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Katia Fowler
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Community Program Manager at the USMAI Library Consortium. Book lover. Cat mom. Gardener for wildlife.
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kbookish.bsky.social
Always the right choice to listen to Kelly Jensen! Take advantage of this early recess to advocate for the restoration of the IMLS Budget for FY2026 and reauthorization of the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018!
July 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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co-sign
July 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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infodocket.bsky.social
Documentary Explores Historic Struggles, Lasting Impact of Black #Librarians in America (via @wttw.bsky.social) news.wttw.com/2025/07/23/d... #libraries #publiclibraries
Documentary Explores Historic Struggles, Lasting Impact of Black Librarians in America
“Are You a Librarian? The Untold Story of Librarians” connects the history of public libraries, civil rights and literacy to the current political attacks on the public library system.
news.wttw.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
Please call it the Everglades Concentration Camp.
July 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Something I need to hammer home here because it's not being hammered enough: we need to be urging Congress to reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018. Without it, funding would be meaningless.
heykellyjensen.bsky.social kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Jul 8
We can still save the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Here's a practical guide to what to do right now to save not just the agency's funding but its future all together: bookriot.com/we-can-still...
We Can Still Save the Institute for Museum and Library Services
Act now to help save the Institute for Museum and Library Services and ensure the well-being of public libraries nationwide.
bookriot.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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prisonculture.bsky.social
If you think you might want to run or seek appointment to your local library board, we have a 2026 cohort for you. You can sign up now to be alerted when applications open this fall - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
FTP Library Elections & Appointments Training Cohort
Hello! You're filling out this form because you've expressed interest in running for or seeking appointment to a local library board seat in your community (or because you're a serving trustee who'd l...
docs.google.com
July 8, 2025 at 9:41 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
Libraries and native plants! Two of my favorite things ❤️📚🌱
ilovelibraries.bsky.social ilovelibraries.bsky.social @ilovelibraries.bsky.social · Jun 24
Many libraries offer outdoor spaces, but Wright Memorial Public Library in Oakwood, Ohio, took that a step further. With support from an ALA grant, they’re growing programs on sustainability, native plants, and community connection.
ilovelibraries.org/article/natu...
#ForOurLibraries
Nature's Best Hope. With help from an American Library Association grant, this Ohio library turned a native plant garden into a hub for community learning and sustainability, hosting author talks, yard tours, and more. I Love Libraries, American Library Association
June 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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everylibrary.bsky.social
Read "Clarifying Intellectual Freedom, Neutrality, and Professional Expertise to Better Defend Libraries from Books Bans, Disinformation, and Defunding" by Allison Jennings-Roche and Paul T. Jaeger at the link below.

buff.ly/3PNFguj
June 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
Funding is being cut & eliminated where the National Archives & Records Administration needs it most. These targeted cuts are a deliberate attempt to weaken our ability to function as a democracy & hold members of our government accountable for their actions. federalnewsnetwork.com/budget/2025/...
Former archivist raises red flags over NARA cuts
Former Archivist Colleen Shogan said the 10% cut proposed for NARA in 2026 will hamper the agency's mission and digital modernization efforts.
federalnewsnetwork.com
June 23, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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alicemeadows.bsky.social
I strongly encourage US #ScholarlyLibrarians to sign up for this free webinar. The @everylibrary.bsky.social team really know what they’re doing so you’ll get lots of great and practical advice on how to #DefendResearch at your institution
emeraldpublishing.bsky.social Emerald Publishing @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social · May 22
Stand with us as we #DefendResearch. Register for the webinar here: bit.ly/4dtwVHJ
May 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Library workers–have you already experienced pushback, censorship, or attacks on your plans for Pride 2025?

I'm again collecting those stories for an article in mid-July.

I'll share this link throughout June as well. Details in the form, w/ previous stories.

tinyurl.com/pride-in-libraries-25
Colorful graphic that has a rainbow in the top left corner. At the center, it reads "Pride Month Attacks in Libraries 2025" with a circle of words saying "share your experiences." Beneath that pink text box, there is more pink text saying "Share your stories at https://tinyurl.com/pride-in-libraries-25."
June 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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There's still time to sign up for today's #booktalk, IN THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR, discussing the women working in the emergent discipline of interaction design as the graphical user interface was developed.📚

