US EditionWashington libraries concerned over Trump's executive order
- An executive order from President Donald Trump will eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which funds libraries and museums across the U.S. And supports programs worth $3.9 million for the Washington State Library.
- The American Library Association warned that removing federal funding would harm libraries, impacting education, jobs, and community programs.
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Minnesota Reformer
The Lake News -Trump urged to reconsider order gutting agency that gives grants to libraries, museums
President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 14, 2025, imposing dramatic cuts on seven federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. (Catherine McQueen/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s move late Friday to dismantle the agency that serves as the primary federal funding source for libraries and museums nationwide prompted questions over the weekend about how the agency can continue to carry o…
Trump administration moves to shutter library agency
The Trump administration on Monday placed the staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services on administrative leave, setting the stage for potentially ending the main source of federal support for the country's museums and libraries.
Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums
The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education. A $10,000 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services is allowing a tribal college in northern Michigan to continue offering library services during a building renovation. The IMLS, which is the largest federal funding source for U.S.
Madison Children's Museum asking for community support amid federal cuts
Madison Children's Museum officials say President Donald Trump's executive order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services could have a significant impact on the museum's operations.
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