Research Brief: Methodological Improvements to the Public Libraries Survey
This research brief describes recent methodological initiatives with the Public Libraries Survey.
Research on Motivation, Literacy and Reading Development: A Review of Best Practices
IMLS commissioned AIR to conduct a review of research literature on the effects of literacy and reading programs in public libraries.
Research Brief: Changes in Public Library Services as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continued Through FY 2021
This research brief highlights how public libraries ensured patrons continued access to library services during the pandemic through 2021.
2025 Congressional Budget Justification
The Institute of Museum and Library Service's Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Request to the United States Congress.
Planning the American Latino History and Culture Program
Supporting Latino museums across the United States is vital to preserving and promoting American Latino art, history, and culture. Latino museums foster opportunities for people to work, enjoy, create, share, and learn about the diverse Latin American diaspora.
2023 Annual Performance Report
The Annual Performance Report presents the agency's program results, key accomplishments, and new initiatives during FY 2023.
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Museum Survey (NMS) Pilot: A Summary Report
A summary report highlighting findings from the National Museum Survey (NMS) pilot.
2023 Annual Financial Report
The Annual Financial Report details the health of the agency's finances in Fiscal Year 2023.
Learning Agenda: Research Questions to Guide IMLS Priorities, FY 2023-2026
IMLS’s Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) is leading the development of the Agency’s first Learning Agenda, which is organized around actionable learnings to three research and evaluation priorities: child reading literacy, future of museums and equity grantmaking.
Accelerating Promising Practices for Small and Rural Libraries Program Evaluation
Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP) was a pilot initiative, launched in 2018, by the National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program. The goal of this pilot was to support projects that strengthen the ability of small and/or rural libraries and archives to serve their communities and to build grantee capacity through participation in a mentor-led community of practice.