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Press Release
For more information contact the Oldham County History Center 502-222-0826
Oldham County Historical Society Awarded Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Oldham County Historical Society is thrilled to announce that they are the recipients of a generous 2005 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant provides the Oldham County Historical Society with professional assessment and recommendations in four separate areas; management and operations, collections, public outreach and governance. They are the only organization in the state of Kentucky to receive this award for 2005. "This is an excellent opportunity for the History Center and Oldham County . With this grant we hope to better understand our strengths and weaknesses specifically in the area of collections use and community programming and outreach. This will greatly improve our ongoing efforts to serve the people, families and history of Oldham County ," says Oldham County Historical Society Executive Director Nancy Theiss. "The Institute of Museum and Library Services supports America 's museums and libraries to ensure a lifetime of learning critical to a thriving, democratic society," said Director Robert Martin. "The Museum Assessment Program grants we make today will help museums strengthen professional practices and educational services that will benefit communities all across the country." The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded $439,275 in Museum Assessment Program (MAP) grants to 160 museums across the country. MAP is a cooperative program between the Institute of Museums and Library Services and the American Association of Museums (AAM) designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plot a course for future improvements. IMLS provides grants to museums to participate in MAP, which is administered by AAM. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities. |
Contact for more information: Nancy Theiss or Ann Zimlich 502-222-0826 |