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/2009/062909.shtm. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2009 Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask] Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] IMLS Director and Staff Participate in American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago, July 9-15, 2009 Visit the IMLS Booth at the ALA Exhibition Hall Booth #3154 Washington, DC-Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Mary Chute, Deputy Director for Libraries, and other Institute staff will participate in various events during the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago July 9-15. IMLS staff and a list of sessions pertaining to IMLS-funded grants will be available July 11-14 at booth #3154. The exhibits will be located in the McCormick Place West, Hall F, located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois. Below is a list of sessions attended by IMLS representatives. "Library Champions Reception," Anne-Imelda Radice, Director, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Hilton Chicago, July 10. "Careers in Federal Libraries," Mary L. Chute, Deputy Director for Libraries, Panel Participant - Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table, 9 -- 11:30 a.m., Harold Washington Library Center, July 10. "Picturing America Programs in Public Libraries," Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director for Museums and Director for Strategic Partnerships, 10:30-12:00 at McCormick Place West, W-178B, July 11. "Public Library Winners of the National Medal for Library and Museum Service from the IMLS--Small to Medium Sized Institutions in Rural to Urban Areas," Mary L. Chute, Deputy Director for Libraries, Panel Participant, 3:30-5:30 p.m., McCormick Place West, W-192b, July 11. "Unveiling of IMLS's 21st Century Skills initiative at the Chicago Public Library's new revolutionary teen space, YOUMedia," Mamie Bittner, Deputy Director for the Office of Policy, Planning, Research, and Communications, Mary L. Chute, Deputy Director for Libraries, and Marsha Semmel, Deputy Director for Museums and Director for Strategic Partnerships, in partnership with representatives of The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, 12:30 - 2:00, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State Street, Ground Floor, Chicago, July 11. [Attendance limited. RSVP by July 7 to [log in to unmask]] "IMLS Grant Funding for Preservation," Kevin Cherry, Senior Program Officer, Office of Library Services, to the "Promoting Preservation Interest Group" through the Preservation and Reformatting Section of ALCTS/ALA, 10:30-12:30 p.m. at the Hilton, Continental C, July 12. "Report on the IMLS Native American Library Services Program," Alison Freese, Senior Program Officer, Office of Library Services, at the American Indian Library Association Business Meeting, 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Conference Center 24, July 12. 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. ========================================================= 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).