FYI for those that may want to participate online. This meeting will be on libraries and community engagement. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=2650&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=1636664>. [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2015 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Third Library Stakeholder Meeting Set for June 2 at Los Angeles Public Library Final 2015 Library Convening will Focus on Engaging Communities Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will hold its third stakeholder convening with library and archives professionals on Tuesday, June 2, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:45 p.m. PDT at the Los Angeles Public Library in Los Angeles, CA. The meeting will focus on community engagement and spotlight a range of IMLS-funded programs. IMLS invites broad participation via a live webcast, accessible here<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650>, as well as through social media using the Twitter hashtag #IMLSfocus<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650> and through the dedicated e-mail address, focus@imls.gov<mailto:focus@imls.gov>. The in-person event is invitation only. The Los Angeles meeting will showcase libraries’ work to engage with their communities, through the lens of partnerships and serving diverse needs. Attendees will examine successful program characteristics, including assessment, capacity-building, partnerships, communications, evaluation, and sustainability. An agenda for the June 2 convening is available on the IMLS website<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650>. Speakers will include: * John Szabo, City Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library * Julie Walker, State Librarian, Georgia Public Library Service * Steve Reder, Professor, Department of Applied Linguistics,Portland State University The Engaging Communities convening is part of a series of meetings hosted by IMLS in 2015. The first, held in Washington, DC, in late April, examined the National Digital Platform. The second, held in Kansas City, MO, in mid-May, focused on learning in libraries. Through these meetings, IMLS will capture input to move the field forward and further develop its strategic priorities. White papers from all three IMLS Focus convenings will be made available on the website<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650> this summer. 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<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650>. 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=7&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=363882&m=2650>.