American Library Association FAQ: Executive Order Targeting IMLS
This set of frequently asked questions is intended to help library workers, library advocates, and library users understand this Executive Order.
https://www.ala.org/faq-executive-order-targeting-imls
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Need a refresher on IMLS and what's at stake? We've got you covered. https://www.ala.org/faq-executive-order-targeting-imls

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Catch up with February's book club, which featured a robust discussion of Black and African American experiences in libraries, both historically and presently. https://youtu.be/JesGm9zGup8?si=AA5OMGjnVjKRbRn-

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If we’re all going to end up in poverty under fascist rule, we might as well get there fighting.

Following the Trump Administration's disastrous decision to pause most federal grants and loans, ALA has put out a call to library workers, patrons, and advocates across the country to share their library story. What would be at stake in your community with federal funding for libraries? What would you lose without long-term support for your local library? https://airtable.com/appTIEEt9RjDbjmv8/paglDQdgAlJbHvKVR/form

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