National Medal for Museum and Library Service

The National Medal for Museum and Library Service 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. The winners are honored at a National Medal award ceremony held in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate the 2013 Finalists Press Release: Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalists Learn more about the 2012 Winners Press Release: Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces Recipients of 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service   Brochure: 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service    Link to: 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Videos

Nominate Your Museum or Library The nomination deadline for 2013 has passed. Watch this space for more information on the next nomination deadline.

Medal Winners and StoryCorps
Beginning with the 2009 awardees, personal stories demonstrating the ongoing impact of these award-winning institutions are being documented through a cooperative agreement between IMLS and StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs. Read more

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