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Library Think Tank #ALATT @librarythinktank.bsky.social · 2d

Ironically, the Arts were supported originally (from the Baroque Period onward) BY those in financial and political power... and they didn't clamor against it then, even if it criticized them. That's the purpose of the Arts.

Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · 2d

The reason the Right are so invested in the myth that the arts have no value isn’t because the arts don’t generate wealth (they do); it’s that studying the arts teaches people to imagine better ways of judging the value of an idea than by counting how much money it makes…

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · 3d

“The belief in the indispensability of the computer is not entirely mistaken. The computer becomes an indispensable component of any structure once it is so thoroughly integrated with the structure, so enmeshed in various vital substructures,...

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · 3d

My longest title yet:

The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI

open.substack.com/pub/reedhepl...

#ai #edusky #skybrary #library #instructionaldesign #edtech #research #aisky #librarysky #librarian #aiedusky

The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI

My readthrough notes of a MUST-READ work on the abilities (and inabilities!) of computers

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 9d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · 29d

Does anyone have info on an alternative to #classweb? #ala #alatt #librarythinktank #skybrary #librarians #librarian #library #classificationweb

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Hiring Librarians @hiringlibrarians.com · Sep 4

"Vacated positions not being filled, positions replaced with non-credentialed or lower paid staff, ALA degree not required, traditional library positions eliminated" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs

“All postings should list salary, all interviewees should be given the questions”

"Vacated positions not being filled, positions replaced with non-credentialed or lower paid staff, ALA degree not required, traditional library positions eliminated"

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · Sep 4

It has now been about a year since, because of my impending (and now here!) twins, the #AIinLibraries community, which critically examined all issues regarding AI and libraries, died down and meetings stopped. Would there be any interest in these talks? #skybrarians #librarians #alattthinktank

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Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · Aug 28

Today’s hot accomplishment was helping a newcomer from Ethiopia with limited English language and computer skills print off a 207 page drivers guide.

Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · Aug 27

Hot scheduling. Hot meetings. Hot photocopying. Hot unfortunately I don’t know your email password.

Jen the Feisty Librarian @feistywaters.com · Aug 26

It’s 31 degrees (88 for the Americans) in my library branch so everything we now do is hot. Hot printing. Hot storytime. Hot computer class. Hot newcomer tour. Hot shelving. Hot incident reports.

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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · Aug 28

School districts across Florida started removing books from their shelves without formal review this summer.

Is Florida’s book challenge process going out the window? Not in Pasco.

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

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Dr Mark Purcell @camlibresearch.bsky.social · Aug 28

Splendid to see these yesterday - nineteenth-century receipts for exceptional loans of manuscripts from @theul.bsky.social. Of course we don’t lend MSS any more (except of course for exhibitions) - but I’m intrigued here that where most borrowers had to pay a deposit, the Bishop of Durham didn’t!

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Melinda Haunton @melindahaunton.bsky.social · Aug 28

When cataloguers did not have to move to the material...

Dr Mark Purcell @camlibresearch.bsky.social · Aug 28

Splendid to see these yesterday - nineteenth-century receipts for exceptional loans of manuscripts from @theul.bsky.social. Of course we don’t lend MSS any more (except of course for exhibitions) - but I’m intrigued here that where most borrowers had to pay a deposit, the Bishop of Durham didn’t!

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Library Think Tank #ALATT @librarythinktank.bsky.social · Aug 20

Important information about #copyright !

Knight Writing Press @knightwritingpress.bsky.social · Aug 14

@samknight.bsky.social's #writingtips for new authors: There is no such thing as a "poor man's copyright." Also, yes, your copyright is automatic as soon as you write something, but if you don't register it, you can't sue for infringement in US courts, so it's like you don't have one

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · Aug 16

This 90-minute webinar explores the historical evolution of research methodologies and information access, from traditional library catalogs to modern AI-powered tools. #edusky #airesearch #aisearch #aiedusky #aisky #ai #research #searchengines #searchgpt

www.library20.com/ai-search

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Just Beyond the Pages (Sam Ward) @justbeyondthepages.bsky.social · Aug 18

In one week I start the very last class needed to earn my MLIS.

It’s been a little bit of a bumpy journey these past three years, but I’m almost there! 📚📜

(And then I can finally say I’m a librarian in both senses of the word 😉)

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Our library has a seed library too, thanks to our reference librarian repeatedly campaigning for one and, eventually, just making it himself!

Victoria Livingstone @victoriajane.bsky.social · Aug 18

Working from my local library. They have a native seed library for gardeners, an art room for kids, quiet mtg rooms (where I am now)-- and they're advertising a talk I am giving. Last time I was here they were helping out the unhoused population by giving them space and wifi to apply for jobs etc.

woman holding up a flyer advertising a talk at the Summit Free Public Library

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skellyton bones jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · Aug 14

“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill

This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.

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"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

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Library Think Tank #ALATT @librarythinktank.bsky.social · Aug 14

We're happy to help you (in person or digitally) with whatever research needs you have!

Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · Aug 14

Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.

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Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · Aug 14

Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · Aug 14

I'm not just saying this as an archivist, but as a (admittedly non-fiction) writer. Archives are MORE THAN OPEN to writers and researchers of all types! I know that we have a reputation for "gate-keeping," but we're just trying to keep our records in pristine condition (for future researchers).

Joanne Harris @joannechocolat.bsky.social · Aug 14

Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.

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Dr. Colleen S. Harris 💙📚 #booksky #libraries #spoonie @warmaiden.bsky.social · Jul 3

Absolutely thrilled to have placed my #poem "My Mother Asks Why I Never Relax" in San Pedro River Review's next issue! I'm a long-time fan of SPRR and Blue Horse's chaps, so I'm over here dancing about it!
#booksky 💙📚 #poetry 📝 #writing 📖 #poetsky #skypoets 📖

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YIMBY Birder (Sarah) @sarahchadd.bsky.social · Jun 30

Spotted this song sparrow singing loudly this morning at a little free library in my neighborhood. Maybe it found some bookworms? 📚🐛 🪶 #birdsofwestseattle #fauntleroy

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Reed C. Hepler @bringthehuman.bsky.social · Jul 3

I saw a post recently that talked about "we need to develop a gym for the mind, much like how gyms were developed when manual labor became optional."

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It's called reading, and critical discussion of what you read...

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Eriq Gardner @eriqgardner.bsky.social · Jun 24

🚨BREAKING: Federal judge concludes that using copyrighted works to train generative A.I. is transformative and ultimately a fair use. (Nevertheless, Anthropic can’t beat the lawsuit because it pirated books for another purpose too.) First of kind ruling. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...

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Aaron Tay @aarontay.bsky.social · Jun 18

Asked to give a training session to IL librarians here on Primo Research assistant. Not sure i am the right person - I do understand the mechanics quite well but because I don't use it as much as other tools I dont have a good sense of where it tends to fail

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Library Futures @libraryfutures.bsky.social · Jun 18

Got a big, bold idea on digital libraries? Need a little funding to work on it? Love Library Futures? Our Research Network Request for Proposals is out!

www.libraryfutures.net/research-net...

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