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Catholic University School of Library and Information Science receives IMLS grant for Cultural Heritage Information Management The School of Library and Information Science of The Catholic University of America has been awarded a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the amount of $498,741 for the project "Cultural Heritage Information Management (CHIM): Educating 21st Century Cultural Heritage Information Professionals". The grant will provide scholarship support for 17 CHIM students starting in spring 2013. Dr. Youngok Choi is the Project Director and Dr. Ingrid Hsieh-Yee is the Co-Project Director. CHIM aims to develop student competencies in the organization, management, and access to the rich resources and collections of cultural institutions through the use of digital technologies. Students will also develop proficiency in designing information services and outreach programs to promote the appreciation and use of cultural heritage resources and collections. Students in this concentration will have opportunities to do practicums at partner institutions that include the Art Museum of the Americas, Corcoran School of Art & Design, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Library of Congress, National Agricultural Library, National Library of Medicine, and the Smithsonian Institution. Recruitment for CHIM will begin in summer 2012. For more information about CHIM, please contact Dr. Youngok Choi ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) and Dr. Ingrid Hsieh-Yee ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>). School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) SLIS has been continuously accredited by the American Library Association since 1948. The school is known for its student-focused program that produces innovative leaders. Our education is characterized by a strong grounding in the theory and practice of the LIS field, engagement with the rich cultural and human resources of the Washington metropolitan area, and the creative use of information technology. SLIS is committed to applying the principles of library and information science towards the betterment of the individual, communities and society. To learn more about the school, please visit http://slis.cua.edu. Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports projects to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians, faculty, and library leaders; to conduct research on the library profession; and to support early career research. It also assists in the professional development of librarians and library staff. All members of the library community are invited to play an active role in ensuring that the profession is prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century. To learn more about the program, please visit http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=9 The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, IMLS helps communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning. To learn more about the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov<http://www.imls.gov>.