December, 2011

Ten Institutions Receive Nation’s Highest Honor for Museum and Library Service

December 7, 2011
Contact
Kevin O'Connell - koconnell@imls.gov
Alternate Contact
Nickie Kortus - nkortus@aclib.us

Washington, DC—IMLS Director Susan Hildreth on Monday presented the National Medal for Museum and Library Service to five libraries and five museums at a ceremony on Capitol Hill. Journalist and author Cokie Roberts gave the keynote address at the ceremony. The National Medal is the highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community.