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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Apologies for cross-posting, but….<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">If you think that your library has had an exemplary impact in your community, please consider nominating your library for the
<b>National Medal for Museum and Library Service</b>. Nominations are due to the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) by October 1, 2018. Please see more info below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, July 31, 2018 10:06 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> ross.fuqua@state.or.us<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Nominate Your Museum or Library for an IMLS National Medal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">July 31, 2018</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#36495F"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">Washington, D.C.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452"> –The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now
accepting nominations for the 2019</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#36495F">
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<span style="color:#34715B">National Medal for Museum and Library Service</span></a>,
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">the nation’s highest honor awarded to libraries and museums for service to their communities.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#36495F">
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</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">recognizes libraries and museums whose programs and services contribute demonstrably to the wellbeing of their communities. Medalist institutions exceed typical levels of community
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Strategic Plan</span></a> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#4F5452">and highlight how their work aligns with the goals of promoting lifelong learning, building institutional capacity, and increasing access to their
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for diverse youth and young professionals, or provide assistance to diverse youth, families, or seniors. Institutions interested in being considered should read the nomination form carefully and contact the designated program contacts with questions.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#36495F"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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