The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can
be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/081810.shtm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2010

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Materials from August 16 Webinar on Digital Inclusion RFP Now Available

Washington, DC-On August 16, the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) hosted a webinar on its Request for Proposal (RFP:
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/FDI-2010-RFP.pdf) seeking a cooperator to
develop a framework of the principles, elements, or characteristics of
organizations and communities that foster digital inclusion. Link to the
webinar PowerPoint
(http://www.imls.gov/pdf/FDI_Webinar_extended_version.pdf) and answers
to questions raised during the presentation
(http://www.imls.gov/pdf/FDI-2010-RFP_Webinar_QA.pdf).

IMLS issued the RFP on July 23 in response to the National Broadband
Plan recommendations on digital inclusion and adoption. It is the first
step in the creation of final guidelines that will be used as the basis
for benchmarks, evaluation tools, or performance measures. The ultimate
purpose of this work is to provide resource allocators, policy makers,
and community leaders with the tools they need to build the capacity of
public libraries and community-based organizations to meet the public's
information needs. The deadline for proposals in August 30, 2010. 
To learn more about the project, please go to
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/072310.shtm. 

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.
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. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.