Acting director of Institute of Museum and Library Services pledges support for museums and libraries in brief video

The acting director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services said in a brief video message that they are serving in an interim capacity and look forward to working and collaborating with museums and libraries to support their work serving the American people.

In the message the acting director said, “I am honored to serve as the acting director of IMLS,” and described the period as an interim phase during which they intend to support collective efforts across the field. The speaker emphasized collaboration and support for institutions that serve communities nationwide.

The video did not provide the acting director’s name or details about the length of the interim appointment. No formal actions, appointments, or vote outcomes were recorded in the transcript. The announcement functions as a short introductory statement rather than a policy briefing; it offers no new program specifics, funding figures, or implementation steps.