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/2010/080510.shtm 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2010

IMLS Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

August 16 Webinar: IMLS Answers Questions about RFP for Digital
Inclusion Cooperator

Washington, DC-On August 16, 2010, the Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) will host a webinar to answer questions about its
Request for Proposal (RFP) (http://www.imls.gov/pdf/FDI-2010-RFP.pdf)
for a cooperator to develop a framework of the principles, elements, or
characteristics of organizations and communities that foster digital
inclusion. This RFP was developed in response to the National Broadband
Plan recommendations on digital inclusion and adoption. Prior to
participating in this question and answer session, please read the RFP
and take a look at the presentation slides at
http://www.imls.gov/pdf/FDI_Overview.pdf

During the webinar, which will take place from 2 to 3:30, IMLS staff
will answer questions about the development of the framework, which is
based on recommendations in the National Broadband Plan. 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. 
To learn more about the project, please go to
http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/072310.shtm.

Webinar with IMLS Staff 
Monday, August 16, 2010 2 to 3:30 pm Eastern Time
Webinar link: http://instmus.acrobat.com/fdi 
Conference call number: 1-888-850-4523; Participant Passcode: 761243

Please test your computer's compatibility with Adobe Connect Pro by
visiting the following link:
http://my.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm.  
We recommend you do this well before the conference begins. 

Participants may begin logging in to the webinar up to 10 minutes prior
to the conference start time. We recommend you log in to the webinar
before calling the conference call line. If you do not have a computer
available to you, you may participate solely through the conference call
line. 

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 http://www.imls.gov.