Institute of Museum and Library Services

There are an estimated 20 million public servants in the United States and 74 of them serve right here at IMLS. 🥳 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible men and women who tirelessly serve the public day-in and day-out. 💚 As Public Service Recognition Week comes to a close, join us in recognizing the remarkable contributions of public servants across the nation! From coast to coast, these dedicated individuals embody the spirit of service and make our communities #GovPossible every day. #PSRW

🎒 Attention parents and educators! #AmericasFieldTrip contest is live and offering students a ticket to America’s heart and history. Students in grades 3-12 can submit artwork, essays, and videos to express their perspectives on America’s past and future ahead of our nation’s 250th anniversary. Elementary, middle, and high school students can find themselves on a candlelight tour at Fort Point Golden Gate National Park, uncovering stories of the West Coast’s past, accessing the “vault” at the US National Archives, or immersing in history as a Patriot spy at the American Village. IMLS encourages students and educators across America to participate in this opportunity to shape America’s future. https://lnkd.in/eE6BVeGN America250

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek we're celebrating your ability to spark curiosity in young people everywhere! 🍎📚Thank you, teacher for helping countless children discover their love for museums and libraries. A group of students and teachers interact with a biology exhibit in the Amazing Life gallery at the Burke Museum. Credit: Nate Watters Photography 

Each year during Days of Remembrance, our nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust, #WeRemember the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust and the other victims of Nazi persecution. Tomorrow, watch as the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum leads the nation in remembering the victims, honoring the rescuers, celebrating the liberators, and paying tribute to the survivors. www.ushmm.org/DOR2024

🌸Happy #AAPI Heritage Month! 🌺Throughout May, we celebrate the rich tapestry of Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures that shape our world. From art to literature, music to cuisine, the contributions of AAPI communities enrich our society in countless ways. Join us in honoring their stories and embracing the diversity that makes us stronger together. 🌏🌎 #AAPIHeritageMonth 

🌿As we close out Keep America Beautiful Month we hope you took time to embrace the beauty around you! 🌳 Did you know that arboretums and botanical gardens are eligible for IMLS museum grants? 🌳 We're proud to review and fund these living collections projects, it's one of the ways we do our part to #KeepAmericaBeautiful 

TODAY IMLS Senior Library Program Officer Ashley Sands will be speaking about IMLS funding opportunities at National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP)'s Annual Conference. #NORDP2024 Ashley will also be available for 1:1 funding consultations.  Learn more ⤵️  https://lnkd.in/eS9rSAGa #NORDP2024 #NORDPconference #NORDP

The Atomic Legacy Preservation Network (ALPN) is forging connections between museums, historical centers, legacy sites, interpretive centers, and other institutions across the country to tell the story of the Manhattan Project, subsequent nuclear weapons production, and the enduring legacy of these efforts. ALPN’s mission is rooted in deepening public understanding of such an important part of American history and highlighting the impact communities nationwide have had in advancing nuclear innovation from the inception of the Manhattan Project to the present day. Check out their recent webinar, co-hosted with IMLS Deputy Director Laura Huerta Migus, to explore how ALPN creates and leverages partnerships across the country between diverse institutions, while also forging relationships with these institutions and the federal government. https://lnkd.in/epXqHuZU

Last week, IMLS partner USCIS hosted their Outstanding Americans by Choice ceremony at the Central Park Library in Santa Clara, CA. The Outstanding Americans by Choice initiative recognizes the outstanding achievements of naturalized U.S. citizens. Through civic participation, professional achievement, and responsible citizenship, recipients of this honor have demonstrated their commitment to this country and to the common civic values that unite us as Americans. As part of the event, the Central Park Library ceremony honored author and chef Channy Chhi Laux. Learn more about Channy Chhi Laux ➡️ https://lnkd.in/esW4EwnV Learn more about how IMLS, USCIS, museums, and libraries partner support new Americans ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ei83KMuz

TONIGHT: You’re invited to learn about Arab American stories and communities through the upcoming program Voices of Arab-American Experiences, Exploring the Arab American National Museum. VISIONS OF AMERICA is a collaboration between PBS Books and IMLS that highlights cultural institutions and captures first-person experiences to celebrate the diverse tapestry of America, as we approach the American’s semiquincentennial. A special feature will be done on the Arab American National Museum (AANM), with insights into this important institution, its cultural and community significance, and some exciting museum projects. Save the date for Visions of America: Voices of Arab American Experiences – Exploring the Arab American National Museum on April 25 at 8 PM ET. ➡ https://fb.me/e/4AdOMvQLH #America250 #IMLS250