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The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Read it online at http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/010711.shtm <http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/010711.shtm> . <http://www.imls.gov/> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 7, 2011 IMLS Press Contacts Natasha Marstiller, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Dominican University and Chicago Public Library Offer Workshop on 21st Century Skills Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is pleased to announce that Dominican University and the Chicago Public Library will present a workshop on "21st Century Skills: How Does Your Organization Stack Up?" The workshop will explore concepts introduced in the IMLS report "Museums, Libraries and 21st Century Skills <http://www.imls.gov/pdf/21stCenturySkills.pdf> ." The Chicago event, to be held on February 4, 2011, was inspired by IMLS's national campaign, Making the Learning Connection, which is intended to assist communities as they build their capacity for helping individuals of all ages acquire essential 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration. To learn more about 21st century skills, please listen to Marsha Semmel's podcast <http://www.imls.gov/resources/podcasts_Aug10.shtm> . Register for the event at http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/ilms.html <http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/ilms.html> . RSVP's are requested before January 29, 2011. 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 <http://www.imls.gov> .