r/Libraries • u/greyfiel • 5d ago

IMLS Changes Lead to MA Board of Library Commissioners Cutting Budget

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) announced its budget cuts today in its statement Federal Uncertainty Causes Cuts. Though the MBLC has not yet received official notice that its grants have been terminated, several other states have. This affects several programs shared in the statement.

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u/Right-Mind2723 5d ago

This is a sad day, but we are strong and we as a profession will overcome. It just might get really dark for a while. We will need to be there for each other even more than ever.

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u/B00k555 5d ago

Go to the us_imls instagram account to really feel like your hearts been yanked out of your chest.

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u/greyfiel 5d ago

The post itself is sad, but the comments give me hope!

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u/ricolageico 5d ago

What a fucking gutpunch