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@redhotswami.bsky.social
not really here until there's a private/friends only option for accounts.
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Texas HB 900 has been permanently enjoined and the part of the bill requiring booksellers to rate books has been overturned! @bookpeople www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
Federal judge blocks Texas ban on ‘sexually explicit’ books in schools
A Trump-appointed federal judge wrote that a 2023 Texas law's requirements for library book ratings are "subjective, confusing and unworkable."
www.expressnews.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Texas HB 900 has been permanently enjoined and the part of the bill requiring booksellers to rate books has been overturned! @bookpeople www.expressnews.com/politics/art...
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IMLS updates and calls to action.
Plaintiffs in one of the two lawsuits against the Trump administration's dismantling of the IMLS seek permanent injunction. A *lot* more details about what went down just emerged–and how another SCOTUS case may impact this one.
This is a big IMLS right now update.
bookriot.com/more-details...
This is a big IMLS right now update.
bookriot.com/more-details...
More Details Emerge About IMLS Dismantling; Plaintiffs in RHODE ISLAND Lawsuit Seek Permanent Injunction
More details emerge in what happened during the IMLS takeover by DOGE and what might happen in the federal lawsuits against the agency's dismantling.
bookriot.com
August 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
IMLS updates and calls to action.
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Knowing this was coming was still not preparation for it coming.
Call. Write. Advocate. There is a *tiny* window of opportunity to stop this closure.
#libraries #museums #IMLS
Call. Write. Advocate. There is a *tiny* window of opportunity to stop this closure.
#libraries #museums #IMLS
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 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Knowing this was coming was still not preparation for it coming.
Call. Write. Advocate. There is a *tiny* window of opportunity to stop this closure.
#libraries #museums #IMLS
Call. Write. Advocate. There is a *tiny* window of opportunity to stop this closure.
#libraries #museums #IMLS
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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 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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...
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I feel like our community isn’t really doing quite enough to prepare for a post-IMLS, post-NEH future. #dh #digitalhumanities
May 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I feel like our community isn’t really doing quite enough to prepare for a post-IMLS, post-NEH future. #dh #digitalhumanities
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29 states who failed to join the lawsuit will not get their IMLS grants reinstated. Those state leaders should feel the pressure for losing federal money for their constituents.
A Timeline and Update on the Institute for Museum and Library Services: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
A Timeline and Update on the Institute for Museum and Library Services
We are a little over two months into the dismantling of the only federal agency dedicated to libraries, and the news has been coming at a pace no one could...
buttondown.com
May 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
29 states who failed to join the lawsuit will not get their IMLS grants reinstated. Those state leaders should feel the pressure for losing federal money for their constituents.
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Maybe it’s also time to tell your city officials that you love your library and that the destruction of the IMLS grant funding structure is going to hurt your ability to be able to get the things listed below.
Just a reminder that your local library has more than books! Many also have dvds, cds, board games, video game systems, internet hot spots, streaming services, computers, ebooks, audio books, park passes, museum passes, passport services and so much more!
Maybe it's time for a visit 📚❤️
Maybe it's time for a visit 📚❤️
May 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Maybe it’s also time to tell your city officials that you love your library and that the destruction of the IMLS grant funding structure is going to hurt your ability to be able to get the things listed below.
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"The President released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, which would begin October 1, 2025. That proposal includes a total annihilation of the budget for the IMLS."
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
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 11, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"The President released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, which would begin October 1, 2025. That proposal includes a total annihilation of the budget for the IMLS."
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
bookriot.com/the-latest-f...
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UPDATE: Judge Leon has GRANTED a "narrow" restraining order barring DOGE from further dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) or pausing/terminating grants.
The order does not require IMLS to restore the status of its staff for now.
The order does not require IMLS to restore the status of its staff for now.
May 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
UPDATE: Judge Leon has GRANTED a "narrow" restraining order barring DOGE from further dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) or pausing/terminating grants.
The order does not require IMLS to restore the status of its staff for now.
The order does not require IMLS to restore the status of its staff for now.
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While you're distracted by a SCOTUS case about inclusive books in schools, the new leader at the IMLS is demanding that state librarians share what their grant money is being used for.
I told you this would happen, and here it is.
I told you this would happen, and here it is.
April 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
While you're distracted by a SCOTUS case about inclusive books in schools, the new leader at the IMLS is demanding that state librarians share what their grant money is being used for.
I told you this would happen, and here it is.
I told you this would happen, and here it is.
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I don’t even have words right now. It’s just fear for myself, my profession, my library and my patrons. #libraries #FirstAmendmeny #FreeSpeech #IMLS buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
The Latest From IMLS and What You Need to Prepare For Right Now
It’s only been a little more than a month since the current administration dropped an Executive Order related to funding and projects from the Institute for...
buttondown.com
April 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I don’t even have words right now. It’s just fear for myself, my profession, my library and my patrons. #libraries #FirstAmendmeny #FreeSpeech #IMLS buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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This is even worse than straight-up dismantling IMLS. They want to turn us into propaganda machines.
