#librarians — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #librarians, aggregated by home.social.
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Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/
#libraries #librarians #ai #ia #bibliothèques #bibliotheque -
Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/
#libraries #librarians #ai #ia #bibliothèques #bibliotheque -
Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/
#libraries #librarians #ai #ia #bibliothèques #bibliotheque -
Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/
#libraries #librarians #ai #ia #bibliothèques #bibliotheque -
Librarians are hosting viral 'Avoiding AI' workshops for people who are fed up with Big Tech
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/25/librarians-are-hosting-viral-avoiding-ai-workshops-for-people-who-are-fed-up-with-big-tech/
#libraries #librarians #ai #ia #bibliothèques #bibliotheque -
Excellent blog post on VLA site re internships and what's involved. I had to laugh at my internal slightly peevish response to the title "Internships Don't Supervise Themselves" (I did it, but it wasn't fun - I was my own mentor teacher as part of K12 library certification) #librarians
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Excellent blog post on VLA site re internships and what's involved. I had to laugh at my internal slightly peevish response to the title "Internships Don't Supervise Themselves" (I did it, but it wasn't fun - I was my own mentor teacher as part of K12 library certification) #librarians
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A thoroughly well meant gesture from the queen and an excellent book from an excellent author, but will this succeed in getting children excited by reading that aren't already? To develop their own love for reading, children need agency, a chance to choose "their thing" or discover what their thing might be, without a reading scheme or well meaning adult telling them what they should read next. Librarians and knowledgeable independent booksellers are worth their weight in gold and I would love to take any class I teach to our local bookshop to each choose their own book to keep. I fear many of these will end up in charity shops. #kidlit #iamreading #yearofreading #booksofmastodon #librarians #bookshops #readingforall #readingforpleasure https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2026-07-17/the-queens-christmas-present-for-year-6-children-nationwide
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A thoroughly well meant gesture from the queen and an excellent book from an excellent author, but will this succeed in getting children excited by reading that aren't already? To develop their own love for reading, children need agency, a chance to choose "their thing" or discover what their thing might be, without a reading scheme or well meaning adult telling them what they should read next. Librarians and knowledgeable independent booksellers are worth their weight in gold and I would love to take any class I teach to our local bookshop to each choose their own book to keep. I fear many of these will end up in charity shops. #kidlit #iamreading #yearofreading #booksofmastodon #librarians #bookshops #readingforall #readingforpleasure https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2026-07-17/the-queens-christmas-present-for-year-6-children-nationwide
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A thoroughly well meant gesture from the queen and an excellent book from an excellent author, but will this succeed in getting children excited by reading that aren't already? To develop their own love for reading, children need agency, a chance to choose "their thing" or discover what their thing might be, without a reading scheme or well meaning adult telling them what they should read next. Librarians and knowledgeable independent booksellers are worth their weight in gold and I would love to take any class I teach to our local bookshop to each choose their own book to keep. I fear many of these will end up in charity shops. #kidlit #iamreading #yearofreading #booksofmastodon #librarians #bookshops #readingforall #readingforpleasure https://www.royal.uk/news-and-activity/2026-07-17/the-queens-christmas-present-for-year-6-children-nationwide
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How a Librarian’s Job is Changing
Profound Changes for Campus Libraries
Without librarians, a library building is merely a warehouse of stuff. Today, the library profession, much like the library itself, is undergoing profound change.
As many of the activities of the #library have moved online, #librarians have had to adapt to keep up with broader shifts in technology & society. These trends have had profound implications for the people entering the profession and the skills it requires -
RE: https://flipboard.com/@npr/planet-money-uph6ei16z/-/a-pi7gWAAkTgmvbje5gxpkXg%3Aa%3A3195441-%2F0
Took me a second, but I don't think they meant more #librarians
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RE: https://flipboard.com/@npr/planet-money-uph6ei16z/-/a-pi7gWAAkTgmvbje5gxpkXg%3Aa%3A3195441-%2F0
Took me a second, but I don't think they meant more #librarians
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Are there any profs or librarians with access to the B1G Academic Alliance Geoportal that can confirm whether a digital copy of the 1927 Amherst, Va Sanborn Fire Insurance map is in the collection?
The search results suggest perhaps so - and the map is fully in the public domain now (per the LOC) - but I can't seem to find a digital copy. LOC hasn't scanned it yet.
Link: https://geo.btaa.org/resources/999-0011-virginia
Please share if you know someone with insights.
