Research Brief: State Library Administrative Agency Adaptations in the Initial Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Ongoing Trends
This research brief chronicles how State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA) formed new partnerships with other government departments and agencies to provide services to libraries in their jurisdictions or members of the public during the onset of the pandemic. The brief also describes how SLAAs adapted to new restrictions related to on-site work.
Infographic: How Public Libraries Adapted to Serve Their Communities at the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This infographic highlights strategies public libraries used to ensure patrons had access to library services as the pandemic forced closures in communities around the nation beginning in March 2020.
2023 Congressional Budget Justification
The Institute of Museum and Library Service's Fiscal Year 2023 Appropriations Request to the United States Congress.
IMLS Strategic Plan, FY 2022–2026
This brochure provides an overview of the agency mission, vision, goals, and objectives, and includes highlights of IMLS initiatives and projects.
2021 Annual Performance Report
The Annual Performance Report presents the agency's program results, key accomplishments, and new initiatives during FY 2021.
2021 Annual Financial Report
The Annual Financial Report details the health of the agency's finances in Fiscal Year 2021.
Research Brief: Functions and Roles of State Libraries: 2000 and 2020
The State Library Administrative Agency (SLAA) survey has collected information about state libraries since 1994 on an annual (until FY 2010) or biennial (since FY 2010) basis.
Understanding the Social Wellbeing Impacts of the Nation's Libraries and Museums
The report examines the role of museums and libraries in promoting social wellbeing in communities across the United States.
2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Brochure
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service brochure describes the work of the 2021 recipients of the nation's top award for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.
Characteristics of Public Libraries in the United States: Results from the FY 2019 Public Libraries Survey
This short report introduces the supplementary tables in the FY 2019 Public Libraries Survey.