LibrarianMelodi
@librarianmelodi.bsky.social
Just a librarian who doesn't currently work in a library, but who loves her some books,cats, and a couple of hu-mans too(also anime and BL, forgot those 2 until now)! Will be on less right now, Mom passed on Turkey Day, be back later...
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Hello all peeps, what are we calling the collective version of ourselves on here? Blueskyers? Bluesky people? Blueskies? Anyways, was wondering if anyone had info on this teddy bear, to be added to what little I found out about it? All info greatly appreciated!!!
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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it’s for exactly this reason that my library network’s catalog system does not retain patron borrowing data, or even permit the creation of linked “family” library accounts.
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
Officials in Tennessee aren't just banning books, they're now demanding information on who checked out contested (largely LGBTQ+) books, including names, addresses, and "household composition."
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
A librarian who was given the directive has come forward asking for whistleblower protections.
Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
www.advocate.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM
it’s for exactly this reason that my library network’s catalog system does not retain patron borrowing data, or even permit the creation of linked “family” library accounts.
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
the “free” in “free public library” means, among other things, “free from government interference.”
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Now is a really great time to remember the Connecticut Four
No librarian worth their salt would EVER disclose patron information
It doesn't matter who is asking or for what purpose
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect...
No librarian worth their salt would EVER disclose patron information
It doesn't matter who is asking or for what purpose
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect...
December 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Now is a really great time to remember the Connecticut Four
No librarian worth their salt would EVER disclose patron information
It doesn't matter who is asking or for what purpose
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect...
No librarian worth their salt would EVER disclose patron information
It doesn't matter who is asking or for what purpose
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connect...
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here are Ranganathan’s 5 Laws of Library Science.
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
they can be read as a directive for technical efficiency. i read them as an ethical commitment. 📚
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
they can be read as a directive for technical efficiency. i read them as an ethical commitment. 📚
December 7, 2025 at 3:58 PM
here are Ranganathan’s 5 Laws of Library Science.
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
they can be read as a directive for technical efficiency. i read them as an ethical commitment. 📚
1. Books are for use.
2. Every reader their book.
3. Every book its reader.
4. Save the time of the reader.
5. A library is a growing organism.
they can be read as a directive for technical efficiency. i read them as an ethical commitment. 📚
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"The reign of Mitch McConnell is over" is a sentence I have been waiting to be true my entire life.
That isn't an exaggeration.
The man has been in office longer than I have been alive.
I regret that we aren't living back home and able to vote in an election, finally, without him on the ballot.
That isn't an exaggeration.
The man has been in office longer than I have been alive.
I regret that we aren't living back home and able to vote in an election, finally, without him on the ballot.
The reign of Mitch McConnell is over. The future of Kentucky is ours.
Charles Booker: What Story Would We Write if We Let Ourselves Dream Again?
YouTube video by Charles Booker
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"The reign of Mitch McConnell is over" is a sentence I have been waiting to be true my entire life.
That isn't an exaggeration.
The man has been in office longer than I have been alive.
I regret that we aren't living back home and able to vote in an election, finally, without him on the ballot.
That isn't an exaggeration.
The man has been in office longer than I have been alive.
I regret that we aren't living back home and able to vote in an election, finally, without him on the ballot.
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On this #GivingTuesday, we ask that if you’ve ever found inspiration, community, or connection through Graphic Medicine, please take a moment to give today.
Our work is done by volunteers and cannot exist with support from you, the GM community!
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
Our work is done by volunteers and cannot exist with support from you, the GM community!
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
Donate to Graphic Medicine International Collective
Help support Graphic Medicine International Collective by donating or sharing with your friends.
www.paypal.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
On this #GivingTuesday, we ask that if you’ve ever found inspiration, community, or connection through Graphic Medicine, please take a moment to give today.
Our work is done by volunteers and cannot exist with support from you, the GM community!
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
Our work is done by volunteers and cannot exist with support from you, the GM community!
www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
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I will be doing a panel with MC Chris @mcchris.bsky.social next Friday (12/5) at 6:45 at Galaxycon Columbus.
