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The National Leadership Grants for Libraries is a program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program supports undertakings that tackle substantial challenges and opportunities facing the field of libraries and archives. The grant is awarded to projects that support new tools, research, and services that will be widely adopted ...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent agency of the United States federal government established in 1996. It is the main source of federal support for libraries and museums within the United States, having the mission to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development ...
The IMLS refers to the medal as "the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community." [1] The award is typically presented by the first lady of the United States. From 1994 to 1999, the award was known as the National Award for Museum Service and given to museums only. [2]
United States President Bill Clinton signed the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) on October 1, 1996. LSTA is a United States federal library grant program. Its roots come from the Library Services Act, first enacted in 1956.
Since 2011 the Manual has been freely offered online, in a continuously updated edition. [2] The annual printed edition of the Manual was discontinued in 2015. [3] GovInfo offers freely downloadable PDF copies of the U.S. Government Manual for 1995–1996 and all subsequent editions to the present, and ASCII text copies from 1995–1996 to 2009 ...
The California State Library advises, consults with and provides technical assistance to California's public libraries. It directs state and federal funds to support local public libraries and statewide library programs, including Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants. [4]
The following list of Carnegie libraries in the United States provides detailed information on public Carnegie libraries in each state or other territory in the United States, including the number of Carnegie libraries in that state, and the earliest and latest dates of grant award. Click on the state name to go to a detailed listing of the ...
Save America's Treasures is a United States federal government initiative to preserve and protect historic buildings, arts, and published works. It is a public–private partnership between the U.S. National Park Service and the National Trust for Historic Preservation .