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The Library of Congress will be a shell of what it is.

Email sent from IMLS to state librarians reads: "Pursuant to 20 USC § 9134 and your obligations under the Grant Award Guidance and Statement of Assurances and Certifications, please provide IMLS with the following information: Whether and how federal taxpayer dollars provided to you under the Grants to States program have been used, or are still being used, to subsidize programs that conflict with government policy as found below: Executive Order 14151, Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14253, Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History, and Executive Orders 13899 and 14188, Combating Anti-Semitism and Additional Measures To Combat Anti-Semitism, and Executive Order 14168, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14202, Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias, and Executive Order 14190, Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling, and How federal taxpayer dollars provided to you under the Grants to States program are being used to facilitate access to resources that cultivate an educated and informed American citizenry, and How you plan to involve your agencies in the upcoming celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America? Kindly provide this information by Monday, May 5, 2025 to stateprograms@imls.gov with the subject line “Response to IMLS Request for Information.” IMLS appreciates your dedication to serving the American public."

While you're distracted by a SCOTUS case about inclusive books in schools, the new leader at the IMLS is demanding that state librarians share what their grant money is being used for.

I told you this would happen, and here it is.

Look at these fucking assholes celebrating defunding libraries.

hand-written sign in a window of the IMLS building that says "SOS IMLS"

New — Institute of Museum and Library Sciences employees were allowed back in the building this morning to gather belongings after all being put on admin leave by DOGE yesterday. Supporters have gathered in front of the building and staffers inside have posted a visible sign that says "SOS IMLS."

To: ALL IMLS Employees From: Director of Human Resources Re: Administrative Leave for IMLS Employees This is to inform you that you are being placed on administrative leave (i.e., non-duty paid status) starting Monday, March 31, 2025, up to a period of 90-days. You will be on administrative leave with full pay and benefits. This administrative leave is not being done for any disciplinary purpose. While you are on administrative leave, you are not permitted on IMLS premises. I regret that such directions are necessary, but we must safeguard legitimate IMILS interests and systems. If you wish to enter IMLS premises for official IMLS business, you must first contact me to arrange your visit. While you are on administrative leave, OHR will handle your time and attendance. Your email will be suspended. You can reach me at my desk number, 202-653-4728, or via email: adotson@imls.gov Please understand that this action is not punitive but rather is taken to facilitate the work and operations of the agency. Your pay and benefits will not be affected and will continue during this period. Please contact me if you have any questions about this letter. Sincerely, Antoine L. Dotson Antoine L. Dotson Director of Human Resources

This is the email just received by IMLS staffers placing them on paid administrative leave for up to 90 days.

“Please understand that this action is not punitive but rather is taken to facilitate the work and operations of the agency.”

::vomits::

Also Supporting Actress.

Now that I have seen Nickel
boys, I can verify that it is absolutely a travesty that it wasn’t nominated for directing or cinematography. How?

I’m here for you. First up: Challengers score huge snub.

I have seen 75 movies that came out in 2024, yet somehow I have only seen five of the Best Picture nominees (six after this weekend).

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Trump Has ALREADY Attacked Libraries This action is the first step in dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services and eliminating federal funding for libraries.

This action will deliver a devasting blow to America's commitment to preserving museum and library services.

We know this won't end here.

action.everylibrary.org/trump_has_al...

Hello. I am a librarian. For now. My position is entirely funded by IMLS. Maybe write your elected officials and tell them you want IMLS to still exist?