I have started watching STRANGER THINGS for the first time. My kids are watching with me, but my wife is unsure if it is too scary for her. We're 3-4 episodes in, and I'm enjoying it so far.

"Assistant TO THE Emperor"

I just came up with a great succinct description for a new book club we're looking to launch at my branch: "Encourage reading while building community through conversation"

I am pragmatic about AI. I am open to anti-AI arguments around sustainability and the unethical methods used to train their models. I am critical of many of the ways that AI is being used and believe that most of the hype around the technology is purely to juice the stock of companies like OpenAI.

Check out Circulating Ideas Episode 305 where I chat with authors Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees about their new time-travel romantic comedy You & Me and You & Me and You & Me! circulatingideas.com/2026/02/14/3...

Me my whole life: Nothing is black and white. You have to consider nuance Now: We face a heinous, remorseless evil

E-Book/Audiobook Advocacy Tools via @railslibraries.bsky.social and Becky's Reminder That Our History of Bad Communication Is to Blame (I use bold in parts so you know I'm serious) raforall.blogspot.com/2026/02/e-bo...

I got my cookie badge! Get yours by supporting this NEW TROOP of Minneapolis Girl Scouts. The Brownie troop we helped last week sold all their boxes, & now these gals need our help. Order or donate here. Bonus: Every box you buy bums out a book banner! digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop3...

This bill is only about "parent control" in the sense that SOME parents want to decide what ALL children get to see on library shelves.

Many of you already know that our colleague and founding board member, Fobazi Ettarh, has passed away. We want to take a moment to acknowledge her loss and honor what she meant to libraries, our community, and her friends and loved ones. www.thrivelib.com/news/honoring-fobazi-ettarh

I'm thrilled to share the cover of INCARNATE, my next horror novel, coming 9/22

Hey Georgia! Get on the horn to your state reps about this!

Limited edition book from @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social that benefits @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Unite Against Book Bans! fieldnotesbrand.com/products/roo...

In 1965 E.J. Josey became the first Black librarian in the Georgia Library Assoc. which had been whites-only for 68 yrs. He co-founded the Black Caucus of ALA and became president of ALA in 1984. He wrote the Handbook of Black Librarianship. #BlackHistoryMonth www.libraryjournal.com/story/E-J-Jo...

"This is his story." *DUN DUN*

Brilliant insight: "...we can't separate OURSELVES from the art..."

When making genre-based displays, remember that Book Club for Masochists: A Readers' Advisory Podcast has made over 100 genre-based booklists of titles by BIPOC authors, so there's no excuse to have a display featuring only white authors. 📚 bookclub4m.tumblr.com/booklists

MST3K was my favorite show when I was in college in the early 1990s, but I get dizzy trying to figure out who owns it when, which cast members like (and don't like) each other and why (or why not), and where I can find it!

We have the Netflix With Ads plan through Verizon and not only do you see ads, but the library is restricted, which we ran into this weekend when we tried to watch Groundhog Day but were met with “This content isn’t available in your Netflix tier. Upgrade your plan to access this content and more!”

Today on the blog: @circulatingideas.bsky.social featuring @vantine.bsky.social w/ more from her about the passive RA training she can offer your library: raforall.blogspot.com/2026/01/circ...

Awesome! I'm glad @vantine.bsky.social was able to provide such great inspiration! I love the "Don't feed the librarians (except coffee, tea, and chocolate)" sign.

When the engineers say, "It's not safe. Something bad will happen," it's always best to listen and err on the side of caution.

On our latest, host Emily is joined by Bruce Schneier and Nathan Sanders, coauthors of REWIRING DEMOCRACY, to envision how AI might be harnessed for the good of the people. Find the episode anywhere you get your podcasts or online: www.overdueingit.org/home/episode...

I think Aaron Tay would be a good guest on the podcast to discuss AI usage in academic libraries, but I don't think I'm smart enough to interview him! I cannot keep up with stuff like this: aarontay.substack.com/p/what-do-we...

It’s @vantine.bsky.social sharing her library knowledge on @circulatingideas.bsky.social A must listen! circulatingideas.com/2026/01/26/3...

Circulating Ideas 306: Passive Readers' Advisory with Lila Denning @vantine.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2026/01/26/3...

Let's see what's going on in this article I'm trying to read

I just backed Ollie's Arcade Expansion: More Retro Games on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/ico...

We're excited to share that Lucas Maxwellwas on the amazing podcast, Circulating Ideas with Steve Thomas, to talk about his new book, Roll for Adventure, Dungeons and Dragons and school libraries! Listen below 👇 https://ow.ly/Tl7o50XWE7w

If you're a writer, wondering why you should bother writing with the world on fire. It feels like it's not important, I need you to understand that it is. Even if it is just because it keeps you moving forward? Even if it only brings YOU joy, that gives you energy to fight & survive.

Congrats to @raforall.bsky.social!

Everybody thinks 'https://' stands for 'hypertext transfer protocol secure' but it actually stands for 'head to this place, sucka' followed by a colon and two laser sounds

Somebody in the library media world should check to be sure Libby is still meeting their B Corp environmental requirements.

This interview with @librarianjones.com is terrific! I’m always amazed by Amanda’s positivity and energy despite continued attacks on her professionalism and integrity. Heed her advice at the end to follow @heykellyjensen.bsky.social to keep current on censorship.

This is where I went to college! LET'S GO PEAY!!! (yes, it's pronounced "pee" and yes, that was absolutely the chant everyone made at football games and yes, it's ridiculously silly)

I recommend submitting a complaint.

"Almost all the infrastructure we now use to find, access, and read books in virtual environments... has existed for two decades. So why are the vast majority of digitized books still inaccessible on the web?" Monica Westin says it doesn't need to be this way. asteriskmag.com/issues/12-bo...

Eyes wide open, folks. They're revealing the supervillain plot.

The wisdom of Mr. Rogers is eternal:

I'm not even a good artist but I will respond to basically any drawing challenge I see on social media.

If you plan to ring in the new year under a cozy blanket with a good book, we've got (more than) a few recommendations for you:

An essential development over the past decade-plus is that the ignorant went from feeling chastened when their ignorance was revealed to banding together and deciding that, actually, they were right. They might disagree at times, but they agreed that ignorance itself was an indicator of trust.

My Appearance on Library Land Loves – Workplace Well-being, Managers, Best Practices, the Physical Workplace, and more! It was a delight to chat with Michelle on the Library Land Loves podcast from the Ontario Library Association about the well-being in the workplace. We talked about what wellness…

A podcast that is only, or primarily, on YouTube isn’t a podcast if you can’t watch that video without being on YouTube. The word “podcast” specifically *means* not being beholden to any tech giants like YouTube/Google/Alphabet. anildash.com/2024/02/05/w...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

And to Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, and will return in Avengers: Doomsday

Congrats, Becky!

So glad to learn that this episode about the joy of fun, non- stressful book club facilitation is reaching others! #TLSky #TLSkyChat #bookclubs #bookclub #RecommendedReads @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social #schoolLibrarian #SchoolLibraries