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

All employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services were put on administrative leave on Monday, according to an IMLS employee and a union representing IMLS workers.
President Trump signed an executive order earlier this month calling for the agency's reduction to 'the minimum presence.'
EveryLibrary stated that the action could be 'potentially devastating for institutions that depend on federal support to meet local needs.'
A White House official described the restructuring as a 'necessary step' to ensure funding is not diverted to what they call 'discriminatory DEI initiatives.

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Fox8

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Ohio libraries could lose millions in federal funding

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Many public libraries are now in limbo after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle several agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Libraries in Ohio could lose millions of dollars in federal funding, which is used to support programs and initiatives that provide accessibility to all communities throughout the state. Wooster officer-involved shooting under investi…

3 hours ago·Cleveland, United States

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KARE

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Minnesota museums could lose funding after all employees at IMLS reportedly put on administrative leave

IMLS says more than $4.7 million were given to Minnesota museums, including nearly $3.2 million in grants and an additional $1.5 million for museum services.

6 hours ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Glenwood Springs Post Independent

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Federal funding for local libraries on shaky ground, but Garfield County Libraries stay committed to helping their communities

The future of federal funding for libraries across the country is uncertain after the entire staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was recently placed on administrative leave. The IMLS, a small federal agency with around 70 employees, was reportedly notified by an email that they would be put on paid administrative leave for up to 90 days. The agency is the primary distributor of federal library funds, awarding more than $266 mil…

7 hours ago

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Radio Iowa

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Iowa libraries, museums feel the impact of federal budget cuts - Radio Iowa

The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed all 70 members of its staff on administrative leave, and the leaders of Iowa organizations fear how it will affect their funding. The agency allotted the State Library of Iowa more than $10 million in the past five years for various projects, including technology and […]

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kcur.org

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Trump administration cuts freeze projects at National WWI and other Kansas City museums

The gutting of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that administers about $260 million in grants to libraries and museums, has left a local museum in the lurch.

21 hours ago

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The Georgia Sun

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Georgia Libraries Face Deep Cuts Without Federal Support

The future of Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is in jeopardy, and local families could feel the impact first. ✂️ What We Know: A recent executive order threatens to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services. That would strip the region’s public libraries of a critical funding stream. Without it, library officials say they will lose access to more than $100,000 in federal support, which currently covers broadband access, the statewide…

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