Liz, Your friendly neighborhood librarian
@cnyabrarian.bsky.social
Librarian here to chat books, libraries, education, civic literacy, and lots of other, sillier stuff ✨
2 months after I posted this, I tendered my resignation. Taking some time now to think bout what’s next for me… Would love to connect with public librarians who have left the field or found remote work!
#skybrarians 📚 #burnout
#skybrarians 📚 #burnout
It’s been 4 months since I returned to library work full time, & the overwhelm has set in…
I’ve been actively trying not to overextend, set boundaries, avoid burnout, all the things. Not sure if it’s issues at the library I’m in, or if this is truly just part of the profession. 😞
📚 #skybrarians
I’ve been actively trying not to overextend, set boundaries, avoid burnout, all the things. Not sure if it’s issues at the library I’m in, or if this is truly just part of the profession. 😞
📚 #skybrarians
July 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
2 months after I posted this, I tendered my resignation. Taking some time now to think bout what’s next for me… Would love to connect with public librarians who have left the field or found remote work!
#skybrarians 📚 #burnout
#skybrarians 📚 #burnout
Soooo does anyone else feel personally attacked by the whole “em dash = AI” thing because I’ve been using that baby wayyyy too much my whole life like how else am I supposed to narrate and add exposition to my own sentences come onnnn 😤
April 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Soooo does anyone else feel personally attacked by the whole “em dash = AI” thing because I’ve been using that baby wayyyy too much my whole life like how else am I supposed to narrate and add exposition to my own sentences come onnnn 😤
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Men will literally start a trade war with every other nation on earth instead of going to therapy.
April 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Men will literally start a trade war with every other nation on earth instead of going to therapy.
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If you think this can’t happen, remember that of the 125,000 Japanese Americans who were interned during WWII for years without charge or trial, two-thirds were U.S. citizens. Including me.
April 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
If you think this can’t happen, remember that of the 125,000 Japanese Americans who were interned during WWII for years without charge or trial, two-thirds were U.S. citizens. Including me.
It’s been 4 months since I returned to library work full time, & the overwhelm has set in…
I’ve been actively trying not to overextend, set boundaries, avoid burnout, all the things. Not sure if it’s issues at the library I’m in, or if this is truly just part of the profession. 😞
📚 #skybrarians
I’ve been actively trying not to overextend, set boundaries, avoid burnout, all the things. Not sure if it’s issues at the library I’m in, or if this is truly just part of the profession. 😞
📚 #skybrarians
March 30, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It’s been 4 months since I returned to library work full time, & the overwhelm has set in…
I’ve been actively trying not to overextend, set boundaries, avoid burnout, all the things. Not sure if it’s issues at the library I’m in, or if this is truly just part of the profession. 😞
📚 #skybrarians
I’ve been actively trying not to overextend, set boundaries, avoid burnout, all the things. Not sure if it’s issues at the library I’m in, or if this is truly just part of the profession. 😞
📚 #skybrarians
This is debt weaponized to keep public servants in line.
Trump signs executive action targeting public service loan program
The program forgives the loans of borrowers who work in public service. The executive action would exclude those who work for certain organizations.
www.npr.org
March 10, 2025 at 1:35 AM
This is debt weaponized to keep public servants in line.
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Since 2004, Internet Archive has collaborated with a group of libraries and research organizations on the End of Term Web Archive. 💾 Learn more about the effort: eotarchive.org
End of Term Web Archive
The End of Term Web Archive is a collaborative initiative that collects, preserves, and makes accessible United States Government websites at the end of presidential administrations.
eotarchive.org
February 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Since 2004, Internet Archive has collaborated with a group of libraries and research organizations on the End of Term Web Archive. 💾 Learn more about the effort: eotarchive.org
Echoing this. Avoiding the Meta platforms alone has done wonders for my day-to-day mental health.
I’ve been logging off but not tuning out, consuming news at a clip conducive to mental well-being. I’m enraged and engaged, horrified by the astonishing levels of stupidity, incompetence, and racism.
