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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 read on the agency's Web site at http://www.imls.gov/news/2010/040510.shtm FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2010 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask] Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] Follow IMLS on Twitter! Museums and Libraries to Be Informed of Important Issues Faster and More Frequently Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services is launching a new Twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/US_IMLS. This social media tool, one of several that IMLS uses, will be a source for information about grant announcements, best practices, and other time-sensitive information. "Through social media, the public is able to use IMLS content and to be in conversation with the agency in new ways. The launch of our Twitter feed is an important step toward more transparent and accessible government," said Marsha Semmel, IMLS Acting Director. The Twitter feed is the latest in a series of Web 2.0 tools that IMLS is using. Please explore the following resources: UpNext: The Future of Museums and Libraries Wiki IMLS's first-ever wiki is a platform where individuals inside and outside of museums, libraries, and related fields can discuss, dissect, expand, and inform the issues outlined in the Future of Museums and Libraries: A Discussion Guide. Podcast Past IMLS podcast episodes have included the Libraries to the Rescue series and audio from the National Medals for Museum and Library Service symposia. Subscribers to the IMLS podcast can listen to episodes through iTunes or from the IMLS Web site. RSS Feed Subscribers to the RSS Feed will receive immediate notice of new content on our Web site, including press releases, grant program guidelines, resources, and much more. To access all of IMLS's social media tools, please go to: http://www.imls.gov/news/web20.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.