Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
Friend. Librarian. Employed. Artist. Patron. Advocate. Ally. Activist. Listener. Caregiver. Human. And MUCH more. Personal account--thoughts are my own. she/they
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Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
· Apr 23
I love when new people follow me after I do a chat & then they are like, "WOAH! I didn't sign-up for THIS much Rain!" 🤣🤣🤣
Standard Disclaimer: This is my PERSONAL account.
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
IT IS ALMOST TIME!!!
Join AISLE for a Live Online Conversation with Dr. Amato: A fast‑paced virtual session focused on building stronger, schoolwide literacy culture.
🗓February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Registration is still open: https://bit.ly/4kFKx6b
🗓February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Registration is still open: https://bit.ly/4kFKx6b
February 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM
IT IS ALMOST TIME!!!
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The shoelaces, which read “Running with Jesse Jackson, ’88" are part of the Library's Rosa Parks Papers collection. Parks was involved in Jackson's 1988 campaign for president and years later, in 2005, he would deliver the eulogy at her funeral. www.c-span.org/clip/public-...
www.c-span.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The shoelaces, which read “Running with Jesse Jackson, ’88" are part of the Library's Rosa Parks Papers collection. Parks was involved in Jackson's 1988 campaign for president and years later, in 2005, he would deliver the eulogy at her funeral. www.c-span.org/clip/public-...
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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died today at the age of 84. He was only the second Black person to seek a major party’s nomination for president. The Library's collections contain materials related to his life, activism and political career, including these shoelaces. 🧵
February 17, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died today at the age of 84. He was only the second Black person to seek a major party’s nomination for president. The Library's collections contain materials related to his life, activism and political career, including these shoelaces. 🧵
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Far be it from me to disagree with the, *checks byline,* director of A.I. programs for the Carl J. Shapiro Center for Education and Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, but no, it really, really isn't okay if your medical advice comes from A.I.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/o...
Opinion | Take It From a Doctor: It’s OK if Your Medical Advice Comes From A.I.
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Far be it from me to disagree with the, *checks byline,* director of A.I. programs for the Carl J. Shapiro Center for Education and Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, but no, it really, really isn't okay if your medical advice comes from A.I.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/o...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/o...
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The last piece of structural steel was felled from the old Indiana Eye Care Center today, clearing the way for the new mixed-use building at 501 Indiana Avenue. The building will add 263 apartments and retail space along the Canal.
February 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The last piece of structural steel was felled from the old Indiana Eye Care Center today, clearing the way for the new mixed-use building at 501 Indiana Avenue. The building will add 263 apartments and retail space along the Canal.
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“The numbers tell a painful story. The impact on journalists of color is staggering and devastating,” the Post Guild said in its statement on Friday. “We cannot ignore what this means for equity, representation, and the future of this organization.”
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
Washington Post layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, preliminary Guild data shows
"We cannot ignore what this means for equity, representation, and the future of this organization."
www.niemanlab.org
February 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
“The numbers tell a painful story. The impact on journalists of color is staggering and devastating,” the Post Guild said in its statement on Friday. “We cannot ignore what this means for equity, representation, and the future of this organization.”
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
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elated to announce my participation in the Library Futures Research Network, where my project “Sites of Power: Information Work & Data Centers” will “contend w/ what data centers, cloud storage, generative AI, & environmental harm mean for the work of collecting, preserving, & sharing information.”
The AI Model Policies Working Group, independent publisher/library collaborations, and much more--meet our 2026 Research Network!
www.libraryfutures.net/post/library...
www.libraryfutures.net/post/library...
Library Futures Announces 2026 Research Network Grants
Research and advocacy for the future of libraries.
www.libraryfutures.net
February 17, 2026 at 11:12 PM
elated to announce my participation in the Library Futures Research Network, where my project “Sites of Power: Information Work & Data Centers” will “contend w/ what data centers, cloud storage, generative AI, & environmental harm mean for the work of collecting, preserving, & sharing information.”
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Chronic pain is disability. So to everybody out there in pain all the time, you're disabled. I know we keep our chronic pain to ourselves because no one wants to hear about it & do our best to manage. But if it affects your day to day functionality, you're a disabled person.
February 17, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Chronic pain is disability. So to everybody out there in pain all the time, you're disabled. I know we keep our chronic pain to ourselves because no one wants to hear about it & do our best to manage. But if it affects your day to day functionality, you're a disabled person.
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You realize that once warehouses are converted to concentration camps they aren't going back to warehouses...
February 17, 2026 at 11:11 PM
You realize that once warehouses are converted to concentration camps they aren't going back to warehouses...
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Today, in #LibrarianFashion
Grey knit cardigan, solid forest green button-up shirt, slightly lighter/brighter green tie with pale green tiny chess pieces, black jeans, green Converse, grey and black squares on socks, fresh tight fade haircut, chunky black plastic glasses frames.
Grey knit cardigan, solid forest green button-up shirt, slightly lighter/brighter green tie with pale green tiny chess pieces, black jeans, green Converse, grey and black squares on socks, fresh tight fade haircut, chunky black plastic glasses frames.
February 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Today, in #LibrarianFashion
Grey knit cardigan, solid forest green button-up shirt, slightly lighter/brighter green tie with pale green tiny chess pieces, black jeans, green Converse, grey and black squares on socks, fresh tight fade haircut, chunky black plastic glasses frames.
Grey knit cardigan, solid forest green button-up shirt, slightly lighter/brighter green tie with pale green tiny chess pieces, black jeans, green Converse, grey and black squares on socks, fresh tight fade haircut, chunky black plastic glasses frames.
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With the continued rise of influencers and social media, it's becoming more difficult to discern credible information online.
@trustingnews.bsky.social created a checklist to help people recognize what to look for, and what to question.
