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The #DOGE Axe Comes for #Libraries and #Museums
The Institute of #Museum and #Library Services has long received #bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald #Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.
#Musk
https://www.wired.com/story/institute-museum-library-services-layoffs/
This has got so many students and teachers over the last week. I think our acting helped a lot “Oh no! Quick, get some paper towels!!”
#AprilFools #Libraries
> Agency funding libraries and museums puts all employees on leave ahead of major cuts https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025/03/agency-funding-libraries-and-museums-puts-all-employees-on-leave-ahead-of-major-cuts/
We always get the pedant mewling "it's an executive order, not law." True, but let me be blunt: who is going to stop him. It certainly ain't going to be you (so STFU with "it's just a memo") or the ineffectual #RepublicanLite.
Update. "Entire staff at federal agency that funds #libraries and #museums put on leave"
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services
"According to a statement from AFGE Local 3403, which represents #IMLS [Institute of Museum and Library Services] workers, the agency's staff was notified by email about being placed on paid administrative leave for 90 days after a "brief meeting between DOGE staff and IMLS leadership." Employees had to turn in government property, and email accounts were disabled."
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 
"The Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave.
The IMLS is a relatively small federal agency, with around 70 employees, that awards grant funding to museums and libraries across the United States."
#news #libraries #books #Trump #politics #ElonMusk #Doge #museum #USA #USpol
The Institute for Museum and Library Services Was Just Gutted https://bookriot.com/imls-gutted/ #Books #Library #Libraries
#IMLS staff put on *administrative leave*
The Institute of #Museum & #Library Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave.
The IMLS is a relatively small federal agency, with around 70 employees, that awards grant funding to #museums & #libraries across the country.
#Trump #Musk #DOGE #idiocracy #USpol
https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services
We're delighted to see Open Journals Collective soft launch their new website today: www.openjournalscollective.org
There is a blog post with more information https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2025/03/31/academic-libraries-cannot-afford-to-carry-on-with-transformative-agreements/
@molly0xfff and attend library programs! And tell them what programs you'd like to see in the future! You already paid for them lol might as well take full advantage and get your money's worth!
Shout out to the fabulous #salinas public #libraries, their excellent programs, and Joe the librarian in particular 
Edit: how am I only now seeing this 15 days later whoops
#Tennessee: #LibraryOfThings at the #NashvillePublicLibrary
"Why buy when you can borrow? The Library of Things features an array of useful items—including activities and games, health and fitness equipment, tools and electronics, food and party items, crafts and hobbies, and musical instruments—that you can borrow for free for up to 3 weeks."
Items include: Guitars, keyboards, ukuleles, and other musical instruments, radon detectors, baking supplies, tool kits, board games, fitness and sports equipment, and craft and hobby items.
FMI: https://library.nashville.org/services/library-things
#LibrariesRule #Libraries #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy #SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #Degrowth #CircularEconomy
"Welcome to a new era of borrowing at the #WestlandPublicLibrary—where you can borrow experiences, hobbies, and tools just as easily as you borrow books.
What is the Library of Things?
"The Library of Things allows you to borrow physical objects for use at home or on the go. You now have access to a diverse collection of items that cater to your curiosity and interests. From tools to help your next household project to craft kits that awaken your artistic side, our collection is designed to inspire and enrich your life."
Who can check out Library of Things items?
"Library of Things items can be checked out by Westland residents age 18 and older."
Borrowing limits
"Eligible patrons may borrow a maximum of two items at any given time. Library of Things items have a two week loan period and cannot be renewed."
Items include: Board games, puzzles, sports equipment, outdoor recreation, tech accessories, digital tools, audio equipment, arts and crafts, gardening, ghost hunting, outdoor exploration, cooking and baking equipment, cleaning and organizing equipment, event supplies, hand tools, automotive tools, measurement and precision tools, and more!
FMI:
https://westlandlibrary.org/featured-collections/library-of-things/
#LibrariesRule #Libraries #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy #SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #Degrowth #CircularEconomy
#UK: New #LibraryOfThings offers help in #ToughTimes'
Ben Mellor, 8 March 2025
"A new Library of Things will 'reduce waste' and help people struggling for money, organisers say.
"It will operate from #BeestonLibrary in #Nottinghamshire and open in the coming weeks, although an exact date has not yet been set.
"The service will allow people to borrow #HouseholdItems, rather than books, such as carpet cleaners, sewing machines, and children's party sets.
"Fiona Hartley, an organiser, said: 'These are typically things that might be a bit more expensive, and then you only use them once or twice, and then they sit in your cupboard unused.'
"She said times were tough at the moment and "this is just something that helps people save a bit of money and a bit of space in their homes".
"The project has received funding from the Beeston Civic Society and Broxtowe Borough Council to help with the purchase of items - totalling £1,500.
"This money will be spent on purchasing supplies and items to stock the library.
"Ms Hartley said there was a 'growing movement' behind Libraries of Things nationwide. Similar projects have been set up across the wider #EastMidlands.
"Peter Cribb, the district manager at Inspire, which runs Beeston Library, said he was 'excited at the potential'.
"'It's not something we've done before, you know we do loan out non-book items, but they're on a one-off basis,' he said.
"When the service starts, people will use an app to book an item they wish to use. Library staff will then retrieve the item.
"The maintenance of the items and the app will be operated and paid for by the volunteer groups, Mr Cribb said, and the library's role is to act as storage.
"Karrie Stainer is the chairwoman of the volunteers and said she first had the idea for the Library of Things over one year ago.
"However, she struggled to secure funding for the project until recently.
"'The underlying motivation really comes from #environmental issues, not being wasteful of stuff, not throwing stuff away,' she said."
Source:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y4pyl70yvo
#LibrariesRule #Libraries #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy #SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #Degrowth #CircularEconomy
I'm sure I probably posted this on Mastodon before, but I'm posting it again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWl7TQBqUIg #Maps #Libraries #LosAngeles
LAPLog is the culmination of a yearlong personal project to visit all 73 locations of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL). The photos and information contained on this site are adapted from my Instagram stories and highlights. #LosAngeles #Libraries
The National Museum and Library Services Board (#NMLSB) just sent an open letter to #Trump's acting director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (#IMLS), Keith Sonderling.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/binary-data/ARTICLE_ATTACHMENT/file/000/006/6639-1.pdf
"It is our considered determination that the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, as codified in Title 20 of the U.S. Code, outlines specific statutory mandates that cannot be paused, reduced, or eliminated without violating Congressional intent and federal statute…All such statutory obligations may not be discontinued or delayed under an Executive Order or other executive action."
The Erasure of Diverse American Histories https://trevordawes.wordpress.com/2025/03/29/the-erasure-of-diverse-american-histories/ #history #diversity #education #libraries
My peeps in the Josephine County Library District are in a battle in Southern Oregon.
The jackass county commissioner is trying to squash them with a massive rent increase.
They built their own library district and survive because of their affordable lease.
They’re fighting the good fight. Maybe give them a holler to let them know you care. Or offer to help if you can.
Tell ’em I sent you. It would make them smile.
https://josephinelibrary.org/about-the-library/contact-information/
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