Carol 📚🦄👾🎲
@bildungsromans.bsky.social
(she/her) Cataloger and gaming nerd. I proudly read what some call trash. Public libraries are my jam. You may know me from WLA, your local library, or Instagram. This is my personal account and my opinions are my own.
A hearing concerning the recent EO to dismantle 7 agencies [including IMLS] State of Rhode Island, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al., will be streamed live on April 18 at 7:00AM PST/10:00AM EST. Washington is one of 21 states that filed a complaint regarding this Executive Order. loom.ly/mC-0n6A
U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is located in Providence and serves the region, hearing criminal and civil cases involving federal law.
This channel features videos for the p...
loom.ly
April 18, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A hearing concerning the recent EO to dismantle 7 agencies [including IMLS] State of Rhode Island, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al., will be streamed live on April 18 at 7:00AM PST/10:00AM EST. Washington is one of 21 states that filed a complaint regarding this Executive Order. loom.ly/mC-0n6A
As systems continue to be indiscriminately dismantled in order to serve fascism, it's more important than ever to ensure you really know what's going on and how to help. This is the best 'follow all' I've ever clicked. Listen to your #altgov experts.
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
February 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
As systems continue to be indiscriminately dismantled in order to serve fascism, it's more important than ever to ensure you really know what's going on and how to help. This is the best 'follow all' I've ever clicked. Listen to your #altgov experts.
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
go.bsky.app/FLUwv5d
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📣 New zine! "Radical Books That Aren't a Slog : Leftist Book Recommendations for Newly Radical Folks." If you're a baby leftist looking for a place to start imagining new possibilities, here's 17 books to get you started! violetbfox.info/radicalbooks/ 📚
February 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📣 New zine! "Radical Books That Aren't a Slog : Leftist Book Recommendations for Newly Radical Folks." If you're a baby leftist looking for a place to start imagining new possibilities, here's 17 books to get you started! violetbfox.info/radicalbooks/ 📚
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A bunch of catalogers on the PCC list not understanding the inherent conservatism of LC administration. Sure, they technically *could* interpret a rule in a way which would go against an executive order, but they're definitely not going to.
Don't look to LC for courage, library friends. #critcat 📚
Don't look to LC for courage, library friends. #critcat 📚
February 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A bunch of catalogers on the PCC list not understanding the inherent conservatism of LC administration. Sure, they technically *could* interpret a rule in a way which would go against an executive order, but they're definitely not going to.
Don't look to LC for courage, library friends. #critcat 📚
Don't look to LC for courage, library friends. #critcat 📚
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MAGA GOOFS: if we eliminate government jobs those departments will become more efficient so we have fired thousands of park rangers.
EVERYONE: okay what about police officers?
MAGA GOOFS: how dare you
EVERYONE: okay what about police officers?
MAGA GOOFS: how dare you
February 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
MAGA GOOFS: if we eliminate government jobs those departments will become more efficient so we have fired thousands of park rangers.
EVERYONE: okay what about police officers?
MAGA GOOFS: how dare you
EVERYONE: okay what about police officers?
MAGA GOOFS: how dare you
There's a webinar at noon PT today about how the Internet Archive, Harvard Law's Innovation Lab, and others are preserving government data before it can be deleted/removed from public access. Not all heroes wear capes. tinyurl.com/yjw3rdmv
Federal data is disappearing. On Thursday, meet the teams working to rescue it and learn how you can help.
Since the start of the new Trump administration, hundreds of federal data sets and government websites have gone offline without warning, sometimes returning with major changes and sometimes not retur...
tinyurl.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
There's a webinar at noon PT today about how the Internet Archive, Harvard Law's Innovation Lab, and others are preserving government data before it can be deleted/removed from public access. Not all heroes wear capes. tinyurl.com/yjw3rdmv
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Roses Are Red
Violets Are Black
Book Bans don't Sell Books
The Next Library Board Meeting Is Where I'll See You At.
(Busting Book Ban Myths: bookriot.com/common-myths...)
Violets Are Black
Book Bans don't Sell Books
The Next Library Board Meeting Is Where I'll See You At.
(Busting Book Ban Myths: bookriot.com/common-myths...)
