Chapter 13. Publicity 

Example: Tips to Help You Get the Word Out!

Your federal grant is recognition of excellence that should be shared with the public. As a grant recipient, you are required to acknowledge the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library Services amd Technology Act. The IMLS logo and following text must be used to acknowledge IMLS/LSTA supported publications, activities, projects, Web site, etc:

"This (publication/activity/project/Web site) site) is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of (state's name)."

Exampl. . Sample News Release

For an electronic copy of the sample release, contact Eileen Maxwell at emaxwell@imls.gov

YOUR LETTERHEAD

LIBRARY AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS FEDERAL GRANT

(Your city/state, date) - The (name of your library) has won an important grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the (your state) State Library.

The (name of your library) has received a $ (dollar amount of your grant) federal IMLS/LSTA grant to be used for (example: the library's proposed "One World, One Community, One Library: Something for Everyone" project that serves non English speaking immigrants. The grant will finance foreign language and English as a Second Language materials and activities for adults and children. Funds will also be used for programs to enhance interaction between library staff and immigrant patrons).

Upon learning that the (name of your library) received the federal grant, (name of your library director), director of the library, said: (example: This grant will help the library meet the needs of a very important and vital segment of our society. Nearly 40 percent of the students in our local public high schools speak a language other than English at home. The grant will do wonders for our unique community).

The federal funds will be used to (example: add to the library's growing collection of foreign language videos, newspapers, books, and CDs. A workstation to provide access to databases in languages other than English, and stipends for oral and written translators for library programs and brochures are also planned. In addition, computer training sessions, book discussion groups for adults, and story hours for children will be offered in patrons' native languages).

Under federal legislation, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, through the Library Services and Technology Act of 1996, provides funds to State Libraries using a population based formula. State libraries may use the appropriation to support statewide initiatives and services; they may also distribute the funds through subgrant competitions or cooperative agreements to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries. Federal funds support primarily activities using technology for information sharing between libraries and other community services. It also funds programs making library resources more accessible to urban, rural, or low income residents, or others who have difficulty using library services. For more information about the federal IMLS/LSTA grants, please visit the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov or contact your state library.

Exampl. . Photography Release

I understand that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), through its Office of Public and Legislative Affairs, is seeking photographs for its publications, Web site, and dissemination to the press corps to assist the agency in informing the general public about the work of museums and libraries.

I authorize and consent to being photographed, and to the display, reproduction, alteration or other use of any photographs of me, or in which I may be included with others, in connection with IMLS publications, website and press corps contacts.

To the extent that I have any rights, title, or interests in the photographs, I assign such rights, title and interests to the IMLS.

In giving this permission, without fee or limitation whatsoever, and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in the publications, Web site, or dissemination of press material, I agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the IMLS and its employees, from any and all claims, actions and demands or whatsoever nature, including but not limited to any claims of libel, or invasion of privacy, arising out of or in connection with the use of my photograph.

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