US EditionMaine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
- Federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services faces significant cuts or termination nationwide following a March 14 executive order.
- The executive order aims to dismantle the federal agency providing these funds for libraries and museums.
- These cuts threaten essential services like internet access, interlibrary loans, and support for disabled users.
- Washington state lost $3.9 million in designated funding, and Maine libraries exchanged 740,000 physical items via interlibrary loan in 2023.
- The potential loss disproportionately harms rural and tribal communities and people with disabilities, prompting legal challenges and advocacy.
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Thomas Wolslegel: Threats to library funding should not be tolerated
I am extremely grateful and appreciative of the Massachusetts Library System. My wife and I are retired and therefore now have the time to explore the many benefits it offers. We are shocked to hear that federal funding is now in question. What an absurd situation but symptomatic of the chaotic times we’re trying our best to get through. What helps us stay sane in insane times are the books, movies and music available to us thanks to the library…
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