The report examines the role of museums and libraries in promoting social wellbeing in communities across the United States.

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.

This short report introduces the supplementary tables in the FY 2019 Public Libraries Survey.

The Institute of Museum and Library Service's Fiscal Year 2022 Appropriations Request to the United States Congress.

This study aimed to understand the scope of existing museum capacity building opportunities, identify potential gaps in the suite of current capacity building offerings, and determine new opportunities and areas of growth for both IMLS and other funders.

The Office of Museum Services makes grants to museums to support a wide range of services for their communities.

The IMLS Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program, authorized by the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, has helped African American museums throughout the United States leverage their resources to preserve and share the strength and breadth of the African American experience.

The Annual Performance Report presents the agency's program results, key accomplishments, and new initiatives during FY 2020.

This research brief explores trends of public libraries’ physical and electronic collections expenditures and circulation between 2014 and 2018.

An evaluation of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Program designed to take stock of the grant program’s reach and performance during its 15-year history.

IMLS’ Research and Evaluation studies align with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 with the goal of using data and evidence to support its agency mission and improve its operations.

The FY 2017 Public Libraries Survey (PLS) Report, Volume II discusses the results of our annual survey of public libraries in 50 states, the District of Columbia, and outlying territories and shows changes in how public libraries have served the community across ten years.

The Annual Financial Report details the health of the agency's finances in Fiscal Year 2020.