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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Sep 6

I saw this documentary at an @everylibrary.bsky.social hosted screening in June and I still think about it. Powerful, Insightful, Alarming.

The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social · Sep 5

As book banning sweeps across the U.S. at an unprecedented rate, brave librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy. A film by Kim A. Snyder.

Opens UK 9/26 @berthadochouse.bsky.social, US 10/03 @filmforumnyc.bsky.social, rollout to follow.

Tix: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Aug 27

I don’t just support libraries, academic institutions, research, & science because of my advocacy work with @everylibrary.bsky.social, I am here because of scientific research, clinical trials, and the ongoing care I receive at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital.

Breast Cancer Patient Benefits from Two Clinical Trials

YouTube video by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy to be in Berlin to #defendresearch and to be speaking about scholarship at #charlestoninbetween. @chashub.bsky.social @everylibrary.bsky.social

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Jun 18

Looking forward to participating at Charleston In Between to discuss the future of libraries, publishing, & scholarship. July 8-9 in person or online. @chashub.bsky.social‬

#CharlestonInBetween #AcademicLibraries
#ScholarlyPublishing
#DefendResearch

Register: www.charleston-hub.com/the-charlest...

Libraries Under Fire Panel at Charleston In Between

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Jun 5

Honored to be able to highlight the importance of scientific research to me personally at a time when I work to raise awareness of the threats to research freedoms and academic research for everyone.

The Power of Long-Range Hope and Courage

Published: June 5, 2025Written by: Beth DoughertyWhile participating in a clinical trial, Kathleen McEvoy-Schufreider, a 60-year-old communications executive living in Haverhill, Mass., traveled to Da...

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Jun 4

They want to regulate what you and your family are allowed to read - www.bookbanpetition.us

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Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn @tasslyn.bsky.social · May 17

🔴Stop. Listen. 620 individual titles pulled from shelves - multiple that by conservatively 3 we're looking at 1800 books removed from schools across this county.

Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · May 17

Just spent Saturday afternoon comparing the state’s lists with Hillsborough’s catalog.

It’s 620 unique titles. That’s not total number of removed copies - those are unique book titles.

Florida Freedom to Read Project @flfreedomread.bsky.social · May 17

In response to state guidance for further review, the district will pull all of the titles in inventory that appeared on the 22/23 and 23/24 state reports.

The state offered no context for the removals on these reports. Over 550 titles including Ban This Book and about a dozen picture books.

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · May 1

Read my latest piece from The EveryLibrary Magazine and make time to Mug Up. @everylibrary.bsky.social

Surrounded by Chaos? Maybe It’s Time to Mug Up

Finding a moment of peace in these uncertain times

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

Book banners LOVE to say they just want pornography out of school libraries.

They're lying.

And we have the receipts.

(A Thread)

Or all in one post if you like - action.everylibrary.org/bookbannersl...

Book Banners Are Lying to Americans!

Don't let them lie to you!

action.everylibrary.org

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Apr 28

We’re not just losing a library agency — the future of libraries is being dismantled

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/27/l...

Letters: Here’s what elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would do to Chicago

We’re not just losing a library agency — the future of libraries is being dismantled.

www.chicagotribune.com

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Apr 28

Support libraries and literacy!

Take action at buff.ly/41eAGMI

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Samantha M Clark @samanthamclark.com · Apr 8

I can't say enough about the great work @everylibrary.bsky.social does to protect libraries and help readers have free access to books. Angry and want to do something? Help them fight for you.

EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Apr 8

Donate today, and we'll use 100% of your donations to fight against the cuts to Federal Funding for libraries and the IMLS.; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Mar 31

BREAKING: IMLS staff were just placed on admin leave!

IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.

This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.

Take action today!

www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...

Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave

IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries. This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.

www.everylibrary.org

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Mar 31

SCOOP: DOGE notified the Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) today that the entire staff is being put on administrative leave effective immediately, I’ve learned from an agency source.

They’ll be cancelling huge swaths of grants/contracts and starting a Reduction in Force (RIF).

