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<p class="MsoNormal">FYI to libraries that are serving as community anchors in compelling ways about the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Library Medal program. IMLS has posted the following information about the medals this year. Consider
applying!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">>>>>>>>>>>>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“This year, we are particularly interested in museum and library programs that build community cohesion and serve as a catalyst for positive community change, including programs that provide services for veterans and military families,
at-risk children and families, the un- and under-employed, and youth confronting barriers to STEM-related employment.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here are the URLs, deadline, and submission information:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In order to be considered for the National Medal for Museum and
<span style="color:black">Library Service, you will need to complete and submit the required Nomination Form. Three representatives from the community served by the institution should submit letters of recommendation either with your nomination packet or separately
to IMLS by the October 2 deadline. The form and instructions are available on the IMLS website at:
</span><a href="https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-medal-museum-and-library-service">https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-medal-museum-and-library-service</a>
<span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Your materials should be sent by October 2, 2017 to: </span><a href="mailto:nationalmedals@imls.gov"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">nationalmedals@imls.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#FFFFCC"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Alternatively, nominations may be mailed and postmarked by October 2, 2017, to this address:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular">The National Medal for Museum and Library Service<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular">Office of the Director<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular">Institute of Museum and Library Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular">955 L’Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular">Washington, DC 20024-2135<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:MyriadPro-Regular"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you have questions, please contact
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:nationalmedals@imls.gov">nationalmedals@imls.gov</a><span style="color:black">.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karren Reish <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:reishk@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">reishk@michigan.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-241-0021<o:p></o:p></p>
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