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Tuesday, July 29th, 2014BUILDing Partnerships for Supportive Communities: Expanding the Reach of Early Learning and Development Systems through Libraries and Museums Join the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the BUILD Initiative for an informative webinar about the ways that libraries and museums can integrate early learning activities with ongoing state systems on August 4, 2:00 […]
Call for Nominations: 2015 National Medal for Library Service
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014Does your library have a commitment to excellence and serve its community new and innovative ways? Libraries of all types can apply for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Self-nominations are gladly accepted. All types of nonprofit libraries and library organizations, including academic, research, archives, school, special, library associations, and library consortia, are […]
IMLS Report: Public Libraries in the United States
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014[June 2014] The Institute of Museum and Library Services released its Public Libraries in the United States Survey report, an in-depth examination of Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 survey data with important findings about the state of public library service in the U.S. Press Release Report
White House Maker Faire
Tuesday, June 24th, 2014To celebrate America’s students and entrepreneurs who are inventing the future with these new technologies and techniques, the President hosted the first-ever White House Maker Faire on June 18, 2014. The event featured Makers, innovators, and entrepreneurs of all ages who are using cutting-edge tools to bring their ideas to life. Read more and watch […]
E-Verify Webinar for Public Librarians (3rd in series)
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014E-Verify: Employment Eligibility Verification Webinar for Public Librarians (3rd in series) The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will offer the third in a series of free webinars for public librarians about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The USCIS-IMLS webinar, “E-Verify: Employment Eligibility Verification Resources for Employers, […]
Technology Planning for eHealth
Wednesday, May 7th, 2014Health Happens in Libraries: Technology Planning for eHealth WebJunction is offering a new webinar for public librarians who assist patrons with health information. In this “Health Happens in Libraries” webinar, learn how public libraries can leverage their technology infrastructure to better serve the health information needs of patrons. As the intersection of digital technology and […]
Libraries Can Help Feed Children This Summer
Wednesday, April 16th, 2014The following article was originally posted by the IMLS on its UpNext blog. Libraries and Museums Can Help Feed Children This Summer By Kristin Caulley, Food and Nutrition Service Program Analyst, USDA Every summer when school ends, millions of kids and teens are at risk of going hungry because they no longer have access to […]
Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact
Monday, April 7th, 2014“Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact” – a public hearing that you can join in person, on YouTube or through Google+ (live stream) The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), has issued an invitation to a public hearing, “Libraries and Broadband: Urgency and Impact.” Federal Communications Commission Chairman Thomas Wheeler will make opening remarks, […]
Second in Series: Webinar on Citizenship and Immigration for Public Librarians
Wednesday, February 26th, 2014Webinar: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Citizenship Education and Initiatives Date and Time: Thursday, March 6, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services representatives to discuss education resources, citizenship activities for libraries, and more. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and USCIS continue their series of free […]
IMLS Webinar on Immigration for Public Librarians
Thursday, January 30th, 2014The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present the first in a series of free webinars for public libraries about immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools […]
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