For those who are working on a National Medal for Museum and Library Service nomination, the deadline has been extended to 10/31. For those thinking about it, you have a few more days! Karren Reish Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 Reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:Reishk@michigan.gov> From: "IMLS News " <imlsnews@imls.gov<mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov>> Subject: Webinars for Prospective Applicants Rescheduled; National Medal Deadline Extended To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1749&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&r=849970>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 18, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Webinars for Prospective Applicants Rescheduled National Medal for Museum and Library Service Deadline Extended Washington, DC-Because of the government shutdown, IMLS has rescheduled five live webinars for people considering applying for IMLS grants and extended the deadline for its National Medal for Museum and Library Service<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>. The new National Medal nomination deadline is October 31, 2013. Potential grant applicants who are interested in learning more about IMLS grant programs are invited to participate in free, live pre-application webinars to ask questions and listen to the questions and comments of other webinar participants. The new webinar schedule is: * Museum Grants for African American History and Culture<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>: Monday, October 28, at 2pm ET * Museums for America<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>: Friday, November 1, at 2pm ET * National Leadership Grants for Museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>: Tuesday, October 29, at 2pm ET * Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>: Thursday, October 31, at 3pm ET * Sparks! Ignition Grants for Museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>: Wednesday, October 30, at 3:30pm ET In addition, potential grant applicants may view a pre-recorded webinar detailing important information about IMLS funding opportunities. It is available here<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>. 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. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=334267&m=1749>.