Several federal funding issues are currently under debate in Congress and could adversely affect libraries and library workers. These include a possible government shutdown if Congress doesn’t pass ...

The federal government shutdown, which begins today, will have cascading effects across the nation and our economy. For one, it will pause federal programs and slow support for services that many ...

The Greensburg Decatur County Public Library hosts a summer reading kickoff for families on a new patio. (Courtesy photo) Much of the discussion surrounding property tax reform has focused on schools, ...

In yet another example of actions that conflict with stated priorities, the Trump administration wants to eliminate federal funding for our nation’s public libraries while at the same time it “Makes ...

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave. The IMLS is a relatively small federal agency, with around 70 employees, that awards grant funding to ...

Public libraries need to set specific policies on how new materials are selected and how people can object, while supporting the concept of "diverse viewpoints," state librarian told Board of Regents.

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Some people see their libraries as not just a building full of books, but a community. “It’s a place where you see people playing chess, you see tutors helping students, you ...

Leslie Noble of the Iowa Library Association recently addressed concerns about a “raft of bills targeting libraries.” Boy, did she hit the nail on the head when she stated that House File 2309 “is a ...