Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave

Local museums could lose project funding after cuts to federal agency

Several museums and educational centers in Colorado Springs and Pueblo could lose funding for special projects after cuts to the federal agency tasked with distributing grants to museums and libraries.The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) placed all of its employees on administrative leave this week, according to AFGE Local 3403, the union representing IMLS workers. The move comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive or…

Federal funding for San Diego museums and libraries in limbo

San Diego museums and libraries are worried federal money they relied upon is now in limbo.

Marbles Kids Museum expansion moves forward amid federal funding uncertainty

Just days after Marbles Kids Museum announced plans for its largest expansion project ever, the federal agency funding a portion of it put its employees on administrative leave.

Local libraries react to state funding cuts, federal administrative leave

With all Institute of Museum and Library Services having been placed on administrative leave and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners announcing cuts to services and grants on Wednesday, local librarians are anticipating continued uncertainty heading into fiscal year 2026.

Golden speaks out against Trump's move to eliminate Institute of Museum and Library Services

In a March 14 executive order, Trump named IMLS one of seven agencies slated to be dismantled. He put the agency’s entire staff on administrative leave on Monday.

Letter: Institute of Museum and Library Services deserves protection

To the editor: The Institute of Museum and Library Services provides necessary funding and administrative funding aid to museum and library programs. ("Trump Administration Moves to Shutter Library Agency," New York Times, April 1.)