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Testimony Opposing North Dakota Senate Bill 2307 (2025)

March 18, 2025

At the request of the Right to Read North Dakota, the EveryLibrary Institute NFP has submitted testimony to the North Dakota House Judiciary Committee opposing Senate Bill 2307. This bill threatens intellectual freedom by imposing vague and subjective restrictions on library materials, forcing public and school libraries to relocate or remove books based on arbitrary standards.

Understanding IMLS's “Shall” and “May” Language

March 15, 2025

The Trump Administration has issued an executive order directing several small federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), to review their operations and obligations under law with the intent to cut budgets and staffing.

Testimony Supporting Rhode Island Freedom to Read Act

March 13, 2025

We believe that strong public policy is essential to protecting the rights of readers and the integrity of libraries as trusted civic institutions.

Statement on Trump Administration Ending IES Data Collection and Potential IMLS Impacts

February 24, 2025

As an organization committed to advancing and supporting school libraries, educational institutions, and public libraries, the EveryLibrary Institute is deeply troubled by the recent actions taken by the U.S. Department of Education under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The abrupt termination of nearly $900 million in contracts with the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) will dismantle a core research arm responsible for tracking student progress and informing educational policy.

EveryLibrary Institute Applauds Wisconsin Bell SCOTUS Decision Protecting E-rate Program Integrity

February 23, 2025

The EveryLibrary Institute supports and applauds the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Wisconsin Bell v. U.S. (Feb 2025). This important ruling reinforces the integrity of the E-rate program, ensuring broadband providers remain accountable under the False Claims Act.

Fight for the First: Amplifying Voices for Libraries and the Right to Read

February 16, 2025

Across the country, school boards, library boards, and extremist groups are banning books at an alarming rate, threatening readers' fundamental freedoms and libraries' role in democracy. The EveryLibrary Institute (ELI) is helping local parents, families, and stakeholders fight back. Through Fight for the First, we empower local communities to organize, advocate, and win against censorship. Since April 2023, we have helped over 125 communities and nine statewide organizations successfully oppose book bans and defend the right to read.

Review of Recent Book Ban Polls and Voter Surveys

February 14, 2025

The EveryLibrary Institute is collecting and analyzing polling and surveys about book bans, anti-access legislation, and the perception of libraries/librarians to help advocates quickly find and interpret results. We have compiled voter-facing polls conducted by issue advocacy groups, new media, and research institutions since our previous review of book ban polls and voter surveys in January 2023.

Taking Students Off Line: Sen. Ted Cruz’s Misguided Attack on E-Rate Hotspots and the FCC

February 09, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at nullifying the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) 2024 rule that permits E-Rate funding to support Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs for students.

FundLibraries is the One-Stop Crowdfunding Platform for Libraries

January 27, 2025

Libraries and literacy projects across the countries are facing new challenges in securing the funding they need to thrive. FundLibraries.org from the EveryLibrary Institute is bridging a gap by providing an accessible and effective crowdfunding platform specifically designed for libraries, Friends groups, small non-profits, and literacy initiatives. By connecting these essential institutions with passionate donors, FundLibraries.org enables communities to support projects that enhance education, access, and intellectual freedom.

New Policy Brief - Caution & Concerns: Potential Effects of Indiana Senate Bill 283 (2025) on County Governance and Finances

January 19, 2025

The Indiana State Senate is currently reviewing Senate Bill 283 (2025), a sweeping proposal that would eliminate public libraries’ status as municipal corporations and shift their governance, financial, and operational responsibilities to county governments. The EveryLibrary Institute’s policy brief, titled Caution & Concerns: Potential Effects of Indiana Senate Bill 283 on County Governance and Finance, highlights the significant and largely unexplored implications of this bill.