I have a student in my storytelling class who teaches high school. She is looking for good ideas for storytelling with middle/high school students. If you hav recs I would greatly appreciate them.

Happy first day of Fall

Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe. And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.

The Atlantic just released their free for education platform. Talking points Memo is free for students as well with an edu account. @talkingpointsmemo.com

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BREAKING: First Colbert. Now Kimmel. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Getting all my presentations ready for conference time, aka October.

UNC Greensboro is celebrating its largest enrollment since 2021! This fall, 18,682 students are enrolled — a 3.7% jump. First-year, transfer, and graduate enrollment are all on the rise. Read more: www.uncg.edu/featured/unc...

Super cute!

Excited to share this conversation! #librarian #library @heykellyjensen.bsky.social

No distractions.

When N.Carolina went for Trump in '16 & '20, the statewide top-of-the-ticket gubernatorial race went blue both times -- thanks to democrat Roy Cooper. Tonight, he joins me for his first TV interview since announcing that he's running for NC's crucial US Senate seat. See you 9pm Eastern on MSNBC!

We have a new faculty position open @uncg-ilrs.bsky.social. Take a look. I am biased, but were a good group of folx to work with. spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/324...

If you are into upcycle, maker, and reuse spaces check out this spreadsheet of creative reuse spaces by state. Student shared it with me in class tonight: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Check out my latest interview on Digital Legacy, @ginaseymour.bsky.social was also interviewed for this piece. www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/06...

I must share with you my double rainbow pic on Saturday as I was coming back from Asheville, NC. I am pulled over for this picture for those who know my accident prone history.

Just heard that I will be presenting at the @aaslala.bsky.social annual conference. See you there!

Good, next up Dr. Hayden (I hope)! www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

So apparently the cast of Sopranos will be trying to "run" our Library of Congress. They were escorted off the premises, so that is something. apnews.com/article/trum...

She’s out!! They have released Ozturk from ICE custody!

A timely quote from Dr. Carla Hayden: “Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”

Hello @angrystaffer.bsky.social, I would love your take on the firing of our nation's Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden. Fired via email, using only her first name, like a bad breakup text. Director of one of our most beloved institutions, fired in 30 words of less. apnews.com/article/dona...

Carla Hayden, our nation's Librarian of Congress, has been fired today via email by this nation's president. An insult to our Dr. Hayden and an insult to one of the most trusted national institutions. apnews.com/article/dona...

I sent out a job post with UNC Greensboro's Department of Information, Library, and Research. The position is now live and we are accepting applications. If you have any questions about the job please reach out, happy to answer. spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/31959

Looking for a job in higher education? Got a great one for with @uncg.edu. Seeking a clinical faculty member in the area of instructional technology and design. Click on link to read more. I am co-chair of the search if you have any questions. spartantalent.uncg.edu/hr/postings/...

Just submitted a new chapter proposal and finished editing another. So yay for some Friday energy.

While shopping around Logan Square I saw an announcement for an Easter potato decorating event. Because eggs are too pricey for painting. See sample below.

Just voted for ALA Elections. Get those votes in, those who represent our field at the national level are super important.

School Library Friends! Its that time of year again, where I ask for your School Library Media Reports. I try to offer updated samples to my students. If you have an annual, bi-annual, quarterly, or monthly report I would love to see it. Link it below or DM me.

Five year post tenure review documentation submitted!

I have now now knocked over my bottle of water four times this week. That's it, just needed to say it somewhere.

Just published a post about the mental load of working as a disabled person in an ableist workplace, the calculus that goes into my work-related boundaries (re: staying healthy), & the guilt and shame I, a recovering workaholic, feel re: those boundaries. meredithfarkas.substack.com/p/the-crushi...

Write the book, article, post, memoir. Write them, we need them.

They are calling for very chilly temps here in the middle of North Carolina next week. Warning about frozen pipes and stuff. I haven't had to worry about frozen pipes since I lived in the VA Mountains.

There is a wild bird shop here in my hometown. Its for birdseed, bird feeders, etc. The owners have an orange fluffy cat named Jake who lives in the store and I think he is the best mascot ever!

This! Meet and know your neighbors and have a plan for those who might need assistance.

Orientation for new students in library science and instructional design at UNC Greensboro this morning. Great conversation and information.

So excited to finally share that my peer and good friend Dr. April Dawkins is running for AASL President Elect this spring. Take a look at the announcement below. @uncg.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social www.ala.org/news/2024/12...

Hey @wpray.bsky.social! I got my letter today. Guess who is on your doc committee? Let the fun begin.

Must finish writing this chapter, she grumbles to herself....

I had the privilege of presenting Digital Storytelling tools @vaasl this month. Here is the presentation from that conference. docs.google.com/presentation...

When its Friday, you have tickets later for Wicked, and you're trying to power through some writing and grading.

Earlier this fall I presented on digital afterlife covering topics such as digital legacy, zombie accounts, password housing sites, cleaning out digital closets, and more. Also I must really like this template 😁. Take a look: docs.google.com/presentation...

Having just come off of a run of presentations for librarians in NC, VA, and Germany (online). Here is my latest presentation on Digital Resources. I will share some of my slides in the next few days. docs.google.com/presentation...

A massive thread of resources, history, information, and material to help you not only fight and understand book censorship but protect the incredible democratic institutions of public libraries and public education. This is updated regularly!

Day two on Blue Sky. Already blocking trolls. Ahhh. Still like the format though, very early Twitter feels.

Hello everyone. 👋 Deleted a bunch of social media last year, but I thought I might join you cool kids here on BlueSky. If we haven't met.... 1. I am an associate prof at UNC Greensboro 2. I write and present about all types of technology in library settings when I get the opportunity.