Austin Stroud, PhD
@librarianaustin.bsky.social
Lecturer in LIS at IU Indianapolis, recent PhD in information studies at Dominican University, VP Indiana Library Federation. Former public library director. All posts are my own, and do not represent my employer. http://www.librarianaustin.info
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L👀K!
It is your 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President @librarianaustin.bsky.social & your 2026 AISLE Chair at #ILFAC2025!
It is your 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President @librarianaustin.bsky.social & your 2026 AISLE Chair at #ILFAC2025!
November 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
L👀K!
It is your 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President @librarianaustin.bsky.social & your 2026 AISLE Chair at #ILFAC2025!
It is your 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President @librarianaustin.bsky.social & your 2026 AISLE Chair at #ILFAC2025!
Dr. Amato’s flight was canceled, so unfortunately he will not be here as scheduled tomorrow. #ilfac2025 @ilfonline.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Dr. Amato’s flight was canceled, so unfortunately he will not be here as scheduled tomorrow. #ilfac2025 @ilfonline.bsky.social
The launch of our new journal! #ilfac2025 @ilfonline.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The launch of our new journal! #ilfac2025 @ilfonline.bsky.social
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GOOD MORNING!
Welcome to Day 2 of #ILFAC2025.
These recent 3 ILF Presidents want to remind you to have fun while you learn & make connections today.
Remember, if you have questions: ASK! There is no better place un the world to get a question answered than a librarian conference!
Welcome to Day 2 of #ILFAC2025.
These recent 3 ILF Presidents want to remind you to have fun while you learn & make connections today.
Remember, if you have questions: ASK! There is no better place un the world to get a question answered than a librarian conference!
November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
GOOD MORNING!
Welcome to Day 2 of #ILFAC2025.
These recent 3 ILF Presidents want to remind you to have fun while you learn & make connections today.
Remember, if you have questions: ASK! There is no better place un the world to get a question answered than a librarian conference!
Welcome to Day 2 of #ILFAC2025.
These recent 3 ILF Presidents want to remind you to have fun while you learn & make connections today.
Remember, if you have questions: ASK! There is no better place un the world to get a question answered than a librarian conference!
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Wanna take me home?
Be sure to visit our vendor booths and get your ticket completed for a chance to win!
#ILFAC2025
Be sure to visit our vendor booths and get your ticket completed for a chance to win!
#ILFAC2025
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Wanna take me home?
Be sure to visit our vendor booths and get your ticket completed for a chance to win!
#ILFAC2025
Be sure to visit our vendor booths and get your ticket completed for a chance to win!
#ILFAC2025
I’m a sucker for all things history. I picked these up from the Indiana Historical Society booth at the @ilfonline.bsky.social conference #ILFAC2025
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I’m a sucker for all things history. I picked these up from the Indiana Historical Society booth at the @ilfonline.bsky.social conference #ILFAC2025
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Annual Conference time is HERE!🎉
We are on track for the future of libraries.
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you over the next few days.
Be sure you tag us on socials & use the official conference hashtag #ILFAC2025!
We are on track for the future of libraries.
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you over the next few days.
Be sure you tag us on socials & use the official conference hashtag #ILFAC2025!
November 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Annual Conference time is HERE!🎉
We are on track for the future of libraries.
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you over the next few days.
Be sure you tag us on socials & use the official conference hashtag #ILFAC2025!
We are on track for the future of libraries.
We look forward to seeing each and every one of you over the next few days.
Be sure you tag us on socials & use the official conference hashtag #ILFAC2025!
Next week, we hope to see you at the Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference. @ilfonline.bsky.social #ILFAC2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Next week, we hope to see you at the Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference. @ilfonline.bsky.social #ILFAC2025
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Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Ready for trick-or-treaters tomorrow? Make sure to buy union-made candy when you’re doing your shopping! And check out the full list at aflcio.org/halloween.
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Special announcement for the 20th annual #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek:
We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:
💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:
💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
October 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Special announcement for the 20th annual #NationalFriendsofLibrariesWeek:
We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:
💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
We've partnered with @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social to provide:
💰 $500 & $1000 grants for Friends groups in small + rural areas
💻 1 year of eLearning on us
📚 $500 Book donation grants
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Wh5ZmM
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The #INFREADOM logo has a new look—and so does our Bonfire merch store!
