Tekquell Watson brings DOD leadership experience to IMLS’ Office of the Chief Information Officer

The agency has begun research to establish a national survey of the museum field to better gauge the scope and scale of museums’ presence and reach within the United States.

President seeks increased funding for museums and libraries in FY 2023 Budget Request recognizing IMLS’s critical programs and services to support institutions across the country.

Announcing 30 finalists for the nation’s federal highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.

The findings from the Battelle, IMLS, and OCLC research project mark the two-year anniversary of the pandemic. The project tested the effects of the virus—with load rates similar to the Delta variant—on materials common to libraries, archives, and museums.

IMLS presents the new Strategic Plan for FY 2022–2026 that focuses on advancing museums, libraries, archives, and their communities.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the agency's Annual Performance Report (APR) is now available for FY 2021. The report is an in-depth look at how IMLS aligns its strategic priorities with practice.

The agencies will team up to raise awareness about the E-Rate program among Tribal libraries and organizations, which can use program funds to increase broadband access to serve their communities.

IMLS applauds the FCC’s update to its definition of "library" in the E-Rate program to include Tribal libraries, enabling them to better access federally discounted broadband services.

Native Hawaiian Library Services and Native American Library Services Enhancement grants are now available; the deadline for submitting applications for either grant is April 1, 2022.