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/2009/090809.shtm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 8, 2009 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask] Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] IMLS Awards Over $2.7 Million to Native American and Native Hawaiian Libraries For Enhancements to Library Services Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today the 17 Native American tribal communities and Alaska Native villages that are this year's recipients of $2,219,312 in Native American Library Services Enhancement grants. The Institute is also pleased to report that Alu Like, Inc. is the recipient of the Native Hawaiian Library Services grant totaling $531,000. To see a full list of Enhancement grant recipients, please go to http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/090809_list.shtm. "To make a difference in the lives of their patrons, libraries must continually improve the breadth of their services and the skills of their employees," said Anne-Imelda Radice, Director, IMLS. "These awardees have accepted this challenge, and will no doubt continue to be important places for education, interaction, and innovation in their communities." This year, grantees will tackle a wide range of projects, including: * The "We Are All Family" project by the Makah Cultural and Research Center (MCRC), on behalf of the Makah Indian Tribe, will enhance access to family genealogy and ancestral history information for Makah community members. * The Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) program at the Pueblo of Pojoaque Public Library will focus on literacy skills for young children and their parents. * The enhancement of the NHL digital libraries to meet the needs and interests of Native Hawaiians, and the continuation of the Motheread workshops, which focus on language and literacy development with parents and their children at Alu Like, Inc. To learn more about Alu Like, Inc.'s proposed activities, go to http://www.alulike.org. The next deadline for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant applications is May 3, 2010. The next deadline for Native Hawaiian Library Services grant applications is May 17, 2010. Please contact Senior Program Officer Alison Freese at 202-653-4665 or [log in to unmask] with any questions. 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).