✨ We are thrilled to welcome Loida Garcia Febo, a leading voice in libraries, as our keynote speaker! Get ready for an inspiring session that will set the stage for our theme. Learn more about Loida Garcia Febo and her work. loidagarciafebo.wordpress.com #ecislibraries2026 #ecissig #ecislibraries

Quick reminder for everyone! ⏰ The call for proposals for our January conference closes 6 October at midnight GMT. This is your last chance to submit an idea. We'd love to see more of your voices represented! web.cvent.com/event/705906... #ecislibraries2026 #ecissig #ecislibraries

A quick heads-up that the Call for Proposals for our January conference, "Libraries: Building New Foundations," is open! It's a great opportunity to share the amazing work you're all doing. ✨ You can find all the details here: web.cvent.com/event/705906...

Let's talk AI! 🤖 One of our key tracks for the conference is "AI in the Library." It’s designed to demystify artificial intelligence for us, covering everything from ethics to practical tools for teaching and research. It's going to be a super relevant conversation! #ecislibraries2026 #ecissig

Our four conference tracks are the pillars for Building New Foundations in your library. 🤖 AI in the Library 🤝 The Librarian as Collaborator 📚 The Library as Place & Resource 🌱 The Library as Change Agent Which pillar is most important in your practice? #ECISLibraries2026 #ECISSIG #ecislibraries

Why attend the ECIS Library Conference? 💡 Gain strategies for innovation. 🤝 Connect with a global network of library leaders. 💻 Attend live or watch recorded sessions on-demand to fit your schedule. It's time to build the future, together. #ecislibraries2026 #ecissig web.cvent.com/event/705906...

"Matt Godfrey gives each character a distinct voice and conveys their compassion for each other. He portrays Connor’s frustration without being over the top." #yalit #audiobooks

Oh bookness, are we nerding out over tomorrow's webinar (8/13) with @randomhousekids.bsky.social featuring 4️⃣ amazing #nonfiction youth authors discussing their new 📚! We'll be joined by: 📗Candace Fleming 📕Sarah Miller 📘Nicholas Day 📙Anna Hays! You won't want to miss it! RSVP here: bit.ly/4lPL999

"The narrative is unconventional and while not focused on plot per se, Penny's reckoning with her past and her feelings about her mother ring true." #yalit

Join librarians from around the globe for a transformative virtual experience on January 10, 2026. We're exploring the theme "Libraries: Building New Foundations." Let's connect, learn, and redefine the future of libraries together. Register now! tinyurl.com/ysfbbyv7 #ecissig #ecislibraries2026

Book banning is not the solution—talk to your kids about what they're reading and how you feel about it.

Cowabunga! Don't forget to order your copy of the Masters of the Universe/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles of Grayskull paperback edition! Details: bit.ly/3J73KPx Collects all 4 issues of the series by By @hackintimseeley.bsky.social, @freddieart.bsky.social, more. With Mattel

Created by a team affiliated with the Brick House Cooperative, BRIET invites publishers to sell, not license, e-books to libraries. More ⤵️ www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

"It’s a man who through his own faults and flaws kind of destroyed his legacy"-- @eric-powell-comics.bsky.social on Dr. Fredric Wertham, the man at the center of Dr. Werthless, an all new graphic novel created in collaboration with Harold Schecter. Full interview with Fanboy Planet:

Abridging has always been in vogue. Now apps like Blinkist take entire books and crunch them down to a series of what are called Blinks—which amount to around 2,000 words. “Is that what books are coming to, a handy social lubricant?” Anthony Lane asks.

Timetables, tricky tickets and high prices: the problems with European cross-border rail travel

A growing body of research shows that Gen Z and millennials not only use libraries more than older Americans, but they also depend on them. Young people are utilizing libraries for job hunting, academic support, mental health resources, and as a place to feel safe and connected.

The most frequently taught books in modern-day classrooms have barely changed in the past 35 years. 📚💙

5 ways microcredentials help higher-ed students succeed www.ecampusnews.com/teaching-lea...

We can all scream together. 🙀 And then start gathering what we can. Get your @waybackmachine.bsky.social finger moving.

Our Board of Directors affirms its strong support for the ERIC database. Any reduction in the scope or comprehensiveness of the content indexed in ERIC would significantly diminish its value to the academic and practitioner communities. bit.ly/4lfKrRe

"Anand uses a palette of rich jewel tones that effectively illustrate Nitashi’s moods." #yalit #graphicnovels

Suddenly retiring every other model without warning was a weird move by OpenAI … and they did it without explaining how switching models worked or even details of various GPT-5 models …and they did it after many built workflows & training & assignments around older models, maybe breaking them. Odd

Miss Truesdale returns: @mikemignola.bsky.social and @jesselonergan.bsky.social dive deeper into Hellboy’s ancient origins. AIPT Comics shares the news about the upcoming series Miss Truesdale and the Rise of Man: bit.ly/41weQUv Coming December 10!

In a new report, EDGI documents the second Trump administration’s control of federal environmental information in its first 6 months. We found that environmental justice & climate change information have been broadly rewritten & deleted. Learn more: envirodatagov.org/publication/...

Demons might not be ready for a #Takedown-- but you can be! Check out our Data Rescue Event Kit on OSF for resources, lesson plans, and more: osf.io/zbdxt/ #DataRescue #KPopDemonHunters

Keeping up with #AI in education can be a challenge, so here are a few resources to help: www.techlearning.com/how-to/ai-li... #teaching #edusky #education

Submit a proposal to present at our upcoming virtual conference in January 2026. Proposals are due October 6, 2025! Visit the website for more information: bit.ly/45mSoyj #ecislibraries #ecislibraries2026

The 2026 ECIS Library and Information Services Online Conference, Building New Foundations, takes place on 10 January 2026! Call for proposals coming soon. @ecislibrarysig.bsky.social #ECISLibraries2026

Please vote! Let's get these library panels on the #SXSW schedule.

A new city library is not only a much-needed community amenity, but a sound financial investment that will yield significant returns for residents and the local economy.

The 2026 ECIS Library and Information Services Online Conference takes place on 10 January 2026! Registration will open soon, but for now, please save this date! We are looking forward to a day packed with amazing learning and collaboration. Watch for more information coming soon!

In case you missed it: Catch up with #ECISLibraries SIG Webinar: Lessons from the Library – From a Reader to an Author: My Journey of Self Publishing. Thanks to Eleanor Duggan for this fascinating webinar, which is sure to inspire authors who are looking to publish. youtu.be/W9KNGpmcq6s?...

Join us on Wednesday, April 9th for a look at critical information literacy with Gabriella Reyes! Register here to attend or get the recording: ecis.org/event/librar...

Trump cut federal funding for libraries. Take action today at SaveIMLS.org!

Literacy is vital! With 79% of U.S. adults literate, school librarians are on the front lines, offering access to countless books and fostering lifelong reading habits in our students. ❤️ #LibrariansLead #LiteracySkills #ReadingForLife #LifelongLiteracy #aaslslm