Learning Agenda: Research Questions to Guide IMLS Priorities. FY 2023-2026

The Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) is leading the development of the Agency's first Learning Agenda, which is organized around actionable learnings to three research and evaluation priorities: child reading literacy, future of museums and equity grantmaking. The Learning Agenda's primary objective is to produce and share learnings about library and museum services and their contributions to furthering the quality of life across the nation based on credible research studies, statistical surveys, and program monitoring and evaluations. IMLS will implement the evidence-building activities in IMLS's three Learning Agenda priority focus areas over the remainder of IMLS's strategic plan from FY 24 through FY 26.