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.

“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,...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Important information about #copyright !

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

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 😉)

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

“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. bookriot.com/penguin-rand...

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

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.

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).

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 📖

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

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

🚨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...

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

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...

“Fair use, in essence, is the First Amendment safety valve written into the Copyright Act.” More from @authorsalliance.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/authorsa...

We’re building a national network of library supporters here on BlueSky! Help us reach reach more Americans like you. Repost and follow if you love libraries, reading, and books!

Really interesting findings from @qualitydog.bsky.social about use of digital book use. Rigour of research gave great credibility to their findings #LibPMC2025

My longest post BY FAR on Substack... #infolit #genai #ailiteracy #informationliteracy #librarysky #skybrary #library #edusky #aiedusky reedhepler.substack.com/p/practicing...

This OSU Collection Strategist position actually comes with a solid salary $100,00 - $120,000 This is a full-time, regular, 12-month appointment as a tenure-track faculty member. 📚 joblist.ala.org/job/78191943

There aren’t as many librarians in schools as there used to be. First, it wasn’t noticeable, as the reductions were local, and the losses were absorbed by teachers. Nor did it happen all at once: Roles were left vacant after retirements, or they were replaced with lower paid aides

No country has ever increased freedom and liberty by banning books - www.bookbanpetition.us

No, that’s not how reporting is done. A random, unsubstantiated claim with no official confirmation is not a news report. It’s more like a rumor. The author here should delete this whole post before more damage is done.

All of my followers should go follow the @librarythinktank.bsky.social account! We share comments and ideas from libraries all around the world! Disclaimer, the Think Tank is associated with ALA in NAME ONLY because it originated from ideas shared at an ALA conference. That is how it appears on FB.

Librarian Hayden's work has brought not only literacy but INFORMATION LITERACY and access to the expression of COUNTLESS ideas, to the entire nation.

In a video recorded early last week, 14th Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden honored the work performed by the Library's staff, the heart of the institution. As the caretakers of our nation’s collective history, the staff will continue to serve Congress, the American public & users across the world.

I have a Library Worker starter pack for any Newskies who work in or have an interest in libraries!

I'm at the library and I love it. You should go to the library.

In ten minutes, I made a "LOC ordering" game in html with ChatGPT, with six levels ranging from "letters and whole numbers" to "letters, decimals, cutter numbers, years, volume/copy numbers, etc." Just goes to show that you can do a lot if you are an SME and know the basics of your format/code

@bringthehuman.bsky.social exactly what we were talking about a few days ago!

*whispers* You know who can help you do your own research by finding you verifiable sources and teaching you how to evaluate websites with skills like lateral reading and SIFT? Librarians.

Kids play Venture Society with Jorge Lopez, an early childhood specialist who also runs games in Spanish at the Queens (NY) Public Library’s Corona Library. "Bringing Tabletop Role-Playing Games to the Library" #RPGs www.slj.com/story/Bringi...

Thanks to everyone who has filled in my training survey - I'll give it a while longer but is clear we as a sector need a new approach to training so keep your eyes peeled for... empowerlibraryskills.com/coming_soon If you are someone who delivers library training please get in touch in the DMs.

Remember when we said they’ll go after private businesses after they’re done with libraries? Well, here you go. www.chron.com/politics/art...

"Washington State Librarian Sara Jones said that IMLS funding is 'bar none, one of the most effective and efficient uses of money that I’ve ever seen.'" We don't need to tell you that, but just to hammer home the point: www.forksforum.com/news/threats...

I had an insightful comment on my post about "The Perils of Insta-Research," asking how I knew (and what sources I had). I took the time to write out a response there, so I will reproduce it here: #google #genai #searchgpt #gemini #googlegemini #aiedusky #airesearch #research #search #searchengines

From my State Librarian: "[we] received a notice [yesterday] from IMLS for a partial 2025 Grants to States award" My dept thinks they will get the full amount allotted to them for 2025. Did all the states got these notices, or just the 20 which sued? Graphic @marc-fischer.bsky.social #SaveIMLS

I am working on a little project and wonder if any librarians could take the time to complete this survey on training in libraries - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...