Califa Group
@califagroup.bsky.social
California library consortium hustling hard to unlock the inherent value, impact and influence of libraries. Today. Tomorrow. Your birthday. All the time. Fiscal partner on state and federal grants. www.califa.org
Partner w your local library!
Partner w your local library!
Yay for the future of libraries!
NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
November 22, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Yay for the future of libraries!
This looks like a great place for a Science Fair!
BREAKING: Scientists are staging a “science fair” in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.
July 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This looks like a great place for a Science Fair!
Who loves their library? We do!
Love your library! I promise you, we love you 🏆🥇🎖️😬❤️
“Through Snyder’s lens, we are guided with care & understanding through a reality of hatred & censorship … The jury awards the Honorable Mention for Outstanding Documentary Feature to The Librarians for its impactful portrayal of the real-life heroes defending our right to knowledge & visibility.”
July 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Who loves their library? We do!
I mean …
July 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I mean …
Judge McConnell denies the motion for a stay pending appeal in IMLS Rhode Island case. Reinstated grantees can get back to the business fulfilling their funded projects. Filed 6/5/25: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Judge McConnell denies the motion for a stay pending appeal in IMLS Rhode Island case. Reinstated grantees can get back to the business fulfilling their funded projects. Filed 6/5/25: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Yay Mychal! California library workers are happy YOU are here! Congratulations author!
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE 🥹 Presenting the book cover of “I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy,” written by myself and illustrated by my friend Lorraine Nam. Published by Random House Children’s Books 🐧💚
Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨
Preorder at bit.ly/ISHYH-Reveal 📖✨
June 6, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Yay Mychal! California library workers are happy YOU are here! Congratulations author!
This will be devastating to State Libraries and library consortia and systems. The trickle down devastating impact at the local library will be felt as libraries shift budget funding to cover important community services that IMLS funded, through State Library programs and grants.
We now have the details of the federal 2026 budget proposal, and it spells the end of IMLS. The request is $6,000,000 to "conduct an orderly closeout of IMLS."
Whatever happens in the 2 court cases would be moot if this passes.
bookriot.com/the-2026-fed...
Whatever happens in the 2 court cases would be moot if this passes.
bookriot.com/the-2026-fed...
The 2026 Federal Budget Proposal Shutters The Institute for Museum and Library Services
The details of the 2026 federal budget proposal spell out the goal of shutting down the Institute for Museum and Library services.
bookriot.com
June 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
This will be devastating to State Libraries and library consortia and systems. The trickle down devastating impact at the local library will be felt as libraries shift budget funding to cover important community services that IMLS funded, through State Library programs and grants.
Transcript of defendant’s status report filed 5/20 in IMLS Rhode Island case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
May 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Transcript of defendant’s status report filed 5/20 in IMLS Rhode Island case. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Reposted by Califa Group
Thank you for your service Dr. Carla Hayden. We will rise again.
BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
May 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Thank you for your service Dr. Carla Hayden. We will rise again.
Well it’s something. But not much. “The Court will not, at this time, issue a TRO providing all of the relief sought
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.” So no more shenanigans but there are no shenanigans left.
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.” So no more shenanigans but there are no shenanigans left.
BREAKING: Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, issues a TRO blocking the Trump administration from "dissolv[ing]" the Institute of Museum and Library Services, placing any more employees on administrative leave, or terminating any grants in the coming days.
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
^
KEITH SONDERLING, Acting Director,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Case No. 25-1050 (RJL)
MEMORANDUM ORDER
May 1, 2025 [Dkt. #13]
This matter initially came before the Court on plaintiff American Library
Association's ("ALA") and plaintiff American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO's ("AFSCME") motion for a preliminary injunction ("PT"). See Pls.' PI Mot. [Dkt, #13]; Pls.' Mem. in Supp. of PI Mot. ("Pls.' PI Mem.") [Dkt. #13-11.
Plaintiffs sought a decision on the PI by May 4, 2025, as defendants intend to execute a
"mass termination of [Institute of Museum and Library Services] staff' on that day. Pls
PI Mot. at 1.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreig5evcrfkwsw2usse2xvhf66zcug76ufhuzui3smou5ycmjh5hf4m@jpeg)
May 2, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Well it’s something. But not much. “The Court will not, at this time, issue a TRO providing all of the relief sought
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.” So no more shenanigans but there are no shenanigans left.
by plaintiffs. Instead, the Court will issue a narrow TRO preserving the status quo as of
this Order.” So no more shenanigans but there are no shenanigans left.
Jill Sobule. Model human being. Peace.
Of all the many songs I adore, this is perhaps my favorite, “San Francisco.” I am in SF right now and listening to it on repeat youtu.be/56B5GgJEvvI?...
Margaret Cho directs - San Francisco by Jill Sobule
YouTube video by Margaret Cho Official
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Jill Sobule. Model human being. Peace.
Dispatches from the library war front …
“I know a lot of people feel demoralized right now, they’re fed up with the polarized politics. But I hope that the role models in this film show them that you don’t have to succumb to fear and apathy. You can affect change on a local level.”
