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Africa H.

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Researcher | Writer Somewhere napping. New book coming soon: https://brill.com/display/title/73201

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Dec 12

Colleagues & I presented a paper over the summer. Another faculty member (Dr. Jenna Hartel) loved it so much she transformed the paper into a video AND coloring book. I am in awe of her creativity & honored to be part of her video series. 🎉🥰 #librarians youtu.be/QfcMHv3rI7Y?...

Surfacing the 'Silent Foundation'... | What Makes This Paper Great? (#12)

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · 18d

Milkshake Factory.

Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · 20d

You don’t say. 😕

“It’s really, really frustrating, and it’s really setting us back as far as the community’s info literacy.”

404 Media @404media.co · 21d

Reference librarian Eddie Kristan said lenders at the library where he works have been asking him to find books that don’t exist without realizing they were hallucinated by AI.

🔗 www.404media.co/librarians-a...

Librarians Are Being Asked to Find AI-Hallucinated Books

It’s a trippy time to have a library card.

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Aug 28

“The burden of this publish-or-perish culture falls most heavily on early career researchers….Yet, ironically, senior gatekeepers who set these rules often do not meet the same standards themselves.” informationmatters.org/2025/07/the-...

The Race to Publish, Publication Pressures, and Questionable Practices: Rethinking the System - Information Matters

In today’s academia, the lines between the identity of a researcher devoted to following the trail of knowledge and the identity of a performance-driven academic focused solely on producing publicatio...

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · May 9

Dr. Carla Hayden will always be our Librarian of Congress ❤️‍🩹

1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨

Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Apr 24

It’s so exhausting.

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Apr 24

There’s also the disconnect between doing something and doing it well.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Apr 24

Join the fight for federal funding for libraries at SaveIMLS.org

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Apr 8

Today is National Library Workers Day—a day to celebrate the hardworking professionals who keep our libraries thriving. Library workers are facing tough times, and it’s more important than ever to show our support.

Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25

National Library Workers Day. Libraries Work Because We Do. 4.8.25, #NLWD25, ALA-APA

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Craig Aaron @notaaroncraig.bsky.social · Apr 2

What does the attack on museums and libraries have to do with broadband? Everything, it turns out.

@angelasiefer.bsky.social at NDIA explains ...

www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...

Cancellation of the Institute of Museum and Library Services Is Drastically Impacting the Delivery of Digital Inclusion Services for Millions Nationwide - National Digital Inclusion Alliance

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James Neal @james3neal.bsky.social · Apr 2

"US libraries and museums receive support from many sources, including public donations and funding from other federal agencies. But IMLS is 'the single largest source of critical federal funding for libraries,'" @wired.com www.wired.com/story/instit...

The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.

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NPR @npr.org · Mar 31

JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave

The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Mar 28

Trump is threatening Federal Funding for Libraries; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.

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Michigan Library Association @milibraries.bsky.social · Mar 24

“A dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would have negative implications for every American and the library services on which they rely” State Superintendent Michael F. Rice, Ph.D.

#SAVEIMLS

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Trump takes aim at national library agency: What that could mean for Michigan libraries

After President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could all but dismantle a national museum and library agency, Michigan libraries are worried about what the move could mean for some stat…

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NPR @npr.org · Mar 24

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

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Freedom to Read Foundation @ftrf.bsky.social · Mar 21

What happens when libraries lose funding? Communities suffer. From job losses to reduced services for seniors and students, the impact is devastating. Swipe through to see why we must protect IMLS! ✊📖 #FundLibraries oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi...

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Mar 20

The impact of a reduction or elimination of this funding would be felt from Paducah to Pikeville,” the library association said.“ IMLS grants are especially impt to rural communities, where the money helps fund bookmobile svcs, internet access, workforce dvpmt.”
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...

Trump cuts could mean Kentucky libraries, universities and museums lose millions

Trump signed an executive order Friday targeting the reduction of several federal agencies including the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal funding source for libraries and mus...

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Public Library Association @ala-pla.bsky.social · Mar 19

America’s public libraries call for Congress to stand up for the Institute of Museum and Library Services—Read PLA, ARSL, & ULC's joint statement here: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries

Blue background with text, "America's public libraries call for Congress to stand up for the Institute of Museum and Libraries services. As the organizations that collectively represent public libraries in the United States, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Libraries Council oppose the Executive Order calling for the gutting of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which will have disastrous consequences for America’s public libraries and their patrons across the country. We call on members of Congress to affirm the value of these community pillars by pushing the White House to rescind this order." Images of ARSL, PLA, and ULC logos

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · Mar 20

My deepest gratitude to The Conversation for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the Trump administration's executive order calling for the dissolution of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 1/2

Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums.

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Noah Lenstra @noahlenstra.bsky.social · Mar 20

American Library Association: "IMLS programs like the National Leadership grants power innovation that ensures libraries have resources to explore safe routes for children to their public library, expand new technology and AI adoption, and improve disaster preparedness" www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

America’s public libraries call for Congress to stand up for the Institute of Museum and Library Services

As the organizations that collectively represent public libraries in the United States, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Libraries Council opp...

www.ala.org

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sharonmleon.bsky.social @sharonmleon.bsky.social · Mar 17

Without IMLS, there would be no Omeka and there would be no Zotero. Write to your representatives to defend IMLS today.

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Seeds of Innovation: Defending IMLS – [bracket]

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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · Mar 18

UPDATED (3/18): Roundup: Statements in Response to Executive Order Impacting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) www.infodocket.com/2025/03/17/r... #libraries #museums

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Christine M. Moeller, PhD @christinemmoe.bsky.social · Mar 17

IMLS supports libraries, museums, archives, and funds important research in support of these organizations - check out what they've supported in your state on this interactive map!

Now IMLS is at risk, so here's a thread of things you can do to help fight for IMLS. 1/

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Mar 17

Will do. Email me the deets.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · Mar 17

How has the IMLS helped you and your library?
As the latest executive order attacks IMLS, SLJ would like to share your stories to highlight the impact and importance of the agency. Share here or email news editor Kara Yorio at [email protected]
#Skybrarians #TLSky

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Africa H. @africahands.bsky.social · Mar 17

In addition to this script, use data such as in this report www.imls.gov/publications... to give specifics of how IMLS benefits your state/community.

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