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Trump’s attack on libraries was predictable. Its consequences could be devastating

The president wants to eliminate the agency backing libraries and museums. But the institutions do far more than lend books

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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.

Trump’s Trying to Gut Libraries: Fight Back with ALA

Trump’s Trying to Gut Libraries: Fight Back with ALA

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ALA statement on White House assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services

An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America’s libraries.