Library advocates are mobilizing against the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (I.M.L.S.), a critical federal agency providing essential funding to libraries and museums. Established in 1996, I.M.L.S. has a budget of around $290 million, with $160 million allocated to state library agencies. The recent executive order issued on March 14 poses a significant threat to the agency, prompting various organizations to decry this move as an attack on public libraries. Newly appointed acting director Keith E. Sonderling expressed intentions to align the agency with administration goals, focusing on patriotism and American values.
The Trump administration's attempts to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services threaten vital support for libraries and museums, igniting backlash from supporters.
The agency provides crucial funding, with its largest program directing $160 million to state library agencies, underscoring the impact of potential cuts.
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