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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 1d

Advocacy and outreach remain at the heart of librarianship. Proud to support libraries and reading at the 2025 #NYCC @libcomix.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 1d

Librarians at the #NYCC @libcomix.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 11d

Class #2 Coming Up - "WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES" with Loida Garcia-Febo
🔹October 8: "Transformational Service Culture and Building Relationships"
🔹Professional Development fromThe Library 2.0 Mental Health & Wellness Program
Full series or single session. Info/Register www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 14d

🌍At United Nations General Assembly UNGA80 side event "From Commitment to Action: Gender Equality and Human Rights for African Descent Girls and Young Women at Beijing+30 and UN80" With Leticia Leobet, Co-Chair of People of African Descent Stakeholder Group, UN's Major Groups. Connecting libraries!

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 23d

Five out of six people on my side of the subway are reading and three are reading physical books!

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 24d

Has someone created a LibGuide about Bad Bunny?

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · 26d

🇩🇪Earlier this summer I attended BiblioCon2025, annual conf by German library associations to present "Fostering Peace and Collaboration through Libraries: A Think Tank Approach" and conflict resolution kit I complied for a series with @SJSUischool.bksy.social Photo with European & IFLA leaders.

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Sep 9

We start tomorrow! #wellness in #libraries

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 6

WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES
NEW series 👉Four Masterclasses with Loida Garcia-Febo for your Professional Development
The Library 2.0 Mental Health and #Wellness Program

More info, registration, and contact info: www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔹The Summer I Paused: A Librarian’s Reflection on Boundaries and Belonging
Choosing Family and #Wellness Over Burnout
--My new article published by Information Today www.infotoday.eu/Articles/Edi...

The Summer I Paused: A Librarian's Reflection on Boundaries and Belonging

Choosing Family and Wellness Over Burnout

www.infotoday.eu

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join us for an engaging session of the AI Knowledge Café, where #librarians, Library and Information Science (LIS) educators/professors, researchers come together for a conversation about #AI and its impact on information, science, and society. Register cesnet.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 28

Delighted to collaborate with the American Association of School Librarians.
▫️AASL Gathering | Wellness First: Back-to-School Strategies for School Librarians

Free! Register ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 28

A few days ago I met with library leadership from the University of Puerto Rico.

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 6

WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES
NEW series 👉Four Masterclasses with Loida Garcia-Febo for your Professional Development
The Library 2.0 Mental Health and #Wellness Program

More info, registration, and contact info: www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 12

Truly honored to have the opportunity to serve and collaborate with library associations around the world! 🌍 Grateful to the IFLA Management of Library Associations for your trust and amazing teamwork. Excited for the great collaborations ahead! 🚀
@ifla.org @sjsuischool.bsky.social

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Aug 6

WELLNESS IN LIBRARIES
NEW series 👉Four Masterclasses with Loida Garcia-Febo for your Professional Development
The Library 2.0 Mental Health and #Wellness Program

More info, registration, and contact info: www.library20.com/wellness-in-...

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Nurturing the Mind and Spirit! 💚 Recording coming soon.
Big thanks to our speakers: Dr. Anthony Chow, Loida Garcia-Febo, Lisa Melendez, Billey Albina, Jamia Williams, and Cat Tang.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jul 15

ALA is headed to the UN! We’re joining the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to spotlight how libraries power inclusive growth and decent work worldwide.
Join our program on July 21 in NYC or online.
Press release ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/07...

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. “Imperatives for Growth: Libraries as Catalysts for Inclusive Employment, Skills and Prosperity,” on Monday, July 21, 6:00-7:30pm Eastern time.

At this event presented by the American Library Association, join us to explore how libraries are driving progress toward equitable economic opportunities and contributing to the global effort for decent work and inclusive growth.

Pictured: Dr. Brandy McNeil, President, Public Library Association, and Deputy Director for the New York Public Library; Lisa R. Varga, Associate Executive Director, ALA Public Policy and Advocacy; Dr. Diana Price, Central Library Manager, Alexandria Public Library, VA: Melissa Jacobs, Director of Library Services, NYC Department of Education; Robin Kear, Liaison Librarian and University Senate President, University of Pittsburgh; with Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair ALA IRC UN SDGs Subcommittee and International Library Consultant as the moderator.
The program is organized by the ALA International Relations Committee (IRC) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Subcommittee.

Featured speakers include: Sam Helmick, ALA President; Dr. Brandy McNeil, President, Public Library Association, and Deputy Director for the New York Public Library; Lisa R. Varga, Associate Executive Director, ALA Public Policy and Advocacy; Dr. Diana Price, Central Library Manager, Alexandria Public Library, VA: Melissa Jacobs, Director of Library Services, NYC Department of Education; Robin Kear, Liaison Librarian and University Senate President, University of Pittsburgh; with Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair ALA IRC UN SDGs Subcommittee and International Library Consultant as the moderator.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jul 21

Today at 6:00 PM ET! Attend in person or online.
"Imperatives for Growth: Libraries as Catalysts for Inclusive Employment, Skills and Prosperity" presented by the ALA International Relations Committee United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Subcommittee.
www.nypl.org/events/progr...

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Jul 15

ALA is headed to the UN! We’re joining the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to spotlight how libraries power inclusive growth and decent work worldwide.
Join our program on July 21 in NYC or online.
Press release ➡️ www.ala.org/news/2025/07...

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Jul 30

🌿#Wellness for LIS- free online symposium from SJSU School of Information
"Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times"
•JULY 31, 10AM-12PM PT
To register & more info: ischool.sjsu.edu/webcast/nurt...
@sjsuischool.bsky.social

Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times - SJSU | School of Information

Presented by iSchool Health and Wellness Ambassador Loida Garcia-Febo

ischool.sjsu.edu

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SJSU School of Information @sjsuischool.bsky.social · Jul 21

Join the SJSU iSchool for a free online symposium on wellness in the LIS field, featuring keynote Loida Garcia-Febo.

📅 Thursday, July 31st at 10am–12pm PT

We will explore self-care, stress relief & workplace wellness.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/OO9Y50Ws2Yy

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Jul 25

Librarians at the UN: Global Reach for Local Impact.
This week, advocating for libraries @ United Nations High-Level Political Forum 2025 with the 1st ALA UN Delegation. Thrilled, together with our energetic delegates reached different constituencies. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ifla.org #HLPF2025

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Jul 23

Libraries present at the United Nations High Level Political Forum 2025.
The ALA Delegation is phenomenal. Huge thanks to all and so wonderful to collaborate to keep libraries on the agenda. #HLPF2025 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ifla.org

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Jul 22

The librarians have arrived! #HLPF2025 @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @ifla.org

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Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌿Wellness for the LIS community- free online event from @sjsuischool.bsky.social
"Nurturing the Mind and Spirit: Wellness Strategies for the LIS Community in Uncertain Times"
Presented by iSchool Health & Wellness Ambassador Loida Garcia-Febo
JULY 31, 10AM - 12PM
ischool.sjsu.edu/webcast/nurt...

Loida García-Febo @loidagarciafebo.bsky.social · Jul 16

#SchoolLibrarians, see you at my first wellness session for You!! Free! Register: tinyurl.com/4tyaw2se