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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

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.

New Report Explores Digital Censorship

New Report Explores Digital Censorship

The unprecedented surge in book banning has made headlines in recent years, but a new report is looking to shed light on another facet of the current censorship battle—efforts to ban materials from digital databases and collections. “Book challenges have garnered a significant amount of attention in the press

Clarivate Extends Timeline to Phase Out Print, Perpetual Access Ebook Sales

Clarivate Extends Timeline to Phase Out Print, Perpetual Access Ebook Sales

The March 4 letter comes after Clarivate officials on February 18 announced a “transformative” new subscription access model for ProQuest collections.

Publishers. Libraries. Readers. Writers.

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