IMLS Awards a lot of $$$

Managing Information News: "The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency that supports America's museums and libraries, awarded $19,114,725 to 311 museums and libraries across the country yesterday.

'Our nation's prosperity, our communities' civic engagement, and our individual productivity depend upon the ability to learn throughout life, adapt to change rapidly, and evaluate knowledge critically,' remarked Dr. Robert Martin, Director of IMLS. 'These grants build the capacity of libraries and museums to create and sustain a nation of learners.'

The grants will help recruit and educate a new generation of librarians to offset a looming national shortage, provide continuing education and professional training to current librarians, help museums partner with neighboring civic organizations to build stronger communities, and improve library service to an important but often underserved segment of society - native Americans and Alaskans."