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Save IMLS: Share Your Library Story with Congress
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing Congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients, was recently targeted by an Executive Order. We are extremely concerned that the wording of this E.O. could result in cuts to the core functions of IMLS.
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Learn about what IMLS does and how Georgia uses LSTA funding
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Tell your members of Congress to protect federal library funding
Legislative 2025 Update
We are happy to share that not a single piece of anti-library legislation was passed this session.
We are sincerely grateful to each of you. Your phone calls, emails, and advocacy efforts were instrumental in this success. We are especially thankful for our friends and allies who traveled to testify and speak out when others could not. We are incredibly grateful to see how many Georgians value libraries—from parents and teachers to First Amendment advocates and those who believe in the work of libraries. Georgia libraries have supporters in every place where decisions are made.
The GLA Advocacy Division owes a debt of gratitude to several partners in particular: to the Georgia Library Media Association and the Society of Georgia Archivists for an immediate and unflinching professional coalition; to the Georgia Council for Public Libraries and the Georgia Public Library Service for their truly superior leadership; and to the many allies we are able to call friends, including the First Amendment Foundation, the Southern Poverty Law Center, EveryLibrary, and many, many others.
Find Your Legislator
Find out who is representing you! State and federal legislators need to be reminded of the good work you do every single day. Advocacy starts with educating and building relationships. One phone call or message from you makes an impact, especially if your legislator is on a House or Senate committee!
Purpose & Contact
The purpose and function of the Advocacy Division of the Georgia Library Association is to promote the development and improvement of libraries for the benefit of the people of Georgia by serving as the primary liaison between the Georgia Library Association and state and national legislative bodies to advocate for policy changes, legislative decisions, funding, and increased awareness of the role, value, and goals of the public library and library services in the community.
Contact the division at advocacy@georgialibraryassociation.org