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.