I also received helpful information to help save IMLS from the American Institute for Conservation, an AJL affiliate.
Please feel free to share the links with your colleagues. Jackie Act Now to Save IMLS Dear Jackie, On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), *Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYyNw/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUa5JWLsh$ >*, directing further drastic cuts to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYyOA/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUV7Gv5Ua$ >), an agency that is already operating at a minimum level, making up less than half a percent of the overall federal budget. As you know, IMLS is the only federal agency that provides dedicated support for museums and libraries. It efficiently provides critical resources such as grants for conservation assistance to libraries and museums in all 50 states and territories. This includes essential conservation-focused programs like FAIC’s Collections Assessment for Preservation <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYyOQ/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUZUtGSgy$ > (CAP), Connecting to Collections Care <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzMA/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUdiuYWAr$ > (C2C Care), and Sustainability Tools in Cultural Heritage <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzMQ/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUatqVXJA$ > (STiCH) programs that are funded by IMLS; these resources may disappear if IMLS’s non-statutory functions are eliminated. This EO has the potential to gut IMLS within seven days. AIC is working with our coalition partners, including AAM <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzMg/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUaV_ty07$ > and ALA <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzMw/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUV6jgl_3$ >, to advocate for IMLS and to assess the full impact of the Executive Order. Important resources for updates are our Advocacy Alerts and the AAM Advocacy webpage <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzNA/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUYEBCf94$ > . *What you can do NOW:* 1. *Call your members of Congress. *Find their phone numbers and a draft script here <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzNQ/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUQI2PYq0$ >. Members of Congress are home this week, so be sure to contact their federal AND district offices! 2. *Write to your members of Congress. *Get started with this template letter <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzNQ/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUQI2PYq0$ > and *PERSONALIZE* it with your stories! These emails have significantly more impact when you customize them and tell YOUR story to YOUR elected officials. 3. *Write your state and local officials* using this template letter. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzNg/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUaF7AFsW$ > To explain the impact of IMLS funding cuts on their districts. 4. *Call your state and local officials.* Find their phone numbers and a draft script here <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzNg/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUaF7AFsW$ > . If you can only give a few minutes, please *prioritize the email *to your congressional representatives. When personalizing your email and telling your story, be sure to highlight how each dollar IMLS sends to institutions in their district or state benefits their constituents. IMLS has a searchable database <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://conservationus.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTkxMDcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMTgzNjYyOTg0JmxpPTExNDY3OTYzNw/index.html__;!!KGKeukY!3aSnPG923FbDe0Ug_1u3ttpNvb8zOVi9eb80xdB-bUxnzG4TlNmp1N5uc9uNDqZhYevZramnSohWgsDuAuwuYNVlMFosUYLHJIfm$ > that lists their projects and funding by state. If you have time to contact your state and local representatives, explain what these drastic cuts IMLS could mean for their districts. Stay Engaged We will be sharing additional details in a*n upcoming AIC blog post* that will allow members to crowdsource advocacy updates and ongoing actions. This will include: - *Why Federal Funding for Conservation is Critical *– Highlighting IMLS’ and other federal agencies’ essential role in collections care and preservation. - *Risks of Eliminating IMLS and OMS and other Federal Agencies that Support Preservation* – Outlining what’s at stake for conservation funding, disaster preparedness, and research. - *Conservation-Focused Advocacy for Key Audiences *– some tips for tailoring messages for all AIC members, museum directors, library administrators, and donors. - *How to Take Action to Protect Conservation Funding* – Mobilizing direct outreach to Congress through our allied professional networks. Coordinating with FAIC and our peer organizations including AAM, ALA, NHA, and others advocating for federal funding to preserve and protect arts and cultural heritage. This blog post will also provide a centralized place for members to crowdsource and update advocacy efforts, ensuring we remain responsive as the situation evolves. Watch for more AIC Advocacy Alerts in the coming days. On Tue, Mar 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Safranim, Please call your representatives in Congress and urge them to > save the Institute of Museum and Library Services! Here is some background > on the issue and a script you can use when calling. If you don't know the > phone numbers of > Safranim, > > Please call your representatives in Congress and urge them to save the > Institute of Museum and Library Services! Here is some background on the > issue and a script you can use when calling. 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