[Libs-Or] [Fwd: [alacoun] Libraries to the Rescue Podcasts (IMLS)]

[Suzanne Sager]

FYI,

Suzanne L. Sager
ALA Oregon Chapter Councilor

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Subject: 	[alacoun] Libraries to the Rescue Podcasts (IMLS)
Date: 	Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:06:26 -0400
From: 	Linda Blake <Linda.Blake at mail.wvu.edu>
To: 	alacoun at ala.org



Posted on behalf of Kevin Cherry.

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
June 24, 2009

*Press Contacts**
*202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth at imls.gov <ailto:jmjoseth at imls.gov%22>
Mamie Bittner, mbittner at imls.gov <ailto:mbittner at imls.gov%22>

IMLS Launches "Libraries to the Rescue 
<ttp://www.imls.gov/resources/podcasts_Jun09.shtm%22>" Podcast Series

/Discussions Focus on What Libraries are Doing to Help Citizens Through 
the Economic Crisis /

*Washington, DC*-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 
the primary source of federal funding for the nation's 123,000 libraries 
and 17,500 museums, today announced the launch of the /Libraries to the 
Rescue/ series of podcast episodes. Library use is on a steady rise and 
the economic downturn has resulted in even greater need for library 
services. IMLS introduced/ Libraries to the Rescue/ to share with 
libraries steps that other libraries have taken to help their communities.

"Libraries have emerged as one of the go-to place for people looking for 
work or filing for unemployment, starting new businesses, or learning 
how to use computers for the first time," said Anne-Imelda Radice, IMLS 
Director. "Libraries are proving just how important they are to their 
communities. In these episodes, library leaders share their expertise so 
others don't have to reinvent the wheel."

/Libraries to the Rescue/ provides valuable insights from:

§  Mary Boone, State Librarian of North Carolina

§  Bernard Margolis, State Librarian of New York

§  Sheryl Mase, Library of Michigan's Director of Statewide Services

§  Jan Walsh, State Librarian of Washington, and Randall Simmons, 
Program Manager for Library Development in Washington

§  Kendall Wiggin, State Librarian of Connecticut

The five episodes cover a range of topics, including how libraries are 
increasing access to key information through virtual libraries, the 
importance of broadband access, and new partnerships between libraries 
and state and federal agencies to help citizens access all types of 
assistance. The /Libraries to the Rescue/ episodes are short (12-15 
minute), digestible audio episodes designed to educate IMLS's library 
audience.

Accompanying the series is a list of online resources for libraries that 
are still navigating the new terrain. To view the list of resources, 
click here <ttp://www.imls.gov/news/2009/062409_list.shtm%22>. If you 
have additional online links to share, please email them to IMLS Public 
Affairs Officer Jeannine Mjoseth at jmjoseth at imls.gov 
<ailto:jmjoseth at imls.gov%22>.

Libraries to the Rescue can be accessed and enjoyed at the listener's 
convenience. Audio can be accessed on the IMLS Web site 
<ttp://www.imls.gov/resources/podcasts_Jun09.shtm%22> or through iTunes 
<ttp://www.imls.gov/exitmsg.asp?url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id20994611>. 


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*About the Institute of Museum and Library Services *
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of 
federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. 
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that 
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the 
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to 
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and 
innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about 
the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov <ttp://www.imls.gov/%22>.

 
 
 
Linda Blake
Electronic Journals Coordinator/ Science Librarian
West Virginia University Libraries
304.293-0328
P Think Green - don't print this email unless you really need 
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Linda Blake
Electronic Journals Coordinator/ Science Librarian
West Virginia University Libraries
304.293-0328
P Think Green - don't print this email unless you really need 
to               

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Portland State University logo

Suzanne L. Sager
Library East, Cataloging
Portland State University

503-725-8169
503-725-5799
sagers at pdx.edu

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