Library Director Jenn Fowler sits down with Alex to discuss the recent Executive Order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and how it will affect the libraries of New York.

01:09 - What is IMLS and why is it in danger?

06:57 - IMLS budget and NY funding

18:35 - How Sayville Library may be affected

26:45 - Library advocacy

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Take Action: Defend IMLS (NYLA Petition)

Take Action: NYS Library Funding (NYLA Petition)

Take Action: Become a Library Advocate (NYLA)

Suffolk Cooperative Library System

New York State Library

Institute of Museum and Library Services