SI-ASB-2009: Institute of Museum and Library Services


Institute of Museum and Library Services 1800 M St., NW, 9th floor, Washington, DC 20036 www.imls.gov	Projects 1
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 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.
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For two days I researched and made a bibliography, mingled, had a tour & learned about IMLS. For three days I attended a conference. The conference! It was AMAZING! The conference (WebWise) changed my view of everything. I will take different courses now, and I'm drawing on what I've learned for making our conference. Also, it has made me better able to articulate what I want to do, and consequently I am thinking of being tailored instead of claiming any label.

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Website 2009

Intern: Colleen Theisen

Code: IMLS-01

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The 10th annual WebWise Conference on Libraries and Museums in the Digital Age will be held in Washington DC February 25-27 2009. IMLS will partner with The Wolfsonian-Florida International University and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to host this year's event. The theme of the 2009 conference is 'Digital Debates.' Sessions will feature library and museum leaders as well as experts outside of the cultural heritage community who will stimulate conversation and reflect on the challenges posed by emerging technologies and their effects on the roles that libraries and museums will play in the next decade. The conference will open with a half-day pre-conference workshop on the afternoon of February 25 followed by the opening reception. The intern will: 1) Conduct background research on interactive Internet applications in the library and museum sector; create annotated bibliography 2) Attend conference; report back to agency on sessions attended 3) Summarize in a brief report content issues and discussions relating to conference

Qualifications: 1) Good writing research and communication skills 2) Ability to identify themes and issues 3) Knowledgeable about current Web technologies and effect on libraries and museums 4) Good sense of the public value of libraries and museums.

The SI Alternative Spring Break is open to graduate students of the University of Michigan's School of Information. Undergraduates looking for Alternative Spring Break opportunities should look into the University of Michigan Alternative Spring Break program administered by U-M's Ginsberg Center.