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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2010

IMLS Press Contacts
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Senate Confirms President's Nomination of New IMLS Director 

Susan H. Hildreth Becomes New Director of the Institute of Museum and
Library Services
 
Washington, DC-On December 22, 2010 Susan Hildreth's nomination to be
director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was
confirmed by unanimous consent by the United States Senate. The
Institute, an independent United States government agency, is the
primary source of federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and
17,500 museums.

"I am truly honored to have been appointed by President Barack Obama to
serve as the fourth Director of the Institute of Museum and Library
Services," said Hildreth. "I cannot imagine a more exciting and
challenging responsibility than helping to create strong libraries and
museums that sustain our heritage and culture and connect people to
information and new ways of thinking."

"Although we will certainly miss Susan in Seattle, she is going to be an
outstanding leader for the Institute of Museum and Library Services,"
said Senator Patty Murray (D-WA). "Susan and I share a passion for
making sure that children across America get the literacy skills they
need to succeed in school and in life. And I am confident that she will
continue the Institute's great work supporting families and communities
across the country."

Hildreth was previously appointed as California's state librarian by
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Prior to her position as California state
librarian, Hildreth was at the San Francisco Public Library, where she
served as deputy director and then city librarian. Her background also
includes five years as deputy library director at the Sacramento Public
Library, several years as Placer County's head librarian and four years
as library director for the Benicia Public Library, all in California.
She began her career as a branch librarian at the Edison Township
Library in New Jersey.
Hildreth will serve a four-year term as the Director of the Institute.
The directorship of the Institute alternates between individuals from
the museum and library communities. She succeeds Marsha L. Semmel, who
served as IMLS Acting Director since March 14, following the departure
of IMLS Director Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., at the conclusion of her
four-year term. Semmel is currently the deputy director for museums and
director for strategic partnerships. 

Active in the American Library Association, Hildreth served as president
of the Public Library Association in 2006. She has a master's degree in
library science from State University of New York, Albany, a master's
degree in business administration from Rutgers University and a bachelor
of arts, cum laude, from Syracuse University. 

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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