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/2010/051810.shtm. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2010

IMLS Press Contacts 
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

IMLS Participates in AAM Annual Meeting and MuseumExpo(tm)

Los Angeles Convention Center

Visit IMLS at the MuseumExpo, Booth #116

Washington, DC-Marsha L. Semmel, acting director of the Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and other agency representatives
will participate in the American Association of Museums (AAM) annual
meeting in Los Angeles, California, May 23-26.

To underscore this year's conference theme, Museums Without Borders,
IMLS will release Strengthening Connections, Advancing Global
Understanding (http://www.imls.gov/pdf/IntlReport.pdf), a new
publication on its International Strategic Partnership Initiative
(http://www.imls.gov/about/international.shtm). IMLS staff will also be
available for questions at booth #116.

Below is a list of IMLS-related sessions:

Sunday, May 23, 1:15 P.M.-2:30 P.M. - Convention Center, Room 408A
What's the evidence base? Applying the National Academy of Sciences'
(NAS) report on informal science learning to the broader museum field.
Participants will explore findings of the NAS report on learning science
in informal education, including the evidence base for non-school
learning, insight on diversifying participation in informal
environments, and appropriate learning outcomes for informal learning
experiences.
Chairperson: Andrew Shouse, associate director, Institute of Science,
University of Washington College of Education, Seattle, WA.
Participant: Marsha L. Semmel, acting director, IMLS, Washington, DC.

Sunday, May 23, 4:15 P.M.-5:30 P.M. - Convention Center, Room 401
The impact of IMLS's Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action
initiative on America's museums. 
This session will consider IMLS's initiative on conservation,
"Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action," presenting recent
evaluation information, case studies, and information on accessing
available resources. Attendees will discuss how to continue, extend, and
consolidate the initiative's gains.
Chairperson: Nancy Rogers, senior project coordinator, IMLS, Washington,
DC.

Sunday, May 23, 2:45 P.M.-4 P.M. - Convention Center, Room 408B
How to demonstrate the public value of museums. 
This interactive session will demonstrate how museums can conduct and
use public value research to exhibit their importance to stakeholders,
funders, and policymakers, building their capacity to better serve the
public.
Chairperson: Marsha L. Semmel, acting director, IMLS, Washington, DC.
Participant: Carlos Manjarrez, associate deputy director for research
and statistics, IMLS, Washington, DC.

Monday, May 24, 9 A.M.-10:15 A.M. - Convention Center, Room 406A/B
The future of museums, libraries, and archives. 
Panelists will focus on the discussion guide that emerged from a 2008
NAS meeting (supported by IMLS) on the future of libraries and museums,
including topics such as technology and power development, and the
21st-century museum and library workforce. Representatives of the
museum, archives, and library communities will address the discussion
guide topics.
Chairperson: Holly Witchey, adjunct professor, the Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, MD.
Participants: Mamie Bittner, deputy director, office of policy,
planning, research and communications, IMLS, Washington, DC. 
Michael Devine, director, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and
Museum, Independence, MO.
Emlyn Koster, president and CEO, Liberty Science Center, Jersey City,
NJ.

Monday, May 24, 2:15 P.M.-3:30 P.M. - Convention Center, Room 407
A conversation with IMLS staff.
IMLS program officers will provide an overview of funding opportunities
available to museums, including tips on preparing a competitive proposal
and common pitfalls to avoid. They will also provide an update on recent
publications and national initiatives such as Museums, Libraries, and
21st Century Skills.
Chairperson: Christopher Reich, associate deputy director for museums,
IMLS, Washington, DC.
Participants: Sandra Narva, senior program officer, IMLS, Washington,
DC.
Steven Shwartzman, senior program officer, IMLS, Washington, DC.
Helen Wechsler, senior program officer, IMLS, Washington, DC.

Tuesday, May 25, 9 A.M.-10:15 A.M. - Convention Center, Room 515B
Museums and 21st century skills: perspectives on policy and practice. 
This session focuses on a recent IMLS report and self-assessment tool
addressing museums' critical role in promoting such 21st century skills
as visual literacy, civic engagement, global awareness, creativity and
innovation, environmental literacy, and critical thinking and problem
solving. The project presents a policy argument, case studies, and
strategies for increasing museums' effectiveness in fostering these
skills.
Chairperson: Marsha L. Semmel, acting director, IMLS, Washington, DC.

Tuesday and Wednesday, May 25 and 26, 12:15 P.M.-1:45 P.M. - Convention
Center, Room 404B
Career Cafe "Blue Plate Specials"
Join us for brief, bite-sized presentations/conversations on a range of
career and management related topics. Each "blue plate" is 20 minutes,
featuring a six-minute presentation (Pecha Kucha-style) followed by
discussion. Bring your lunch.
Presenters: Schroeder Cherry, counselor to the director, IMLS,
Washington, DC.
Sheetal Prajapati, director of educational programs, Mary and Leigh
Block Museum of Art Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
Linda Norris, Managing Partner, Riverhill, Treadwell, NY.

Wednesday, May 26, 9 A.M.-10:15 A.M. - Convention Center, Room 407
Connecting to community: IMLS national medal for museum service
Three recent recipients of the IMLS National Medal for Museum Service
will share the institutional strategies that allowed them to impact
diverse audiences in life-changing ways.
Chairperson: Christopher Reich, associate deputy director for museums,
IMLS, Washington, DC.
 
 
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 123,000 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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