The
Institute's mission is to create strong libraries
and museums that connect people to information
and ideas. Read
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Director's Message
President Obama is calling on every American to volunteer
this summer and throughout their lives. Today, the Administration
is launching a summer service initiative to showcase the importance
of volunteer efforts throughout the country. Read
more
Multimedia on the IMLS Web site
Now
available: Libraries to the Rescue podcast
series. Read
more.
Also, watch the webcasts from IMLS events and
view video highlights from IMLS initiatives and more
on the Multimedia
page.
We live in a global society and American libraries and museums
have so much to share with, and learn from, people engaged
in library and museum work throughout the world. Read
more about our international strategic partnership initiative.
Encouraging Family Learning in History Museums
The USS Constitution Museum in Boston is opening a new exhibit, “All Hands on Deck: A
Sailor’s Life in 1812” to bring to life a sailor's day-to-day existence aboard the world’s oldest
commissioned seafaring vessel. Using grants from
the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the museum spent more than three years studying
what engages school-age visitors and their parents. A Web site allows other museums to adapt
the USS Constitution Museum’s experience to their needs. Read more
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