Press Releases
Oct 04, 2012
One hundred and twenty-six museums in 39 states have been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) during 2012. The initiative, which is funded by IMLS and administered by the American Alliance of Museums, promotes professional practices in museums and the field.
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Oct 02, 2012
Accelerated deadline to accommodate spring ceremony.
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Sep 27, 2012
Museums and libraries will address school readiness and summer reading loss.
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Sep 20, 2012
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced 52 National Leadership Grants totaling $12,065,054. The institutions receiving the awards are matching them with $9,759,281 in non-federal funds. IMLS received 211 applications requesting $47,635,924.
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UpNext Blog Posts
Oct 04, 2012
Part scientist, part detective, conservators help to protect and preserve objects that have great power to connect us to science, history, art, nature and culture.
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Sep 28, 2012
This past weekend, we had the opportunity to attend the 2012 Library of Congress National Book Festival with thousands of book lovers, poets, and authors, celebrating books that have shaped America. The new National Student Poets Program debuted at the National Book Festival with five outstanding high school poets.
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Sep 26, 2012
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts has partnered with the Upper Colorado River Authority and the local school district to help students learn about water issues at the same time as they learn about art.
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Sep 21, 2012
Libraries and the Workforce System are working together to deliver services more effectively.
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September 2012: Your Friendly Neighborhood Library: An Inviting Space, a Family Place |
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The Family Place model is helping several California public libraries rethink their children’s programming. They’re taking services for their youngest readers beyond storytime by providing interactive children’s spaces that foster child and family development.
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