📅 TODAY! June 12
🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
📍 ONLINE
🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1333098526...
Image for booktalk with Authors Alliance and Internet Archive logos. Text reads: In Through the Side Door. June 12th, 10am PT / 1pm ET. ONLINE. Join us for a book talk with ERIN MALONE, author of IN THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR, uncovering the untold story of how women pioneers shaped the field of user experience & interaction design—from the early days of computing to the modern web & beyond. Author ABBY COVERT will lead our conversation.
June 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
I needed this today.
in-otter-news.bsky.social In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · Jun 9
Here's a baby otter to start your week.
June 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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usmai.bsky.social
How cool is this? (Very, the answer is very.)📖🤓
June 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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emilynussbaum.bsky.social Emily Nussbaum @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · Jun 4
Another demonstration of the fact that there is no point in bending to Trump, not just morally, but strategically. Columbia gave in & he just hits them harder... MAGA's goal is to destroy the universities (& newspapers & law firms etc etc etc) and the only logical approach is to unite and fight back
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 4
The Trump administration escalated its attack on Columbia University on Wednesday by taking a warning shot against its accreditation, a key credential that U.S. universities need to receive federal student aid.
June 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
Staff back at the office may have been a little jealous.
usmai.bsky.social USMAI Library Consortium @usmai.bsky.social · May 30
USMAI's Executive Director and Head of Consortial Library Systems & Operations recently attended a regional International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) meeting in Chicago.

May you be as relaxed this weekend as these two were on their river cruise! #tgif
USMAI's executive director and head of consortial library systems & operations enjoy cocktails at the bow of a boat on a Chicago river cruise.
May 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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archive.org
🚨 Our new podcast—Future Knowledge—is coming June 4th, but the teaser episode is out now!

🗣️ Get a sneak peek at what’s ahead: conversations on digital culture & the future of knowledge. Co-hosted with @authorsalliance.bsky.social.

🎧 Listen & subscribe: archive.org/details/futu...

#Podcast
Illustration for the "Future Knowledge" podcast. A surreal, retro-futuristic landscape blends past and future elements: a bust of a Roman figure, stacks of books, file cabinets, satellites, DNA strands, skyscrapers, and futuristic buildings. A cartoon mouse steers a ship’s wheel connected to a giant computer mouse. An old desktop computer displays the Authors Alliance logo, and an open file drawer shows a yellow folder labeled Internet Archive. At the bottom, bold text reads: “FUTURE KNOWLEDGE.”
May 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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defendresearch.bsky.social
Everyone concerned with research, libraries, and education should register for this webinar--you will get information and ideas for how to take #action to protect our invaluable knowledge infrastructure. #DefendResearch #DefendLibraries @everylibrary.bsky.social @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social
emeraldpublishing.bsky.social Emerald Publishing @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social · May 22
Stand with us as we #DefendResearch. Register for the webinar here: bit.ly/4dtwVHJ
May 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
How to prepare for Pride Month in libraries this year: bookriot.com/how-to-prepa...
How To Prepare For Pride Month in Libraries in 2025
A handy guide to preparing your library now for Pride month, including ideas for educating patrons about the current attacks on LGBTQ+ books, libraries, and more.
bookriot.com
May 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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sof.is
I collaborated with the Internet Archive to make a new 24/7 lofi livestream!

By day, you can see scanners scanning and what they're scanning. After hours, you will see public domain silent movies and pictures. Sorta like an Internet Archive TV

WATCH LIVE HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPg2...
lofi Archive radio 🎞️ beats to scan/read microfiche to
YouTube video by Internet Archive
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May 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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iamhectordiaz.com Hector Diaz @iamhectordiaz.com · May 8
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
I love this so much. 😻 #LibrarySky
usmai.bsky.social USMAI Library Consortium @usmai.bsky.social · May 9
Our members are so clever! These cats aren't only adorable. They provide mental health benefits & teach students about notable black librarians! Each comes with a carry case that has info about their librarian namesakes. Win, win, win! @cooklibraryoftu.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DJZP_NR...
Picture of student in the library stacks talking to animatronic cats perched on the bookshelves. Text reads, "When finals week is stressing so you go talk to cats in the library."
May 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
Woohoo! Congrats, Mallory!
May 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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amlibraries.bsky.social
Days before a planned mass layoff of nearly all staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the US District Court for the District of Columbia has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the agency. Find out more and how you can help by showing up for libraries.
Federal Court Halts Dismantling of IMLS in ALA Lawsuit | American Libraries Magazine
On May 1, the US District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the dismantling of IMLS.
americanlibrariesmagazine.org
May 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
kbookish.bsky.social
I sincerely hope local organizations will celebrate our 250th with truth and inclusivity however they can. Otherwise, we risk a celebration that will involve people sitting at home watching propaganda.

Does your institution have plans for our nation's 250th?

apnews.com/article/fede...
Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commem...
apnews.com
April 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM