Category Archives: Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies

The Last Frontier

Posted on August 28, 2012 by koconnell

By Timothy Owens, IMLS Senior Program Officer Alaska. Denali. Glaciers. Moose. Salmon. Bears. Midnight sun. Endless wilderness. Largest state in the union. Libraries in communities with no roads to link them. Talk about rural and small libraries! Even Juneau, the … Continue reading →

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Eureka! Job Fair in Georgetown County, SC, a Big Success

Posted on August 15, 2012 by koconnell

By Dwight McInvaill Director of the Georgetown County Library of South Carolina Eureka moments are good ones, aren’t they? In a flash, an idea leaps a gap, becomes a reality, and helps to solve problems! Imagining and then hosting our … Continue reading →

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Early Learning in the Pacific Region

Posted on August 3, 2012 by koconnell

By James Lonergan, IMLS Senior Program Officer Laurie Brooks (IMLS Associate Deputy Director for State Programs) and I recently returned from Honolulu, Hawaii, where we met with grantees from three U.S. Pacific Territories: American Samoa; Guam; and the Commonwealth of … Continue reading →

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Preserving Our Present: Sacramento Teens Share Their Stories

Posted on August 1, 2012 by admin

Cross-posted from an article by Chris Shannon on NatomasBuzz.com It is no secret Sacramento’s north area has many stories to tell and local historians are taking note. The surprise is the age of the chroniclers. Thanks to a partnership with … Continue reading →

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IMLS Programs Help Families Dealing with Autism

Posted on April 30, 2012 by koconnell

By Michele Farrell, IMLS Senior Program Officer Did you know that boys are four times more likely to have autism than girls?  It’s National Autism Awareness Month and here are some ways libraries and museums are using federal funds from … Continue reading →

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