President Trump's order threatens IMLS funding, risking Minnesota libraries' interlibrary loan services.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) faces potential cuts under President Trump's executive order, threatening Minnesota's interlibrary loan services. The IMLS provides crucial funding to Minnesota libraries, totaling about $4.7 million annually. Plum Creek Library System, serving nine counties, relies on this funding for 11,000 interlibrary loans yearly. The cuts could lead to staffing reductions and affect access to materials across the state. Library directors are urging supporters to contact their representatives to protect the IMLS funding.

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