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/2008/081308a.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 13, 2008
IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
IMLS Calls for Applications for Connecting to Collections Statewide
Planning Grants
Deadline: October 16, 2008
Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
invites proposals for the 2009 Connecting to Collections Statewide
Planning Grants. Applications for these collaborative grants should
address the recommendations published in the Heritage Health Index
(HHI), which found that many collections held in the public trust by
libraries, museums, and archives are at risk. This landmark study,
conducted by Heritage Preservation in partnership with IMLS, offered
four recommendations to collecting institutions:
* provide safe conditions for collections;
* develop an emergency plan;
* assign responsibility for collections care; and
* marshal public and private support for, and raise public awareness of,
collections care.
Institutions that follow these guidelines report marked improvements in
their ability to preserve and conserve their collections.
Statewide Planning Grants foster effective partnerships among
organizations that have a strong commitment to the collections
stewardship goals of a given state, commonwealth, or territory, and fund
ongoing or new collaborations. Projects must demonstrate how the
participating institutions (representing libraries, museums, archives,
and other relevant statewide organizations) will work together in a
planning process that moves the state closer to achieving the
recommendations of the HHI through an appropriate and achievable plan
for action. In 2008, IMLS awarded these grants to 19 states (see
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012308_list.shtm) and will continue to
make one grant to each eligible state or territory.
For the past two years, IMLS and its partners have been drawing
attention to the findings and recommendations of the Heritage Health
Index. The Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action initiative has
already resulted in a successful national summit on conservation and
preservation, the distribution of 1839 IMLS Connecting to Collections
Bookshelves, and two Connecting to Collections National Tour forums. The
Statewide Planning Grants represent an important component of this
national initiative.
Application guidelines for the 2009 planning grants are available in PDF
format at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/pdf/CtoC_2009.pdf
(623KB). Please note that the Statewide Planning Grant Web page has a
list of last year's awardees, as well as copies of their grant
narratives, which may expedite the application writing process.
IMLS has scheduled two audio conference calls to give prospective
applicants an opportunity to ask IMLS staff questions pertaining to the
Statewide Planning Grants. The calls will be at the following dates and
times:
Thursday, September 4 at 3:00pm EST
Wednesday, September 17 at 3:00pm EST
Please check the Statewide Planning Grant Web page
(http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/planning.htm) closer to the date
of the call for specific dial-in instructions.
For questions about the Statewide Planning Grant program, please 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 www.imls.gov.
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