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Consultant. Librarian. I believe in bringing a human centered design approach to technology planning & implementation to create positive transformative change.

[American Libraries @amlibraries]

ALA President Cindy Hohl: “Congress created I.M.L.S. by law, with bipartisan support, and Republican and Democratic Presidents signed those laws, including President Trump in 2018.” https://t.co/fynfaNc4FT

[#BookLovers 📚 @BookChat_]

‼️URGENT: The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is Being Shut Down Right Now

Trump’s administration, through a stealth move led by Keith Sonderling (somehow both DepSec of Labor and the new Acting Director of IMLS), is actively dismantling the agency as we speak at 955 L’Enfant Plaza. DHS personnel are even present to shut down grants for libraries and museums.

IMLS provides essential funding to every public library system and museum in the country, yet it’s being axed with zero major media coverage. This is part of Trump’s latest executive order, which sacrifices federal agencies under the guise of “efficiency.” In reality? It’s a targeted attack on public institutions that serve millions.

📉 Impact:
🔹 Public libraries will lose crucial federal funding
🔹 Museums in every state will be hit hard
🔹 Communities relying on these programs will be left stranded

This isn’t about “saving money” (IMLS funding is just 0.004% of the federal budget). This is about gutting public access to knowledge, education, and culture… quietly, so no one fights back.

📢 SHARE THIS. Demand answers. Call your representatives. The death of IMLS affects every American community.

#SaveIMLS #IMLS #library

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Does your library lend Wi-Fi hotspots?

Join a free webinar Wed, Sep 25th @ 2pm ET from by ALA, @COSLA_US, @UrbanLibCouncil, & @RuralLibAssoc.

Hear from E-rate experts & learn about applying to #Erate to build a hotspot program @ your library!
Register: https://t.co/j9xJLZMhb0

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Have questions about the @FCC's new hotspot lending funding via #Erate? We have answers!

Join ALA, @COSLA_US, @UrbanLibCouncil, @RuralLibAssoc and our expert #Erate panel to learn how you can build or sustain a hotspot program at your library! Register: https://t.co/j9xJLZLJls

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Trying to understand the @FCC Learn Without Limits initiative?

Join our free webinar on Wed, 9/25 @ 2 pm ET. Join experts from ALA, @COSLA_US, @UrbanLibCouncil & @RuralLibAssoc to learn about using #Erate to build a hotspot lending program @ your library: https://t.co/j9xJLZLJls

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

It’s happening again! Another group of up to 300 libraries will be awarded $10k or $20k grants to expand accessibility services. Apply for this third round of grant funding by December 11: https://t.co/NfwNDY1q5L

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Have questions about the #Erate cybersecurity pilot?

Join our partner @SHLBCoalition TOMORROW (Sep 11) @ 1pm Eastern for their newest webinar on preparing your application! Register: https://t.co/Zn65Fn64eQ

Learn more about this new funding opportunity: https://t.co/TNGXMScJW0

[SHLB Coalition @SHLBCoalition]

Join our experts to discuss the 5th Circuit’s Consumers’ Research decision on the @FCC’s USF funding, including:

The legal reasoning of the decision + its impact on anchor institutions.

Speakers: Andy Schwartzman @Benton_Inst, & Sean Lev.

Register now: https://t.co/69FP4mKck7

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Applications for @NTIAgov Digital Equity Act Competitive Grants are now open!

Libraries are eligible to apply solo or with partners to support your digital equity programs, connectivity, & more. Applications due Sep 23: https://t.co/vKWKDEn19x

Full NOFO: https://t.co/uXdiZC3Tua

[NTIA @NTIAgov]

Our #DigitalEquity Competitive Grant program is here! NTIA will host a series of webinars designed to help you apply for funding. Register for our first webinar TODAY at 2 PM ET: https://t.co/cefmfpnNAk

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Congratulations to all @NTIAgov for today's launch of the Digital Equity Act competitive grant NOFO! It was a great event in Pittsburgh with shoutouts to @carnegielibrary & @aclalibraries for their digital skills training & more.

Learn more (due Sep 23): https://t.co/W6LPcG9S6L

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

🚀 Shine a light on your best work at #LibLearnX25! 💡✨ The Call for Proposals is open thru August 12, 11:59 ET. Learn more. https://t.co/e7hOP4xZRa

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Looking for resources to boost your library's connectivity? We have new tools to help!

New federal funding is making its way to states to support digital equity in all sectors, including at the library. Learn more at our Digital Equity Resources homepage: https://t.co/ALEXg3zC8g

[mfrisque @mfrisque]

Looking forward to moderating this stellar panel at the ALA Annual Conference on Saturday. Learn more here https://t.co/2N0N4QyNqj @LibraryPolicy  #ALAAC24

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

NEW: ALA applauds the @FCC's draft order to expand E-rate to include wi-fi hotspots in libraries!

First previewed at ALA Annual 2023, this draft order & the Learn Without Limits program will enable more libraries to get more patrons online!

Learn more: https://t.co/AI2LyxldWR

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

Great reporting from @sylvesterd @EditorPublisher on the current fight to preserve fundamental access to information in libraries.
“The best way to protect libraries right now is to use them and to use them as much as you can.” —ALA President @edrabinski https://t.co/2DJFBTxmlW

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Are you attending the @CTLibAssoc conference today? Be sure to make time for the Fireside Chat with @FCC Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC!

From digital skills classes to hotspot rentals, libraries are at the forefront of closing the #DigitalDivide! Join the Chairwoman @ 1pm today.

[American Library Association @ALALibrary]

NEW: @FCC has voted to adopt #NetNeutrality guidelines!

ALA has long advocated for this change, which ALA Pres. Emily Drabinski said was "critical to our nation’s social, cultural, educational & economic well-being": https://t.co/8hxSoI5zfV

Learn more: https://t.co/mREOleztqW

[Illinois Broadband Lab @ILBroadbandLab]

Calling all current and prospective broadband partners and collaborators! Help us shape Illinois’ connected future. Join us for the Illinois Broadband Lab’s (IBL) inaugural Illinois Connected Summit, co-hosted by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (@netinclusion )

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

NEW: Join ALA, @SHLBCoalition, & COSLA for a webinar on how libraries can challenge their state’s broadband map & qualify for the BEAD program.

Your library can have a seat at the table & bring federal $ to your community.

Feb 21, 4pm ET. Register: https://t.co/QlJPbXPBBz