How Schools Will Feel the Federal Funding Cuts to Libraries and Museums

How Schools Will Feel the Federal Funding Cuts to Libraries and Museums

Cuts to library and museum grants threaten school databases, field trips, and teacher training programs nationwide.

Shelf Life: Federal funding cuts impact local library digital access to the New York Times - Local News Matters

THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM and Library Services (IMLS) is the only federal agency exclusively dedicated to supporting and funding libraries across the United States. Each year, IMLS distributes funds to all 50 state libraries, helping ensure public access to valuable resources and services. In 2024, California received the largest share of this funding — nearly $16 million — through the IMLS Grants to States program. Alison McKee is the county lib…