The following is a text only media advisory 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
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407.shtm

MEDIA ADVISORY - For Planning Purposes
January 4, 2007

Contact: Giuliana Bullard; [log in to unmask]
703-946-5524 (cell) or 703-532-1477

Mrs. Laura Bush to Present Top Library and Museum Awards at January 8th
White House Ceremony

Institutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina,
and Texas To Be Honored

Washington, DC--Mrs. Laura Bush will present the 2006 National Awards
for Museum and Library Service to three libraries and three museums in a
White House ceremony on Monday, January 8th. The awards are conferred
annually by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 

"These outstanding museums and libraries exemplify great community
service," said Mrs. Laura Bush. "They lead efforts to promote literacy,
science education, environmental conservation, and good health. Like
many libraries and museums around the country, these six have made
themselves indispensable to the communities they serve."

OPEN PRESS: Pre-set will be at 8:00 a.m. Final access will be at 9:50
a.m. Members of the press who do not have a White House press credential
must fax their names (as it appears on driver's license), Social
Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (202)
456-1523 no later than 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2007. For
additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call (202)
456-6313. 

Who: Mrs. Laura Bush and representatives of the 2006 award-winning
libraries and museums

What: Awards ceremony followed by media availability with
representatives and individuals whose lives have been changed for the
better as a result of these award-winning libraries and museums.

Where: East Room, the White House.

When: Monday, January 8, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.

Organizations being honored are:

Illinois: John G. Shedd Aquarium
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_shedd.shtm
Indiana: Frankfort Community Public Library
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_frank.shtm
Michigan: Artrain USA www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_art.shtm
Nebraska: Lincoln Children's Zoo www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_linc.shtm
North Carolina: Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_char.shtm
Texas: San Antonio Public Library www.imls.gov/news/2007/010407_san.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. Its mission is to
grow and sustain a "Nation of Learners" because lifelong learning is
essential to a democratic society and individual success. Through its
grant making, convenings, research and publications, the Institute
empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and
services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain
cultural heritage, build twenty-first-century skills, and increase civic
participation. To learn more about the Institute, please visit:
www.imls.gov.

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