February 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Echoing this. Avoiding the Meta platforms alone has done wonders for my day-to-day mental health.
Water main burst on our street last night and couldn’t sleep through the road being torn up.
Made a huge pot of coffee this AM but in the chaos forgot to pour myself any (mom life).
Made a rare stop at my corner coffee shop and found the CUTEST COFFEE SLEEVES I’VE EVER SEEN 🥹 #kindnessmatters
Made a huge pot of coffee this AM but in the chaos forgot to pour myself any (mom life).
Made a rare stop at my corner coffee shop and found the CUTEST COFFEE SLEEVES I’VE EVER SEEN 🥹 #kindnessmatters
January 31, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Water main burst on our street last night and couldn’t sleep through the road being torn up.
Made a huge pot of coffee this AM but in the chaos forgot to pour myself any (mom life).
Made a rare stop at my corner coffee shop and found the CUTEST COFFEE SLEEVES I’VE EVER SEEN 🥹 #kindnessmatters
Made a huge pot of coffee this AM but in the chaos forgot to pour myself any (mom life).
Made a rare stop at my corner coffee shop and found the CUTEST COFFEE SLEEVES I’VE EVER SEEN 🥹 #kindnessmatters
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a pox on the houses of everyone, in the UK, the US or elsewhere who, despite not seeing themselves as reactionaries, decided that trans kids were somehow the most important issue in the world at a time when so much else was going on, and who got their wishes now, but at what cost
Donald Trump has just released a national under 18 trans care ban executive order. I am working through specifically how it tries to do this, and will live tweet here section by section as I read through it.
It is not yet on the website, but has been released via press release.
It is not yet on the website, but has been released via press release.
January 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
a pox on the houses of everyone, in the UK, the US or elsewhere who, despite not seeing themselves as reactionaries, decided that trans kids were somehow the most important issue in the world at a time when so much else was going on, and who got their wishes now, but at what cost
Who’s up for a round of guess-the-book from my Blind Date with a Book (YA) display? 😁 📚 (adding pics in thread)
#BookSky #Skybrarians #YALit
#BookSky #Skybrarians #YALit
January 29, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Who’s up for a round of guess-the-book from my Blind Date with a Book (YA) display? 😁 📚 (adding pics in thread)
#BookSky #Skybrarians #YALit
#BookSky #Skybrarians #YALit
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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"TikTok became a major driver of print sales, since influencers want physical objects to display in videos and on their shelves. It converted younger and reluctant readers into heavy book buyers and obsessive fans. And in some ways, it democratized book marketing..."
Publishers and Influencers Wonder What Could Replace the Power of BookTok
With a ban looming, publishers are hoping to pivot to new platforms, but readers fear their community of book lovers will never be the same.
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"TikTok became a major driver of print sales, since influencers want physical objects to display in videos and on their shelves. It converted younger and reluctant readers into heavy book buyers and obsessive fans. And in some ways, it democratized book marketing..."
This is the word I’ve been looking for. So sick of rage bait. I regret that Meta has become so enmeshed in some of my interpersonal relationships.
Angertainment is a great way to describe the emotional experience most social media platforms are optimizing for.
January 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
This is the word I’ve been looking for. So sick of rage bait. I regret that Meta has become so enmeshed in some of my interpersonal relationships.
