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Suzanne L. Sager<br>
ALA Oregon Chapter Councilor<br>
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<td>[alacoun] Libraries to the Rescue Podcasts (IMLS)</td>
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<td>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:06:26 -0400</td>
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<td>Linda Blake <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:Linda.Blake@mail.wvu.edu"><Linda.Blake@mail.wvu.edu></a></td>
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:alacoun@ala.org">alacoun@ala.org</a></td>
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<p class="py"><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Posted
on behalf of Kevin Cherry.</span></p>
<p class="py"><strong><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></strong><br>
June 24, 2009<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py"><strong><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Press
Contacts</span></strong><b><br>
</b>202-653-4632<br>
Jeannine Mjoseth, <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ailto:jmjoseth@imls.gov%22"><span style="" #0d6573="">jmjoseth@imls.gov</span></a><br>
Mamie Bittner, <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ailto:mbittner@imls.gov%22"><span style="" #0d6573="">mbittner@imls.gov</span></a>
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<p class="dboldbrown" style="" center="" alignĪnter="">IMLS
Launches "<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ttp://www.imls.gov/resources/podcasts_Jun09.shtm%22"><span
style="" #0d6573="">Libraries to the Rescue</span></a>" Podcast Series<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py" style="" center="" alignĪnter=""><em><span style=""
arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Discussions Focus on What Libraries are
Doing to Help Citizens Through the Economic Crisis </span></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py"><strong><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Washington,
DC</span></strong>-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS),
the primary source of federal funding for the nation's 123,000
libraries and 17,500 museums, today announced the launch of the <em><span
style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Libraries to the Rescue</span></em>
series of podcast episodes. Library use is on a steady rise and the
economic downturn has resulted in even greater need for library
services. IMLS introduced<em><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">
Libraries to the Rescue</span></em> to share with libraries steps that
other libraries have taken to help their communities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py">"Libraries have emerged as one of the go-to place
for people looking for work or filing for unemployment, starting new
businesses, or learning how to use computers for the first time," said
Anne-Imelda Radice, IMLS Director. "Libraries are proving just how
important they are to their communities. In these episodes, library
leaders share their expertise so others don't have to reinvent the
wheel."<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py"><em><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Libraries
to the Rescue</span></em> provides valuable insights from:<o:p></o:p></p>
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l0="" level1="" lfo1=""><span style="" 10pt;="" color:="" #46322d;=""
font-family:="" wingdings=""><span style="" ignore="">§<span style=""
7pt="" times="" new="" roman=""> </span></span></span><span style=""
8.5pt;="" color:="" #46322d;="" font-family:="" arial="" ,=""
sans-serif="">Mary Boone, State Librarian of North Carolina<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="oNormal" style="" text-indent:="" -0.25in;=""
line-height:="" 11.25pt;="" margin-right:="" 12pt;=""
mso-margin-top-alt:="" mso-margin-bottom-alt:="" auto;="" mso-list:=""
l0="" level1="" lfo1=""><span style="" 10pt;="" color:="" #46322d;=""
font-family:="" wingdings=""><span style="" ignore="">§<span style=""
7pt="" times="" new="" roman=""> </span></span></span><span style=""
8.5pt;="" color:="" #46322d;="" font-family:="" arial="" ,=""
sans-serif="">Bernard Margolis, State Librarian of New York<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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line-height:="" 11.25pt;="" margin-right:="" 12pt;=""
mso-margin-top-alt:="" mso-margin-bottom-alt:="" auto;="" mso-list:=""
l0="" level1="" lfo1=""><span style="" 10pt;="" color:="" #46322d;=""
font-family:="" wingdings=""><span style="" ignore="">§<span style=""
7pt="" times="" new="" roman=""> </span></span></span><span style=""
8.5pt;="" color:="" #46322d;="" font-family:="" arial="" ,=""
sans-serif="">Sheryl Mase, Library of Michigan's Director of Statewide
Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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line-height:="" 11.25pt;="" margin-right:="" 12pt;=""
mso-margin-top-alt:="" mso-margin-bottom-alt:="" auto;="" mso-list:=""
l0="" level1="" lfo1=""><span style="" 10pt;="" color:="" #46322d;=""
font-family:="" wingdings=""><span style="" ignore="">§<span style=""
7pt="" times="" new="" roman=""> </span></span></span><span style=""
8.5pt;="" color:="" #46322d;="" font-family:="" arial="" ,=""
sans-serif="">Jan Walsh, State Librarian of Washington, and Randall
Simmons, Program Manager for Library Development in Washington<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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line-height:="" 11.25pt;="" margin-right:="" 12pt;=""
mso-margin-top-alt:="" mso-margin-bottom-alt:="" auto;="" mso-list:=""
l0="" level1="" lfo1=""><span style="" 10pt;="" color:="" #46322d;=""
font-family:="" wingdings=""><span style="" ignore="">§<span style=""
7pt="" times="" new="" roman=""> </span></span></span><span style=""
8.5pt;="" color:="" #46322d;="" font-family:="" arial="" ,=""
sans-serif="">Kendall Wiggin, State Librarian of Connecticut<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="py">The five episodes cover a range of topics,
including how libraries are increasing access to key information
through virtual libraries, the importance of broadband access, and new
partnerships between libraries and state and federal agencies to help
citizens access all types of assistance. The <em><span style=""
arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">Libraries to the Rescue</span></em>
episodes are short (12-15 minute), digestible audio episodes designed
to educate IMLS's library audience. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py">Accompanying the series is a list of online
resources for libraries that are still navigating the new terrain. To
view the list of resources, <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ttp://www.imls.gov/news/2009/062409_list.shtm%22"><span style=""
#0d6573="">click here</span></a>. If you have additional online links
to share, please email them to IMLS Public Affairs Officer Jeannine
Mjoseth at <a moz-do-not-send="true" href="ailto:jmjoseth@imls.gov%22"><span
style="" #0d6573="">jmjoseth@imls.gov</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="py">Libraries to the Rescue can be accessed and enjoyed
at the listener's convenience. Audio can be accessed <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ttp://www.imls.gov/resources/podcasts_Jun09.shtm%22"><span
style="" #0d6573="">on the IMLS Web site</span></a> or <a
moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ttp://www.imls.gov/exitmsg.asp?url=http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id20994611"><span
style="" #0d6573="">through iTunes</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="py"><strong><span style="" arial="" ,="" sans-serif="">About
the Institute of Museum and Library Services </span></strong><br>
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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="ttp://www.imls.gov/%22"><span style="" #0d6573="">www.imls.gov</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<div>Linda Blake<br>
Electronic Journals Coordinator/ Science Librarian<br>
West Virginia University Libraries<br>
304.293-0328<br>
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<div>Linda Blake<br>
Electronic Journals Coordinator/ Science Librarian<br>
West Virginia University Libraries<br>
304.293-0328<br>
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<p
style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Suzanne
L. Sager<br>
Library East, Cataloging<br>
Portland State University<br>
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503-725-8169<br>
503-725-5799<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sagers@pdx.edu">sagers@pdx.edu</a></p>
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