The recent executive order by President Trump to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) poses a serious threat to libraries and museums in Oregon. IMLS, which provides grant funding essential for operations, contributes about 25% ($2.6 million) of the State Library of Oregon's budget. As advocates, including the American Library Association, mobilize to respond, the potential consequences of this funding cut could have widespread negative impacts on educational and cultural institutions dependent on IMLS support.
The proposed elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), would severely impact Oregon's libraries, as they rely extensively on federal funding.
IMLS distributes $160 million in block grants to state libraries, with Oregon's State Library receiving approximately $2.6 million from IMLS, vital for its operations.
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