> The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum and > Library Services. To read an HTML version please click on > http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/050803-1.htm > <http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/050803-1.htm> > > For more information please call the IMLS press office at 202-606-8339 or > email: > Eileen Maxwell, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> > > IMLS Launches Online Project Planning Tutorial > Tutorial designed to make federal competitive grant application better, > easier > > Washington, DC, Updated May19, 2003 - The federal Institute of Museum and > Library Services (IMLS) has launched an online tutorial to help libraries > and museums develop project plans for its National Leadership Grant > applications. This tool is designed to make it easier to develop good, > competitive applications for federal IMLS grants. Others will also find > the tutorial useful for planning projects and IMLS welcomes all users. > > "We know that applying for competitive federal grants can be daunting," > said Dr. Robert S. Martin, Director of the federal IMLS. "Our tutorial is > informative and easy to use. Visitors will find real world examples, > tools, schedules, exercises, and even reality checks to help assess their > readiness to move from one section to the next. This innovative tool > exemplifies IMLS' commitment for a more transparent, effective, and useful > government." > > The tutorial is divided into four sections taking the user from project > planning through implementation. It begins with a step-by-step process for > getting projects underway, including analyzing organizational needs, > identifying target audience, and formulating goals. The second section > helps to develop the components of a project plan, including activities, > evaluation approach, schedule, and resources. The third and fourth > sections offer tips for writing applications and implementing successful > projects. Throughout the tutorial the need to identify and communicate > with stakeholders is emphasized. > > While this planning tool is designed for developing IMLS grant > applications, it can be used by anyone who would like to learn more about > project planning and development. Senior program officers at IMLS with > years of experience coaching applicants worked together with museum > professionals and librarians to develop this powerful learning resource. > IMLS hopes that it will be useful in many different settings, including > professional education and development, staff training, and a wide array > of project planning activities. > > Visit the tutorial at http://e-services.imls.gov/project_planning > <http://e-services.imls.gov/project_planning> . > > The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal > agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by > supporting the nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries. The > Institute encourages partnerships to expand the educational benefit of > libraries and museums. For more information about the Institute, please > log onto www.imls.gov <http://www.imls.gov> . > > ### > > > Eileen Maxwell > Public Affairs Specialist > Institute of Museum and Library Services > 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. > Suite 510 > Washington, DC 20506 > 202-606-8339 > 202-606-8591 (fax) > [log in to unmask] > Subscribe to Primary Source, the IMLS monthly e-mail newsletter, for > important museum and library news: > http://www.imls.gov/utility/subscrbe.htm > <http://www.imls.gov/utility/subscrbe.htm> . > > > > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).