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Trustees briefed on MBLC/IMLS funding uncertainty; director urges awareness and local advocacy
Summary
Director Barbera informed trustees that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) is facing reduced IMLS federal funding; MBLC has rescinded or paused some grant commitments and trustees discussed potential local impacts and advocacy steps during National Library Appreciation Week.
Director Chris Barbera alerted trustees to recent changes at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) caused by uncertainty in federal IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) funding. She said MBLC indicated some grants already awarded may be rescinded or put on hold while the federal funding situation is…
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