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Massachusetts librarian, parent, greyhound adopter. "It's what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it." https://jenny-arch.com
My male boss, who I wrote this about, gave me unsolicited feedback about what would have made it funnier.
McSweeney's@mcsweeneys.net · 4d agoCaptain Ahab, woman, cries out, “From hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee. Ye damned whale.” First mate Starbuck replies, “You’re being super emotional about this whale. Maybe wait before making any decisions?"
Adoptee friends & others impacted by adoption: I'm a librarian planning a display for November (National Adoption Month). These are just some of the books that'll be on display—I'd love your suggestions!
“AI doesn’t have the skills of a human, and it doesn’t have the judgment of a librarian.” americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
Coexisting with the Machine | American Libraries Magazine
While AI remained a hot topic at this year’s “Top Tech Trends” panel, some speakers tempered their enthusiasm and focused on specific uses.
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"People want art that–even if it's not challenging, per se–takes a little chewing before you swallow it....In an ideal world, the conclusion execs would draw is to produce even more thoughtful and engaging art, and to support more diverse artists..."
Josh Gondelman@joshgondelman.bsky.social · 2d agoToday’s That’s Marvelous newsletter coins the term “snlobs” (the snobs of slobs) and gives this encouragement to someone whose kid is going away to college. Read the whole thing: www.thatsmarvelousnewsletter.com/195-attentio...
"What a gift, to realize that you're surrounded by such a furious consensus."
Josh Gondelman@joshgondelman.bsky.social · last wk.This week's That's Marvelous has some handy advice for people who have somehow come into possession of Meta Glasses!
Does anyone know how I can get ahold of Charlie Bailey to see if he'll share his slides? (yes I've tried his workplace website, the usual socials, checking to see if he had a website, yes I've seen his LinkedIn, we have no mutuals). If so, please let me know. And check out this library program idea.
DrWeb@drweb2.bsky.social · 2w agoTechCrunch: “Librarians are Hosting Viral ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops For People Who are Fed Up With Big Tech” From TechCrunch: [Charlie] Bailey [a librarian in South Philadelphia, PA] stands at the front of a library classroom that’s outfitted for children – the focal point is the vibrant rug he’s…
"Far be it from me to imply that the guy whose commitment to science begins and ends with prodding at roadkill he found might be underqualified for the job of keeping America healthy..."
Josh Gondelman@joshgondelman.bsky.social · 2w agoImportant public health analysis in this week's That's Marvelous newsletter! Read it all: www.thatsmarvelousnewsletter.com/193-taco-bel...
![In even more actual actuality, the outbreak has gone unchecked thanks to the Trump administration's demolition of public health infrastructure and food inspection (aka RFK Jr.'s personal 9/11, as in he committed it, not that it was inflicted upon him). Far be it from me to imply that the guy whose commitment to science begins and ends with prodding at roadkill he found might be underqualified for the job of keeping America healthy, but perhaps he could use some supervision from someone whose Wikipedia page doesn't include the phrase "[he] took the raccoon's genitals."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:k3i3d2xfibssxz2lbm45x54o/bafkreih2rqik2w3jjwod4ajhzmirfvdqugrbfohxqklqtn5vk7snykiwa4)
So I’ve started Pride and Prejudice, and already I feel bad for Mrs Bennet.
"Our 2020 survey revealed that one third of borrowers go on to purchase a book or an author that they first discovered at a public library. In this sense, libraries are showrooms for publishers’ products." www.libraryjournal.com/story/how-ge...
How Gen Z Use (and Don’t Use) Public Libraries
The digital natives of Gen Z identify as readers, distrust algorithms, and increasingly turn to libraries.
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"The existence of a trend tells us that a phenomenon is occurring; it does not tell us why it is occurring, whether it is beneficial or whether it should be encouraged."
🎶 And on that branch, there was a squirrel / the prettiest squirrel that you ever did see / and the squirrel was on the branch and the branch was on the tree / and the tree was in the hole and the hole was in the ground / And the green grass grows all around all around... 🎶
Yes! "We simply cannot uplift children's literature by putting most of it down."
Kate Messner@katemessner.com · 2mo agoI appreciate @joannahowrites.bsky.social's voice and advocacy for children and stories so much.
This is subtly one of the funniest suggested google searches I’ve ever seen.
"Birth of a Nation" premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET, just as our Founding Fathers predicted. Watch live. https://youtu.be/_cTi_vTwwmU
After never having encountered the word "recrudescence" once in my entire life, I've now seen it twice in one week.
Netgalley question. Is there anyway to see ALL of the books categorized as Teens & YA then sort those by publication date? I only see options for smaller lists like Read Now (which has hardly any books in it), Recently Added Books, Most Requested Books, and sponsored or featured titles.
Vultures were circling the library this morning when I came in. I'm sure it's not an omen or anything
Thursday Afternoon Update with new Tornado Watches up for the greater WMass region: westernmassweather.com/weathernut-r...
Commentary: I Work Very Hard, And I Would Like To Try Cake
I Work Very Hard, And I Would Like To Try Cake
Hello. I am a horse. I work very hard at my job of being a horse. When humans say move the heavy thing, I move the heavy thing. When humans sit on top of me and pull on my head, I carry them where the...
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The Lost Button is my favorite of all the Frog & Toad stories
"The difference between didactic and non-didactic is the difference between telling and showing. Explaining vs exploring."
Kyle Lukoff@kylelukoff.bsky.social · 2mo agoSo grateful to Betsy Ramsey Bird for this excellent interview! Priscilla Tey gave us a truly mind blowing breakdown of her process. I said "Imagine being dignified on a unicycle!!"
“If the only way for me to not end up with a mistake ever again is to literally stop using AI, that's just not realistic." YES IT IS!!!!! It's how things worked until literally two years ago! Since FOREVER #NoAI
@novicsara.bsky.social Thank you for writing MOTHER TONGUE. What a deeply thoughtful and important book. I loved it.
