💨 Abstract

Libraries in the United States are facing significant cuts to their e-book, audiobook, and interlibrary loan programs due to the Trump administration's suspension of federal grants. The suspensions are an effort to dissolve the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Maine, Mississippi, and South Dakota are among the states hit hardest, with layoffs, temporary closures, and service suspensions. The cuts come despite the popularity of digital services, which have grown significantly since the pandemic.

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