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Are there any profs or librarians with access to the B1G Academic Alliance Geoportal that can confirm whether a digital copy of the 1927 Amherst, Va Sanborn Fire Insurance map is in the collection?
The search results suggest perhaps so - and the map is fully in the public domain now (per the LOC) - but I can't seem to find a digital copy. LOC hasn't scanned it yet.
Link: https://geo.btaa.org/resources/999-0011-virginia
Please share if you know someone with insights.
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Are there any profs or librarians with access to the B1G Academic Alliance Geoportal that can confirm whether a digital copy of the 1927 Amherst, Va Sanborn Fire Insurance map is in the collection?
The search results suggest perhaps so - and the map is fully in the public domain now (per the LOC) - but I can't seem to find a digital copy. LOC hasn't scanned it yet.
Link: https://geo.btaa.org/resources/999-0011-virginia
Please share if you know someone with insights.
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Are there any profs or librarians with access to the B1G Academic Alliance Geoportal that can confirm whether a digital copy of the 1927 Amherst, Va Sanborn Fire Insurance map is in the collection?
The search results suggest perhaps so - and the map is fully in the public domain now (per the LOC) - but I can't seem to find a digital copy. LOC hasn't scanned it yet.
Link: https://geo.btaa.org/resources/999-0011-virginia
Please share if you know someone with insights.
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Are there any profs or librarians with access to the B1G Academic Alliance Geoportal that can confirm whether a digital copy of the 1927 Amherst, Va Sanborn Fire Insurance map is in the collection?
The search results suggest perhaps so - and the map is fully in the public domain now (per the LOC) - but I can't seem to find a digital copy. LOC hasn't scanned it yet.
Link: https://geo.btaa.org/resources/999-0011-virginia
Please share if you know someone with insights.
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Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy
Last month, U.S. librarian Amanda Jones delivered a keynote to the Libraries Connected annual symposium in the U.K., where she spoke about the importance of defending the freedom to read. "When we allow political groups to pull books that feature marginalized characters, we are not just removing ink and paper. We are sending a clear, devastating message to students that their stories, their identities, and their very lives do not matter," Jones said. "We cannot, and we will not, abide by that."
The post Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/censorship-and-the-role-of-librarians-in-the-fight-for-democracy/ -
Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy
Last month, U.S. librarian Amanda Jones delivered a keynote to the Libraries Connected annual symposium in the U.K., where she spoke about the importance of defending the freedom to read. "When we allow political groups to pull books that feature marginalized characters, we are not just removing ink and paper. We are sending a clear, devastating message to students that their stories, their identities, and their very lives do not matter," Jones said. "We cannot, and we will not, abide by that."
The post Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/censorship-and-the-role-of-librarians-in-the-fight-for-democracy/ -
Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy
Last month, U.S. librarian Amanda Jones delivered a keynote to the Libraries Connected annual symposium in the U.K., where she spoke about the importance of defending the freedom to read. "When we allow political groups to pull books that feature marginalized characters, we are not just removing ink and paper. We are sending a clear, devastating message to students that their stories, their identities, and their very lives do not matter," Jones said. "We cannot, and we will not, abide by that."
The post Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/censorship-and-the-role-of-librarians-in-the-fight-for-democracy/ -
Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy
Last month, U.S. librarian Amanda Jones delivered a keynote to the Libraries Connected annual symposium in the U.K., where she spoke about the importance of defending the freedom to read. "When we allow political groups to pull books that feature marginalized characters, we are not just removing ink and paper. We are sending a clear, devastating message to students that their stories, their identities, and their very lives do not matter," Jones said. "We cannot, and we will not, abide by that."
The post Censorship and the Role of Librarians in the Fight for Democracy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/07/censorship-and-the-role-of-librarians-in-the-fight-for-democracy/ -
Here's your reminder to go and join your local library if you're able. Libraries provide so much more than books, and are such an important part of a community. Especially these days, it's essential to support them, and the librarians, library assistants etc that work there(so many of which are leftist, genuinely kind, helpful and caring).
#jointhelibrary #libraries #librarians #librariansofmastodon #librariesrule #librariesareawesome #antifa #fightfascism #booksareessential #BooksAreMagic
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These #Maine #librarians are helping patrons resist #AI and #BigTech
by Bridget Huber, July 2, 2026
"In recent months, the #SearsmontME Town Library has added a new service for patrons: Help in removing AI from their phones and other devices.
" 'A lot of times, it’s just telling people that they have choices,' Library Director #StevenBrown said. 'Their phone came a certain way, but they don’t have to use it the way that it came.'
