FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov What Works and Lessons Learned in Library and Museum Service

Nearly 1,400 of you participated in our "virtual town hall" during the last four weeks! Last month, we launched a social media tool called "IdeaScale" to get public input to help shape the IMLS strategic plan. While we know that rapid changes are stressing our communities and our institutions, a browse through the many ideas that were shared demonstrate the resilience, optimism and public value of libraries and museums.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications in the following grant program: Conservation Project Support Deadline: October 3, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 160 awards totaling $18,777,552 matched with $32,007,711 of non-federal funds for Museums for America Program Grants. IMLS received 481 applications requesting $53,655,280 in funds.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 15 awards totaling $1,455,606 matched with $1,668,215 of non-federal funds for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture. IMLS received 41 applications requesting $4,433,894 in funds.

The 4th of July has come and gone and mid-summer is upon us. Hopefully you have some time to relax this summer, maybe vacationing, staycationing, or spending time with family and friends. While the summer can be a busy time for museums and libraries, visitors and children on summer vacation can spend more time using our services, remember that downtime is necessary! It helps us recharge and can increase creativity and productivity.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals to develop and host the 2012 and prospectively 2013, WebWise Conferences on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World in cooperation with IMLS.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, nmarstiller@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov Myth vs. Fact: Who are Today's Library Computer Users? A Demographic Analysis of Public Access Computer Users and Uses in U.S. Public Libraries