February 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Roses Are Red
Violets Are Black
Book Bans don't Sell Books
The Next Library Board Meeting Is Where I'll See You At.
(Busting Book Ban Myths: bookriot.com/common-myths...)
Violets Are Black
Book Bans don't Sell Books
The Next Library Board Meeting Is Where I'll See You At.
(Busting Book Ban Myths: bookriot.com/common-myths...)
Just solved my first big mystery in my new job: a snippet of frontmatter from another title was included in the verso of two books unrelated, per publisher. I had forgotten how much I enjoy solving #cataloging mysteries. Nobody is getting a 240 today!
February 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Just solved my first big mystery in my new job: a snippet of frontmatter from another title was included in the verso of two books unrelated, per publisher. I had forgotten how much I enjoy solving #cataloging mysteries. Nobody is getting a 240 today!
Sharing in solidarity for a Boston Public Library employee with a terminal illness who is being denied shared leave. I cannot fathom being in this situation.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
Petition against the denial of an approved withdrawal from PSA's Extended Sick Leave Fund
The BPL Professional Staff Association has successfully managed our Extended Sick Leave Fund ("sick bank") since its inception. Members donate one, two, or three days worth of hours each year to the b...
actionnetwork.org
February 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Sharing in solidarity for a Boston Public Library employee with a terminal illness who is being denied shared leave. I cannot fathom being in this situation.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
actionnetwork.org/petitions/si...
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It's not just CDC data. It's much, much, more www.404media.co/archivists-w...
Archivists Work to Identify and Save the Thousands of Datasets Disappearing From Data.gov
More than 2,000 datasets have disappeared from data.gov since Trump was inaugurated. But analyzing exactly what happened and where it went is going to take some time.
www.404media.co
January 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It's not just CDC data. It's much, much, more www.404media.co/archivists-w...
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It's one thing to take down pages talking about diversity in science.
It's another thing entirely to take down research databases that are used for observational studies.
That is exactly what it seems just happened at the CDC.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c... www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
It's another thing entirely to take down research databases that are used for observational studies.
That is exactly what it seems just happened at the CDC.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c... www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
CDC removes data on sexual orientation, gender identity from website
Data from an expansive federal survey on youth behavioral habits, including their sexual orientation and gender identity, have been removed from the website of the CDC.
www.statnews.com
January 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's one thing to take down pages talking about diversity in science.
It's another thing entirely to take down research databases that are used for observational studies.
That is exactly what it seems just happened at the CDC.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c... www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
It's another thing entirely to take down research databases that are used for observational studies.
That is exactly what it seems just happened at the CDC.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c... www.statnews.com/2025/01/31/c...
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From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.
January 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From a journalist friend: Just spreading the word. The CDC is purging data, so people should archive their favorite CDC datasets today, namely ones around race/ethnic diversity, LGBTQ, and reproductive health. Also health data involving climate. The youth risk behavior survey has already gone down.
Me: here is a letter I wrote to recommend this human be admitted to your fine library school
Also me: I AM SO ENTHUSASTIC ABOUT THIS PERSON you probably think I'm BS-ing.
If you've written one of these especially for library school I'd love some hot tips on how to sound like an adult. #librarylife
Also me: I AM SO ENTHUSASTIC ABOUT THIS PERSON you probably think I'm BS-ing.
If you've written one of these especially for library school I'd love some hot tips on how to sound like an adult. #librarylife
January 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Me: here is a letter I wrote to recommend this human be admitted to your fine library school
Also me: I AM SO ENTHUSASTIC ABOUT THIS PERSON you probably think I'm BS-ing.
If you've written one of these especially for library school I'd love some hot tips on how to sound like an adult. #librarylife
Also me: I AM SO ENTHUSASTIC ABOUT THIS PERSON you probably think I'm BS-ing.
If you've written one of these especially for library school I'd love some hot tips on how to sound like an adult. #librarylife
My new allergist: wow, you're an enigma!
Me: Welp.
Me: Welp.
January 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
My new allergist: wow, you're an enigma!
Me: Welp.
Me: Welp.