Hey 📚 friends it’s been awhile. I got sucked into the vortex of starting my new library position…but in a good way! Gonna go get caught up on a month’s worth of posts now BRB 🫡
January 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hey 📚 friends it’s been awhile. I got sucked into the vortex of starting my new library position…but in a good way! Gonna go get caught up on a month’s worth of posts now BRB 🫡
Can we talk dynamic shelving? Shelf chunking & stacking. Bc I’m gonna be honest, I have a visceral reaction to it & it’s not a good one 😅
I am pro creative signage, face out displays & table displays. (Before my MLIS I spent 8 yrs in merchandising for a large book company)
#skybrarians 📚 #publib
I am pro creative signage, face out displays & table displays. (Before my MLIS I spent 8 yrs in merchandising for a large book company)
#skybrarians 📚 #publib
December 4, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Can we talk dynamic shelving? Shelf chunking & stacking. Bc I’m gonna be honest, I have a visceral reaction to it & it’s not a good one 😅
I am pro creative signage, face out displays & table displays. (Before my MLIS I spent 8 yrs in merchandising for a large book company)
#skybrarians 📚 #publib
I am pro creative signage, face out displays & table displays. (Before my MLIS I spent 8 yrs in merchandising for a large book company)
#skybrarians 📚 #publib
Voucher supporters say “no one can force your kids to go to public schools” but they either A) fail to realize there’s no obligation for private schools to accept children with disabilities, LGBTQ+, minorities or B) they simply don’t care bc their kids don’t fall into any of those categories (yet)
I've been telling you dismantling public school education is their plan. Perhaps a few decent Republicans remain in Congress and still care to save it.
December 1, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Voucher supporters say “no one can force your kids to go to public schools” but they either A) fail to realize there’s no obligation for private schools to accept children with disabilities, LGBTQ+, minorities or B) they simply don’t care bc their kids don’t fall into any of those categories (yet)
I want to poll the #Skybrarian think tank: best tips for getting started at a new library in a new community? 💭
After moving to a new area 6 months ago, I’m starting my new YA/Outreach librarian position on Monday! First priority for me is observation, getting to know our staff & community 📚
After moving to a new area 6 months ago, I’m starting my new YA/Outreach librarian position on Monday! First priority for me is observation, getting to know our staff & community 📚
December 1, 2024 at 1:58 AM
I want to poll the #Skybrarian think tank: best tips for getting started at a new library in a new community? 💭
After moving to a new area 6 months ago, I’m starting my new YA/Outreach librarian position on Monday! First priority for me is observation, getting to know our staff & community 📚
After moving to a new area 6 months ago, I’m starting my new YA/Outreach librarian position on Monday! First priority for me is observation, getting to know our staff & community 📚
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Is wearing my noise cancelling headphones to Thanksgiving dinner too on the nose?
November 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM
Is wearing my noise cancelling headphones to Thanksgiving dinner too on the nose?
Hey #Skybrarians and #PubLib world! I would love to connect with more Upstate/Central/Western #NY #librarians to build up my mutuals. Leave a comment saying hello and what part of the state you’re in! 🍎 I’ll start 👇🏻
a brown bear is standing behind a fence waving its paw and saying hello .
Alt: a brown bear is standing behind a fence waving its paw and saying hello .
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Hey #Skybrarians and #PubLib world! I would love to connect with more Upstate/Central/Western #NY #librarians to build up my mutuals. Leave a comment saying hello and what part of the state you’re in! 🍎 I’ll start 👇🏻
I worked for a chain book store for 8 yrs during/after my English Lit undergrad, promoted to management for the last several years. Realized that I wanted a book-focused career but minus the retail management and with more opportunities for community building…and that’s a library :D
#skybrarians
#skybrarians
Many of us are skeeting Librarian origin stories today. Here's mine. #Skybrarians #AcademicSky 📚📜
When I graduated from Undergrad, I was certified to teach Secondary Ed. German. Positions in that language were few, and I enjoyed my student assistant positions in Circ and ILL, so I started applying to libraries. And have been there ever since (MLS obtained 8 years in). #EduLib #Skybrarians 📚
November 23, 2024 at 10:20 PM
I worked for a chain book store for 8 yrs during/after my English Lit undergrad, promoted to management for the last several years. Realized that I wanted a book-focused career but minus the retail management and with more opportunities for community building…and that’s a library :D
#skybrarians
#skybrarians
Me every time I see people on Bluesky use “skeet”
a man wearing a black sweater with lightning bolts on it is smiling
Alt: a man wearing a black sweater with lightning bolts on it is making a disgusted face
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Me every time I see people on Bluesky use “skeet”
November 21, 2024 at 6:16 PM