Local library system operations 'unaffected' after federal agency elimination

Local library system operations 'unaffected' after federal agency elimination

SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Tom Green County Library System is assuring citizens that its current operations "remain stable and unaffected" after a federal order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services "to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law" was issued. The order, issued on March 14, stated that "the non-statutory components and functions" of several government agencies, including the Institu…

Tom Green County Library Addresses Concerns Over Funding

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Tom Green County Library System addressed concerns Thursday regarding the discontinuation of its funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently eliminated the Institute of Museum and Library Services, placing all of its employees on administrative leave. Learn More Here.

Cuts to Institute of Museum and Library Services will have varying affects

By Matt Geiger The City of Madison recently issued a statement urging citizens to contract U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson because “an executive order … would gut the only federal agency dedicated to supporting American museums and libraries.”     Full text available to subscribers only. If you are a current subscriber, please use the login below to continue reading this article. To become a subscriber, please click here.