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 can be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2008
IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
Five Museums and Five Libraries to Receive Nation's Highest Honor at
White House Ceremony
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania,
Puerto Rico, and Wyoming Institutions to be Awarded
Washington, DC-First Lady Laura Bush will award five museums and five
libraries the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the
nation's highest honor, at a White House ceremony on October 7. Each
year, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), in
coordination with the White House, presents the National Medal to 10
museums and libraries in recognition of their extraordinary civic,
educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions.
"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,"
said IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice.
Winners of the 2008 National Medal for Museum and Library Service are:
1. Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, WY:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_bbhc.shtm
2. The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_frank.shtm
3. General Lew Wallace Study and Museum, Crawfordsville, IN:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_genwall.shtm
4. Jane Stern Dorado Community Library, Inc., Dorado, PR:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_jsdorado.shtm
5. Kansas City Public Library, Kansas City, MO:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_kcpl.shtm
6. Lower East Side Tenement Museum, New York, NY:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_leten.shtm
7. Miami-Dade Public Library System, Miami, FL:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_miami.shtm
8. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_norton.shtm
9. Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_skid.shtm
10. Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_skok.shtm
In addition to the National Medal, each institution receives a $10,000
award. 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. To learn more about the
institutions and community members, please click on the winners' names.
Media availability: Members of the press interested in attending the
White House ceremony, please contact IMLS Public Affairs Officer
Jeannine Mjoseth ([log in to unmask]; 202-653-4632.)
The White House ceremony will be followed on October 8 by a symposium
featuring presentations by community members whose lives have been
positively affected by the institutions, and the directors of the
institutions. The press and public are invited to attend the symposium.
(Please see link to the symposium invitation below.)
Important Links:
2008 National Medal Brochure: http://www.imls.gov/pdf/2008Medals.pdf
(PDF, 1MB)
IMLS Director Anne Radice's Biography:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/092908_annebio.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/2008/092908_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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