Get your hands on some of the new merch we recently added to the storefront. A portion of every purchase helps our cause: https://bit.ly/BonfireINFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
Get your hands on some of the new merch we recently added to the storefront. A portion of every purchase helps our cause: https://bit.ly/BonfireINFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The #INFREADOM logo has a new look—and so does our Bonfire merch store!
Get your hands on some of the new merch we recently added to the storefront. A portion of every purchase helps our cause: https://bit.ly/BonfireINFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
Get your hands on some of the new merch we recently added to the storefront. A portion of every purchase helps our cause: https://bit.ly/BonfireINFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
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"Watson's selection places him among an accomplished network of alumni and marks him as only the 4th person from Lawrence County to participate..."
Nathan is ILF's Assistant Treasurer: https://www.wbiw.com/2025/10/10/bedfords-nathan-watson-selected-for-prestigious-indiana-leadership-forum/
Nathan is ILF's Assistant Treasurer: https://www.wbiw.com/2025/10/10/bedfords-nathan-watson-selected-for-prestigious-indiana-leadership-forum/
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Watson's selection places him among an accomplished network of alumni and marks him as only the 4th person from Lawrence County to participate..."
Nathan is ILF's Assistant Treasurer: https://www.wbiw.com/2025/10/10/bedfords-nathan-watson-selected-for-prestigious-indiana-leadership-forum/
Nathan is ILF's Assistant Treasurer: https://www.wbiw.com/2025/10/10/bedfords-nathan-watson-selected-for-prestigious-indiana-leadership-forum/
From the ALISE Conference a few weeks ago with Dominican University classmates/professors.
October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
From the ALISE Conference a few weeks ago with Dominican University classmates/professors.
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Using IRS public data, GoFundMe recently created placeholder pages for over a million nonprofits (including many libraries), most without notifying the organizations.
This webpage explains how you can remove an unwanted placeholder page: https://bit.ly/GoFundMeUnwantedPages
This webpage explains how you can remove an unwanted placeholder page: https://bit.ly/GoFundMeUnwantedPages
October 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Using IRS public data, GoFundMe recently created placeholder pages for over a million nonprofits (including many libraries), most without notifying the organizations.
This webpage explains how you can remove an unwanted placeholder page: https://bit.ly/GoFundMeUnwantedPages
This webpage explains how you can remove an unwanted placeholder page: https://bit.ly/GoFundMeUnwantedPages
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Purdue Student Journalists Distribute Solidarity Paper at IU https://bit.ly/4ouMxir
October 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Purdue Student Journalists Distribute Solidarity Paper at IU https://bit.ly/4ouMxir
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In the same way that union members confront a bad boss, the way to stop an authoritarian takeover is with continued, escalating collective action, write veteran labor organizers Peter Olney and Rand Wilson: labornotes.org/2025/10/view...
Viewpoint: Urgent Times Call for Something Old And Something New from the Labor Movement
[This article is part of a Labor Notes roundtable series: How Can Unions Defend Worker Power Against Trump 2.0? We will be publishing more contributions here and in our magazine in the months ahead.—E...
labornotes.org
October 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
In the same way that union members confront a bad boss, the way to stop an authoritarian takeover is with continued, escalating collective action, write veteran labor organizers Peter Olney and Rand Wilson: labornotes.org/2025/10/view...
Coolish enough for me to break out this sweatshirt 🍂 ❤️
October 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Coolish enough for me to break out this sweatshirt 🍂 ❤️
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Our fall sale is happening right now at LibraryGiftShop.org, which means it's the perfect time to layer up with library advocacy and joy! Save 20% on everything thru Sunday, Oct. 19.
October 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Our fall sale is happening right now at LibraryGiftShop.org, which means it's the perfect time to layer up with library advocacy and joy! Save 20% on everything thru Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts. n.pr/4nYSLHq
A book vending machine provides an outlet for D.C.-area authors after funding cuts
Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Washington, D.C.'s vending machine LitBox distributes books, with a serving of hope as local writers struggle with arts funding cuts. n.pr/4nYSLHq
