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/2010/040810b.shtm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2010
IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
IMLS Announces Kennelly as New Grants Management Officer
Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
happy to announce the selection of Mary Estelle Kennelly as the Grants
Management Officer. Ms. Kennelly has been with the agency since its
inception in 1996 and with its predecessor, the Institute of Museum
Services, for three years before that. She has held several positions,
most recently Associate Deputy Director for Museum Services.
"I'm very excited to take on this new challenge," Kennelly said. "I
believe in IMLS and its mission, and am looking forward to working with
the museums, libraries, and archives that use IMLS funding to serve the
American public."
In her new position, Ms. Kennelly will join IMLS's Office of the Chief
Financial Officer, and take primary responsibility for ensuring uniform
grant administration throughout the agency; developing, recommending,
and implementing post-award grant administration policy; and managing
all fiscal grant requirements for the agency. She will work with the
Office of Library Services and the Office of Museum Services to ensure
compliance with federal requirements and agency policies so that IMLS's
grant programs meet the highest management and fiduciary standards while
furthering the agency's mission.
In addition, Ms. Kennelly will act as the agency liaison to the
government-wide Grants Management Line of Business (GMLoB) taskforce as
well as the Grants.gov initiative, and serve as the agency's primary
member of the Grants Executive Board.
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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