Taking a #libraryshelfie on #nationallibraryshelfie day hits different this year because I'm working remotely. I'm so curious to see everyone's shelves, especially if they're #rainbowshelves
#booksky #librarylife
#booksky #librarylife
January 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Taking a #libraryshelfie on #nationallibraryshelfie day hits different this year because I'm working remotely. I'm so curious to see everyone's shelves, especially if they're #rainbowshelves
#booksky #librarylife
#booksky #librarylife
I'd completely missed that part of next month's @oclc.org cataloging community meeting will discuss Best Practices for Queer Metadata; signed up in a heartbeat once I learned this. #critcat
hangingtogether.org/advancing-id...
hangingtogether.org/advancing-id...
Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 21 January 2025 - Hanging Together
In this edition: Best Practices for Queer Metadata; Libraries, Integration, and New Americans Project; Safe Routes and StoryWalk® blend together at the DC Public Library.
hangingtogether.org
January 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I'd completely missed that part of next month's @oclc.org cataloging community meeting will discuss Best Practices for Queer Metadata; signed up in a heartbeat once I learned this. #critcat
hangingtogether.org/advancing-id...
hangingtogether.org/advancing-id...
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This.
The fight over books isn't about books. It's a fight over queer folks, trans folks, folks of color, disabled folks, and every other marginalized group whose lives are truly at stake.
Books are one of many tools through which these people are being attacked.
The fight over books isn't about books. It's a fight over queer folks, trans folks, folks of color, disabled folks, and every other marginalized group whose lives are truly at stake.
Books are one of many tools through which these people are being attacked.
You aren't fighting against book bans unless you're fighting for trans people.
January 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
This.
The fight over books isn't about books. It's a fight over queer folks, trans folks, folks of color, disabled folks, and every other marginalized group whose lives are truly at stake.
Books are one of many tools through which these people are being attacked.
The fight over books isn't about books. It's a fight over queer folks, trans folks, folks of color, disabled folks, and every other marginalized group whose lives are truly at stake.
Books are one of many tools through which these people are being attacked.
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Taking up hobbies that don't allow me to doomscroll at the same time has been an unexpected boon to my mental health.
They're already trying to Gish gallop us into submission, and it's been less than 24 hours. The breaks to craft, or read, or sit at a gaming table, are needed
They're already trying to Gish gallop us into submission, and it's been less than 24 hours. The breaks to craft, or read, or sit at a gaming table, are needed
January 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Taking up hobbies that don't allow me to doomscroll at the same time has been an unexpected boon to my mental health.
They're already trying to Gish gallop us into submission, and it's been less than 24 hours. The breaks to craft, or read, or sit at a gaming table, are needed
They're already trying to Gish gallop us into submission, and it's been less than 24 hours. The breaks to craft, or read, or sit at a gaming table, are needed
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SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
SHARE WIDELY.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights.
You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one.
(1/3)
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These are very good suggestions, but a few key ones are missing: attend library board mtgs and speak in favor (many are on zoom), donate $, and vote for measures and bonds to increase funding. Patrons have real power. Don't let a handful of bigots destroy your library.
One thing before tomorrow:
Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
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Use your local libraries.
Get your card.
Borrow books, manga, films, audios, ebooks.
Recommend titles for purchase (usually online).
Attend promoted activities.
Fill out those "How are we doing?" questionnaires.
Tell your kids that libraries are good.
They are.
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January 20, 2025 at 5:08 PM
These are very good suggestions, but a few key ones are missing: attend library board mtgs and speak in favor (many are on zoom), donate $, and vote for measures and bonds to increase funding. Patrons have real power. Don't let a handful of bigots destroy your library.
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we may not be able to stop things but we can sure as shit slow them down
January 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
we may not be able to stop things but we can sure as shit slow them down
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Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
My workplace recently reminded us of this important legal distinction. Administrative warrants don't open my door or my mouth.
Just FYI, administrative warrants (like the ones used by ICE) are not judicial warrants (used by cops, signed by a judge).
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
You do NOT legally have to open the door for an ICE officer with an administrative warrant *no matter what the ICE officer says.*
January 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
My workplace recently reminded us of this important legal distinction. Administrative warrants don't open my door or my mouth.