The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum
and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this press release can
be viewed on the IMLS Web site at:
http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/110705.htm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2005
PRESS CONTACTS
IMLS: Eileen Maxwell 202-653-4632, [log in to unmask]
J. Paul Getty Trust: Kenneth Hamma 310-440-7186, [log in to unmask]
OCLC: Bob Murphy 614-761-5136, [log in to unmask]
IMLS makes award to OCLC, Getty Trust to plan and co-host Web-Wise
conferences
Web-Wise 2006 in Los Angeles will focus on 'Inspiring Discovery:
Unlocking Collections' in February
DUBLIN, Ohio-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has
made a $399,197 award to OCLC Online Computer Library Center, in
conjunction with the J. Paul Getty Trust, to plan and co-host the 2006
and 2007 Web-Wise Conferences on Libraries and Museums in the Digital
World.
Web-Wise is a signature initiative of the Institute of Museum and
Library Services. Each year it brings together representatives and
thought leaders from museums, libraries, archives, systems science, and
other fields interested in the future of high-quality online content for
inquiry and education. The focus of each annual conference is on sharing
the latest research and newest innovations in digital technology,
exploring their potential impacts on library and museum services, and on
promoting effective museum and library collaborations in the digital
environment. The conference also provides IMLS grant recipients the
opportunity to showcase exemplary projects.
The 2006 Web-Wise Conference will be held February 16-17 in Los Angeles,
California. The conference theme is "Inspiring Discovery: Unlocking
Collections." Sessions will explore current and emerging practices for
information discovery as well as promising innovations that could
revolutionize the ways in which information seekers find digital
content. Projects featuring museum and library resources, and the paths
to their discovery, will be featured in plenary sessions and
demonstrations.
Half-day workshops requiring separate registration will be offered on
February 15. Online registration for both the main conference and the
pre-conference workshops will be available in early December through the
IMLS Web site.
About IMLS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is an independent
federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a
nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their
communities. IMLS fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of
learning by supporting the nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000
libraries. IMLS also encourages partnerships to expand the educational
benefit of libraries and museums. To learn more about IMLS please visit:
www.imls.gov.
About the J. Paul Getty Trust
The J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic
organization serving both general audiences and specialized
professionals. Educational in purpose and character, the Getty focuses
on the visual arts in all of their dimensions through its programs, the
J. Paul Getty Museum, the Research Institute, the Conservation Institute
and the Foundation. The Getty is online at www.getty.edu.
About OCLC
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, OCLC Online Computer Library Center is a
nonprofit organization that has provided computer-based cataloging,
reference, resource sharing and preservation services to 54,000
libraries in 96 countries and territories. For more information, visit
www.oclc.org.
OCLC is a trademark of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
Third-party product, service and business names are trademarks and/or
service marks of their respective owners.
Eileen Maxwell
Public Affairs Officer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M Street, NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
202-653-4632
202-653-4600(fax)
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