petersuber<p>Update. "Entire staff at federal agency that funds <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> and <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> put on leave"<br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-53344</span><span class="invisible">15/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services</span></a></p><p>"According to a statement from AFGE Local 3403, which represents <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/IMLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IMLS</span></a> [Institute of Museum and Library Services] workers, the agency's staff was notified by email about being placed on paid administrative leave for 90 days after a "brief meeting between DOGE staff and IMLS leadership." Employees had to turn in government property, and email accounts were disabled."</p><p><a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/DefendResearch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DefendResearch</span></a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/USPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USPol</span></a> <a href="https://fediscience.org/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USPolitics</span></a></p>
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rogue_corq<p>The world's most visited museums 2024: normality returns—for some <a href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/01/the-worlds-most-visited-museums-2024-?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theartnewspaper.com/2025/04/01</span><span class="invisible">/the-worlds-most-visited-museums-2024-?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mas.corq.co/tags/VisitorFigures2024" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>VisitorFigures2024</span></a> <a href="https://mas.corq.co/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a></p>
Architecture News<p>Archdaily : AD Classics: Nordic Pavilion, Venice / Sverre Fehn <a href="https://www.archdaily.com/784536/ad-classics-nordic-pavilion-in-venice-sverre-fehn" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">archdaily.com/784536/ad-classi</span><span class="invisible">cs-nordic-pavilion-in-venice-sverre-fehn</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/CulturalArchitecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CulturalArchitecture</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a>&Exhibit <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Pavilion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pavilion</span></a></p>
Architecture News<p>Archdaily : ELEMENT´U Pavilion / Camilo Rebelo + Jiani Huang + RAC Studio <a href="https://www.archdaily.com/1028286/elementu-pavilion-camilo-rebelo-plus-jiani-huang-plus-rac-studio" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">archdaily.com/1028286/elementu</span><span class="invisible">-pavilion-camilo-rebelo-plus-jiani-huang-plus-rac-studio</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/CulturalArchitecture" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CulturalArchitecture</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a>&Exhibit <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Pavilion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Pavilion</span></a></p>
USAJusticeWatch<p>“The Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave.<br>The IMLS is a relatively small federal agency, with around 70 employees, that awards grant funding to <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> & <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> across the US. This month, President Trump named…the deputy secretary of labor — the new acting director of IMLS. This followed Trump's previous executive order shrinking 7 federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum & Library Services.” | NPR <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-53344</span><span class="invisible">15/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services</span></a></p>
Hacker News<p>Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave</p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-53344</span><span class="invisible">15/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HackerNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>HackerNews</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/federalagency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>federalagency</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/leave" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>leave</span></a></p>
AnnaAnthro<p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trump</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/museology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museology</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a></p><p>'What is anti-American?' - Museum visitors react to Trump's <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Smithsonian" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Smithsonian</span></a> order <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cedy0nd8l62o" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">bbc.com/news/videos/cedy0nd8l6</span><span class="invisible">2o</span></a></p>
Jonathan Emmesedi<p>Of course Sudan has been the scene of terrible human suffering, but I still feel pained by the material damage here.</p><p>New images reveal extent of looting at Sudan’s national museum as rooms stripped of treasures | Sudan | The Guardian</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/31/sudan-war-national-museum-khartoum-rsf-paramilitaries-looting-ancient-treasures-kush-nubia-pharoahs" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">theguardian.com/world/2025/mar</span><span class="invisible">/31/sudan-war-national-museum-khartoum-rsf-paramilitaries-looting-ancient-treasures-kush-nubia-pharoahs</span></a></p><p><a href="https://c.im/tags/Sudan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sudan</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/SudanNationalMuseum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>SudanNationalMuseum</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museums</span></a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Looting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Looting</span></a></p>
schamspeare<p>Just wait until the Trump administration bans “degenerate art” and starts holding exhibitions of art that resonates with “real Americans” and demonstrates “shared American values.” They’re absolutely on that path.</p><p><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>art</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>trump</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a></p>
