Institute of Museum and Library Services The primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. 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. The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. http://www.imls.gov en-us Copyright 2009 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0500 RSS directory webmaster@imls.gov http://www.imls.gov http://www.imls.gov/images/logothumb.gif http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/origin/instituteofmuseum/June09%20Podcasts/Boone.mp3 Interview with Mary Boone, State Librarian of North Carolina http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/origin/instituteofmuseum/June09%20Podcasts/Margolis.mp3 Interview with Bernard Margolis, State Librarian of New York http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/origin/instituteofmuseum/June09%20Podcasts/Mase.mp3 Interview with Sheryl Mase, Library of Michigan's Director of Statewide Services http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/origin/instituteofmuseum/June09%20Podcasts/Walsh-Simmons.mp3 Interview with Jan Walsh, State Librarian, and Randall Simmons, Program Manager for Library Development, Washington http://sas-origin.onstreammedia.com/origin/instituteofmuseum/June09%20Podcasts/Wiggin.mp3 Interview with Kendall Wiggins, State Librarian of Connecticut