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 124 STAT. 3603 PUBLIC LAW 111–340—DEC. 22, 2010 (2) in section 9 (20 U.S.C. 958), by striking ‘‘Institute of Museum Services’’ each place the term appears and inserting ‘‘Institute of Museum and Library Services’’. TITLE III—MUSEUM SERVICES SEC. 301. PURPOSE. Section 272 (20 U.S.C. 9171) is amended— (1) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘through international, national, regional, State, and local networks and partnerships’’ after ‘‘services’’; (2) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon; (3) in paragraph (6), by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (4) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(7) to encourage and support museums as a part of eco- nomic development and revitalization in communities; ‘‘(8) to ensure museums of various types and sizes in diverse geographic regions of the United States are afforded attention and support; and ‘‘(9) to support efforts at the State level to leverage museum resources and maximize museum services.’’. SEC. 302. DEFINITIONS. Section 273(1) (20 U.S.C. 9172(1)) is amended by inserting ‘‘includes museums that have tangible and digital collections and’’ after ‘‘Such term’’. SEC. 303. MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. Section 274 (20 U.S.C. 9173) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, States, local governments,’’ after ‘‘with museums’’; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (10) as paragraphs (6) through (11), respectively; (C) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4) and inserting the following: ‘‘(3) supporting the conservation and preservation of museum collections, including efforts to— ‘‘(A) provide optimal conditions for storage, exhibition, and use; ‘‘(B) prepare for and respond to disasters and emer- gency situations; ‘‘(C) establish endowments for conservation; and ‘‘(D) train museum staff in collections care; ‘‘(4) supporting efforts at the State level to leverage museum resources, including statewide assessments of museum services and needs and development of State plans to improve and maximize museum services through the State; ‘‘(5) stimulating greater collaboration, in order to share resources and strengthen communities, among museums and— ‘‘(A) libraries; ‘‘(B) schools; ‘‘(C) international, Federal, State, regional, and local agencies or organizations; ‘‘(D) nongovernmental organizations; and ‘‘(E) other community organizations;’’;