Meet the Texas Librarians on the Front Lines in the War Against Books
As the Texas Legislature advances bills outlawing certain books for students, we spoke to the stars of ‘The Librarians’ documentary.
thebarbedwire.com
April 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Dispatches from the library war front …
26 senators sign letter to IMLS Acting Dir. Sunderland saying "reverse the grant terminations and ensure
continued funding in accordance with federal law". They want an update in writing by May 1.
www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
continued funding in accordance with federal law". They want an update in writing by May 1.
www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
www.schiff.senate.gov
April 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
26 senators sign letter to IMLS Acting Dir. Sunderland saying "reverse the grant terminations and ensure
continued funding in accordance with federal law". They want an update in writing by May 1.
www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
continued funding in accordance with federal law". They want an update in writing by May 1.
www.schiff.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
On PBS April 29. www.pbs.org/independentl...
Free for All: The Public Library - Independent Lens
The story of how public libraries shaped America and how libraries continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.
www.pbs.org
April 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
On PBS April 29. www.pbs.org/independentl...
Library lovers: watch/listen!
April 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Library lovers: watch/listen!
From WA State Librarian Sara Jones: “everything we do is at risk”. Leadership on display.
Another reason why library and museum supporters must not remain silent: www.kuow.org/stories/wash... #libraries #museums #advocacy
Washington's libraries face 'deep and dramatic' funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants
The Trump administration is notifying library systems across the country that grant funding is being terminated, despite pending litigation. The Washington State Library and Seattle Public Library are...
www.kuow.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
From WA State Librarian Sara Jones: “everything we do is at risk”. Leadership on display.
The IMLS Grant termination letters are coming after hours. This came at 7:24pm PT, 10:24pm ET. Do they feel better sending after 10pm like they can avoid the backlash? Fraidycats.
April 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The IMLS Grant termination letters are coming after hours. This came at 7:24pm PT, 10:24pm ET. Do they feel better sending after 10pm like they can avoid the backlash? Fraidycats.
See what IMLS funding does for your community. Stealing this support is not patriotic.
An interactive map shows where IMLS funding is / was by state. I found this info very helpful for sharing locally about what such "invisible" support infrastructure provides for our communities. 2// www.imls.gov/map
IMLS Interactive Map
www.imls.gov
April 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
See what IMLS funding does for your community. Stealing this support is not patriotic.
The Alt National Park Service is fighting for all of us.
Thank you Alt NPS for your service! Our organization is in limbo on weather we will get reimbursed for $100,000 in IMLS grant dollars that we have already paid contractors for service. That’s how it works. The awardee of the grant pays project contractors for services and IMLS reimburses.
April 1, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The Alt National Park Service is fighting for all of us.
The letter that went out to IMLS staff today.
This is the email just received by IMLS staffers placing them on paid administrative leave for up to 90 days.
“Please understand that this action is not punitive but rather is taken to facilitate the work and operations of the agency.”
“Please understand that this action is not punitive but rather is taken to facilitate the work and operations of the agency.”
March 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The letter that went out to IMLS staff today.
We have current IMLS grants that were awarded in 2024 and continue through 2026. I hope we can at least get reimbursed for contractor work to date.
SCOOP: DOGE notified the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) today that the entire staff is being put on administrative leave effective immediately, I’ve learned from an agency source.
They’ll be cancelling huge swaths of grants/contracts and starting a Reduction in Force (RIF).
They’ll be cancelling huge swaths of grants/contracts and starting a Reduction in Force (RIF).
March 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We have current IMLS grants that were awarded in 2024 and continue through 2026. I hope we can at least get reimbursed for contractor work to date.
Happy Trans Visibility Day to all who celebrate! We see you and wish you every comfort and all of the joys life has on offer!
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
It was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall Crocker in Michigan and is now celebrated in countries around the world.
Visibility saves lives, gives voice to the voiceless, and offers joy and hope where scarce.
I thank God I’m trans. It’s a gift and a soul’s commission.
It was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall Crocker in Michigan and is now celebrated in countries around the world.
Visibility saves lives, gives voice to the voiceless, and offers joy and hope where scarce.
I thank God I’m trans. It’s a gift and a soul’s commission.
March 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Happy Trans Visibility Day to all who celebrate! We see you and wish you every comfort and all of the joys life has on offer!
Please to be reading this from national treasure, Tressie McMillan Cottom.
This piece from @tressiemcphd.bsky.social starts with a bang and just gets better and better. Gift link.
Opinion | The Tech Fantasy That Powers A.I. Is Running on Fumes (Gift Article)
A.I. is just what we need in the post-fact era: less research and more predicting what we want to hear.
www.nytimes.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Please to be reading this from national treasure, Tressie McMillan Cottom.
Recommend!
My weekly curated list of must-reads and some final thoughts for the week. "I believe we can do better. I see better every day in the decency of people who choose to act, defy authority, and care for each other. I know we can amplify that spirit and create more safety and justice in this world."
Must-Reads and Some Thoughts on the Consequences of Trying
I believe in our potential and creativity, even in the face of the mess this country has made.
organizingmythoughts.org
March 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Recommend!
DC friends, you have brunch plans on Sunday!
The DC Center for the LGBT Community will celebrate Trans Day of Vision with a potluck picnic and rally on Sunday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at Malcolm X Park.
www.washingtonblade....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
www.washingtonblade....
#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA
Celebrate Trans Day of Vision in D.C.
Potluck picnic and rally to be held at Malcolm X Park
www.washingtonblade.com
March 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
DC friends, you have brunch plans on Sunday!