Mark Martino<p>“The Institute of Museum and Library Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave. The IMLS is a relatively small federal agency, with around 70 employees, that awards grant funding to museums and libraries across the country.” <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-53344</span><span class="invisible">15/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services</span></a></p>
Global Museum<p>What's the Fee?</p><p>Join us for this important AAMG webinar as we dive into the complexities of museum pay structures, salary transparency, and advocacy for fair compensation. Whether you're a museum professional, administrator, or emerging leader, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate pay equity in the field. </p><p>Virtual on April 15th, 2025 from 12:00 to 12:45pm EST</p><p>Register Here: <a href="https://www.aamg-us.org/webinar/whats-the-fee/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">aamg-us.org/webinar/whats-the-</span><span class="invisible">fee/</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/webinar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>webinar</span></a></p>
Nonilex<p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/IMLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IMLS</span></a> staff put on *administrative leave*</p><p>The Institute of <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Museum" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Museum</span></a> & <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Library" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Library</span></a> Services has placed its entire staff on administrative leave.</p><p>The IMLS is a relatively small federal agency, with around 70 employees, that awards grant funding to <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> & <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> across the country.</p><p><a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Trump</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/Musk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Musk</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/DOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DOGE</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/idiocracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>idiocracy</span></a> <a href="https://masto.ai/tags/USpol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USpol</span></a> <br><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-53344</span><span class="invisible">15/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services</span></a></p>
infoDOCKET<p>Report: "<a href="https://newsie.social/tags/IMLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>IMLS</span></a> Staff Placed on Administrative Leave" <a href="https://www.infodocket.com/2025/03/31/report-imls-staff-placed-on-administrative-leave/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">infodocket.com/2025/03/31/repo</span><span class="invisible">rt-imls-staff-placed-on-administrative-leave/</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a></p>
René Merced :vm: 🇵🇷<p>BREAKING NEWS: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.</p><p><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-5334415/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">npr.org/2025/03/31/nx-s1-53344</span><span class="invisible">15/doge-institute-of-museum-and-library-services</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mas.to/tags/news" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>news</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/USnews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>USnews</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>government</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>politics</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>museums</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>libraries</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/DOGE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DOGE</span></a></p>
Zee<p>"Flames on the side of my face." Look, I am extremely angry about all the people that this admin is going after - every last one. But, this one gets an extra dose of extreme anger because, while I might not work in the field anymore, it's still my house.
<a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23BrainDrain" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BrainDrain</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23CultureWar" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CultureWar</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Museums" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Museums</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23Resist" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Resist</a><br><br>RE: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ln72v57ivz2g46uqf4xxqiuh/post/3llp7re3jfk2z" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ln72v57ivz2g46uqf4xxqiuh/post/3llp7re3jfk2z</a></p>
Continued thread
Until folks start flipping tables, nothing is going to truly change in museums, non-profits, and the research and evaluation field.
It sucks, but maybe all these cuts to IMLS, NSF, NEA, NEH, and everything else force people to act, to take a principled stand.
Just In: Statement From EveryLibrary:
#IMLS Staff Placed on Administrative Leave https://www.everylibrary.org/statement_imls_staff_administrative_leave #libraries #museums @everylibrary
Word From Maria Kabas That #IMLS Staffers Have Been Placed on Administrative Leave https://bsky.app/profile/marisakabas.bsky.social/post/3llowvghols2b ||| Letter to Staff https://bsky.app/profile/marisakabas.bsky.social/post/3llozxlmhpc2b #libraries #museums
Art Museum of São Paulo Opens a New Building with 5 Exhibitions and Strengthens City's Exhibition Circuit
#politics #brazil #art #museums #GoodNews
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/culture/2025/03/masp-opens-a-new-building-with-5-exhibitions-and-strengthens-sao-paulos-exhibition-circuit.shtml?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=comptw
Folha de S.Paulo · Masp Opens a New Building with 5 Exhibitions and Strengthens Sﾃ｣o Paulo's Exhibition CircuitThe space features works by Renoir, Picasso, and Tarsila do Amaral
Take two Van Goghs daily: the growing popularity of museum prescriptions https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/mar/31/take-two-van-goghs-daily-the-growing-popularity-of-museum-prescriptions #Artanddesign #Mentalhealth #Worldnews #Museums #Culture #Doctors #Society #Health #Canada #Art
The Guardian · Take two Van Goghs daily: the growing popularity of museum prescriptionsBy Ashifa Kassam
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