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/2009/061709.shtm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2009
Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
Washington, DC-Dr. Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS), announced today that 907 museums,
libraries, and archives have been selected to receive the IMLS
Connecting to Collections Bookshelf. She made the announcement during
her opening remarks at the fourth and concluding Connecting to
Collections forum, Stewardship of America's Legacy: Answering the Call
to Action in Buffalo, NY. This is the third and final installment of the
Bookshelf program, which has distributed 2,751 sets of books, online
resources, and a user's guide to institutions in every part of the
country. To see the list of recipients, please go to
http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/061709_list.shtm.
"When IMLS and our partners began the journey to help save America's
collections three years ago, we knew that money and appropriate
resources would prove major barriers between many of our nation's
collecting institutions and proper collections care," said Dr. Radice.
"With the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf initiative, we were able
to offer these institutions tools to help them preserve and conserve
their treasures for future generations. We commend them for answering
this call to action."
The Bookshelf comprises resources for collections typically found in art
or history museums and in libraries' special collections, with an added
selection of texts for living collections. It is a component of
Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action, a strategic initiative by
IMLS to address the challenges described in A Public Trust at Risk: The
Heritage Health Index Report on the State of America's Collections, an
IMLS-funded study conducted by Heritage Preservation.
Most recipients have small budgets and staff, and have demonstrated an
urgent need for this permanent resource. History museums, historic
houses, and academic libraries with special collections are especially
well represented among the recipients, as are zoos, aquaria, botanical
gardens, and nature centers.
The IMLS Bookshelf was made possible by a cooperative agreement with the
American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) with support
from the Getty Foundation, the Henry Luce Foundation, and the Samuel H.
Kress Foundation.
"Given the Getty's longstanding commitment to the care of museum and
archival collections, we are pleased to partner with IMLS and other
foundations to provide key conservation resources to the institutions
that most need them," said Getty Foundation Director Deborah Marrow.
"We are delighted to help make this important material reach so many
institutions around the country," said Ellen Holtzman, Program Director
for American Art at the Henry Luce Foundation.
"The Kress Foundation is delighted to be working with IMLS to ensure the
broadest possible access to this important reference resource," said Max
Marmor, President of the Kress Foundation.
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.
About the American Association for State and Local History
The American Association for State and Local History is a non-profit
membership organization comprising individuals, agencies, and
organizations acting in the public trust, engaged in the practice of
history, and representing a variety of disciplines and professions. It
provides leadership and support for its members who preserve and
interpret state and local history in order to make the past more
meaningful to all Americans. To learn more, visit www.aaslh.org.
About the Getty Foundation
The Getty Foundation provides support to institutions and individuals
throughout the world, funding a diverse range of projects that promote
the understanding and conservation of the visual arts. The Foundation is
part of the J. Paul Getty Trust which also includes the J. Paul Getty
Museum, the Getty Research Institute, and the Getty Conservation
Institute. To learn more, visit www.getty.edu/foundation.
About the Henry Luce Foundation
The Henry Luce Foundation was established in 1936 by the late Henry R.
Luce, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Time Inc. With assets of
approximately $750 million, the Luce Foundation supports American art,
higher education, Asian affairs, theology, and women in science and
engineering. To learn more, visit www.hluce.org.
About the Samuel H. Kress Foundation
The Samuel H. Kress Foundation was created in 1929 and devotes its
resources to advancing the scholarship, conservation and enjoyment of
works of European art. The Kress Foundation's programs focus on the
preservation of significant monuments of European art and architecture,
as well as the nurturing of professional expertise in art history and
art conservation. To learn more, visit www.kressfoundation.org.
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