Come and see us talk about stuff and crap.
Come and see us talk about stuff and crap.
November 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I will be doing a panel with MC Chris @mcchris.bsky.social next Friday (12/5) at 6:45 at Galaxycon Columbus.
Come and see us talk about stuff and crap.
Come and see us talk about stuff and crap.
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We all owe a debt to Kelly Jensen for her dedicated, continuous work. I’m so grateful to her! @la-cac.org
Explaining book bans to those eager to understand, parental beliefs on library safety, and more book censorship posts to revisit.
That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news: bookriot.com/book-censors...
That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news: bookriot.com/book-censors...
11 Book Censorship Posts to Revisit: Book Censorship News, November 28, 2025
Explaining book bans to those eager to understand, parental beliefs on library safety, and more book censorship posts to revisit.
bookriot.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
We all owe a debt to Kelly Jensen for her dedicated, continuous work. I’m so grateful to her! @la-cac.org
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my library's policy.
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
my library's policy.
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
Librarians like to say that book bans interfere with parents' direction of their children's reading. But also, by letting minors be patrons, librarians do not collude with parents' control over their children's reading.
The freedom to read is radically democratic. 📚
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Simple things
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Simple things
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The joy of finally getting through the nonprofit registration process is SO REAL!
Congrats to AABB!
Thank them for all the work they're doing to protect ALL OF US by making a donation today.
Congrats to AABB!
Thank them for all the work they're doing to protect ALL OF US by making a donation today.
Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.
Imagine what we could do with $$$
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com/donate/
Donate - Authors Against Book Bans
Thank you for donating to Authors Against Book Bans. Your donation directly supports the freedom to read by powering our work with our partner organizations, bringing the author muscle to the fight to...
www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The joy of finally getting through the nonprofit registration process is SO REAL!
Congrats to AABB!
Thank them for all the work they're doing to protect ALL OF US by making a donation today.
Congrats to AABB!
Thank them for all the work they're doing to protect ALL OF US by making a donation today.
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This is low-key one of the best cat photos I've ever taken.
November 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This is low-key one of the best cat photos I've ever taken.
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Let's talk about books and the public trust.
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Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
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Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
November 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Let's talk about books and the public trust.
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Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
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Something that is easy to forget, in these days of barcode-scanning / auto-adjust pricing on third-party platforms for pennies plus shipping:
Booksellers are not merely people who sell some popular books in a competitive market.
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This comment means the world! The library is for everyone. For autistic you, ADHD you, dyslexic you, neurodivergent you 💚
It is difficult for some to use a library voice, to whisper. THAT’S OKAY. You belong in the library, we will work together. I admire YOU 😊
Take a look, it’s in a book 💛
It is difficult for some to use a library voice, to whisper. THAT’S OKAY. You belong in the library, we will work together. I admire YOU 😊
Take a look, it’s in a book 💛
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This comment means the world! The library is for everyone. For autistic you, ADHD you, dyslexic you, neurodivergent you 💚
It is difficult for some to use a library voice, to whisper. THAT’S OKAY. You belong in the library, we will work together. I admire YOU 😊
Take a look, it’s in a book 💛
It is difficult for some to use a library voice, to whisper. THAT’S OKAY. You belong in the library, we will work together. I admire YOU 😊
Take a look, it’s in a book 💛
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Hey!
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
November 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Hey!
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
Calling all Wonder Women!
We all are sisters…pulling together with one spirit.
50 years ago today the first episode of the series Wonder Woman aired.
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The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days).
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
🚨 STRIKE ALERT: Journalists at Science News are on strike and holding a 12-hour picket outside of the office!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
After 560 days of bargaining, the Science News Media Guild (@sn-media-guild.bsky.social) is demanding and fair contract NOW!
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The wonderful writers @sn-media-guild.bsky.social have been waiting on a fair contract almost long enough to gestate a baby elephant (620 days).
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
They have neither a contract NOR a baby elephant.
All they want is a contract, to be paid for their amazing expertise.
