Generic Becky
@genericbecky.bsky.social
Nothing to see here. Just a harmless small town librarian going about her insignificant business.
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I work at a scrappy library in Maine for an open minded town just under 2500. Lucky me, we have had zero book challenges, so I get to create my own healthy challenges, as all librarians should.
Example: I sneak morally significant children’s books into adults’ check-out piles.
Example: I sneak morally significant children’s books into adults’ check-out piles.
#librarian community, advice please!
The director and board are afraid we’d lose our non-profit status if we post anything political, even when political forces are tearing down our support system.
Any non-profit libraries have an affective argument I could present?
The director and board are afraid we’d lose our non-profit status if we post anything political, even when political forces are tearing down our support system.
Any non-profit libraries have an affective argument I could present?
March 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
#librarian community, advice please!
The director and board are afraid we’d lose our non-profit status if we post anything political, even when political forces are tearing down our support system.
Any non-profit libraries have an affective argument I could present?
The director and board are afraid we’d lose our non-profit status if we post anything political, even when political forces are tearing down our support system.
Any non-profit libraries have an affective argument I could present?
Reposted by Generic Becky
I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!
February 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
20/20
#20bookchallenge
#susanorlean
#library
20/20
#20bookchallenge
#susanorlean
#library
February 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
20/20
#20bookchallenge
#susanorlean
#library
20/20
#20bookchallenge
#susanorlean
#library
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
19/20
#20bookchallenge
#douglasadams
19/20
#20bookchallenge
#douglasadams
February 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
19/20
#20bookchallenge
#douglasadams
19/20
#20bookchallenge
#douglasadams
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
18/20
#20bookchallenge
#richarddawkins
18/20
#20bookchallenge
#richarddawkins
February 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
18/20
#20bookchallenge
#richarddawkins
18/20
#20bookchallenge
#richarddawkins
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
17/20
#20bookchallenge
#carolkendall
17/20
#20bookchallenge
#carolkendall
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
17/20
#20bookchallenge
#carolkendall
17/20
#20bookchallenge
#carolkendall
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
16/20
#20bookchallenge
#albertcamus
16/20
#20bookchallenge
#albertcamus
February 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
16/20
#20bookchallenge
#albertcamus
16/20
#20bookchallenge
#albertcamus
I hope all you #northdakota librarians make the most sexy, enticing, velvety roped Adults Only book displays.
#bannedbooks #librarian
#bannedbooks #librarian
Bill targeting library content passes North Dakota Senate • North Dakota Monitor
A bill requiring the removal of obscene or sexually explicit content from public and school libraries passed the Senate Thursday on a 27-20 vote.
northdakotamonitor.com
February 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I hope all you #northdakota librarians make the most sexy, enticing, velvety roped Adults Only book displays.
#bannedbooks #librarian
#bannedbooks #librarian
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
15/20
#20bookchallenge
#octaviabutler
15/20
#20bookchallenge
#octaviabutler
February 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
15/20
#20bookchallenge
#octaviabutler
15/20
#20bookchallenge
#octaviabutler
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
14/20
#20bookchallenge
#kurtvonnegut
14/20
#20bookchallenge
#kurtvonnegut
February 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
14/20
#20bookchallenge
#kurtvonnegut
14/20
#20bookchallenge
#kurtvonnegut
Reposted by Generic Becky
I edited this piece by my amazing colleague @meghanbartels.bsky.social and it really helped me. I hope it can help you too: 🧪
Why the News Feels Overwhelming—And How to Cope
An explanation of the science behind news fatigue, plus expert advice to take control and protect your well-being while staying engaged
www.scientificamerican.com
February 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I edited this piece by my amazing colleague @meghanbartels.bsky.social and it really helped me. I hope it can help you too: 🧪
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
13/20
#20bookchallenge
#christophermoore
13/20
#20bookchallenge
#christophermoore
February 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
13/20
#20bookchallenge
#christophermoore
13/20
#20bookchallenge
#christophermoore
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
12/20
#20bookchallenge
#thomaspynchon
12/20
#20bookchallenge
#thomaspynchon
February 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
12/20
#20bookchallenge
#thomaspynchon
12/20
#20bookchallenge
#thomaspynchon
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
11/20
#20bookchallenge
#inamay
#homebirth
11/20
#20bookchallenge
#inamay
#homebirth
February 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
11/20
#20bookchallenge
#inamay
#homebirth
11/20
#20bookchallenge
#inamay
#homebirth
#librarian
#executiveorder
Dear 9 Boston librarians who don’t have a job tomorrow,
One day there will be a NYT best-selling book about this moment of turmoil.