🔗 Check it out: go.newslit.org/TrustingNewsChecklist
@trustingnews.bsky.social created a checklist to help people recognize what to look for, and what to question.
🔗 Check it out: go.newslit.org/TrustingNewsChecklist
Republish this checklist for identifying credible creators - Trusting News
It's becoming increasingly difficult for people to tell what is true online. As journalists, we have a responsibility to help our audience.
go.newslit.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:38 PM
With the continued rise of influencers and social media, it's becoming more difficult to discern credible information online.
@trustingnews.bsky.social created a checklist to help people recognize what to look for, and what to question.
🔗 Check it out: go.newslit.org/TrustingNewsChecklist
@trustingnews.bsky.social created a checklist to help people recognize what to look for, and what to question.
🔗 Check it out: go.newslit.org/TrustingNewsChecklist
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Library and Archives Canada to cut 56 positions
Library and Archives Canada to cut 56 positions
Ninety-four employees at Library and Archives Canada have received notices that their jobs could be at risk, as part of the federal government’s plan to cut the size of the federal public service by 2029.
bit.ly
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Library and Archives Canada to cut 56 positions
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The Carney government has cut the only funding program for community archives, cut funding for access to information, and cutting 56 jobs. Harper made very similar cuts in 2012: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2012... @thetyee.ca
February 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The Carney government has cut the only funding program for community archives, cut funding for access to information, and cutting 56 jobs. Harper made very similar cuts in 2012: thetyee.ca/Opinion/2012... @thetyee.ca
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Today, I'm proud to announce that we've erased over $1.1 billion in medical debt for more than half a million Illinoisans.
No one should be forced to choose between life-saving care and feeding their families.
Stay tuned for more news on affordability in Illinois tomorrow.
No one should be forced to choose between life-saving care and feeding their families.
Stay tuned for more news on affordability in Illinois tomorrow.
February 17, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Today, I'm proud to announce that we've erased over $1.1 billion in medical debt for more than half a million Illinoisans.
No one should be forced to choose between life-saving care and feeding their families.
Stay tuned for more news on affordability in Illinois tomorrow.
No one should be forced to choose between life-saving care and feeding their families.
Stay tuned for more news on affordability in Illinois tomorrow.
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You know it is a good meeting when you can find an excuse to send this GIF in Zoom chat
February 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM
You know it is a good meeting when you can find an excuse to send this GIF in Zoom chat
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I have muffaletta’ed for Mardi Gras.
February 17, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I have muffaletta’ed for Mardi Gras.
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I am begging you to eat more fiber because I love you and don't want you to die
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w...
Colorectal Cancer Has Become More Common Among Younger People
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
I am begging you to eat more fiber because I love you and don't want you to die
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/w...
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I love when students/former students see me in the wild and say, "Are you *THE* librarian?"
Emphasis on THE...like there can be only one!
*insert librarian Highlander fight scene here*
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Emphasis on THE...like there can be only one!
*insert librarian Highlander fight scene here*
🤣🤣🤣🤣
February 17, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I love when students/former students see me in the wild and say, "Are you *THE* librarian?"
Emphasis on THE...like there can be only one!
*insert librarian Highlander fight scene here*
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Emphasis on THE...like there can be only one!
*insert librarian Highlander fight scene here*
🤣🤣🤣🤣
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so grateful for the librarians in my life and in my community 📚
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
Opens UK 9/26 @berthadochouse.bsky.social, US 10/03 @filmforumnyc.bsky.social, rollout to follow.
Tix: TheLibrariansFilm.com/screenings
February 16, 2026 at 8:26 PM
so grateful for the librarians in my life and in my community 📚
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Suzie helped me pick today’s affirmation card. It’s for both of us. And for all @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Suzie helped me pick today’s affirmation card. It’s for both of us. And for all @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
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The Librarians premiered Mon, Feb 9 on Independent Lens on PBS: www.pbs.org/show/indepen...
It documents the earliest days of the fight against censorship in Texas/other states. Meet the Texas librarians & library supporters who continue to advocate for our right to read and freedom of information.
It documents the earliest days of the fight against censorship in Texas/other states. Meet the Texas librarians & library supporters who continue to advocate for our right to read and freedom of information.
Independent Lens
Authentic stories. Extraordinary people.
www.pbs.org
February 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
The Librarians premiered Mon, Feb 9 on Independent Lens on PBS: www.pbs.org/show/indepen...
It documents the earliest days of the fight against censorship in Texas/other states. Meet the Texas librarians & library supporters who continue to advocate for our right to read and freedom of information.
It documents the earliest days of the fight against censorship in Texas/other states. Meet the Texas librarians & library supporters who continue to advocate for our right to read and freedom of information.
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When books are removed, voices disappear. Sometimes, this is even the intent. thehill.com/opinion/educ...
thehill.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:33 PM
When books are removed, voices disappear. Sometimes, this is even the intent. thehill.com/opinion/educ...
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Oh cool they’re doing detransition influencers but for being fat.
February 17, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Oh cool they’re doing detransition influencers but for being fat.
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I have no interest in policing other people's personal health choices in any way. If you're taking a GLP-1 and happy with it, then I'm happy.
But we're never going to be a country without fat people — or the need to treat each other with grace and humanity regardless of size.
But we're never going to be a country without fat people — or the need to treat each other with grace and humanity regardless of size.
February 17, 2026 at 8:16 PM
I have no interest in policing other people's personal health choices in any way. If you're taking a GLP-1 and happy with it, then I'm happy.
But we're never going to be a country without fat people — or the need to treat each other with grace and humanity regardless of size.
But we're never going to be a country without fat people — or the need to treat each other with grace and humanity regardless of size.