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Mar 27

Collaboration and community are ways we can move forward through the morass.

alicemeadows.bsky.social @alicemeadows.bsky.social · Mar 27

Todays @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social post by @tteleen.bsky.social of @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social & Kathleen McEvoy of @everylibrary.bsky.social shares how they’re collaborating to help academic libraries fight back & #DefendResearch
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/03/27/g...

Guest Post - Supporting Academic Librarians in Navigating Attacks on Intellectual Freedom - The Scholarly Kitchen

A recently announced partnership with Emerald Publishing will bring the EveryLibrary Institute’s expertise to the academic library community as the U.S. government attacks extend to institutions of hi...

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Mar 25

I’m so pleased to be working with Emerald Publishing to engage with academic librarians on the core issues they face today.

Emerald Publishing @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social · Mar 24

Today we’ve announced a strategic partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute (ELI), a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to advancing and supporting libraries, academic institutions, and library professionals.

@everylibrary.bsky.social

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Emerald Publishing @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social · Mar 24

Today we’ve announced a strategic partnership with the EveryLibrary Institute (ELI), a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to advancing and supporting libraries, academic institutions, and library professionals.

@everylibrary.bsky.social

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Mar 20

"Columbia is likely not the last to receive this shabby treatment, especially since it appears it will set a disastrous precedent by caving to Trump's demands. In fact, the administration has now targeted the U of Pennsylvania over its policy on trans athletes, pulling back $175m in funding."

Trump moves to destroy Columbia University

It's his latest corrupt quid pro quo.

www.publicnotice.co

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Mar 20

@everylibrary.bsky.social statement on DOGE and today’s actions at IMLS. This is who tells our story and the information we can access.

Statement on the Appointment of Keith E. Sonderling as Acting Director of IMLS

IMLS's mission must remain nonpartisan and nonpolitical and aligned with the statutory framework established by Congress.

www.everylibrary.org

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Rick Hasen @rickhasen.bsky.social · Mar 19

“With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left” electionlawblog.org?p=149040

"With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left" #ELB

NYT: Executive actions intended to cripple top Democratic law firms. Investigations of Democratic fund-raising and organizing platforms. Ominous suggestions that nonprofits aligned with Democrats or c...

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John Cusack @johncusack.bsky.social · Mar 19

This is a wonderful act of leadership by wired !

Katie Drummond @katie-drummond.bsky.social · Mar 18

In partnership with @freedom.press, WIRED will make all of its FOIA-based reporting free to access for anyone. Public records should be public, and I hope to see more outlets follow suit:

freedom.press/issues/wired...

Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow

As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy

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Jean and 🐈‍⬛ Emmaline and 🌈🐈Oliver🌈 @jeanchimera.bsky.social · Mar 19

The IMLS is an independent agency created by Congress. It does not fall under the authority of the Executive Branch. If, say, dismantling DOE is illegal, this is illegal squared.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Mar 19

NEW — Keith Sonderling, Trump’s Deputy Secretary of Labor, has been named the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an agency source tells me. He’ll arrive tomorrow at their office with DOGE and their security detail.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Mar 19

NEW — Keith Sonderling, Trump’s Deputy Secretary of Labor, has been named the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an agency source tells me. He’ll arrive tomorrow at their office with DOGE and their security detail.

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Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Mar 4

“Book banning isn’t about protection—it’s about control.”

Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · Mar 3

Book banning isn’t about protection—it’s about control. Every censored story is a lost opportunity for growth, empathy, and understanding. We stand for intellectual freedom and the right to read without restriction! Join us in the fight against censorship and let’s keep stories alive.

Kathleen McEvoy @kmcevoy.bsky.social · Mar 4

“EveryLibrary is the pre-eminent nonprofit that focus on helping librarians defend their funding, collections, and occasionally, employees.”

EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Mar 3

"To me, EveryLibrary is the pre-eminent nonprofit that focus on helping librarians defend their funding, collections, and occasionally, employees. There are petitions to share, a section on legislative news, info on crowdfunding campaigns, and more."

www.infotoday.com/cilmag/mar25...

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