US EditionVT librarians react to Trump’s executive order that intends to reduce federal funding
- The Trump administration's executive order seeks to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services , which provides essential funding to libraries and museums across the U.S.
- Cody Hefner stated that IMLS funding is critical for operations and new exhibits.
- The Contemporary Arts Center noted that the IMLS elimination could risk a $173,885 grant for teen programs.
- IMLS funding has helped provide safe spaces for 3,000 teens annually at the Contemporary Arts Center.
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Attacked by Donald Trump, libraries mobilize for funding
The U.S. president wants to reduce to the maximum the grants allocated to the Institute of Museums and Libraries Services, the largest federal agency in the sector. He formalized this in a decree published on 14 March, causing a lifting of shields of the associations.
IMLS funding cuts: A major blow to rural libraries
Michelle Swane, director, Ozark Regional Library The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the only federal agency dedicated to supporting American libraries. While IMLS represents just 0.003% of the federal budget, its funding is vital to libraries nationwide. These funds are typically distributed to the Missouri State Library (MOSL) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), supporting statewide initiatives and librar…
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