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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Resource Guide Collection

LSTA Grants

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All materials publicizing or resulting from grant activities must contain an acknowledgement of IMLS and MBLC support. This includes invitations, brochures, and signage; audio/video programming for radio, television, or web broadcast; and websites, social media, PowerPoint presentations, and email announcements.

Notify MBLC when your project receives media attention.

Guidance for acknowledging activities supported by LSTA funds

The type of recognition varies according to the type of activity. Please use the following guidelines for acknowledgement:

  • Graphic items such as posters or brochures should include the IMLS and MBLC logos displayed in accordance with their respective standard guides. Acknowledge IMLS and MBLC with the credit line.
  • Written materials must include the credit line indicating IMLS and MBLC as a source of support.
  • Online products, digital publications, and websites should include links to the IMLS and MBLC websites. Acknowledge IMLS and MBLC with the credit line and logos.
  • Audio/video broadcasts must include the credit line indicating IMLS and LSTA as a source of support. Video broadcasts must display the IMLS and MBLC logos.
  • Acknowledge IMLS and MBLC verbally at all programs, public gatherings, and news media interviews related to your award. Display the logos on signage at events.
  • Use #LSTAinMA when posting your social media. Use @US_IMLS in your tweets and www.facebook.com/USIMLS on your Facebook page

Additional guidance is available in the IMLS Communications Kit and MBLC Brand Guide

Credit Line

This [project/program/presentation/resource/exhibition] is supported in part by with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

In materials that contain or present substantive project content, such as an exhibition, article, catalogue, or other publication; video documentary; or online exhibition or website, the acknowledgement must also include the following statement:

"The views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this [publication/program/exhibition/website/article] do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the U.S. Government."

Logos

Logos must be legible. Review the Logo Standards Guide before using the IMLS logo. The IMLS logo should be no smaller than 1.75” wide. Review the Brand Guide before using the MBLC logo. The MBLC logo with the tagline should be no smaller than 2" wide. The MBLC logo without the tagline should be no smaller than 1" wide.

This website, and other programs of the MBLC, is funded in part with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership, and a lifetime of learning.