ALA Sends Letter to Congress Urging Support of NAL Resolution
The National Agricultural Library Funding Resolution passed at the 2008 Annual Conference in June was sent to Congress today. An introductory letter was included, urging Representatives to support the goal of the resolution as the appropriations process moves forward.
FCC Commissioners Go On Tour to Spread Word About DTV Transition
From the FCC, August 18th:
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin today announced a nationwide initiative to increase awareness about the upcoming transition to digital television. The FCC identified target television markets for specific DTV outreach, including all those markets in which more than 100,000 households or at least 15% of the households rely solely on over-the-air signals [...]
IMLS Conservation Project Support Application and Guidelines Available on IMLS Web Site
Re-broadcast from the Institute of Museum and Library Services:
Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the agency’s FY 2009 Conservation Project Support (CPS) program, and has scheduled two technical assistance conference calls to offer museum professionals from around the country a chance to ask questions and learn about [...]
Apply Now to Become a Preserve America Community
The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announcing a second opportunity for libraries to apply for Picturing America teaching tool. The application deadline periods are September 1 and December 1.
Community leaders are encouraged to apply for the Preserve America community designation, which recognizes a community’s efforts [...]
Memorandum of Agreement between the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Union and the EPA Finalized
The Memorandum of Agreement between the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union and the EPA was finalized August 11, 2008. If you haven’t yet read about how AFGE was working with the EPA, visit their website to learn more details.
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