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Director's Message

Anne d'Harnoncourt, the late Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, was billiant art historian and scholar who seemed to know everyone. In honor of Anne and her life's work, let us find ways to nurture the next generation of outstanding museum
                          professionals and leaders. Read more

International Strategic Partnership Initiative

We live in a global society and American libraries and museums have so much to share with, and learn from, people engaged in library and museum work throughout the world.” Read more about our international strategic partnership initiative.

Florida African American Museum Exchange Builds Alliance to Preserve History

The Florida African American Museum Exchange (FAAME) is building a robust alliance of African American museums throughout the state of Florida to preserve and present historically significant documents, photos, artifacts, and buildings. The initiative, coordinated by the John Gilmore Riley Center and Museum for African American History in Tallahassee, FL, was funded by 2006 and 2008 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Read more.

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September 15, 2008--
IMLS Calls for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Applications

September 15, 2008--
IMLS Director Radice Testifies on Museums and
Libraries’ Role in Strengthening Communities

September 15, 2008--
Institute of Museum and Library Services Sponsors the Pavilion of the States at the 8th Annual National Book Festival

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