The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 23,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Through grant making, policy development, and research, they help communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning.
They provide a nice publication, called “Talking Points” that provides timely information about libraries. Go to this link to learn more.
To learn more about IMLS, please visit www.imls.gov.