Doug and other MUSEUM-Lers-

No, the new IMLS would be authorized at the same level as IMS plus LSCA.
 Your concern about the authorization or appropriation being lower than the
sum of the individual agencies could be well-founded for future funding,
though.  Or, on the other hand, the museum library union could help a great
deal in arguing for greater overall funding.  Also, for better or for worse,
the library funds in this union would certainly be greater than the museum
funds in the immediate future, reflecting current appropriations levels.

Sorry to be so vague, but I have political instincts, not a crystal ball.  I
sure would like to have a Congressional crystal ball, though.

Cameron Kitchin
Campaign Manager
American Association of Museums
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