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-----Original Message----- From: Eileen Maxwell [mailto:emaxw...@imls.gov] Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:42 AM To: Eileen Maxwell Subject: President's Budget Requests $262,240,000 for Institute of Museum and Library Services The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of the release with important links can be accessed on the IMLS Web site at: http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/020606.shtm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2006 Press Contact 202-653-4632 Eileen Maxwell, emaxw...@imls.gov Mamie Bittner, mbitt...@imls.gov President's Budget Requests $262,240,000 for Institute of Museum and Library Services WASHINGTON, DC--The President's budget requests $262,240,000 for fiscal year 2007 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The request, which was delivered to Congress today, represents an increase of $15,096,000 or 6.1 percent for IMLS, including: $220,855,000 for activities authorized by the Library Services and Technology Act, an increase of $10,258,000 from the FY 06 appropriation for the same purposes. This includes an increase of $7.8 million for the Grants to States program, bringing it to $171,500,000. This amount will enable the full implementation of a law passed in 2003 to provide a more equitable distribution of state formula grants. The request also includes $25,000,000 for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program; $39,885,000 for activities authorized by the Museum Services Act, an increase of $2,496,000 from the FY 06 appropriation for the same purposes. The request includes $17.9 million for Museums for America and $3,000,000 for Museum Professionals for the 21st Century and; $1,500,000 for the grant program authorized by the African American History and Culture Act, an increase of $658,000 from FY 06, the program's first year. "The Bush Administration continues its strong support for America's libraries and museums because they are an essential part of the infrastructure that supports learning in the United States," said Mary L. Chute, Acting Director of IMLS. "This budget supports the development of people, programs and services to enable libraries and museums to meet the changing needs of their communities." The budget request also proposes consolidating grantmaking, data collection and policy advice in IMLS to strengthen federal library and information policy efforts and enhance our national research capacity on domestic and international library trends. A detailed table of President Bush's budget request for IMLS accompanies this release. Other Links: Statement on Consolidation of Library Services: http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/020606_statement.shtm FY2007 Congressional Justification (PDF, 213KB): http://www.imls.gov/pdf/07_Congressional_Justification.pdf 2000-2007 Appropriations Table (PDF, 45KB): http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/020606_table.shtm About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency, grows and sustains a "Nation of Learners" because life-long learning is critical to both societal and individual success. Through its grant making, convening, research and publications, the Institute empowers museums and libraries nationwide to provide leadership and services to enhance learning in families and communities, sustain cultural heritage, build 21st century skills, and provide opportunities for civic participation. To learn more about the Institute, please visit: http://www.imls.gov. Eileen Maxwell Public Affairs Officer Institute of Museum and Library Services 1800 M Street, NW 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036-5802 202-653-4632 202-653-4600(fax) emaxw...@imls.gov Subscribe to Primary Source, the IMLS monthly e-mail newsletter, for important museum and library news: http://www.imls.gov/utility/subscribe.htm. The information contained in this electronic mail message (including any attachments) is confidential information that may be covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 USC Sections 2510-2521, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above, and may be privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify me and delete the original message. Thank you --- You are currently subscribed to mcn_mcn-l as: rlancefi...@mail.wesleyan.edu To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-mcn_mcn-l-12800...@listserver.americaneagle.com