"Brown helps patrons disable AI-powered assistants like Siri or so-called smart features in email and switch from using Google, which doesn’t offer an option to search without AI overviews, to a browser that does.
"A big part of his job as a librarian has been helping people with information technology, he said. He sees helping people think critically about technology and AI as a natural extension of this work.
"While Brown’s long been skeptical of the purported benefits of technology for society, he didn’t start offering the #AIRemoval services until this spring, when he attended a webinar presented by #HannahCyrus, a #BangorME librarian who has become a leading voice in a nationwide movement of librarians who are working to help patrons understand the risks of AI and other technologies.
" 'I seem to have become the face of #AIHaters — which I’m fine with — in the library world,' Cyrus said.
"Cyrus, a reference librarian at the Bangor Public Library, teaches classes on how to use technology. But that doesn’t mean uncritically embracing and promoting it, she said.
" 'I really try to make sure people not only know where to tap or click to get done what they want to do, but to understand the values and issues at play as they’re using different pieces of technology,' she said.
"Commonly used tools like Gmail and Chat GPT are not neutral, she said. 'These are products created by giant #corporations who want your information and want your attention,' she said. “And that has real impacts on our lives.”
"The most popular class Cyrus has taught is called #AvoidingAI, which explains what #GenerativeAI is, some of the concerns around it, and how to disable it and find alternatives. The first time she taught the class in fall of 2025 more than 70 people enrolled. She taught it again this spring, and Brown was one of 20 Maine librarians to enroll. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/HRBPH#AIResistance #BigData #AISucks #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #MaineResists #ResistAI
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These #Maine #librarians are helping patrons resist #AI and #BigTech
by Bridget Huber, July 2, 2026
"In recent months, the #SearsmontME Town Library has added a new service for patrons: Help in removing AI from their phones and other devices.
" 'A lot of times, it’s just telling people that they have choices,' Library Director #StevenBrown said. 'Their phone came a certain way, but they don’t have to use it the way that it came.'
"Brown helps patrons disable AI-powered assistants like Siri or so-called smart features in email and switch from using Google, which doesn’t offer an option to search without AI overviews, to a browser that does.
"A big part of his job as a librarian has been helping people with information technology, he said. He sees helping people think critically about technology and AI as a natural extension of this work.
"While Brown’s long been skeptical of the purported benefits of technology for society, he didn’t start offering the #AIRemoval services until this spring, when he attended a webinar presented by #HannahCyrus, a #BangorME librarian who has become a leading voice in a nationwide movement of librarians who are working to help patrons understand the risks of AI and other technologies.
" 'I seem to have become the face of #AIHaters — which I’m fine with — in the library world,' Cyrus said.
"Cyrus, a reference librarian at the Bangor Public Library, teaches classes on how to use technology. But that doesn’t mean uncritically embracing and promoting it, she said.
" 'I really try to make sure people not only know where to tap or click to get done what they want to do, but to understand the values and issues at play as they’re using different pieces of technology,' she said.
"Commonly used tools like Gmail and Chat GPT are not neutral, she said. 'These are products created by giant #corporations who want your information and want your attention,' she said. “And that has real impacts on our lives.”
"The most popular class Cyrus has taught is called #AvoidingAI, which explains what #GenerativeAI is, some of the concerns around it, and how to disable it and find alternatives. The first time she taught the class in fall of 2025 more than 70 people enrolled. She taught it again this spring, and Brown was one of 20 Maine librarians to enroll. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/HRBPH#AIResistance #BigData #AISucks #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #MaineResists #ResistAI
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These #Maine #librarians are helping patrons resist #AI and #BigTech
by Bridget Huber, July 2, 2026
"In recent months, the #SearsmontME Town Library has added a new service for patrons: Help in removing AI from their phones and other devices.
" 'A lot of times, it’s just telling people that they have choices,' Library Director #StevenBrown said. 'Their phone came a certain way, but they don’t have to use it the way that it came.'
"Brown helps patrons disable AI-powered assistants like Siri or so-called smart features in email and switch from using Google, which doesn’t offer an option to search without AI overviews, to a browser that does.
"A big part of his job as a librarian has been helping people with information technology, he said. He sees helping people think critically about technology and AI as a natural extension of this work.
"While Brown’s long been skeptical of the purported benefits of technology for society, he didn’t start offering the #AIRemoval services until this spring, when he attended a webinar presented by #HannahCyrus, a #BangorME librarian who has become a leading voice in a nationwide movement of librarians who are working to help patrons understand the risks of AI and other technologies.
