Back in 2020 members of the Empowering First Gen Students Facebook group created a playlist of songs that represent the first-gen college experience. I wrote about it here:
firstgenandjuice.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/y...
Why are their terms so long?
I can’t wait to read this, Bhuva.
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@shellycbuchanan.bsky.social @degruyterbrill.bsky.social
Mature adults gather around a table in a library
We are pleased to provide open access to the latest issue of Library Trends 74 (3), which examines the intersection of technological hype and practical reality in librarianship through the lens of data literacy. ▶️ bit.ly/3OjePjd
Black and white photograph of a black woman sitting behind a desk in a library. Her hair is pulled back and she is wearing glasses and reading. Behind her is a poster on the wall saying "Books break the tedious hospital hours and minimize illness"
Sadie Peterson Delaney worked at NYPL then moved to Tuskegee AL to be a librarian at the VA. She was an early advocate of bibliotherapy, pairing people needing care w/ reading material which engaged them and helped them heal. She also taught Braille.
poklib.org/sadie-peters...
#BlackHistoryMonth
A poster titled "28 Days of Black Librarians" with colorful decorative elements and the text "Celebrating Black History Month" in the top right corner. Three stacked books are illustrated at the bottom left.
This image is a tribute to Augusta Baker, featuring her portrait. The background is green with white stars, and text highlights her achievements, including her service as the New York Public Library's Coordinator of Children's Services. A circular emblem mentions "28 Days of Black Librarians."
The image features a stylized portrait of Nella Larsen against an orange background with white text at the top. Text highlights her as a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, and mentions her careers as a nurse, librarian, and author. A circular badge reads "Celebrating 28 Days of Black Librarians."
This image is a tribute to Linda Brooks-Burton, a San Francisco Bayview community librarian, with the years 1962-2013. It features a portrait of the individual smiling, and includes a badge that reads "28 Days of Black Librarians." The background has colorful geometric patterns.
On this historic 100th anniversary of Black History Month, the Oakland Public Library's Black Culture Fest Committee shares 28 days of Black Librarians! This blog celebrates the brilliance & leadership of the Black Librarians who have shaped our communities.
Read the blog ➡️ https://bit.ly/4aiCozH
yes! & library workers are also in solidarity. like @africahands.bsky.social’s work on public libraries building on “educational needs of college-bound patrons, esp. nontraditional students & those seeking educational opportunities beyond literacy, numeracy, & digital skills”
doi.org/10.1080/0193...
“Public Library Association’s 2022 Services for Strong Communities Survey found that 68% of responding public libraries offer art or music programs, giving people more access to culture.” www.nycitynewsservice.com/2025/12/19/t...
JUST IN: Betty Reid Soskin, the beloved former park ranger with the National Park Service, has passed away at 104.
When democracies falter, what role should libraries play?Excited to share this CFP for Library Trends 75 (4): Rethinking the Role of Libraries as Democracies Falter. Guest edited by Nancy Kranich and Mikala Narlock. Proposals due Feb. 15, 2026. ischool.illinois.edu/news/publica...
Congrats on your LJ paper award. 🎉
Universities are assembling larger and larger teams to deal with academic integrity issues--mostly focused on AI--while simultaneously holding AI "writing" contests, AI-themed events, "hey, come play with these fun tools!" The messages are so mixed, it's criminal. Because AI is bloated with money.
“Along with desktop and laptop computers, the IT department also has used cameras, printers and switches.”
So, you’re good? 😬
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Striped kitten sleeping on blue chair wearing a conference name badge.
#Caturday Conference kitty. 🤗
You know we love a dress code. Weddings, funerals, church anniversaries.
Milkshake Factory.
You don’t say. 😕
“It’s really, really frustrating, and it’s really setting us back as far as the community’s info literacy.”
“The burden of this publish-or-perish culture falls most heavily on early career researchers….Yet, ironically, senior gatekeepers who set these rules often do not meet the same standards themselves.” informationmatters.org/2025/07/the-...
Dr. Carla Hayden will always be our Librarian of Congress ❤️🩹
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
It’s so exhausting.
There’s also the disconnect between doing something and doing it well.
Join the fight for federal funding for libraries at SaveIMLS.org
National Library Workers Day. Libraries Work Because We Do. 4.8.25, #NLWD25, ALA-APA
Today is National Library Workers Day—a day to celebrate the hardworking professionals who keep our libraries thriving. Library workers are facing tough times, and it’s more important than ever to show our support.
Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25
