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Joint Statement from Michigan Libraries, Museums, and Archives: TAke action to save IMLS

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Michigan Libraries, Museums, and Archives stand together and call on all Michiganders who value reading, learning, history, and enrichment to stand with us and take action in support of our libraries, museums, and archives.

On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order that directs the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to eliminate non-statutory programs and reduce its functions and personnel to the minimum required by law. For IMLS, this would mean a dramatic reduction in its scope and capacity to support our nation's cultural institutions.

Please contact your federal legislators and urge them to continue fully funding the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) at levels that protect both discretionary and statutory programs. Read the Joint Statement from Michigan Libraries, Museums, and Archives to learn more and take action!