Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

IMLS Places 75 Employees on Leave Amid Budget Cuts

3/31/2025

31 3

Summary

Story summary

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has abruptly put its 75 employees on paid administrative leave, a drastic move reflecting looming operational cuts. This decision comes in the wake of President Trump's executive order aimed at slashing the agency's budget, leaving the future of vital grants and funding for libraries and museums hanging in the balance.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has abruptly put its 75 employees on paid administrative leave, a drastic move reflecting looming operational cuts. This decision comes in the wake of President Trump's executive order aimed at slashing the agency's budget, leaving the future of vital grants and funding for libraries and museums hanging in the balance.