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-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 11:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [syscon-tx] FW: Public Libraries Urged to Register for Free Civicsand Citizenship Toolkit FYI Deborah -----Original Message----- From: Jeannine Mjoseth [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 11:10 AM To: Jeannine Mjoseth Subject: Public Libraries Urged to Register for Free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit 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 www.imls.gov/news/2007/091807b.shtm. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2007 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mamie Bittner, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Public Libraries Urged to Register for Free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit Washington, DC-Public libraries can register for a free Civics and Citizenship Toolkit, which contains educational materials that will help permanent residents learn more about the United States and prepare for the naturalization process. The toolkit is an initiative of the Task Force on New Americans, a federal partnership that includes the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Other members of the Task Force of New Americans are the Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Post Office, and the General Printing Office. Public libraries can visit www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov to register for a free copy of the toolkit. "Public libraries have a long history of helping immigrants settle in the United States and learn about their new country," said Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Ph.D., IMLS Director. "The toolkit is one more way that libraries can assist new immigrants to fully understand and embrace American civic culture." Offered free to public libraries across the U.S., the toolkit is designed as a self-study resource for immigrants or an instruction tool for volunteers and adult educators to use in a classroom setting. It includes Welcome to the United States, a comprehensive guide for new permanent residents; The Citizen's Almanac, a collection of America's most cherished speeches, poems, anthems and documents; and the Civics and Citizenship Multimedia Presentation, a film series for immigrants. The toolkit will be available for sale to other organizations or individuals through the GPO Bookstore http://bookstore.gpo.gov/collections/cis-toolkit.jsp for $49.95. Contents of the toolkit may be purchased separately as well. 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 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. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov. _______________________________________________ syscon-tx mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.tsl.state.tx.us/mailman/listinfo/syscon-tx
