Nearly all employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency responsible for supporting American museums and libraries, have been placed on administrative leave.
This move comes as part of the Trump administration's broader plan to significantly cut funding to several federal agencies, including IMLS. Staff were abruptly informed to return government property and prepare for email deactivation. The agency is one of seven targeted for maximum budget reductions.
The decision has raised concerns about the future of federal support for cultural and educational institutions across the country.
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This is just another example of the Trump administration gutting vital public services under the guise of “budget cuts.” Libraries and museums are essential for education, community engagement, and preserving history—why are we defunding the things that actually uplift people? It’s infuriating to see culture and learning treated like disposable luxuries instead of public goods.
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No it don't because I have no power.
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Agency funding libraries and museums puts all employees on leave ahead of major cuts
https://federalnewsnetwork.com
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is one of seven agencies President Donald Trump is looking to cut "to the maximum extent."
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IMLS Employees on Leave Amid Major Funding Cuts to Libraries and Museums
The decision to put IMLS staff on leave came unexpectedly during a brief meeting facilitated by the Department of Government Employees. Employees were informed that they needed to return all government property and that their email accounts would be disabled,
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