[Libs-Or] News Release: IMLS Is Accepting Nominations for the 2018 National Medal

Tue Jul 25 08:25:07 PDT 2017

I thought some of you might be interested in nominating your library for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. If you can’t view the announcement below, you can read it online<http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1121448818245&ca=c13f0c4c-72ac-4a1a-bd28-e35726a3df0e> and learn more at the Institute for Museum and Library Services’ National Medal webpage<https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-medal-museum-and-library-service>.—Katie

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News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 25, 2017
Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799
gbullard at imls.gov<mailto:gbullard at imls.gov>

IMLS Is Accepting Nominations for the 2018 National Medal

Washington, DC -- Each year, the Institute of Museum and Library Services recognizes outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions to improve the wellbeing of their communities. The winning museums and libraries are presented with the National Medal for Museum and Library Service<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OdsHFUi6sPNET5WQvjmvnmHmyElLcqE7LXLUnF1jxKFJJiz9DXH1GWlDT9KVDFhbZ5okE2W2tE7R8xkGEQLZQAgmnV7FIYb5PQ7xPSjYPF1Tv-QfgXS7tWGW6P2MivkS5Q-oK6H1GthzQpZOjxXfXrVdPatPIsJFFTn8sGxHmfNvoHWg2Z_omulYzGwHGmtYR3qY8GIjyd1_86gDPnCxbOjinVohret88ZbXsTYC8uk63Waar_D-6REGjsbpEjdV&c=GFVhRWu_I1KgTgHP2RyChUSwEN7mH3sMrgwJ4kWDLQCRoECv2Jy4NA==&ch=r8fpasb-a-NRtR0JHPtN56bOGaAnzg_9DQsVc3tOUe51d3X-J0Odxg==>, the nation's highest honor for community service.

IMLS is now accepting nominations for the 2018 awards. Anyone--an employee, a board member, a member of the public, or an elected official--can nominate an institution. To be considered, the institution must complete and return a nomination form<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001OdsHFUi6sPNET5WQvjmvnmHmyElLcqE7LXLUnF1jxKFJJiz9DXH1GWlDT9KVDFhbEdeR_094XimKnmQ07rFPYh-whDOkYhxdLVAPE_EWEKlY8hK91KL8b87y2stBy1YARynRti2FfvWZlwxxlfAMGEVVij60zWUWs3qdrIJgfeRbfkBw41JgzGoeev6nGyvph_5w4dNUza9eIuHXA7n6XIAXSSE5NXLFhCF4SSSk3RqAQgM7wyAeQQ==&c=GFVhRWu_I1KgTgHP2RyChUSwEN7mH3sMrgwJ4kWDLQCRoECv2Jy4NA==&ch=r8fpasb-a-NRtR0JHPtN56bOGaAnzg_9DQsVc3tOUe51d3X-J0Odxg==> by October 2, 2017.

This year, IMLS is particularly interested in museums and libraries with programs that build community cohesion and serve as catalysts for positive community change, including programs that provide services for veterans and military families, at-risk children and families, the un- and under-employed, and youth confronting barriers to STEM-related employment.

All types of nonprofit libraries and library organizations, associations and consortia are eligible, including academic, school, digital, tribal, and special libraries or archives. Public or private nonprofit museums of any discipline are eligible, including general, art, history, science and technology, children's, and natural history and anthropology, historic houses and sites, arboretums, nature centers, aquariums, zoos, botanical gardens, and planetariums.

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Winning the medal elevates an institution's profile and can positively impact fundraising, programming, and partnership and outreach activities.

Institutions interested in being considered should read the nomination form carefully and contact the designated program contacts with questions.

Program Contacts

Program contacts for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service are:
Museums: Mark Feitl, Program Specialist, 202-653-4635
Libraries: Laura McKenzie, Administrative Specialist, 202-653-4644
You may also submit your question by e-mail: nationalmedals at imls.gov<mailto:nationalmedals at imls.gov>

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