Kathryn Matthew New IMLS Director

摘要

The U.S. Senate announced on September 22 its confirmation of Kathryn ("Kit") Matthew as director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Matthew will succeed IMLS deputy director for library services Maura Marx, who served as acting director since previous director Susan Hildreth's term ended in January. The four-year directorship alternates between leaders from the library and the museum communities, in order to ensure representation from both sectors. President Barack Obama stated his intent to nominate Matthew for the position on March 10, along with nominees and appointees for several other administrative posts.