Under Siege

Abstract

There isn’t any other way to put it: libraries are being attacked by the current US presidential
administration. The latest salvo is part of a broader culture war strategy to dismantle institutions
supporting education, research, and knowledge sharing, all of which are core principles of the
library’s mission. As we prepare this issue for publication in the spring of 2025, daily executive orders, directives, and announcements have led to unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Given the rapid deluge of attacks, the outlook could be markedly worse by the time you’re reading this in July.