Advocacy
Anne-Imelda Radice Is New IMLS Director
In March, the U.S. Senate confirmed President George W. Bush's nomination, Anne-Imelda Radice, for director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Radice is a long-time administrator, art historian, and museum professional with a strong record of public service. Most recently, Radice was acting assistant chairman for programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities. She has also served as acting chairman and senior deputy chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. She was the first director of the National Museum of Women in the Arts.Radice holds a PhD in art and architectural history from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill; an MBA from American University in Washington, D.C.; and a BA in art history from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Radice also earned an MA from the Villa Schifanoia in Florence, Italy.
Radice succeeds Robert S. Martin, a library professional, as IMLS director; she will serve for a four-year term. The directorship of the institute alternates between individuals from the museum and library communities.