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/2008/020408.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2008
IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
President's Budget Requests $271,246,000 for Institute of Museum and
Library Services
WASHINGTON, DC-The President's budget request for fiscal year 2009 seeks
$271,246,000 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
The request, which was released by the White House today, represents an
increase of $26,023,000 or 10.6 percent, over the FY 2008 enacted level
for the Institute's programs and administration.
"Throughout his two terms in the White House, President Bush has shown
outstanding support for museums and libraries," said Anne-Imelda M.
Radice, Director of IMLS. "This Administration recognizes the essential
role these institutions play in connecting people to information and
ideas. IMLS will continue to embrace the expanded responsibilities with
which the President and Congress have entrusted us."
Highlights of the President's FY 2009 IMLS budget request include the
following:
* $214,432,000 for library grant programs, an increase of $14,469,000
from the FY 08 appropriation for the same purposes. This includes an
increase of $10.6 million for the Grants to States program, bringing it
to $171,500,000. This amount will enable the full implementation of a
law passed in 2003 to provide a more equitable distribution of state
formula grants. The request also includes $26,500,000 for the Laura Bush
21st Century Librarian Program.
* $39,897,000 for museum grants, an increase of $8.6 million from the FY
08 appropriation for the same purposes. The request includes $3.8
million for Conservation Project support, $22.2 million for Museums for
America, $2.1 million for 21st Century Museum Professionals, and $1.35
million for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture.
* This request includes $2.5 million for collecting public library and
state library statistics, $500,000 to launch a pilot program on museum
data collection, and $1,000,000 to study and report on the state of
libraries and museums in the United States.
IMLS Appropriations History 1998-2009:
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/98-09-Appropriations.pdf (PDF, 20KB)
IMLS Requested and Enacted Budgets 2006-2009:
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/06-09-Appropriations.pdf (PDF, 21KB)
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 http://www.imls.gov.
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