-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deborah Littrell Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 3:17 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [syscon-tx] FW: Free Space Shuttle Artifacts Offered to Museums andLibraries
FYI Deborah Littrell -----Original Message----- From: Jeannine Mjoseth [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 3:12 PM To: Jeannine Mjoseth Subject: Free Space Shuttle Artifacts Offered to Museums and Libraries The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release with important links and a photo can be viewed on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/110609b.shtm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2009 NASA Press Contact: 202-358-1100 Michael Curie, [email protected] IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, [email protected] Mamie Bittner, [email protected] NASA Invites Museums and Libraries to Apply for Free Space Shuttle Artifacts Washington, DC-Museums and libraries are invited to apply for free NASA space shuttle artifacts, including small items such as astronaut helmets, gloves, and boots, and large items such as shuttle Motion Based Simulators and Crew Compartment Trainers. NASA will retire the Space Shuttle Program at the end of 2010 and is eager for the public to learn about the wonders of space exploration through museum and library exhibitions. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is helping NASA reach out to eligible institutions, including museums attended by the public and free libraries serving all residents of a community, district, state, or region. Museums and libraries must first be determined as eligible through the State Agency for Surplus Property in their state. Artifacts, which will be released as they are no longer needed by the Space Shuttle Program, may be viewed by eligible institutions that have been given a log-on and password at the Web site http://gsaxcess.gov/NASAWel.htm. The artifacts are free, but eligible recipients must cover shipping and special handling fees. Shipping fees on smaller items will be relatively inexpensive, while larger items may involve extensive disassembly, preparation, shipping, and reassembly costs. NASA will work closely with potential recipients, on a case by case basis, to address any unique special handling costs. The artifacts are offered in batches. For eligible museums and libraries, the current screening period ends November 29, 2009. A new batch of artifacts will be made available in January 2010. For the latest information about NASA shuttle transition and artifacts, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition. 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 123,000 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.
