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Trump Executive Order Targets IMLS for Closure

Trump Executive Order Targets IMLS for Closure

In a March 14 Executive Order, President Donald Trump has targeted seven more federal agencies for permanent closure, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The order states that the president has determined IMLS is “unnecessary” and gave agency officials seven days to submit a report to the OMB

Coming soon! Hosted by Andrew Richard Albanese and Erin Cox, the Words & Money podcast will offer in-depth analysis on key issues facing publishers, libraries, readers, and writers.

Coming soon! Hosted by Andrew Richard Albanese and Erin Cox, the Words & Money podcast will offer in-depth analysis on key issues facing publishers, libraries, readers, and writers.

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending March 7, 2024

The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending March 7, 2024

Among the week's headlines: Montana legislators spar over the role of libraries; Iowa continues its assault on professional library associations; the Georgia senate passes a measure exposing librarians to criminal liability; and Missouri looks to censor digital library catalogs in schools.

Judge Rejects Florida's Bid to Toss Closely Watched Book Ban Lawsuit

Judge Rejects Florida's Bid to Toss Closely Watched Book Ban Lawsuit

In a win for freedom to read advocates, a federal court has ruled that a publisher-led lawsuit challenging Florida law HB 1069 can proceed.

ALA Awards Its Highest Honor to Penguin Random House SVP Skip Dye

ALA Awards Its Highest Honor to Penguin Random House SVP Skip Dye

“Dye continues to be a dedicated and impactful leader in the library community and has stayed true to ALA’s mission of ensuring access to information for all,” ALA President Cindy Hohl said, in a statement.

Book picks, feature reviews, title roundups: Each Week 'Words & Money' will highlight new and forthcoming books of interest to publishing and library professionals

Book picks, feature reviews, title roundups: Each Week 'Words & Money' will highlight new and forthcoming books of interest to publishing and library professionals

Each week, Words & Money will feature a range of interviews, Q&As, and featured talks with authors and newsmakers

Each week, Words & Money will feature a range of interviews, Q&As, and featured talks with authors and newsmakers

Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud talk about their new book, 'The Cartoonists' Club,' at the ALA's LibLearnX conference, out from Scholastic in April.