Dec 2, 2011: Data Shows Library Visits at Historic High 1.59 billion visits in 2009 

Dec 2, 2011: NEH Sponsors Berlin 9 Open Access Conference Sessions on Science, Humanities Research Held in Washington, DC

Dec 2, 2011: National Archives Hosts Digital Public Library of America Conference

Nov 1, 2011: IMLS Announces the 2011 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Recipients Five museums and five libraries receive highest honor

Nov 1, 2011: 22 Colleges, Universities to Attend IMLS Funded Summits Project Focuses on Demonstrating the Value of Academic Libraries

Oct 31, 2011: IMLS Releases Results of Independent Review of Museums for America Report details two-year study of agency’s largest grant program for museums

Aug 31, 2011: IMLS Launches New Blog and Announces Changes to Website UpNext blog to provide space for libraries, museums, and partners to collaborate

Aug 25, 2011: American Institute for Conservation Offers Emergency Assistance to Cultural Organizations 24-hour assistance number available for advice following a disaster

Aug 25, 2011: IMLS Announces New Deputy Director for Museum Programs Claudia French begins work at the agency

Jul 29, 2011: IMLS Seeks Input on Strategic Plan Comments requested through August 12 

Jun 2, 2011: IMLS Releases Statement on the FY 2011 Budget Agency reallocates program, administrative funds to accommodate cuts 

May 27, 2011: First Lady and IMLS Announce Let's Move! Museums & Gardens Initiative to promote healthy choices through interactive exhibits and programs

Apr 28, 2011: IMLS Report Shows State Support for Library Services Declining State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) report steep and sudden declines in state revenue for library services

Feb 25, 2011: IMLS in President Obama’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Administration proposes 8.2% reduction from current funding levels

Feb 24, 2011: FY 2011 Budget Cut for NEH & Other Programs in House-Passed HR1 Senate expected to tackle FY 2011 appropriations beginning February 28