Trump just gutted a tiny federal agency that supports libraries. Here’s what it means for Oregon

Librarians aren't being quiet when it comes to the Trump administration's funding cuts

National Library Week is an annual celebration intended to underline the valuable role that libraries play in communities. But this year, it feels like librarians are spending less time highlighting why they exist and more time fighting to exist.On one webpage, you'll see the American Library Association (ALA) announcing this years celebration week theme is Drawn to the Library, and on another page, the nonprofit said it has drawn up a lawsuit a…

Ideas & Opinions — Jacqueline Peigare: Concerned for our libraries due to Trump's orders

I am deeply concerned about the President’s recent executive order issued on March 14 to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the only federal agency dedicated to

Trump cuts put WA library services, arts programming, jobs at risk

The cuts could have profound impacts on library services and cultural programming across the state, especially in underserved and rural areas.

Federal staffing shakeup casts doubt on future of historic Eugene museum

The Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House in Eugene relies on funding from Institute of Museum and Library Services for an important position. Now, with the entire staff at the federal agency on leave, the museum’s leadership is worried about what it means for their funding.The federal agency provided a lot of funding through grants to institutions nationwide. For the Shelton-McMurphey Johnson House, a Victorian mansion-turned-museum, the Institute he…

Trump halts millions in funds for Texas libraries, museums

Texas libraries and museums are bracing for cuts to services and programs after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the IMLS.

States Challenge Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Library Agency

A coalition of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the federal agency charged with supporting the nation’s libraries. The lawsuit, brought by the attorneys general of New York, Rhode Island, Hawaii and other states, was filed days after the agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, put its staff on leave and began cutting grants. The suit argues that the ste…