IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Supporting Public, School, and Academic Libraries in Vermont
April 21, 2021IMLS talked to the Vermont State Librarian to learn more about how libraries and communities are faring across the Green Mountain State.
How Women Shaped Our Nation: Inspiring Today's Students with a Peek into the Past
March 22, 2021"Women’s history is American history," said the New-York Historical Society's Mia Nagawiecki. An IMLS Museums for America project is teaching young people about diversity and importance of influential women from 1492 to today.
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Unemployment, School Summer Meals, and Native Language and Cultural Resources in the Northern Mariana Islands
March 16, 2021The Library Director at Joeten-Kiyu Public Library in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands talks about how libraries supported the community during the pandemic.
American Museums and Libraries Celebrate Black History Month
February 12, 2021In observance of Black History Month, here are a collection of libraries and museums across the U.S. that are finding new virtual ways to educate, raise awareness, and promote Black history, culture, knowledge, and civil rights year-round.
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: How Minnesota Supported Tribal Colleges and Digital Access
February 10, 2021Jennifer Nelson, Director of State Library Services, Minnesota IMLS staff interviewed chief officers of State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) to discuss their response to the coronavirus, including the use of
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: How Georgia Invested in Connectivity and Museums
January 26, 2021The Georgia State Librarian shares how her state is using IMLS CARES Act funds to help libraries and communities through connectivity and partnerships.
Museums, Data, and Stories: The Journey of Adopting an Evaluation Mindset
December 17, 2020Museums, Data, and Stories: The Journey of Adopting an Evaluation Mindset By Paula Gangopadhyay My introduction to the power of data and evaluation happened serendipitously, near the beginning of my career, when I was leading a large school reform initiative in the early 2000s.
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Devices, PPE, and Virtual Programming in Colorado
December 17, 2020IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: Devices, PPE, and Virtual Programming in Colorado
Beacons of Strength: Libraries Provide Mental Health Resources to Cope With COVID
November 18, 2020Beacons of Strength: Libraries Provide Mental Health Resources to Cope With COVID
IMLS CARES Act State Library Spotlight: How Rhode Island Went Digital
November 17, 2020This post is part of a series and features IMLS Senior Library Program Officer Madison Bolls interviewing Karen Mellor, Rhode Island’s Chief of Library Services.