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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, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

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)
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