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Since 2003, public libraries have been prohibited from using a major source of funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to cover construction fees that help keep patrons, buildings, and contents safe.
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Public Libraries Have Been Struggling to Keep Their Buildings Safe for over 20 Years
How § 9109 keeps libraries from receiving the funding they need for critical infrastructure repairs