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White House Cutting Off Opportunities for Americans with IMLS Staff Cuts, Says ALA President

April 2, 2025

On Match 31, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff were placed on administrative leave and all grants and contracts were suspended and ultimately likely to be cancelled as a result of President Trump’s executive order requiring IMLS and six other federal agencies to “be eliminated to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” American Library Association president Cindy Hohl pleaded with Congress to act and urged Americans everywhere to speak out against the move.

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How I Library episode 15: Eric Rogers

HOW I LIBRARY EPISODE 15: ERIC ROGERS

Host Phil Morehart speaks with television and film writer Eric Rogers (“Futurama,” “NYPD Blue,” “Angry Birds: Mystery Island”) about his writing career, what goes into making a television show, especially an animated show for kids, and his love of libraries.

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Libraries are more than books. From teaching critical literacy skills to protecting your rights, today’s libraries are dynamic and essential community hubs.

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