One Size Does Not Fit All
September 10, 2013By Melissa Heintz Public Affairs Specialist, IMLS Forty miles east of Los Angeles you will find the city of Rancho Cucamonga. It is one of California’s fastest growing communities, and the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library is adapting to serve its diverse community’s needs. Library Director Robert Karatsu says that by keeping their ears open to the types of activities their community wants, the… Read more
See Civil War Uniforms in the Conservation Process in a Live Webcast
September 9, 2013By Paige Myers Textile Conservator, North Carolina Museum of History The bloodied coat of Lt. Col. Thomas Hart Ruffin has a storied history. A lawyer and U.S. Congressman from Franklin County, North Carolina, Ruffin commanded Company H of the 1st North Carolina Cavalry until he was promoted to the ranks of major and lieutenant colonel in quick succession in the summer of 1863. Around that same… Read more
Saving Video Games at The Strong
September 6, 2013Jon-Paul Dyson Director, International Center for the History of Electronic Games, The Strong Over the past half century, video games have transformed our society. Museums and libraries struggle with the challenges of ever-changing technology to preserve that cultural legacy. Consider an example. The Apple II introduced millions of Americans to personal computers and to games like Oregon Trail… Read more
Our Moving is Our Learning: The Power of Kinesthetic Learning and Programming in Children’s Museums
September 5, 2013Ed note: This blog post is made in conjunction with September's National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. By Logan Block Programs Manager, Miami Children’s Museum My father, a lifelong elementary school educator, used to say of children and learning, “Our work is our play.” With 56,500 square feet to discover, explore, and investigate, guests at Miami Children’s Museum have a lot of space to
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Library Programs Tailored for a Tribal Community
September 4, 2013Ed Note: This is a cross post from the blog of whitehouse.gov.
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Learning Something New
September 3, 2013By Melissa Heintz Public Affairs Specialist, IMLS The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is one of the oldest, largest, and busiest public libraries in America. With a mission focusing on the needs of the community, early literacy, and lifelong learning, the library believes that you can come to the library during any stage of your life and learn something new.
Engaging with Elephants: The Ultimate Undergrad Research Experience
August 29, 2013By Maggie Blake Biology Student, Rhodes College In 2011, the Memphis Zoo received a grant from IMLS to fund changes to the African elephant enclosure. The zoo wished to change the flooring of the indoor elephant enclosure from concrete to a more resilient material. By doing so, they hoped to decrease any stress or discomfort experienced by their three female elephants.
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Creating a Community Where Knowledge Grows
August 27, 2013By Melissa Heintz Public Affairs Specialist, IMLS The Pierce County Library System in Tacoma, Wash. focuses on the needs of its community. Through focus groups and opinion surveys, the library system implements programs that the community deems important.
Kindergarteners’ Visitation to Libraries and Museums
August 23, 2013By Deanne W. Swan, PhD Senior Statistician, IMLS