Friday, August 8, 2008

Institute of Museum and Library Services Awards Museum grant


The Institute of Musem and Library Services has awarded the Museum with a grant for a collection of books, DVDs, charts, online resources, and other materials as part of the Conneting to Collections Bookshelf. These materials will help improve the museums collection management as well as providing resources that can be shared with other groups in the Moab area.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 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.