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Bekky
@bekknits.bsky.social
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Fat, queer, crazy cat librarian, and fiber enthusiast on the shores of Lake Superior.
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joolia.bsky.social
this exists it is called thinking
Matthew McConaughey says he wants a private LLM, fed only with his books, notes, journals, and aspirations, so he can ask it questions and get answers based solely on that information, without any outside influence.
September 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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bobbinewman.bsky.social
AI 👏 is 👏 NOT 👏 a 👏 wellness 👏 tool.

PLEASE do not turn to it for issues related to your physical, mental, or emotional health.
August 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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bobbinewman.bsky.social
In February 2025, 404 Media published an exposé titled “AI-Generated Slop Is Already In Your Public Library,” confirming the suspicions of many library professionals; that AI-generated content is already negatively impacting our collections.
the-digital-librarian.com/2025/08/05/a...
Addressing AI-Generated Materials in the Library Collection - The Digital Librarian
Generative AI is reshaping the publishing industry—and libraries are beginning to notice the impact on our collections.
the-digital-librarian.com
August 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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judgebaker.bsky.social
I watched the NewsHour for the first time in a long time. It was striking how deep and thoughtful and efficient their broadcast was. I came away much better informed in a non-political way than I do from watching any of the cable news networks. That’s why Trump wants to kill it.
charlotteclymer.bsky.social Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · Aug 1
I will maintain to my dying day that the reason most conservatives hate NPR and PBS is because the measured dignity and discipline of their broadcasting effortlessly carry with it a message that's bone-deep: unlike cable news, we will not sacrifice fully accurate reporting in order to stay afloat.
August 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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lukesteuber.com
Fuck the stock market reports, this is what real life is like
More than four out of five Americans, 83%, said they were concerned about the cost of groceries, with 46% saying they were very concerned. Some 47% said they were worried about being able to pay their rent or mortgage, 64% said they were worried about affording an unexpected medical expense. About 48% said they believed they would have trouble affording an unexpected $500 bill without borrowing. One in four said it would be "very difficult" A quarter of those surveyed said they spent at least three hours a day worrying about their finances and ability to afford basic necessities. Another 25% of respondents said they or someone in their household had skipped meals in the past year in order to make ends meet, and 26% said they had fallen behind on their monthly bills over the past year.
August 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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bobbinewman.bsky.social
"While we found public libraries’ health programming to not be explicitly fat-phobic, there is still room for improvement."
Chabot, R., et. al. (2025). Fat Pedagogy in Action: Size Inclusivity in Public Library Health & Wellness Programming. J of Ed for Lib & Info Science, doi.org/10.3138/jeli...
Fat Pedagogy in Action: Size Inclusivity in Public Library Health and Wellness Programming | Journal of Education for Library and Information Science
Informed by the developing field of fat studies and inclusive of fat voices, this study explores whether sizeism associated with popular health and wellness culture appears in public library health pr...
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July 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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lambdaliterary.org
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Lambda Literary Awards! lambdaliterary.org/2025/07/anno...
Announcing the Finalists for the 37th Annual Lambda Literary Awards
This year marks 37 years
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July 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
80 employees at OCLC were laid off due to "AI" and "federal budget cuts."

www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...
Dublin-based nonprofit lays off 80 central Ohio workers, cites AI and federal cuts
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin-based organization that manages the Dewey Decimal System and partners with libraries worldwide has laid off dozens of central Ohio employees, citing the rise of…
www.nbc4i.com
July 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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violetbfox.bsky.social
Throw this post onto the ever-growing Pile of Despondency, sorry folks.
July 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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mykafuiohkafui.bsky.social
“I asked Grok” “I asked ChatGPT” Yeah, well I asked my mother what will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here's what she said to me.
July 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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thrive-csc.bsky.social
Your library is not an emergency room, so why do so many of us feel like we’re constantly in crisis mode? Join us for a powerful session on shifting mindsets and setting realistic performance expectations for yourself and your team.www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25
Promotional graphic for a ThriveLib conference session titled “Not an Emergency Room: A Mindset for Encouraging Realistic Performance Expectations Among Employees.” The event is scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 11:00 am CT and will be presented by Amanda Darby. The ThriveLib logo and tagline “Reclaiming Joy, Balance, and Boundaries in Libraries” appear in the upper right. A round photo of Amanda Darby, smiling and wearing red glasses, is in the lower right. A green “Register” button and the website www.thrivelib.com are at the bottom.
July 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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haymarketbooks.org
ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through August 22nd! ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽
July 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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everylibrary.bsky.social
Did you know that you don't have to be a student to take advantage of some college library's resources?
The Library in the Heart of Your Community That You Might Be Underutilizing
Did you know that some college libraries don't require you to be a student to take advantage of their resources?
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July 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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piperformissouri.bsky.social
FYI: The reason you have to pay for school supplies is because GOP-dominated states have defunded public schools. Your taxes are going to pay for tax cuts to the wealthy, while your local school has to beg for supplies.
July 20, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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yarnbaby.bsky.social
Dude whatever - life is hard - DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. I’m tired of people being shamed for having a yarn stash.