" 'I seem to have become the face of #AIHaters — which I’m fine with — in the library world,' Cyrus said.
"Cyrus, a reference librarian at the Bangor Public Library, teaches classes on how to use technology. But that doesn’t mean uncritically embracing and promoting it, she said.
" 'I really try to make sure people not only know where to tap or click to get done what they want to do, but to understand the values and issues at play as they’re using different pieces of technology,' she said.
"Commonly used tools like Gmail and Chat GPT are not neutral, she said. 'These are products created by giant #corporations who want your information and want your attention,' she said. “And that has real impacts on our lives.”
"The most popular class Cyrus has taught is called #AvoidingAI, which explains what #GenerativeAI is, some of the concerns around it, and how to disable it and find alternatives. The first time she taught the class in fall of 2025 more than 70 people enrolled. She taught it again this spring, and Brown was one of 20 Maine librarians to enroll. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/HRBPH#AIResistance #BigData #AISucks #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #MaineResists #ResistAI
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These #Maine #librarians are helping patrons resist #AI and #BigTech
by Bridget Huber, July 2, 2026
"In recent months, the #SearsmontME Town Library has added a new service for patrons: Help in removing AI from their phones and other devices.
" 'A lot of times, it’s just telling people that they have choices,' Library Director #StevenBrown said. 'Their phone came a certain way, but they don’t have to use it the way that it came.'
"Brown helps patrons disable AI-powered assistants like Siri or so-called smart features in email and switch from using Google, which doesn’t offer an option to search without AI overviews, to a browser that does.
"A big part of his job as a librarian has been helping people with information technology, he said. He sees helping people think critically about technology and AI as a natural extension of this work.
"While Brown’s long been skeptical of the purported benefits of technology for society, he didn’t start offering the #AIRemoval services until this spring, when he attended a webinar presented by #HannahCyrus, a #BangorME librarian who has become a leading voice in a nationwide movement of librarians who are working to help patrons understand the risks of AI and other technologies.
" 'I seem to have become the face of #AIHaters — which I’m fine with — in the library world,' Cyrus said.
"Cyrus, a reference librarian at the Bangor Public Library, teaches classes on how to use technology. But that doesn’t mean uncritically embracing and promoting it, she said.
" 'I really try to make sure people not only know where to tap or click to get done what they want to do, but to understand the values and issues at play as they’re using different pieces of technology,' she said.
"Commonly used tools like Gmail and Chat GPT are not neutral, she said. 'These are products created by giant #corporations who want your information and want your attention,' she said. “And that has real impacts on our lives.”
"The most popular class Cyrus has taught is called #AvoidingAI, which explains what #GenerativeAI is, some of the concerns around it, and how to disable it and find alternatives. The first time she taught the class in fall of 2025 more than 70 people enrolled. She taught it again this spring, and Brown was one of 20 Maine librarians to enroll. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/HRBPH#AIResistance #BigData #AISucks #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #MaineResists #ResistAI
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These #Maine #librarians are helping patrons resist #AI and #BigTech
by Bridget Huber, July 2, 2026
"In recent months, the #SearsmontME Town Library has added a new service for patrons: Help in removing AI from their phones and other devices.
" 'A lot of times, it’s just telling people that they have choices,' Library Director #StevenBrown said. 'Their phone came a certain way, but they don’t have to use it the way that it came.'
"Brown helps patrons disable AI-powered assistants like Siri or so-called smart features in email and switch from using Google, which doesn’t offer an option to search without AI overviews, to a browser that does.
"A big part of his job as a librarian has been helping people with information technology, he said. He sees helping people think critically about technology and AI as a natural extension of this work.
"While Brown’s long been skeptical of the purported benefits of technology for society, he didn’t start offering the #AIRemoval services until this spring, when he attended a webinar presented by #HannahCyrus, a #BangorME librarian who has become a leading voice in a nationwide movement of librarians who are working to help patrons understand the risks of AI and other technologies.
" 'I seem to have become the face of #AIHaters — which I’m fine with — in the library world,' Cyrus said.
"Cyrus, a reference librarian at the Bangor Public Library, teaches classes on how to use technology. But that doesn’t mean uncritically embracing and promoting it, she said.
" 'I really try to make sure people not only know where to tap or click to get done what they want to do, but to understand the values and issues at play as they’re using different pieces of technology,' she said.
