:30 AM-5:30 PM,
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Room: Jefferson BR
Meeting Type: Open |
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| Saturday, June 24 |
Event Title: “Shaking
the Money Tree: Grant Writing for Librarians”
(panel program)
IMLS Participant:
Elaina Norlin, IMLS Senior Program Officer
Description:
Intended for novice proposal writers and those who
want to improve their skills
Time and
Location: 1:30 PM-3:30 PM; Morial Convention
Center, Room 356-357
Meeting Type:
Open
Event Title: IMLS
Meeting with Gulf Coast Museum Directors
IMLS
Participant: Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS
Director
Description: Meet and
greet to discuss recent IMLS funded projects to aid
disaster relief
Time: 3:00 PM-4:30
PM
Meeting Type: Closed |
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| Sunday, June 25 |
Event Title: “Built
to Last: Managing Sustainable Collaborations”
(panel program)
IMLS Participant:
Marsha Semmel, IMLS Deputy Director for Museums and
Director for Strategic Partnerships (moderator)
Description: Success stories about
building lasting collaborations through IMLS grant
programs
Time and Location: 10:30
AM-NOON; Morial Convention Center, Room 340-341
Meeting Type: Open |
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| IMLS Director’s Itinerary: |
| Thursday,
June 22 |
Event Title: Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation and IMLS Gulf Coast Library
Announcement (press conference)
IMLS Participant:
Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description: Press Conference and
remarks by Mr. Allan Golston, President of U.S. Programs
for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; the Honorable
Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu; Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice,
IMLS Director; and Ms. Kate Nevins, Executive Director,
SOLINET. Dr. Radice will remark on IMLS’ mission
and commitment to Gulf Coast libraries and introduce
a local librarian and patron.
Time and
Location: 10:00 AM-10:30 AM. Upon conclusion
of the conference, one-on-one media interviews can
be arranged; Jefferson Parish Library-East Bank Regional
Branch
Meeting Type: Open
Event Title: ALA Executive Board
and Library Leadership Meeting
IMLS Participant:
Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description:
ALA Executive Board and library leadership will meet
the new IMLS Director
Time and Location:
8:30 PM-10:30 PM; Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Conrad
Suite, 27th Floor
Meeting Type:
Closed |
| |
| Friday, June 23 |
Event Title: Reception
for Library Champions
IMLS Participant:
Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description: Reception for CEO’s,
Presidents and Directors of Library Divisions
Time and Location: 6:30
PM-6:50 PM; Hiilton New Orleans Riverside, Conrad
Suite, 27th Floor
Meeting Type:
Closed |
| |
| Sunday, June 25 |
Event Title: Urban
Libraries Council Leadership Breakfast
IMLS
Participant: Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS
Director
Event Title: ALA
Council Meeting
IMLS Participant: Dr.
Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description:
Introduction of new IMLS Director to ALA Council
Time and Location: 10:45 AM; Morial
Convention Center, Ballroom
Meeting Type:
Closed
Event Title: 3M/New
Members Round Table Professional Development Grant
and the 2005 IMLS National Award for Library Service
Reception
IMLS Participant: Dr.
Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description:
Presentation and reception to honor IMLS grant and
award recipients. Includes remarks, video presentation,
and a collection of books for libraries serving hurricane
victims.
Time and Location:
8:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Meeting
Type: Closed
Event Title:
Chief Officers of State Library Agencies
& Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library
Agencies (COSLA/ASCLA) Reception
IMLS
Participant: Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS
Director
Description: Reception
Time and Location: 8:00 PM-12:00
AM; New Orleans Hilton Riverside, Porte/Starboard
Room, 2nd Floor
Meeting Type:
Closed |
| |
| Monday, June 26 |
Event Title: “School
Libraries Work: Rebuilding for Learning,” (National
Town Hall Meeting) with keynote address by First Lady
Laura Bush (invited)
IMLS Participant:
Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description:
Sponsored by the American Association of School Librarians
and Scholastic, the meeting brings together local
and national government officials, educators, and
business leaders to respond to the catastrophic destruction
of school libraries in Gulf Coast communities and
to address the critical role school libraries play
in restoring learning and reuniting community in times
of crises. Lester Holt, NBC News Weekend TODAY Anchor,
will moderate.
Time and Location:
12:30 PM; Morial Convention Center, Auditorium
Meeting Type: Open |
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| Tuesday, June 27 |
Event Title: “Libraries
Build Communities” Volunteer Day
IMLS Participant: Dr. Anne-Imelda
M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description: IMLS Director will take
part in a volunteer effort to help re-shelve library
items, supplies, and books at the New Orleans Public
Library Children’s Resource Center
Time: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Meeting Type: Open
Event Title: “Libraries Build
Communities” Press Conference
IMLS Participant: Dr. Anne-Imelda
M. Radice, IMLS Director
Description: Tania Tetlow, President
of the Board of the New Orleans Public Library will
discuss the impact of the hurricane and how the renovation
of the New Orleans Public Library Children’s
Resource Center is a model for what they hope to see
across the city. Tetlow may be joined by Mayor Ray
Nagin.
Time and Location: 3:00 PM; Orleans
Public Library Children’s Resource Center
Meeting Type: Open |
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