On March 14, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order advancing the elimination of non-statutory components and functions of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), and the reducation of the performance of their statutory functions and associated personnel to the minimum presence and function required by law.
Presidential Order – Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
Support public libraries by contacting your federal, state, and local officials to let them know how important libraries are to you.
Be informed: Learn the statutory functions of the IMLS at United States Code Title 20 – Education Chapter 72 – Museum and Library Services
Action: Use this New York Library Association form to defend the IMLS.
Contact Your Local Officials – Note: If visiting local offices, make an appointment.
Cattaraugus County
Chautauqua County
Other Resources
Show Up For Our Libraries – Tell Your Story from ALA
Take action for libraries from EveryLibrary
Download the 5 Calls app from your device store to quickly and easily make calls to congress members. Scripts provided.
Here’s how the IMLS has helped CCLS Member Libraries in 2024:
https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/nab-256511-ols-24
https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/nae-256774-ols-24
Local Organizations Supported with IMLS funds:
