Nancie Ravenel
@nancieravenel.bsky.social
Objects conservator in Vermont.
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The biggest risk to museum, library, and archival collections is never as simple as wear, tear, and disasters.
JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The biggest risk to museum, library, and archival collections is never as simple as wear, tear, and disasters.
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"Without initial funding from IMLS so much the work that we do in digital scholarly communications and cultural heritage would not be possible. And that includes Zotero and Omeka." 📚
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Seeds of Innovation: Defending IMLS – [bracket]
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March 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"Without initial funding from IMLS so much the work that we do in digital scholarly communications and cultural heritage would not be possible. And that includes Zotero and Omeka." 📚
www.6floors.org/bracket/2025...
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Reposted by Nancie Ravenel
Reposted by Nancie Ravenel
Today I made a zine to inform people about the EO that would gut the #IMLS. I was asked to share, so hey, why not share widely? You can download and print your own copies at drive.google.com/file/d/1DUsm....
If you need help folding, search for Hotdog Booklet and you should find directions easily.
If you need help folding, search for Hotdog Booklet and you should find directions easily.
March 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Today I made a zine to inform people about the EO that would gut the #IMLS. I was asked to share, so hey, why not share widely? You can download and print your own copies at drive.google.com/file/d/1DUsm....
If you need help folding, search for Hotdog Booklet and you should find directions easily.
If you need help folding, search for Hotdog Booklet and you should find directions easily.
Reposted by Nancie Ravenel
Most of the IMLS funding that came to Vermont in 2024 supported public libraries m.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
Executive Order Puts Vermont History Projects in Jeopardy
Libraries and museums also face uncertainty after Trump announced plans to shut down six agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
m.sevendaysvt.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Most of the IMLS funding that came to Vermont in 2024 supported public libraries m.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
Most of the IMLS funding that came to Vermont in 2024 supported public libraries m.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
Executive Order Puts Vermont History Projects in Jeopardy
Libraries and museums also face uncertainty after Trump announced plans to shut down six agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
m.sevendaysvt.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Most of the IMLS funding that came to Vermont in 2024 supported public libraries m.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture...
Why are museums & libraries important to you? Small, but efficient & effective IMLS supports them, & we need to support IMLS.
On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing further drastic cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). We're joining our colleagues at the American Alliance of Museums to ask you to reach out to your representatives ASAP: www.congressweb.com/aam/94/ [1/2]
Urge Congress to Save IMLS (For museums, staff, and board members)
On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing further cuts to an agency that is already operating at a minimum level, making up only 0.0046% of the overall federal budget. IMLS effi...
www.congressweb.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Why are museums & libraries important to you? Small, but efficient & effective IMLS supports them, & we need to support IMLS.