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 read on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/081908.shtm. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2008

IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] 
 
IMLS Conservation Project Support Application and Guidelines Available
on IMLS Web Site

Technical Assistance Conference Calls Scheduled for Aug 21 and Sept 3 to
Help Applicants Prepare Proposals

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
accepting grant applications to the agency's FY 2009 Conservation
Project Support (CPS) program, and has scheduled two technical
assistance conference calls to offer museum professionals from around
the country a chance to ask questions and learn about the program.
Application guidelines are available on the IMLS website at
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/conservProject.shtm. The
application deadline is October 1, 2008.

The IMLS initiative, Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action (see
http://www.imls.gov/collections/index.htm), and the agency-funded
report, A Public Trust at Risk, The Heritage Health Index Report on the
State of America's Collections (see
http://heritagepreservation.org/hhi), highlight the dire need for
conservation and collections care in American museums, and IMLS
encourages all museums to consider submitting an application to improve
the care of their collections. Through the CPS program, the Institute
awards matching grants of up to $150,000 to help museums identify their
conservation needs and priorities, and to help them ensure the
safekeeping of their collections through the implementation of sound
conservation practices.

The Institute funds conservation activities for all types of
collections: Nonliving, Natural History/Anthropology, Living Plants, and
Living Animals. There are six categories of Conservation Project Support
activities:

* General Conservation Survey
* Detailed Conservation Survey
* Environmental Survey
* Environmental Improvements
* Treatment
* Training

IMLS has scheduled two audio conference calls to give prospective
applicants an opportunity to ask IMLS staff questions pertaining to the
Conservation Project Support program. Callers will need the following
information to participate:

Thursday, August 21 at 3:00pm ET
Conference ID#: 60865332; Dial-in#: 1-800-603-9527

Wednesday, September 3 at 3:00pm ET
Conference ID#: 60868321; Dial-in#: 1-800-603-9527

For questions about the CPS program, contact Senior Program Officer,
Christine Henry, 202-653-4674, [log in to unmask], or Program Specialist,
Mark Feitl, 202-543-4635, [log in to unmask] 

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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