In 2020 and 2021, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) distributed funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), respectively, to museums, libraries, and State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) in the United States.

A report published by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) evaluates the agency’s four grant programs specifically designed to support library and museum services in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

The Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM,) in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS,) announce the release of the Museums Respond: Strategies for Countering Antisemitism & Hate Field Guide to Resources for the nation’s museums that provides the respected practices and curated education resources from museums to address antisemitism and to help Americans address hate and build understanding between different communities.

This report focuses on state-and territory-level profiles covering public library financial health, resources, services, usage, and staffing from FY 2018 through FY 2021.

The Annual Financial Report details the health of the agency's finances in Fiscal Year 2024.

Collected since 1994, the SLAA Survey provides state and federal policymakers, researchers, and other interested users with descriptive information about state library administrative agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This report contains findings from the FY 2022 collection.

The National Medal for Museum and Library Service brochure describes the work of the 2024 recipients of the nation’s top award for community service by museums and libraries.

This research brief describes recent methodological initiatives with the Public Libraries Survey.

IMLS commissioned AIR to conduct a review of research literature on the effects of literacy and reading programs in public libraries.

This research brief highlights how public libraries ensured patrons continued access to library services during the pandemic through 2021.