There are far worse things a person could be doing with their time and money. Sit down.

#yarnlover #yarndyer #prettyyarn #crochet #knitting #yarnbaby lopp
July 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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mychal3ts.bsky.social
Thank you for EVERYTHING, @pbs.org ✨ We love you, we will never give up on you!The support from viewers like us for you is eternal! Public media teaches us kindness, teaches us to enjoy learning, teaches us that we all belong. PBS is my reason to stay. PBS, always and forever ❤️‍🩹💙🩵💚
July 19, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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sifill.bsky.social
“Both chambers” but only one party. It’s the Republicans in both chambers.
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 18
In a fight over federal funding, both chambers of Congress have now agreed to rescind billions of dollars for foreign aid and public broadcasters. Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
Congress Just Gave Away Spending Power to Trump
In a simmering fight over federal funding, lawmakers agreed to rescind billions for foreign aid and public broadcasters.
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July 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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michaelhobbes.bsky.social
Everyone says AI chatbots are getting really good at writing emails but uhhh I beg to differ
Hi First Hobbes, Your sharp takes on the airport bestsellers that both captivated and confused us on If Books Could Kill resonate with so many, which is no surprise given that you’re pulling in around 1.1 million downloads per episode. Saw how consistent you’ve been with new episodes. Curious – do you feel like your podcast isn’t driving the business results you need, even with all your effort? Asking because our strategies recently... helped Dr. Joy increase her booked calls by 60% Added $250k in revenue for Kevin in 3 months Want to learn how these techniques could scale If Books Could Kill? Happy to share 3 specific strategies over a quick 20-minute call next week. Say ‘YES’ and I’ll send over my calendar.
July 16, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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ifbookspod.bsky.social
Due to popular demand, we’ve introduced some new merch designs, including the highly requested village homosexual

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Beach scene with “visit your village homosexual” written in the style of a tourism poster Illuminati eye over the text “i believe in the one book theory”
July 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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nitishpahwa.com
wrote about the spirit of public good that birthed public media in the U.S., the Senate's vote to halt all federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and what this really means for your favorite NPR and PBS stations, both local and national: slate.com/technology/2...
LBJ Called It a “Miracle.” Trump’s GOP Just Voted to Kill It.
Congress is gutting the last free information source for many rural Americans. The reason why is ridiculous.
slate.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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duluthnewstribune.com
Heavy rains caused a 140-year-old culvert to fail, prompting the closure of nearly a mile of the trail between West Duluth and Carlton County.
Munger Trail section closes after culvert fails
Heavy rains caused a 140-year-old culvert to fail, prompting the closure of nearly a mile of the trail between West Duluth and Carlton County.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
bekknits.bsky.social
UMN held a Google Gemini training today and, like nearly every GenAI training I've attended, sidestepped ethical concerns surrounding GenAI. It also seems like Congress is likely to defund public media. I haven't even checked the headlines today. I'm exhausted.
July 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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weratedogs.com
This is Balou and Hailey. They love the beach because it has all of their favorite things: sun, surf, sand, and snuggles. 12/10 for both (IG: balou_theminisausage)
two dachshund friends look off toward the left side of the shot. they’re arranged in a little X formation, with the bigger brown dog laying down and the smaller silver one standing perpendicular to and bridging over their friend. two dappled dachshunds sploot with matching frog legs on a large white blanket at the beach. they’re looking in the same direction, toward the water, with matching profiles. we can only assume they’re about to start practicing a synchronized swimming routine. two little dappled dachshunds sit with their butts in some light sand and face away from the camera to take in the view. they’re looking out at a big body of water and a sky that fades from bright blue to light peach at the horizon line. the pup on the left is smaller and more gray colored, while the bigger one is more brown.
July 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
bekknits.bsky.social
An educational series about whales from 3rd or 4th grade. Then 9/11.
utopiadistrict.bsky.social Utopia District @utopiadistrict.bsky.social · Jul 11
Name something you remember watching in this!
July 12, 2025 at 4:09 AM