FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
November 28, 2006
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Kevin O'Connell, koconnell@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner Named Deputy Director for Policy,
Planning,
Research, and Communications
Washington, DC--Dr.
Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum
and Library Services, announced today that Mamie Bittner
will be promoted to a new position, Deputy Director for
Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications. Ms. Bittner,
who will continue to be responsible for legislative and
public affairs, will now assume responsibility for the
agency’s research and evaluation functions
as well.
“As the agency grows, we have a new opportunity
to strategically align activities in support of the Institute’s
goals,” said Dr. Radice. “Mamie
Bittner is uniquely qualified to lead the policy and planning functions of
the Institute. Her significant experience representing the Institute on Capitol
Hill, within the Administration, to the media, and to the museum and library
communities, and her expert strategic advice and management skills will serve
the agency well. I am delighted to announce this promotion.”
“This is an outstanding
opportunity,” said Ms. Bittner. “Our nation’s
success in meeting the ever-increasing public need for
lifelong learning and civic engagement rests in part on
the vitality of its libraries and museums. It is a great
honor to work at the Institute and support the agency’s
essential role in developing and disseminating the policy
analysis, good ideas, and data our nation needs to have
first-rate library and museum services. I am delighted
to have Anne’s confidence and to be a part of her
leadership team.”
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