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Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

On March 14, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that called for the dismantling of seven federal agencies “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” They ranged from the United States Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America, to the Minority Business Development Agency.

The Conversation

My beloved tube station book-swap has gone. Who’s to blame for its passing?

There has been outrage over Transport for London’s decision to remove those mini station libraries, writes Zoe Williams, but let’s not rush to call it ‘health and safety gone mad’

The Guardian - UK

Trump targets libraries and state-funded media organizations amid Voice of America’s staff cut

Grants for agencies and offices will be ‘eliminated to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law,’ executive order states

The Independent UK

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Sadiq Khan demands book exchanges reinstated in Tube stations amid fire safety row

TfL had ordered the libraries’ removal for fire safety reasons outlined by the LFB - but Mayor says he is hoping for ‘very swift announcement of a U-turn’

Evening Standard

Anger as TfL drops free book libraries from Tube stations due to 'fire risk'

Book lovers said that TfL had removed ‘the one bit of joy in a commute’

Evening Standard

Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather than librarians, the final say over new books.

The Texas Tribune

Gay Penguins Face Florida's Classroom Speech Regulations

The authors of a picture book about two male penguins raising a chick together argue excluding their book from school libraries violates their free speech rights.

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Rare medieval bible returned to Salisbury Cathedral after 700 years with help of Independent readers

The Master of Sarum bible was saved after a campaign by Friends of the Nations’ Libraries FNL, and a global fundraising appeal by The Independent

The Independent UK

Perth libraries threatened with closure could be saved under SNP plans

LIBRARIES which have been threatened with the axe in Perthshire could be saved under the SNP council’s budget plans.

The National (Scotland)

From ancient emperors to modern presidents, leaders have used libraries to cement their legacies

Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has been part of my daily life for years. Parks and trails surrounding the center connect my neighborhood to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park downtown and everything in between.

The Conversation

‘Never more important’ to encourage children to read, author says

Award-winning children’s author Sarah Webb believes it has never been more important to find books for children.

Evening Standard

Nandy to announce millions in funding for museums, libraries and arts venues

The announcement marks 60 years since the first ever arts white paper.

Evening Standard

Julianne Moore’s children’s book about redheads is under ‘review’. What’s happening with US book bans under Trump?

Actor Julianne Moore’s picture book, Freckleface Strawberry, was recently removed for “compliance review” from schools serving the families of US military and civilian defence personnel.

The Conversation

Libraries across Australia are safe havens for vulnerable people – so some are hiring social workers to help

Other services are increasingly telling clients that their local library can help them, and staff there are coming under pressure

The Guardian - AU

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Meta purportedly trained its AI on more than 80TB of pirated content and then open-sourced Llama for the greater good

Meta faces lawsuit over AI training, accused of using 82TB of pirated books from shadow libraries like Z-Library and LibGen.

The National (Scotland)

'Libraries open windows and let us fly,' says Val McDermid ahead of campaign launch

BESTSELLING crime writer Val McDermid has returned to her childhood library in Kirkcaldy, saying she would not be where she is today if it had not…

Evening Standard

McDermid praises ‘inspirational’ libraries ahead of campaign launch

The Love Libraries campaign begins on February 14 and runs until October and is designed to encourage more people to make use of their resources.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's national librarian makes homecoming to mark 100-year anniversary

SCOTLAND'S national librarian returned to the home of her own "library love story" as part of a nationwide campaign ahead of Valentine's…

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The Conversation

5 premium online research tools all Philly students can use for free

Years ago, as a high school librarian in suburban Philadelphia, I hosted a group of honors students from a high school just across the nearby city border. With the support of their alumni association, the city students planned to build a library at their school.

Evening Standard

London council confirms closure of three libraries in bid to stave off bankruptcy

Havering Council said the libraries would be closed to save money

The Independent UK

Publishers, a library and others sue over Idaho's law restricting youth access to 'harmful' books

Several large book publishers, a tiny public library and others are suing Idaho officials over a law that forces libraries to keep some books in an adults-only section if community members believe they are “harmful to minors.”

The Guardian - UK

Publishers sue state of Idaho over library book bans

Lawsuit says its definition of ‘harmful materials’ forbidden to under 18s is ‘vague and overbroad’ and puts librarians at risk

The Guardian - UK

Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

The Guardian - US

‘Civil rights fight of our time’: new film explores the battle over US libraries

A Sarah Jessica Parker-produced documentary on the brave librarians fighting a wave of rightwing book bans has sparked conversation at Sundance

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