Category Archives: Workforce Development/Job Assistance

“US Ignite” Highlights Library and Museum Potential for High-Speed Broadband Applications

Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin

Last week, the White House announced the new US Ignite Partnership (www.us-ignite.org) which will create a national network of communities and campuses with ultra-fast, programmable broadband services, operating at speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second. This network will … Continue reading →

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National Medal Video: Columbus Metropolitan Library

Posted on May 15, 2012 by koconnell

By Kevin O’Connell, IMLS Senior Public Affairs Officer Columbus Metropolitan Library was one of ten winners of the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. In this video interview,  CFO Dewitt Harrell talks about the library’s job programs and … Continue reading →

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IMLS on YouTube: Chicago Botanic Garden Gives Students Valuable Job Skills

Posted on December 21, 2011 by koconnell

IMLS now has its own YouTube Channel! From time to time we will use this space to draw your attention to a  video on our channel that provides an example of what’s working in museums and libraries. First up is … Continue reading →

Posted in Afterschool/Out-of-School, Economic/Community Development, Museums for America, Workforce Development/Job Assistance | 1 Comment