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"On March 14, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that
called for the dismantling of seven federal agencies “to the maximum extent
consistent with applicable law.” They ranged from the United States Agency for
Global Media, which oversees
Voice of America, to the Minority Business
Development Agency.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services was also on the list. Congress
created the IMLS in 1996 through the
Museum and Library Services Act. The law
merged the Institute of Museum Services, which was established in 1976, with
the Library Programs Office of the Department of Education.
By combining these two departments, Congress sought to create an overarching
agency that could more cohesively and strategically support American museums
and libraries. The agency’s mission, programs and funding have been reaffirmed
through subsequent legislation, such as the Museum and Library Services Act of
2003.
The Conversation U.S. interviewed Devon Akmon, who is the director of the MSU
Museum at Michigan State University. He explained how the agency supports the
nation’s cultural institutions and local communities – and what could be lost
if the agency were dissolved."
Via Joyce Donahue.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