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Look whose book is up for pre-order!
Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being
How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy
by @monibarre.bsky.social
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www.bloomsbury.com/uk/enhance-y...
Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being
How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy
by @monibarre.bsky.social
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www.bloomsbury.com/uk/enhance-y...
www.bloomsbury.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Look whose book is up for pre-order!
Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being
How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy
by @monibarre.bsky.social
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www.bloomsbury.com/uk/enhance-y...
Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being
How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy
by @monibarre.bsky.social
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www.bloomsbury.com/uk/enhance-y...
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THEY UPLOADED IT TO PIXIV IN FULL EVERYONE CELEBRATE also ok re-reading i dont Think satomi cums from tongue in ear (i could be wrong tho) but in the sequel he imagines it when hes jerking off. so that counts right. www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/...
#腐向け 【web再録】7/28狂聡【R-18】 - MTIのマンガ #漫画 #狂聡 #web再録 - pixiv
2024年7月28日に発行しました既刊のweb再録です。狂聡で初めて出した本！イチャラブ甘々初夜本です。通販・手持ち分全て完売しましたため再録します。本の再販はありません。こちらの本の続編→(http
www.pixiv.net
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
THEY UPLOADED IT TO PIXIV IN FULL EVERYONE CELEBRATE also ok re-reading i dont Think satomi cums from tongue in ear (i could be wrong tho) but in the sequel he imagines it when hes jerking off. so that counts right. www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/...
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"The Draft 2026 Accreditation Standards being circulated by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) proposes to eliminate all references to libraries, librarians, and library services."
This is Not Good.
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www.everylibraryinstitute.org/neche_2026_d...
This is Not Good.
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www.everylibraryinstitute.org/neche_2026_d...
NECHE 2026 Draft Accreditation Standards Drop Libraries
EveryLibrary Institute is a 501c3 organization that supports library funding in the United States.
www.everylibraryinstitute.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"The Draft 2026 Accreditation Standards being circulated by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) proposes to eliminate all references to libraries, librarians, and library services."
This is Not Good.
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www.everylibraryinstitute.org/neche_2026_d...
This is Not Good.
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www.everylibraryinstitute.org/neche_2026_d...
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Last year I reimagined the work of 30+ artists to feature Moe Syzslak. Recreating famous painting was a fun challenge! I’m gonna share some of my favourites the rest of this month.
Here’s Claude Moe-net.
Here’s Claude Moe-net.
October 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Last year I reimagined the work of 30+ artists to feature Moe Syzslak. Recreating famous painting was a fun challenge! I’m gonna share some of my favourites the rest of this month.
Here’s Claude Moe-net.
Here’s Claude Moe-net.
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"I don't trust anyone who's never had a restaurant job."
100% agree
Most correct SubwayTakes I've ever seen
100% agree
Most correct SubwayTakes I've ever seen
October 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"I don't trust anyone who's never had a restaurant job."
100% agree
Most correct SubwayTakes I've ever seen
100% agree
Most correct SubwayTakes I've ever seen
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The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
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“The rainbow represents hope and unity. Kids see belonging and the rainbow and hope. We all have a chance to be the best versions of ourselves and the best way is together.” —Mychal Threets, new host of Reading Rainbow
October 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“The rainbow represents hope and unity. Kids see belonging and the rainbow and hope. We all have a chance to be the best versions of ourselves and the best way is together.” —Mychal Threets, new host of Reading Rainbow
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$40,000,000,000
That's more than 130 years of 2024 IMLS funding (~$300,000,000/year)
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apnews.com/article/trum...
That's more than 130 years of 2024 IMLS funding (~$300,000,000/year)
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apnews.com/article/trum...
US is working on doubling aid to Argentina to $40 billion by tapping private funding sources
The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina.
apnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
$40,000,000,000
That's more than 130 years of 2024 IMLS funding (~$300,000,000/year)
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apnews.com/article/trum...
That's more than 130 years of 2024 IMLS funding (~$300,000,000/year)
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apnews.com/article/trum...