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PETITION: Stop Trump's Proposed Elimination of Federal Funding for Libraries

Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries.

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PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading

Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.

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They banned her books about trees!

April 10, 2026

Imagine a book about trees being targeted for removal. It sounds unbelievable, but that is exactly what is happening. In this short video, you will hear about a children’s book about trees that was banned from schools for being inappropriate because it depicts a monoecious red oak, a tree that can self-pollinate. 

Book Banners Target Tennessee Public Libraries

April 10, 2026

The scope and impact of book banning efforts have increased drastically in America over the past ten years. Public school libraries across the country have either been threatened with or experienced a diminishment in agency and influence, primarily through legislative means.

From Satanic Panic to Today’s Book Bans: How Moral Panics Target School Libraries

April 07, 2026

April marks National School Library Month. It’s increasingly important to honor school libraries as they continue to face book challenges from various political and parental groups, often with unclear requirements and strenuous objections to books that school librarians have already vetted as appropriate and recommended. (Learn more about book challenges at the EveryLibrary Institute Book Censorship Database.)

Stop the Destruction of the Institute of Museum and Library Services!

April 07, 2026

Local newspapers shape public opinion and influence the decisions elected officials make. A letter to the editor is one of the most powerful ways to raise awareness about the proposed elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and show that communities across the country value their libraries and museums.

Trump's budget is destroying the Institute of Museum and Library Services!

April 07, 2026

Page 56 of Trump’s proposed budget calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The ONLY source of federal funding for libraries.

“I don’t believe in building libraries or museums” –Trump

April 07, 2026

If you've been following the recent budget announcements, you probably won't be surprised that Trump recently said he doesn't believe in building libraries or museums. Which is probably why page 56 of the budget he released last week included a line item for dismantling the Institute of Museum and Library Services. IMLS is the only federal support for libraries and museums across the country, and it plays an important role.

How Open Educational Resources Expand Access for Everyone

April 07, 2026

What Is OER? Open educational resources (OER) are openly licensed text, media, and digital assets. OER can also include full courses, course materials, modules, and more. OER are often used for instructional purposes, learning, and conducting research. These resources are unique because their copyright licenses allow learners to download, revise, and redistribute the materials freely. In open pedagogy, learners are knowledge creators, and through practice, they learn how knowledge is constructed. Faculty and students cocreate course materials. One example of OER in action: Imagine a professor has an OER textbook assigned to the class. One of the course assignments is to revise a section of the textbook with more up-to-date research. Students must then seek out the information needed to revise the text. The student updates the material, the textbook is peer-reviewed, and a new edition is created. Resources are shared publicly, and they can be revised over time as learning evolves.  

Why Amazon Still Can’t Replace Libraries

March 31, 2026

The earliest known library dates back to the 7th century BC, with the Library of Ashurbanipal in Mosul, Iraq. Today’s libraries continue that long tradition of sharing literature, even if the formats have changed since the days of cuneiform tablets. Still, some people wonder whether modern services like Amazon offer enough to replace libraries.

The Hidden Crisis Behind Rising Library Use: Staffing and Budgets Aren’t Keeping Up

March 27, 2026

Libraries are important pillars of their communities, and while there have been plenty of think pieces over the years claiming libraries are on their way out, the reality is that many people still consider libraries vital public institutions. A recent report from the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) shows that library use has actually been increasing. Unfortunately, staffing and budget levels are not keeping up.

What’s Happening with Illinois Court Access Library Centers?

March 24, 2026

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