Reviewing the Department’s Military Educational Institution Library Collections

Excerpt:  “Today, the Department issued guidance to senior leaders directing the review of library materials at our military educational institutions to identify library materials that may conflict with our core mission. The Department’s instructional materials should be mission-focused and not promote divisive concepts and gender ideology. Military educational institutions, such as War Colleges and Military Service Academies, will preliminarily identify this content no later than May 21, 2025, then conduct a deliberate review to determine the final disposition of that content. A temporary Academic Libraries Committee consisting of knowledgeable leaders, educators, and library professionals across the Department will assist throughout that process. A preliminary review using Committee-developed criteria will identify materials requiring further evaluation.”