Here's the latest from the IMLS, including what you should be preparing for in the library world right now: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
The Latest From IMLS and What You Need to Prepare For Right Now
It’s only been a little more than a month since the current administration dropped an Executive Order related to funding and projects from the Institute for...
buttondown.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
This is even worse than straight-up dismantling IMLS. They want to turn us into propaganda machines.
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@amyjohnsoncrow.bsky.social's response in her recent newsletter to those complaining about bringing politics into genealogy, RE: library budget cuts and the attack on IMLS.
I agree 100%, and people need to understand this.
I agree 100%, and people need to understand this.
April 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
@amyjohnsoncrow.bsky.social's response in her recent newsletter to those complaining about bringing politics into genealogy, RE: library budget cuts and the attack on IMLS.
I agree 100%, and people need to understand this.
I agree 100%, and people need to understand this.
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The loss of IMLS is like Mt St Helen blowing up. It may be decades before we see a return to some new state of normal. Your library friends are not ok. They are scared for themselves, for their patrons, for the services they provide and for the future of libraries. 2/2 #libraries
April 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The loss of IMLS is like Mt St Helen blowing up. It may be decades before we see a return to some new state of normal. Your library friends are not ok. They are scared for themselves, for their patrons, for the services they provide and for the future of libraries. 2/2 #libraries
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Each year Congress crafts a budget proposal that funds agencies across government, including the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS). Tell Congress to provide sustained funding for IMLS in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
Learn more about how you can take action: ala.org/fundlibraries
Learn more about how you can take action: ala.org/fundlibraries
April 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Each year Congress crafts a budget proposal that funds agencies across government, including the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS). Tell Congress to provide sustained funding for IMLS in FY26: bit.ly/FundLibraries26House
Learn more about how you can take action: ala.org/fundlibraries
Learn more about how you can take action: ala.org/fundlibraries
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In case you're curious or sad or angry, there will be an initial hearing in Rhode Island v. Trump - this is the case of 21 states suit to stop the dismantling of the #IMLS. You can watch it, starting at 10am, on www.youtube.com/@USCourtsRID
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is located in Providence and serves the region, hearing criminal and civil cases involving federal law.
This channel features videos for the p...
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April 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
In case you're curious or sad or angry, there will be an initial hearing in Rhode Island v. Trump - this is the case of 21 states suit to stop the dismantling of the #IMLS. You can watch it, starting at 10am, on www.youtube.com/@USCourtsRID
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“Parlor Ornament”. Postcard from my collection, 1906.
April 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
“Parlor Ornament”. Postcard from my collection, 1906.
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Texas HB3225 will be heard at State Affairs committee April 14. This bill would set up age restrictions for public libraries. Remember when they said you can just check it out at the public library? #bookbans
April 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Texas HB3225 will be heard at State Affairs committee April 14. This bill would set up age restrictions for public libraries. Remember when they said you can just check it out at the public library? #bookbans
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The State Department is asking employees to report any "anti-Christian bias" they experienced during theBiden administration, Politico reports and I've independently confirmed. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Images of the snitch portal they set up that were shared with me:
Images of the snitch portal they set up that were shared with me:
April 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The State Department is asking employees to report any "anti-Christian bias" they experienced during theBiden administration, Politico reports and I've independently confirmed. www.politico.com/news/2025/04...
Images of the snitch portal they set up that were shared with me:
Images of the snitch portal they set up that were shared with me:
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Some good library news from Arkansas ! www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-region...
Bill to abolish Arkansas State Library Board fails in committee
The bill would have dissolved the Arkansas State Library and the State Library Board, transferring its duties to the state Department of Education.
www.ualrpublicradio.org
April 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Some good library news from Arkansas ! www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-region...
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Contact members of the Texas House State Affairs committee and tell them to vote "no" on SB412 which would criminalize all educators for just doing their job. house.texas.gov/committees/c...
April 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Contact members of the Texas House State Affairs committee and tell them to vote "no" on SB412 which would criminalize all educators for just doing their job. house.texas.gov/committees/c...
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Last night another round of IMLS grant termination letters were sent out. If, like AMIA, you received notice that your grant has been terminated, the National Council of Nonprofits suggests a checklist of what to do. buff.ly/hgrIFW1
April 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Last night another round of IMLS grant termination letters were sent out. If, like AMIA, you received notice that your grant has been terminated, the National Council of Nonprofits suggests a checklist of what to do. buff.ly/hgrIFW1
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The fed has shut down IMLS, the only national service for libraries & museums. We’ve lost funding for grants that allow for interlibrary loan deliveries, book purchases, tech programs to close the digital divide for at-risk youth, and ADA & safety compliant facilities
It's officially #TakeActionForLibraries Day!
To celebrate and advocate for libraries and library funding, we want every library lover to make their voice heard today.
Head to ala.org/showup to take action by calling or emailing Congress, writing a letter to your local newspaper, and more!
To celebrate and advocate for libraries and library funding, we want every library lover to make their voice heard today.
Head to ala.org/showup to take action by calling or emailing Congress, writing a letter to your local newspaper, and more!
April 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The fed has shut down IMLS, the only national service for libraries & museums. We’ve lost funding for grants that allow for interlibrary loan deliveries, book purchases, tech programs to close the digital divide for at-risk youth, and ADA & safety compliant facilities