MeFi post request ? Kinda? March 24, 2025 8:46 AM Subscribe
As a someone not American, who does not live in America, I feel vastly under skilled / situated to make a post about the current Presidents (Trump) recent Executive Order that focuses on Library Funding.
Also I don't have the spoons right now - am temporarily sick !?
Perhaps someone else would make a MeFi post because.. I think it's something that Mefites might want to discuss? ALA = American Libraries Association
ALA FAQ about Executive Order
ALA Press release
Thank you.
Also I don't have the spoons right now - am temporarily sick !?
Perhaps someone else would make a MeFi post because.. I think it's something that Mefites might want to discuss? ALA = American Libraries Association
ALA FAQ about Executive Order
ALA Press release
Thank you.
Done.
posted by bowbeacon at 9:20 AM on March 24 [6 favorites]
posted by bowbeacon at 9:20 AM on March 24 [6 favorites]
“Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.”
posted by Lemkin at 9:27 AM on March 24 [7 favorites]
posted by Lemkin at 9:27 AM on March 24 [7 favorites]
That was quick ! Thanks everyone 👍🏾
posted by Faintdreams at 12:26 PM on March 24 [1 favorite]
posted by Faintdreams at 12:26 PM on March 24 [1 favorite]
Here's the url for present ease and ability to find in the future. https://www.metafilter.com/208150/ALA-Statements-on-the-Elimination-of-IMLS-Library-funding
posted by freethefeet at 7:08 PM on March 25
posted by freethefeet at 7:08 PM on March 25
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“ The intent to undercut and eliminate the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is extremely shortsighted and perilous for the millions of Americans who rely on our public, school, academic, and special libraries. Library funding draws less than 0.003% of the annual federal budget yet has enormous impact in communities nationwide. From technology classes for jobseekers to services for people with disabilities, from library delivery for older Americans to summer reading programs for families, IMLS funding makes a real, concrete difference in the lives of Americans every day. The president’s executive order puts all of those services at risk.”
IOW, literally that library services cost nothing and they are powerfully stabilizing to the lives of many/most people. That’s it. That’s the point — it’s kicking a massive support out from under our civil society, with the intent to cause destabilization and chaos.
posted by toodleydoodley at 8:54 AM on March 24 [1 favorite]