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 www.imls.gov/news/2007/041707.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 17, 2007
Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
IMLS Invites Proposals to Produce 2008-2009 WebWise Conference
Deadline: June 18, 2007
Washington, DC--The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
seeking proposals to develop and host the 2008 and 2009 WebWise
Conferences on Libraries and Museums in the Digital World in cooperation
with IMLS. The WebWise Conference highlights exemplary projects to
improve library and museum programs using technology and brings together
library and museum professionals and national technology experts from a
variety of disciplines to discuss issues of mutual concern. To continue
reaching a wide geographical area, IMLS wants the 2008 conference to be
held in the South. The 2009 conference is planned for Washington, D.C.
Previous WebWise Conferences have been held in Los Angeles and Chicago.
Organizations eligible for the award include:
* public and not-for-profit institutions of higher education,
* all types of libraries and library consortia,
* all types of public and not-for-profit museums and museum
consortia, and
* professional associations serving the museum or library field.
Federally operated and for-profit museums and libraries are not eligible
to apply to host the conference.
The cooperative agreement will last for two years; funds for the 2009
conference will be released only upon successful completion of the 2008
conference, availability of federal funds, and approval of the IMLS
Director. The award amount will be up to $500,000.
The program announcement is available on the IMLS Web site at
www.imls.gov/pdf/WebWiseRFP.pdf and through www.grants.gov, Funding
Opportunity Number WW-CA-07. Proposals must be submitted through
www.grants.gov no later than June 18, 2007. Awards will be announced by
July 30, 2007.
For more information, please contact Susan Malbin, Senior Program
Officer, Office of Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library
Services, 1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036-5802.
Telephone (202) 653-4768, E-mail [log in to unmask]
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.
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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