From executivedirector at flalib.org Wed Sep 9 14:07:05 2026 From: executivedirector at flalib.org (Jennifer Abdelnour) Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2026 14:07:05 -0400 Subject: [Fla-facrl] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_The_Institute_of_Museum_and_Library?= =?utf-8?q?_Services_is_Accepting_Fiscal_Year_2027_Grant_Applicatio?= =?utf-8?q?ns_to_Strengthen_America=E2=80=99s_Cultural_Heritage?= In-Reply-To: <010101a08754f355-3d87dbbb-1f12-4fd7-81e4-518dd4461250-000000@us-west-2.messagingfabric.com> References: <010101a08754f355-3d87dbbb-1f12-4fd7-81e4-518dd4461250-000000@us-west-2.messagingfabric.com> Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Institute of Museum and Library Services Date: Wed, Sep 9, 2026 at 2:01?PM Subject: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is Accepting Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications to Strengthen America?s Cultural Heritage To: Institutions across America are encouraged to apply by November 13. Share / View as a webpage [image: Institute of Museum and Library Services] Announcement *September 9, 2026* The Institute of Museum and Library Services is Accepting Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Applications to Strengthen America?s Cultural Heritage *Institutions across America are encouraged to apply by November 13.* *WASHINGTON, DC?*The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the leading source of federal funding for America?s museums and libraries, is now accepting applications for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 discretionary grant programs. After supporting many projects related to the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, the agency looks forward to building on the renewed appreciation for American history, culture, and innovation. To accomplish this goal, IMLS is investing in eligible institutions that serve communities of all sizes because America?s story is worth knowing, its history is worth preserving, and its communities are worth supporting. Museums, libraries, historical societies, and other cultural institutions preserve the stories of American communities by safeguarding the objects and knowledge that open the doors of discovery to every generation. To further this important work, IMLS is offering 13 funding opportunities to organizations across the United States to ensure America?s extraordinary cultural, historical, and natural heritage remains celebrated and accessible to the American people. Eligible institutions in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., U.S. territories, and freely associated states are encouraged to apply. Applications are due on *November 13, 2026. *To receive updates and reminders, *subscribe to IMLS grant newsletters* . *Library Grant Programs:* Libraries are among America?s great institutions of learning and civic life. They open doors to knowledge, preserve the written record of our civilization, and give Americans opportunities to learn, discover, and participate fully in their communities. - *Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program* invests in the professionals who keep America?s libraries and archives strong by equipping the next generation of librarians and the library workforce with the knowledge, skills, and training meet the needs of their communities and steward our nation?s intellectual heritage. - *National Leadership Grants for Libraries* support innovative ideas and proven model programs that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide, expand library users? access to knowledge, and ensure that Americans have the tools they need to learn, discover, and thrive. - *Native American Library Services: Basic Grants* help Native communities build and sustain strong library services that preserve and share local knowledge and connect tribes with the resources they need. - *Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants* support Native communities in strengthening library services that reflect their unique histories, knowledge, and traditions. - *Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants *strengthen Native Hawaiian organizations as centers of knowledge, learning, and community life. *Museum Grant Programs:* America?s museums and?cultural institutions preserve the knowledge, achievements, relics, objects, works of art, and natural beauty that allow every generation of Americans to celebrate their history and understand the world around them. - *21st Century Museum Professionals Program* invests in the professionals entrusted with America?s museums by building career pathways and developing the museum workforce to enable them to meet identified needs of their communities. - *Inspire Grants for Small Museums* support small museums of all disciplines, including?small?rural institutions and?small?museums?that have not previously received?federal funding, through project-based efforts to serve their communities through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship. - *Museum Grants for African American History and Culture* strengthen museums that share the history, achievements, experiences, and enduring contributions of African Americans to the American story. - *Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture* support the capacity of museums that share American Latino history and strengthen the institutions that connect these stories to communities across the nation. - *Museums Empowered* equips museum professionals with the knowledge and training to strengthen their institutions, cultivate excellence, and better serve the public. - *Museums for America* invests in museums of every size and discipline so they can preserve their collections, educate the public, strengthen their communities, and make America?s rich cultural heritage accessible to all. - *National Leadership Grants for Museums* support projects that address the most important challenges facing America?s museums, strengthen the museum profession, and ensure that museums remain trusted places of learning, stewardship, and public service. - *Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services* support Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in preserving and sharing their heritage, culture, knowledge, and traditions for generations to come. 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Washington, DC 20210 [image: Granicus Communications logo] -- Jenny Abdelnour, MA, CAE (she/her) Executive Director Florida Library Association 3122 Mahan Dr. Suite 801-105 Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-270-9205 executivedirector at flalib.org Office hours: M-F, 8 am -4:30 pm, ET -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rcmontgomery at ucf.edu Mon Sep 14 16:46:45 2026 From: rcmontgomery at ucf.edu (Renee Cole Montgomery) Date: Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:46:45 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] 2026 FACRL Virtual Conference - Program is Now Online! Message-ID: *Apologies for cross-posting* [cid:image001.jpg at 01DD4468.9FB94670] 2026 FACRL Virtual Conference The Florida Chapter of ACRL (FACRL) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 FACRL Virtual Conference, taking place online on Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9, 2026. Register now! This year's conference explores the theme Collaboration and Human Connection in Academic Libraries, highlighting innovative ideas, partnerships, and practices that strengthen our libraries and the communities we serve. We are excited to welcome Jessamyn West as our keynote speaker. Jessamyn is a library technologist in Orange County Vermont. She is a nationally known speaker, writer, and educator on the issues facing today's libraries. Her blog focusing on libraries and politics, Librarian.net, is one of the earliest and longest running librarian websites. She is the author of the book Without a Net: Librarians Bridging the Digital Divide. She works at her local public library and for the Flickr Foundation as a Community Lead for Flickr Commons. Her keynote address is titled, "Community Counters Contempt: How Forging Alliances Creates a More Just World and a Better Learning Environment." Registration Information: FACRL Members: $25 Reciprocal Members: $25 (AACRL & ACRL-LA) Non-FACRL Members: $40 (includes a 1-year FACRL membership) Out-of-State OR Non-FACRL Members: $45 (conference only) Group viewing, one room: $150 Group viewing, multiple rooms: $350 Students: $15 Presenters and Moderators: free with a code* * Registration codes will be sent by Board liaisons Questions about the conference or registration may be directed to Jason Phillips, FACRL President, at jason.phillips at ucf.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to this year's conference! Renee Cole Montgomery Outreach & Engagement Librarian Academic Engagement John C. Hitt Library University of Central Florida rcmontgomery at ucf.edu 407.823.4658 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Awards will be presented at the 2026 FACRL Annual Conference on Thursday, October 8th. Eligibility: Conference scholarships are open to any student currently enrolled in an ALA accredited library school pursuing either the MLIS or PhD. Priority will be given to students currently enrolled in an ALA accredited library school located in Florida or Florida residents enrolled in an ALA accredited program elsewhere. Thank you for your application. Please contact the FACRL Scholarship Committee Chair if you have any question: Adrian Legaspi (axl641 at miami.edu). Renee Cole Montgomery Outreach & Engagement Librarian Academic Engagement John C. Hitt Library University of Central Florida rcmontgomery at ucf.edu 407.823.4658 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: