The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release with
photos and additional information can be viewed on the agency's Web site
at http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708.shtm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2008
Press Contact
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can
be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 7, 2008
Press Contact
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
To access high resolution photos of each winner with the First Lady and
IMLS Director Anne Radice, please click on the numbered links below.
High-resolution images are available for press and public use by
clicking on the thumbnail image.
First Lady Laura Bush Recognizes Top Ten Museums and Libraries at White
House Ceremony
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania,
Puerto Rico, and Wyoming Institutions Honored
Washington, DC-First Lady Laura Bush presented the 2008 National Medal
for Museum and Library Service to five museums and five libraries at a
White House ceremony on October 7, 2008. The National Medal is the
highest honor the nation confers on these institutions for their
outstanding contribution to America's communities. The awards are made
annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to
museums and libraries that have demonstrated a long-term commitment to
public service through innovative programs and community partnerships.
"Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 National Medal for Museum
and Library Service," said Mrs. Bush. "The programs and services they
provide are very important to the nation and to the communities they
serve. These outstanding libraries and museums have enriched the lives
of their patrons by helping them expand their knowledge and explore
their imaginations."
IMLS Director Anne-Imelda Radice, PhD, said, "These 10 museums and
libraries have gone above and beyond the call of duty to make a real
difference in their communities. They reach out to people of all ages
and backgrounds and invite them to explore our wonderfully diverse
history, culture, and literature. I thank them for their good work and
encourage others to follow their shining example."
Winners of the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service are:
1. Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_bbhc.shtm
2. The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_frank.shtm
3. General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, Crawfordsville, IN:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_genwall.shtm
4. Jane Stern Dorado Community Library, Inc., Dorado, PR:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_jsdorado.shtm
5. Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_kcpl.shtm
6. Lower East Side Tenement Museum, New York, NY:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_leten.shtm
7. Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami, FL:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_miami.shtm
8. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_norton.shtm
9. Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_skid.shtm
10. Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_skok.shtm
The award includes a prize of $10,000 to each recipient. This is the
second year that IMLS has presented the National Medals to 10
institutions. In previous years, the National Medal was known as the
National Award for Museum and Library Service and was awarded to three
museums and three libraries.
The White House ceremony is followed on October 8, 2008, by a symposium
featuring presentations by community members whose lives have been
positively affected by the institutions, and the directors of the
institutions. To learn more about the institutions and community
members, please click on the winners' names.
The History Channel; Americans for the Arts; Hollinger/Metal Edge, Inc.
Archival Storage Materials; and 3M Library Systems generously supported
the National Medals celebration.
Important Links:
2008 National Medal Brochure: http://www.imls.gov/pdf/2008Medals.pdf
(PDF, 1MB)
2008 National Medal Video: http://www.imls.gov/about/medals_08.shtm
IMLS Director Anne Radice's Biography:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_annebio.shtm
Mrs. Laura Bush's Biography:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_mrsbush.shtm
Symposium Invitation:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/images/medals/Medals_Symp_Invite_08.pdf
(October 8, 2008) Fact Sheet on the National Medal:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/100708_facts.shtm
Past Winners of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service:
http://www.imls.gov/results.asp?program=1006,1005&description=on&sort=ye
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Nominate a Museum or Library for a National Medal:
http://www.imls.gov/about/medals.shtm
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 122,000 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 http://www.imls.gov.
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