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Connecting
to Collections
Connecting to Collections is a national initiative
to raise public awareness of the importance of caring
for our treasures, and to underscore the fact that
these collections are essential to the American story.
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Engaging
America's Youth
Engaging America’s Youth looks at the contributions
IMLS grants have made to positive outcomes for youth
aged 9–19, with four key goals: to examine what
works, to share best practices, to encourage effective
programming, and to build bridges with policy makers. |
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International
Strategic Partnership Initiative
The International Strategic Partnership Initiative
is a project that will strengthen cross-cultural connections
between U.S. museums and libraries and their global
counterparts. |
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National
Medal for Museum and Library Services
The National Medal honors outstanding institutions
that make significant and exceptional contributions
to their communities. Selected institutions demonstrate
extraordinary and innovative approaches to public
service, exceeding the expected levels of community
outreach. |
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WebWise
The WebWise Conference annually brings together representatives
of museums, libraries, archives, systems science,
education, and other fields interested in the future
of highquality online content for inquiry and learning. |
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