Office Directory

If you are unsure where to direct your question or comment, please contact imlsinfo@imls.gov.

Office of the Director

The Office of the Director (OD) provides guidance, leadership, and direction necessary to fulfill the agency’s mission.

directorsoffice@imls.gov

Congressional Affairs: congressional-affairs@imls.gov

Office of Library Services

The Office of Library Services (OLS) oversees and administers the Agency's library-focused grant programs and other activities. 

Discretionary Grants: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Grants to States Program: stateprograms@imls.gov

Office of Museum Services

The Office of Museum Services (OMS) oversees and administers the Agency's museum-focused grant programs and other activities. 

Grant Programs: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
Peer Reviewers: imls-museumreviewers@imls.gov 

Office of the Chief Financial Officer

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is responsible for the strategic financial operations of IMLS, including federal financial reporting and audit requirements.

contracting-office@imls.gov

Office of the Chief Information Officer

The Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides operational and strategic IT services for the agency.  

ocio@imls.gov

Office of the Chief Operating Officer

The Office of Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) maintains agency operations, develops strategies to improve management practices and introduces more efficiency in agency operations.

ocoo@imls.gov

Office of Communications and Public Liaison

The IMLS Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) leads strategic communications, supporting timely and accurate communications and engaging audiences and partners across the United States and its Territories.

For the media: imlsnews@imls.gov
Webmaster: webmaster@imls.gov

Office of General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) advises and assists IMLS in effectively identifying, addressing, and defending against potential risks, and represents the Agency in administrative forums. 

Primary OGC Contact: ogc@imls.gov 
FOIA: foia@imls.gov

Office of Grants Management

The Office of Grants Management (OGM) maximizes the effectiveness of IMLS’s grantmaking by ensuring compliance with all federal requirements for the efficient management of applications and awards.

General Grant Information: imls-ogm@imls.gov 
Questions About Active Awards: grantsadmin@imls.gov
Awardee Reporting: imlsreporting@imls.gov 

Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-quality workforce that will effectively achieve the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives.

ohr@imls.gov
 

Office of Research and Evaluation

The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) executes three key functions: research, evaluations, and surveys & data.

research@imls.gov

Did you know?

In 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $266.7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.