You will be back on your feet at a safe library checking it out to a curious patron, and you will say, “I’m in this one.”
Here’s hoping.
#executiveorder
Dear 9 Boston librarians who don’t have a job tomorrow,
One day there will be a NYT best-selling book about this moment of turmoil.
You will be back on your feet at a safe library checking it out to a curious patron, and you will say, “I’m in this one.”
Here’s hoping.
JFK Library to reopen, citing 'executive order' for sudden closure
The National Archives, which administers the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, announced the library will reopen one day after it was closed "until further notice."
www.wcvb.com
February 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#librarian
#executiveorder
Dear 9 Boston librarians who don’t have a job tomorrow,
One day there will be a NYT best-selling book about this moment of turmoil.
You will be back on your feet at a safe library checking it out to a curious patron, and you will say, “I’m in this one.”
Here’s hoping.
#executiveorder
Dear 9 Boston librarians who don’t have a job tomorrow,
One day there will be a NYT best-selling book about this moment of turmoil.
You will be back on your feet at a safe library checking it out to a curious patron, and you will say, “I’m in this one.”
Here’s hoping.
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
10/20
#20bookchallenge
#elkonigsburg
#kidlit
10/20
#20bookchallenge
#elkonigsburg
#kidlit
February 18, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
10/20
#20bookchallenge
#elkonigsburg
#kidlit
10/20
#20bookchallenge
#elkonigsburg
#kidlit
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
9/20
#20bookchallenge
#georgeorwell
9/20
#20bookchallenge
#georgeorwell
February 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
9/20
#20bookchallenge
#georgeorwell
9/20
#20bookchallenge
#georgeorwell
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
8/20
#20bookchallenge
#lydiamillet
8/20
#20bookchallenge
#lydiamillet
February 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
8/20
#20bookchallenge
#lydiamillet
8/20
#20bookchallenge
#lydiamillet
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
7/20
#20bookchallenge
#victoriafinlay
#art
7/20
#20bookchallenge
#victoriafinlay
#art
February 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
7/20
#20bookchallenge
#victoriafinlay
#art
7/20
#20bookchallenge
#victoriafinlay
#art
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#oscarwilde
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#oscarwilde
February 15, 2025 at 2:27 AM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#oscarwilde
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#oscarwilde
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#danielquinn
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#danielquinn
February 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#danielquinn
5/20
#20bookchallenge
#danielquinn
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#jerryspinelli
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#jerryspinelli
February 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#jerryspinelli
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#jerryspinelli
#librarian, #childrenslibrarian, #kidsart, #pridemonth, #hallowellmaine
Hey crafty children’s librarians. Going to share my favorite project to date with the hope you copy/improve upon it.
ONE COLOR CRAFT PRIDE FLAG
Hey crafty children’s librarians. Going to share my favorite project to date with the hope you copy/improve upon it.
ONE COLOR CRAFT PRIDE FLAG
February 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
#librarian, #childrenslibrarian, #kidsart, #pridemonth, #hallowellmaine
Hey crafty children’s librarians. Going to share my favorite project to date with the hope you copy/improve upon it.
ONE COLOR CRAFT PRIDE FLAG
Hey crafty children’s librarians. Going to share my favorite project to date with the hope you copy/improve upon it.
ONE COLOR CRAFT PRIDE FLAG
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#bfskinner
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#bfskinner
February 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#bfskinner
3/20
#20bookchallenge
#bfskinner
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
2/20
#20bookchallenge
#stephenchbosky
2/20
#20bookchallenge
#stephenchbosky
February 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
“Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.”
2/20
#20bookchallenge
#stephenchbosky
2/20
#20bookchallenge
#stephenchbosky