FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Institute of Museum and Library Services Issues Statement on the President’s Proposed FY 18 Budget Washington, DC – Institute of Museum and Library Services Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew released the following statement on the President’s proposed FY 2018 budget, which includes elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov New Professional Development Grants Will Empower Museums to Better Serve Communities Deadline for applications is May 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov CORRECTION:  The version of the release issued on 3/1/2017 incorrectly stated the due date.  The correct due date is Monday, April 3, 2017. IMLS Accepting Applications for Native American Library Services Basic Grants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contact Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Grant Opportunity Encourages Community Development Approaches for Libraries, Archives and Museums Deadline for applications is April 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Tiffani Emig, FAIC 202-750-3346, temig@conservation-us.org Giuliana Bullard, IMLS 202-653-4799, gbullard@imls.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Seven Board Members Added to the National Museum and Library Services Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Report Describes New Frameworks for Museums and Libraries to Strengthen Community Involvement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Giuliana Bullard, IMLS gbullard@imls.gov 202-653-4799 Angela Siefer, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, a program of PAST Foundation angela@digitalinclusionalliance.org 614-537-3057 Effort Underway To Improve Digital Inclusion and Literacy for Tribal and Rural Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov National Museum and Library Services Board Gains Five New and One Returning Member  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Giuliana Bullard, IMLS 202-653-4799 gbullard@imls.gov Katherine A. Behrens, ULC 202-750-8652 kbehrens@urbanlibraries.org ConnectED Library Card Challenge Open to New Communities for Round Two