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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/2011/062111a.shtm <http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/062111a.shtm> . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2011 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Grant Awards Announcement: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 24 awards totaling $11,227,761 matched with 25,398,758 of non-federal funds for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Grants. IMLS received 119 applications requesting $55,826,525 in funds. "We know that the most valuable asset of any library is its staff, and we are happy to once again be able to invest in their development. The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program continues to provide education and training that targets specific community needs," said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. "This year's funding, for example, provides scholarships to library staff working in some of the nation's most rural libraries, develops professionals proficient in policy issues surrounding electronic records, trains science librarians to manage the ever-increasing amounts of research data, and helps working school librarians get their master's degrees, just to name a few. We know that communities across the nation will continue to reap the rewards of this investment in education for years to come." Click here <http://www.imls.gov/news/2011/062111a_list.shtm> to view the list of funded projects. For more information about this funding opportunity including program guidelines and contacts, please visit http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm <http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm> . Use the IMLS grants search tool <http://www.imls.gov/search.asp> to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or project type. 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 <http://www.imls.gov> .