"Commonly used tools like Gmail and Chat GPT are not neutral, she said. 'These are products created by giant #corporations who want your information and want your attention,' she said. “And that has real impacts on our lives.”
"The most popular class Cyrus has taught is called #AvoidingAI, which explains what #GenerativeAI is, some of the concerns around it, and how to disable it and find alternatives. The first time she taught the class in fall of 2025 more than 70 people enrolled. She taught it again this spring, and Brown was one of 20 Maine librarians to enroll. "
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/HRBPH#AIResistance #BigData #AISucks #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #MaineResists #ResistAI
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"Hey, Utah teens, if you enjoyed the films Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me, you’re out of luck. The state won’t let you read the Stephen King novellas on which the movies are based. This concludes today’s lesson on fascism." --Martha Hickson, librarian
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"Hey, Utah teens, if you enjoyed the films Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me, you’re out of luck. The state won’t let you read the Stephen King novellas on which the movies are based. This concludes today’s lesson on fascism." --Martha Hickson, librarian
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"Hey, Utah teens, if you enjoyed the films Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me, you’re out of luck. The state won’t let you read the Stephen King novellas on which the movies are based. This concludes today’s lesson on fascism." --Martha Hickson, librarian
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"Hey, Utah teens, if you enjoyed the films Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me, you’re out of luck. The state won’t let you read the Stephen King novellas on which the movies are based. This concludes today’s lesson on fascism." --Martha Hickson, librarian
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"Hey, Utah teens, if you enjoyed the films Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me, you’re out of luck. The state won’t let you read the Stephen King novellas on which the movies are based. This concludes today’s lesson on fascism." --Martha Hickson, librarian
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Any #Virginia #librarians who would like to chime in?
It's a good blog! BUT my comment says: "I really enjoy the blog...any chance you could be moved to switch away from Substack?"
VLA #publiclibraries #substackhttps://virginialibraryassociation.substack.com/p/native-minneapolis
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Any #Virginia #librarians who would like to chime in?
It's a good blog! BUT my comment says: "I really enjoy the blog...any chance you could be moved to switch away from Substack?"
VLA #publiclibraries #substackhttps://virginialibraryassociation.substack.com/p/native-minneapolis
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Kelly Jensen: "Last year, multiple people in the same public library district submitted information, without knowing someone else did.
Tracking the dismantling of Pride in libraries matters. Thanks to everyone helping record these. I'm becoming more & more adamant about the necessity of archiving *right now*."
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
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Kelly Jensen: "Last year, multiple people in the same public library district submitted information, without knowing someone else did.
Tracking the dismantling of Pride in libraries matters. Thanks to everyone helping record these. I'm becoming more & more adamant about the necessity of archiving *right now*."
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
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The university where I have an office is looking for a new University Librarian. It pays quite decent cash money, not in bananas.
I quite like the people who work at this place, so do share with any good librarian exec managers who want an office with three different possum species, many parrots and small birds, and copious quantities of bicycles on campus.
#librarians #jobs #Canberra #FediHire
https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/university-librarian-canberra-act-act-australia
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The university where I have an office is looking for a new University Librarian. It pays quite decent cash money, not in bananas.
I quite like the people who work at this place, so do share with any good librarian exec managers who want an office with three different possum species, many parrots and small birds, and copious quantities of bicycles on campus.
#librarians #jobs #Canberra #FediHire
https://jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/university-librarian-canberra-act-act-australia
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#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: "For the last several years, I've asked folks to share with me the pushback they've received before, during, and after Pride when it comes to events, programs, and displays in libraries.
Here's this year's form. Please share far and wide and use it. All anonymous"
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
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#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: "For the last several years, I've asked folks to share with me the pushback they've received before, during, and after Pride when it comes to events, programs, and displays in libraries.
Here's this year's form. Please share far and wide and use it. All anonymous"
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
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#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: "For the last several years, I've asked folks to share with me the pushback they've received before, during, and after Pride when it comes to events, programs, and displays in libraries.
Here's this year's form. Please share far and wide and use it. All anonymous"
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
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#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: "For the last several years, I've asked folks to share with me the pushback they've received before, during, and after Pride when it comes to events, programs, and displays in libraries.
Here's this year's form. Please share far and wide and use it. All anonymous"
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
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#CallToAction via Kelly Jensen: "For the last several years, I've asked folks to share with me the pushback they've received before, during, and after Pride when it comes to events, programs, and displays in libraries.
Here's this year's form. Please share far and wide and use it. All anonymous"
#Libraries #BookBans #Librarians #Censorship #Pride @bookstodon
