Institute of Museum and Library Services.
independent agency of the United States government, supporting libraries and museums
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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The Willow Hill Heritage and Renaissance Center in Portal, Georgia, hosted a festival on September 10th, supported by a grant for African American history preservation.Some support1 report
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Federal funding cuts and pushes to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and National Endowment for the Humanities are impacting cultural agencies, with convenings held in Albuquerque.Well supported6 reports6 developments inside
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The Urban Libraries Council advocates to Congress for sustained federal investment in IMLS, covering systems across North America.Some support1 report
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Both the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services are facing potential federal budget cuts, impacting local cultural stability in San Diego.Some support3 reports
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Greg Lucas oversees educational resource programs as head of CSL.Some support12 reports
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IMLS grants are providing funding to libraries in Kansas, supporting language learning resources, while the Trump administration proposed zeroing out IMLS funding.Some support1 report
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IMLS provides funding for ECP's national research initiative, which is led by Sarah Sutton in her capacity as CEO.Some support1 report
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Around Institute of Museum and Library Services this week
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Donald Trump StructuralDemocrats outperformed Republicans in the 2024 election.Moves Institute of Museum and Library Services
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White House StructuralGerald Ford installed an outdoor pool at the White House, leading to media conflict and political commentary involving Trump and Nixon.Moves Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Keith Sonderling StructuralThe Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act and announced the suspension of the PERM program.Moves Institute of Museum and Library Services
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National Endowment for the Arts OperationalNEA cited Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) as a model arts education program established in Southern California.Moves Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Denver TransactionalBoulder is holding municipal elections for its city council, with Aaron Brockett currently serving as the incumbent mayor.Moves Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Kansas StructuralAP analysis tracks voting trends in Kansas, Texas, and Ohio.Moves Institute of Museum and Library Services
Connections
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Keith Sonderling Structural
Keith Sonderling served as the acting director and leader of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump administration proposed zeroing out IMLS funding and targeting the agency for closure.
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Kansas Structural
IMLS provides grants and funding to libraries within Kansas.
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Mango Languages Structural
IMLS provides financial support through funding to enable Mango Languages' language learning resources.
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California State Library Structural
IMS provides support, research, and tracks staffing trends for the California State Library.
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Urban Libraries Council Structural
ULC advocates for sustained federal investment to support the operational existence of IMLS.
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National Endowment for the Arts Operational
Both cultural funding bodies operate in a competitive landscape facing potential federal budget cuts.
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Denver Transactional
The two entities are engaged in a current partnership where the exhibition is supported by the combined efforts of the city and the institution.
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White House Structural
The White House influences the grant funding decisions managed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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ECP Structural
IMLS provides financial support to ECP for its national research initiatives.
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Paul Hawkins Structural
IMLS provides necessary funding and resources for Paul Hawkins' work related to libraries.
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Greg Lucas Structural
Greg Lucas holds a leadership role overseeing educational resource programs within the scope of IMLS's mission.
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state Shared context
IMLS produces research relevant to the operational needs of state government regarding librarian staffing.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
1 eventJune 2026
5 events- Federal funding cuts and pushes to eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and National Endowment for the Humanities are impacting cultural agencies, with convenings held in Albuquerque.
- Both the National Endowment for the Arts and the Institute of Museum and Library Services are facing potential federal budget cuts, impacting local cultural stability in San Diego.
- Greg Lucas oversees educational resource programs as head of CSL.
- IMLS grants are providing funding to libraries in Kansas, supporting language learning resources, while the Trump administration proposed zeroing out IMLS funding.
- IMLS provides funding for ECP's national research initiative, which is led by Sarah Sutton in her capacity as CEO.