New: The May 2011 Issue of "Primary Source" From the Inst. of Museum and Library Service (IMLS) Now Online

You’ll find the new issue (Primary Source, May 2011 (13.4) here.

Here Are Two of the Many Items Included;

IMLS Research Brief No. 3: State Support for Library Services Declining
Many State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) are reporting steep and sudden declines in state revenues for library services, according to a report released today by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). “State Library Administrative Agencies are part of the educational and economic fabric of the nation,” said Susan Hildreth, director of IMLS. “SLAAs assess needs for library services in the state and support a wide range of programs that support the nation’s libraries as they help people get work, pursue their education, and strengthen the civic life of communities everywhere. It is important for us to track and report about the health of these essential state agencies.” Read more at http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/041811.shtm.

Statement on the FY 11 Budget from Susan H. Hildreth, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
In allocating the FY 11 appropriation, we have carefully reviewed our strategic priorities and our activities that have the greatest impact. IMLS supports a diverse portfolio of programs to meet the IMLS mission and bring high-quality library and museum services to the broadest possible public. In making these allocations IMLS balanced interests in supporting “what works” and also investing in “what’s new” through innovation and research. In this way IMLS provides the leadership to help libraries and museums evolve their services to meet the public’s ever-changing needs for information and lifelong learning. In addition to making careful reductions to IMLS programs, we are also reducing our administrative budget and will be rigorously examining our operations for cost-efficiency measures. View FY 11 budget allocation table (PDF)

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