2016 winners of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service announced

On April 19, 2016, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the 10 recipients of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community. Now in its 22nd year, the National Medal celebrates libraries and museums that “respond to societal needs in innovative ways, making a difference for individuals, families, and their communities.”

The award will be presented in Washington, D.C. on June 1st. To learn more about the 2016 National Medal winners and 30 finalists, click here.

The 2016 National Medal recipients are:

• Brooklyn Public Library (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
• The Chicago History Museum (Chicago, Ill.)
• Columbia Museum of Art (Columbia, S.C.)
• Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children (Gulfport, Miss.)
• Madison Public Library (Madison, Wis.)
• Mid-America Science Museum (Hot Springs, Ark.)
• North Carolina State University Libraries (Raleigh, N.C.)
• Otis Library (Norwich, Conn.)
• Santa Ana Public Library (Santa Ana, Calif.)
• Tomaquag Museum (Exeter, R.I.)

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This year’s National Medal recipients show the transforming role of museums and libraries from educational destinations to full-fledged community partners and anchors,” said Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. “We are proud to recognize the extraordinary institutions that play an essential role in reaching underserved populations and catalyzing new opportunities for active local involvement.”

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums.

Previous: Libraries: Apply now for 2016 IMLS National Medals (July 23, 2015)

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Stephen Mayeaux was the Information Manager for the ALA Washington Office. Before coming to the ALA, Stephen worked as a librarian in both public and special libraries. He received his MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh.

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