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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · 20h

Excited to share this conversation with @mauramadigan7.bsky.social!

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 19h

This #NationalVoterEducationWeek, we're proud to celebrate the work libraries do every day to connect their communities with information and resources for local, state, and federal elections!

Libraries are getting their communities #VoteReady, & yours can too! Find more at ala.org/readervoterready

Reader Voter Ready, National Voter Education Week, Oct 6-11, 2025. We're here to get everyone #VoteReady. Register to vote, get to know your ballot, make a plan to vote, understand the process, and share with friends and family. NationalVoterEducationWeek.org

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 17h

The #AASL National Conference is fast approaching, and we're gonna be there! Come visit us at Booth #214 for lots of fun goodies and giveaways! And join us Saturday 10/18 for our panel on The Power of Nonfiction Comics!

Promotional image for The Power of Nonfiction Comics panel at AASL on 10/18 at 2:30pm

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 1d

In an era of rising censorship and shrinking budgets, critical data storytelling offers a powerful response—one that supports library workers from the smallest rural branches to the largest academic institutions. Watch our free YouTube video: youtu.be/oo3Ha0Go2xM?...

Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries - Edi and Neal's Book Club, September 2025

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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 3d

Take at least ONE action to help defend books from censorship and speak up for those who make them available. Find resources/tools + actions you can take in just 5 mins: uniteagainstbookbans.org/let-freedom-read-day #BannedBooksWeek #UniteAgainstBookBans @la-cac.org @aaslala.bsky.social

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Amy Hermon @slupodcast.bsky.social · 3d

L💙VE promoting #schoollibrarians who write books! Tune in and hear for yourself! #Episode 340 will feature @mauramadigan7.bsky.social and her 3rd book for @alaeditionsns.bsky.social bit.ly/BookAuthorEp...

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 3d

Has a librarian made a difference in your life or gone above and beyond to serve your community? Nominations are open for the 2026 I Love My Librarian Award! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

Promotional poster for the 'I Love My Librarian Award 2026' offering a $5,000 prize. Sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

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Facet Publishing @facetpublishing.bsky.social · 9d

Join @alaeditionsns.bsky.social at their next book club webinar! Media literacy experts on both sides of the Atlantic will present short seminars on advancing media literacy through academic, public, school and special library work, followed by a Q&A. Sign up now👇
ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A blue and white background with a red circle. Inside, the text reads 'Media Literacy Now', with the date of the webinar below, October 6, 2025.

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 10d

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. https://bit.ly/4fVFA6Y

The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 12d

Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5

Promotional image for ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman's Fall/Winter 2026 catalog featuring a large pumpkin in the foreground, surrounded by smaller pumpkins and flying books against a starry night sky.

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 13d

Spread library joy and save 20%, now through September 28, at the Library Gift Shop! Your purchase funds advocacy, awareness, and accreditation programs for library and information professionals everywhere. www.librarygiftshop.org/editions

Promotional image for a Fall Sale offering 20% off everything from September 25-28 at librarygiftshop.com. The image displays merchandise including a T-shirt with 'Read Like a Librarian,' an apron with 'The Library is My Joy Bag,' a mug that says 'School Librarian: You Almost Know Everything,' and a pouch with 'Guiding Learners, Growing Leaders.' The image is decorated with autumn leaves.

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The Library Faery is on "Vacation" @libraryfaery.bsky.social · 14d

Just a reminder that is it is STILL Library Card Sign Up Month for a whole week more.

Libraries have all kinds of things besides books, including board games, computer games, maker areas, movies, clubs and classes, and interlibrary loan and just a space to come be and sit around like minded folk.

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 20d

From books & information to technology access & classes, libraries are providing the services and resources communities need: www.cachevalleydaily.com/news/librari...

But federal funding cuts could put many services at risk. Tell Congress to #FundLibraries: ala.org/fundlibraries #ForOurLibraries

Libraries are more than just places to check out books

LOGAN - Even with answers to questions and research that can be found at the click on a keyboard, the modern library still has a lot to offer.

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 15d

This week is a great time to make sure your collection development policy has language about information accuracy. Budgets are limited and we have a responsibility to our communities.

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National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org · 16d

George Takei was named honorary chair of #BannedBooksWeek! Who saw his keynote speech at our Annual Convention in Baltimore?

As a longtime member of the @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Coalition, NCTE supports the right to read during Banned Books Week and every day. Get involved: bannedbooksweek.org

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 20d

Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5

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Dan McQuade @dhm.bsky.social · 19d

Make sure to wish a librarian a happy Gerald Ford Trapped in The Penn Library Elevator Day.

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On the 19th day of September, 1984
Former U.S. President
Gerald R. Ford
was temporarily trapped in this elevator.
VAN PELT-DIETRICH
LIBRARY CENTER

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Kathy Ishizuka @kishizuka.bsky.social · 19d

The Stop Censoring Military Families Act would restore all books removed from Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools by the Trump Administration and protect school curricula from political changes.

Raskin, Houlahan Push to Restore Banned Books to Defense Department Schools, Protect Students from Political Interference

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 20d

Our new books address such urgent professional issues as AI management, student volunteer empowerment, and trauma-informed service. You’ll also find resources to strengthen digital literacy, improve workplace well-being, and explore critical approaches to information literacy. https://bit.ly/4gv7JC5

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Matthew Facciani @matthewfacciani.bsky.social · 20d

Critical ignoring offers some great strategies to help navigate our noisy information landscape.

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Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 20d

There are countless books from around the world that English-speaking readers simply aren’t able to delve into until an enterprising and hard-working translator gets to work. Here are some must-read translations by women authors to pick up if you’re ready to broaden your horizons: bit.ly/4gvWJo6

Closeup of cover image of Disoriental. By Négar Djavadi. Tr. by Tina Kover.

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Maria @stuffasdreams.bsky.social · 22d

DYING. Will save this to explain simulacra to students hahah

augh @avoidavoidavoid.bsky.social · Aug 26

Don’t know who made this but thank you

Baudrillard’s 4 stages of simulacra applied to pumpkin spice

Stage one (next to picture of pumpkin): Initially the sign (image or representation) is a reflection of basic reality

Stage two (next to picture of pumpkin pie): the sign masks a basic reality. The image becomes a distortion of reality

Stage three (next to Starbucks pumpkin spice latte): the sign marks the absence of basic reality. The image calls into question what the reality is and if it even exists

Stage four (next to jug of pumpkin spice flavored coffee mate): the sign bears no relation to any reality whatsoever; it is it’s own pure simulacrum

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 21d

Creating a library leadership program is within reach! Complete with a plethora of customizable forms, templates, and tools that you can modify to suit your own needs, this book offers a roadmap: alastore.ala.org/fromLtoL

book cover for From Learners to Leaders: Empowering Student Volunteers in the School Library

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 26d

Now shipping! A must-have resource for every school librarian’s shelf, this guidebook offers practical advice in a friendly, conversational tone on an incredible breadth of topics rooted in AASL best practices. https://bit.ly/4fVFA6Y

The School Librarian's Guide to (Almost) Everything

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ALA Editions | Neal-Schuman @alaeditionsns.bsky.social · 28d

Now shipping! Kate McDowell’s vital toolkit empowers librarians and information professionals to transform data into ethical, compelling narratives that connect with communities and advocate for their organizations. Read a sample: https://bit.ly/4mSvF4D.

An orange typewriter next to a book titled "Critical Data Storytelling for Libraries" by Kate McDowell on a turquoise background.

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