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/2009/061709b.shtm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2009

Press Contacts
202-653-4632

Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] 

IMLS Awards More Than $20 Million in Librarian Recruitment and Education
Grants

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today
awarded 33 institutions Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grants
totaling $20.4 million. With these grants, library students and staff
will assist very young children in achieving early literacy; support
libraries in rural communities; increase the number of school library
media specialists; create more librarians with a specialty in government
information services; increase diversity in the library workforce; and
strengthen the workforce to better meet the needs of users of all types
of libraries. To see a list of awardees and descriptions of how they
intend to use their grants, please click here
http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/061709b_list.shtm.


"The driving force behind any successful library is a staff of educated
and dedicated library professionals," said Anne-Imelda Radice, Director
of IMLS. "It is IMLS's great pleasure to announce the Laura Bush 21st
Century Librarian Program awards which will help support the next
generation of library professionals in their academic and
community-building endeavors."

Since its inception in 2002, the program has funded the education and
training of 3,220 Master's students, 186 doctoral students, 1,256
pre-professionals, and 26,206 continuing education students. The program
also supports grants for research related to library education and
library staffing needs, curriculum development, and continuing education
and training.

The next deadline for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program is
December 15, 2009. For more information, click
herehttp://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm.

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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