[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 17, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28322-28323]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9750]


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NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES


Institute of Museum and Library Services; Cooperative Agreement 
to Develop and Host the 2006 and 2007 Web-Wise Conferences on Libraries 
and Museums in the Digital World

AGENCY: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), NFAH.

ACTION: Notification of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is 
requesting proposals leading to one (1) award of a Cooperative 
Agreement to develop and host the 2006 and 2007 Web-Wise Conferences on 
Libraries and Museums in the Digital World in cooperation and with the 
support of IMLS. The Web-Wise Conference highlights exemplary projects 
that have used federal funding to improve library and museum programs 
using technology, and brings together library and museum professionals 
and national technology experts to discuss issues of mutual concern. 
Organizations eligible for the award include public and not-for-profit 
institutions of higher education, all types of libraries, library 
consortia, all types of public and not-for-profit museums and museum 
consortia. Federally operated and for-profit museums and libraries are 
not eligible for IMLS funds. Professional associations serving the 
museum or library field are eligible. The Cooperative Agreement will be 
for up to two years; however, funds for the 2007 conference will be 
released upon successful completion of the 2006 conference, 
availability of federal funds, and approval of the IMLS Director. The 
award amount will be up to $400,000. Those interested in receiving the 
Program Solicitation should see the address and contact information 
below.

DATES: This Program Solicitation is scheduled for release and posting 
on the Internet on approximately May 16, 2005. Proposals shall be due 
on July 18, 2005. Awards will be announced by September 30, 2005.

ADDRESSES: The Program Solicitation will be posted to the Institute's 
Web site at http://www.imls.gov/webwise on approximately May 16, 2005. 
Requests

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for the Program Solicitation may also be addressed to Elaina Norlin, 
Program Officer, Office of Library Services, Institute of Museum and 
Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., Room 9317, Washington, DC 20036-
5802. Telephone (202) 653-4663; E-mail [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elaina Norlin, Program Officer, Office 
of Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M 
Street NW., Room 9317, Washington, DC, 20036-5802. Telephone (202) 653-
4663, E-mail [email protected].

    Dated: May 10, 2005.
Rebecca Danvers,
Director of Research and Technology.
[FR Doc. 05-9750 Filed 5-16-05; 8:45 am]
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