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ICYMI: A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt the elimination of IMLS in the case led by 21 state AGs.
ALA welcomes the decision. We're reviewing the ruling to fully understand its implications and will share updates as they are available.
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
R.I. Judge Orders Halt to IMLS Dismantling
In Rhode Island v. Trump, district court judge John J. McConnell Jr. ordered a halt to an executive order dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Plaintiffs in ALA v. Sonderling requ...
www.publishersweekly.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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NEW!

The Trump administration has been ordered to stop dismantling the IMLS and has been ordered to restore the agency to its pre-Executive Order functions and staffing.

bookriot.com/massive-vict...
Massive Victory in Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration's Dismantling of IMLS
The Trump administration has been ordered to stop dismantling the IMLS and has been ordered to restore the agency to its pre-Executive Order functions and staffing.
bookriot.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Wanna reduce crime?

Open more libraries.

"we find within the nearby proximity of the library; there is a substantial reduction in frequency of burglaries, vandalism, robberies, fraud, and assaults."

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Do public libraries help mitigate crime? Evidence from Kansas City, MO - Journal of Cultural Economics
We examine the relationship between public libraries and local crime rates. Previous studies have looked at different factors that could account for changes in crime, but few have focused on cultural ...
link.springer.com
May 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Is nothing safe from this administration?
Donald Trump just fired my dear friend Dr. Carla Hayden—the Librarian of Congress—via email. This is disgraceful. The Library of Congress represents some of the best America has to offer. Equal access to learning for all.
May 9, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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HUGE NEWS.

The judge in the case where 21 state attorneys generals sued the Trump administration over dismantling the IMLS just issued an injunction in favor of the plaintiffs. This is good news & the judge further indicates that the plaintiffs have a STRONG case here.

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The Latest from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
A temporary restraining order halts further dismantling of the only federal agency for libraries, but the 2026 federal budget calls for eliminating the IMLS completely.
bookriot.com
May 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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For @us.theguardian.com, I interviewed librarians about the impact of Trump’s administration, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services being gutted, experiences at work, & the incredible importance of library resources, programming, and support: “We get everyone at the library.”
Being a librarian was already hard. Then came the Trump administration
Already facing burnout and book bans, librarians face a ‘catastrophe’ for institutions deemed central to democracy
www.theguardian.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Trump administration sued by 21 states' attorneys general for trying to eliminate Institute of Museum and Library Services www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/04/t...
Trump administration sued by 21 states' attorneys general for trying to eliminate Institute of Museum and Library Services
The agency has placed 85% of its employees on administrative leave
www.theartnewspaper.com
April 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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UPDATED: New Entries: Roundup: Statements in Response to Executive Order Impacting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) www.infodocket.com/2025/03/17/r... #libraries
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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This weekend brought most unwelcome news about the future of IMLS. What do libraries and library advocates need to know now? www.libraryjournal.com/story/what-h...
What Happens to Libraries if IMLS Goes Away?
On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order that called for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and six other agencies. In FY24, the IMLS bu...
www.libraryjournal.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:12 PM