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Museum and Library Services Act of 1996

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What is IMLS?

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities. The Institute fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries. The Institute also encourages partnerships to expand the educational benefit of libraries and museums. Created by the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996, P.L. 104-208, IMLS administers the Library Services and Technology Act and the Museum Services Act. In 2003, Congress reauthorized the Museum and Library Services Act, P.L. 108-81, reaffirming the vital role that museums and libraries play in our communities. The Institute receives policy advice from the Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed National Museum and Library Services Board.

IMLS Staff

Robert S. Martin, PhD, Director
Schroeder Cherry, PhD, Deputy Director for Museum Services
Mary Chute, Deputy Director for Library Services
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IMLS Contact Information

Directions to IMLS -- Includes security instructions for entering the Old Post Office Building

Guidelines for Information Dissemination

Read the "Guidelines for Ensuring and Maximizing the Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity of Information Disseminated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services."

A Guide to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

This guide answers the most frequently asked questions about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

The FAIR Act

On October 19, 1998, President Clinton signed into law the “Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998” (FAIR Act). The FAIR Act directs Federal agencies to identify their activities that are performed by Federal employees but that are not inherently Governmental (such as commercial activities).

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