Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars. OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.

Everything you do online is tracked, saved, and shared for what feels like a lifetime. But there are some steps you can take to minimize what data is out there. ssd.eff.org/module/how-...

Good news for libraries. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/u...

Book banners are costing tax payers millions of dollars just to lose. St. Francis Area Schools will place banned books back on library shelves and rewrite its library policy to comply with state law. buff.ly/pyuHl1b

This is good news - and shouldn’t be so rare. In the case of Library of Congress - it’s right there in its name - “of Congress” should make it easy.

So, our government leaders unsurprisingly lack AI Literacy skills. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Never argue with lies or misinformation. Instead, “Cause a Pause” in the misinformed person's way of thinking. Online, start a new thread with the truth. Offline, listen with empathy, then genuinely express interest in the source of the misinformation. truthbrigade.indivisible.org/s/Rr0uxZuJ

Dystopian books to read! 1984 - George Orwell Brave New world - Aldous Huxley Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood The Circle - Dave Eggers I'm sure there are many more so add yours if you feel like it. The one that really gave me pause was The Circle.

The Libby App is the best thing in the world like you can just think of a book and 20 seconds later you're reading or listening free on your phone. Libraries must be protected at all costs

This is an important source of funding for many libraries. #TLSky #librarians

HAPPY INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE DAY to some of my favorite indies! @rjjulia.bsky.social @scatteredbooks.bsky.social @splitrockbks.bsky.social @booksofwonder.bsky.social @bunchofgrapes.bsky.social (There are more, but these are my favorites that have Bluesky accounts.)

Thanks to federal programs like E-Rate, communities have built life-changing broadband networks—with libraries at the center. But that future is now under threat. Join us in the fight to protect E-Rate and federal library funding—because no one should be left offline. www.cnet.com/home/interne...

Recent actions by the Trump administration are threatening the future of libraries in Seattle and other Washington communities. www.seattletimes.com/opinion/libr...

Hey, folks. In the new episode of the “How I Library” podcast, we welcome comic book artists—and National Library Week co-chairs—Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. They join the show to discuss their new book, The Cartoonists Club, and more. Check it out at the link in our bio. Thanks.

Today is National #LibraryOutreachDay! From bookmobiles & pop-ups to home delivery & street outreach, these efforts ensure access to knowledge, connection & care—no matter the barriers. ✔️ Thank an outreach worker ✔️ Speak out against attacks on library funding ✔️ Advocate for access in your community

Your Painkillers, Made in China: Did you know 95% of the U.S. ibuprofen supply (think Advil) & 70% of its acetaminophen (Tylenol) come from China​ (Source:@POLITICO.COM)? Trade war tensions mean basic OTC meds could face shortages or price hikes. Your next headache might hurt a bit more #factsmatter

NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services. The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)

In 2018, garbage collectors in Turkey started a library of discarded books - rather than putting books in landfills, they retrieve them and add them to the collection.

Bingo! Buttons! Scavenger Hunts! The #SchoolLibraryMonth committee has pulled together a multitude of learner engagement resources to help you celebrate this #AASLslm. Find some fun and learning at: buff.ly/MhRK8cc

#NationalLibraryWeek kicks off today! It’s a time to celebrate the places that welcome everyone, spark curiosity, and strengthen our communities. This week, take a moment to discover—or rediscover—what makes your library special. What draws you to the library? ilovelibraries.org/national-lib...

#NationaLibraryWeek starts today and libraries and library staff need you! Here is some more information from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social ! www.ala.org/conferencese...

Every single school should have a school library & a school librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER! #SchoolLibrarianDay #SchoolLibraryMonth

WE ♥️ School Libraries! Join us TONIGHT for #TLSkyChat - we’re kicking off #SchoolLibraryMonth by telling the (TRUE!) story of what it means to be a school librarian! Questions are already posted at tlskychat.com! Hope to see you there! #librarians #skybrarians #tlsky #edusky #kidlit

This will have a huge impact on state libraries and museums. Yikes!!!—word is, RIP to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

I created this 20 Day Bluesky Challenge to help educators get started using @bsky.app for professional learning. I hope you find it useful! #EDUSky #TLSky #Librarians #Skybrarians

Great idea! #AILITERACY #AISKY

Welcome to #EduSky 🍎 a communuty for educators! Check out the list: tinyurl.com/EduSky Join the list: tinyurl.com/EduSkyForm Pin the feed: tinyurl.com/EduSkyFeed ⬇️

The very existence of libraries affords the best evidence that we may yet have hope for the future of man. ~ T. S. Eliot

How can AI improve education? Making learning more personalized, engaging, scalable! Prof Jim Inc. and HISD are showing us the way forward with AI-powered learning tools. #AIInnovationsUnleashed #AIinEdTech #InnovativeEducation #PersonalizedLearning www.aiinnovationsunleashed.com/?p=1803

Interesting - this visual explains a lot.

Good news out of Colorado! A Federal judge orders Colorado district to return banned books to school libraries. Good work! www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...

Good news from Colorado: A U.S. District Judge ordered a school district to restore library books they banned by next week, prohibiting the district from further restrictions on access to books that the school board objects to politically. #UniteAgainstBookBans www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...

“Without this core federal funding for state libraries, museums, and archives, we risk losing critical programs and services in every state.” www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...

📚 Ways to Support Libraries: 1️⃣ Advocate for your library by sharing why libraries are essential. 2️⃣ Attend library events, programs, and fundraisers to demonstrate community support. 3️⃣ Volunteer your time or donate books, supplies, or funds to help keep library services strong. 4️⃣ Get a Library Card!

Some easy ways to support your local library that don't cost a lot of time or money. #supportyourlibrary #librariesareessential

Fantastic set of AI resources from @ericcurts.bsky.social. Thanks, Eric! #EDU #AI

Eliminating all that’s good is inexcusable…make it make sense. ilovelibraries.org/article/trum...

When I present to kids about history, we talk about how some history gets lost by accident - and how some is intentionally erased. That's when it falls on all of us to make sure those stories are shared. www.npr.org/2025/03/14/g....

The real threat of AI models training on open-access material is that they may bleed free repositories dry by draining resources and not providing attribution (Molly White/Citation Needed) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

Read this right now www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...

I’m at the Edge 2025 conference in Edinburgh. It’s a massive public libraries conference with around 100 delegates from across the UK. First speaker is Leslie Burger, interim Exec Director of the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social. Currently talking about successfully throwing out the Dewey system!

April is School Library Month! Join us tomorrow at the AASL Gathering to explore ways to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The AASL School Library Event Promotion Committee will share their created & curated resources—bring your own ideas too! 📚🎉 Join us at: bit.ly/41AbTmg

We are so happy to hear that Llano, Texas librarian Suzette Baker has gotten a settlement for being fired for defending against censorship. cbsaustin.com/news/local/f...

Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.

Post a photo you took with no context to bring some zen to the timeline.