As an IMS-GOS reviewer for 7-8 yrs. I agree that the selection process is
quite well thought through and can observe for myself that the playing field
is as level as any could be.  The quality of applications is usually much
better from museums/writers who've had previous success in obtaining GOS
grants.

Small museums, including the one I direct, indeed find it next to impossible
to put together a GOS application that would be both honest and competitive.
Ross Weeks Jr.
Tazewell Va

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From: Kathrine L Walker <[log in to unmask]>

>
>I suspect part of the low numbers related to smaller museums may be
>because they do not have the time resources necessary to complete and IMLS
>grant, while the large museums with grants and development offices do.
>
>Kathrine Schlageck