[Libs-Or] INFORMATION: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and IMLS Recognize Libraries’ Role in Early Learning

[Diedre Conkling]

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and IMLS Recognize Libraries'
Role in Early Learning
Posted on May 11, 2012 by Jeffrey K |
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Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, Director for the Office of Head Start

On April 24, 2012 during National Library Legislative Day, Susan Hildreth,
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) director, and Yvette
Sanchez Fuentes, director of the Office of Head Start, met at the Martin
Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. to sign an Information
Memorandum between the two federal agencies. Yesterday, the agreement
between the three offices became official with the issuance of an "Information
Memorandum<http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=637137350&message_id=1954972&user_id=TransMgt&group_id=152073&jobid=10212894>,"
the Administration for Children and Families' instrument for formal
communication with the agencies it funds. This Information Memorandum
creates a natural partnership and encourages the collaborations efforts
between federally funded early child care programs and public libraries
throughout the country.

The Information Memorandum signed by Ms. Sanchez Fuentes and Ms. Hildreth
states

Public libraries provide centers for learning in nearly every community in
the United States, and it is important for children and families to learn
about and recognize public libraries as a valuable resource. Libraries
offer rich learning environments for children and their families and
caregivers.

This memorandum will allow for greater early learning opportunities for all
young students and their families in their local community library.

Jeffrey P. Kratz
Assistant Director, Office of Government Relations, ALA Washington Office

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