FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Sara Neumann (202) 414-0788; sneumann@susandavis.com National Medal for Museum and Library Service to be Conferred Today White House Celebration Recognizes Exceptional Contributions of 10 Museums and Libraries

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Sara Neumann (202) 414-0788 sneumann@susandavis.com Institute of Museum and Library Services Announces Recipients of 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Nation’s Highest Honor Recognizes Exceptional Contributions of Museums and Libraries  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov Call for Applications: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture New deadline is January 15, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov Call for Applications: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program The new deadline is January 15, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov   Call for Applications: FY 2013 Museums for America and National Leadership Grants for Museums New guidelines for nation’s largest museum grant programs New deadline is January 15, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov   IMLS Awards ALA Grant to Advance Library-Led Community Engagement The Promise of Libraries Transforming Communities partners ALA with the Harwood Institute for phase one planning

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov 2013 National Medal Nominations Are Due October 15 Accelerated Deadline to Accommodate Spring Ceremony