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More Details Emerge About IMLS Dismantling; Plaintiffs in RHODE ISLAND Lawsuit Seek Permanent Injunction More details emerge in what happened during the IMLS takeover by DOGE and what might happen in the federal lawsuits against the agency's dismantling.

Plaintiffs in one of the two lawsuits against the Trump administration's dismantling of the IMLS seek permanent injunction. A *lot* more details about what went down just emerged–and how another SCOTUS case may impact this one.

This is a big IMLS right now update.

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National Archives alert! 🧵 DOGE is planning to fire the Cartographic Section at the Archives in College Park.

That staff is uniquely trained to manage and assist with visual media. Firing them will make it nearly impossible to gain access to critical maps and photographs. Examples include . . .

Switching from holiday projects back to work mode, already missing the focus of working on my own ideas and tasks. #iOSDev #iOSDevelopment

N.J. just struck a blow against banning books It's called the "Freedom to Read Act."

New Jersey takes a stand for intellectual freedom by banning book bans in public schools and libraries. A win for diversity, inclusion, and the right to read. 📚

#NoBookBans #RightToRead #IntellectualFreedom #Libraries

Today I’m expressing my immense gratitude for the librarian community. Whatever difficulties you may be facing - book challenges, budget cuts, burnout - no librarian fights alone. Thank you to all librarians - school, public, academic, special - for all you do for your communities. 🧡

Yesterday, I filed two federal lawsuits against a man in New Jersey. He writes patently false things about me and other librarians. These falsehoods are very dangerous. They make me feel unsafe. They make a lot of librarians feel unsafe.

For the librarians. #Invictus

Doc and update in comments.

Screenshot of a social media post describing how someone left their laundry at a bus stop in Glen Park. The laundry was found by Good Samaritans who brought it to the Glen Park Library. Another person then returned it to the laundromat where it was originally picked up. The post expresses gratitude to the community and highlights the kindness of strangers.

Libraries are the heart of every community, and stories like this prove it! From lending books to reuniting someone with lost laundry, libraries go above and beyond to support and connect people. Just one more reason to love and support our local libraries! #LibrariesAreEssential

At #NCTE24 this week, this is the message I'll be sharing on repeat.