Jill Emery
@jemerypdx.bsky.social
Librarian by day, smart ass pragmatic Gen Xer always. Living my best life possible.
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Levelling the playing field: small European publishers, open access transition and the problem of scale" dub.sh/mENz2zS Greaser et al
#baonpdx these refs apparently are taking some Hegseth’s testosterone
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Well‑being support and further education libraries: supporting the whole student" by @rhuski.bsky.social at @derbycollege.bsky.social dub.sh/ffB7USA
In the meantime, national archives are disappearing & we need news coverage about it: www.instagram.com/reel/DbeLkgo...
The Formidable Genealogist on Instagram: "31 July 2026 Visit saveournationalarchives.org for petitions and updates #Genealogy #NARA #NationalArchives"
7,675 likes, 421 comments - theformidablegenealogist on July 31, 2026: "31 July 2026 Visit saveournationalarchives.org for petitions and updates #Genealogy #NARA #NationalArchives".
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A lawsuit filed under the U.S. False Claims Act accuses Elsevier, Springer Nature, Wiley and Informa of perpetrating a decade-long scheme to defraud the government by charging exorbitant article processing charges.
Federal lawsuit accuses four major publishers of extorting article processing charges
iStock A lawsuit filed under the U.S. False Claims Act accuses four major publishers of perpetrating a decade-long scheme to defraud the government by charging exorbitant article processing charges…
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The Pentagon is the only place in America where you can fail 8 audits in a row, admit you’ll fail the next few & still get handed more money than you asked for. But let a family need help buying groceries and suddenly it’s a lecture about hard work, responsibility & bootstraps.
Exclusive: The National Science Foundation is trimming this year’s budgets for hundreds of its traditional basic science programs by roughly 20% to 30%, even though its overall budget is down just 3%. https://scim.ag/4xY2KCm
Exclusive: NSF slashes research programs to support new tech initiative, insiders say
Unexpected shift in funds has meant sharp drop in grants this fiscal year
science.org
With her widow Elena's encouragement to share, here are the details of the Celebration of Life for Fobazi Ettarh, which is happening this Saturday, June 27th in Chicago. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celebratin...
Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Fobazi Ettarh
Please join us in Chicago to celebrate Fobazi's life and legacy.
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They all did an amazing job; fantastic calls all around.
Risto 🇫🇮@ristox.bsky.social · 4mo agoToday men's World Cup makes history. First time ever all-woman referee trio. Kathryn Nesbitt, Brooke Mayo, Tori Penso will officiate match between Czech Republic & South Africa. Good Luck ✨ 🇨🇿 vs 🇿🇦 #Fifa #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #Canada #USA #Mexico
*Tied with four women (Marta, Sinclair, Ebi, Sawa) and one behind Formiga, who played in SEVEN!
Men in Blazers Media Network@meninblazers.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhat a gift to see Lionel Messi play in a record SIX World Cups 🐐
You can't manage public lands without the scientists and firefighters who protect them. The radical plan to purge the US Forest Service is an intentional act of environmental sabotage. Tell your rep to block this illegal dismantlement: 👇 actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service
Contact Congress today!
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Your federal government on Trumpism: "More than 10,000 veterans lost their homes to foreclosure since May 2025, when the Trump administration shut down a key safety net in the VA home loan program... "Another 90,000 vets are heading toward foreclosure..." www.npr.org/2026/04/02/n...
Trump's VA killed a home loan program. Vets are now losing their homes because of it
Foreclosures on VA loans are at their highest level in a decade. VA has a fix but it is months away and could still leave vets worse off than most other homeowners.
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NEW: Introducing the Bodleian Whispering Service. Too busy to read? Our expert librarians can now quietly narrate books, articles, and selected manuscripts directly to you in our reading rooms. Please note: whispering remains subject to standard library noise regulations.
If only this were true! #librarians #cats
MTU Library@library.mtu.ie · 7mo agoNeed a study supervisor? Cats will soon be included in our 2-hour loan collection. Search for your favourite feline on the library 'cat-alogue', order through your "My Library" account, then pick up your cat at the library desk. #AcademicSky #AI
Everyone needs to stop what they’re doing and watch this video. “It seems like there’s a lack of diversity here today, and it’s mostly people who look like you and me, and I just…?” This lady’s response is🔥
The latest from #UKSGInsights: Olivia Edmonds and Taran Johal @uwtsd.bsky.social "The digital library: redefining access and engagement at University of Wales Trinity St David, Birmingham campus" dub.sh/xomcW9U
When we’re not busy creating a black market economy for birth control, tsunami of unplanned pregnancies, fiscal void in daycare, SNAP, & child development services, we’re also taking away your vote to do anything about it.
🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷@msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 8mo agoWhile we’re worried about the war, the Epstein files, drone attacks in CA… Josh Hawley and Republicans are taking this moment to push legislation to strip FDA approval for Mifepristone The assaults on Americans are coming from inside the house.
COUNTER conference call for proposals! The COUNTER team is delighted to announce the third COUNTER Conference alongside our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 11 June 2026. This online event will focus on AI usage patterns and their impact on COUNTER metrics. www.countermetrics.org/conference-2...
COUNTER conference 2026 call for proposals - COUNTER Metrics
The 2026 COUNTER Conference and AGM will be on 11 June 2026. Submit your proposals on AI usage patterns and their impact on COUNTER metrics.
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New from #UKSGInsights: Identifying undetected hijacked journals in medical science: a linkage analysis; Hegedus et al dub.sh/CaXERBi
“Piracy is the most effective form of artistic distribution these days. So be it.” -Werner Herzog on NPR just now 🔥
I'm drafting a letter to the Provost, who oversees libraries, to highlight how integral it is and why we need to stop cutting funding to it
Sara Custer@saracuster.insidehighered.com · 8mo agoHow some libraries are becoming “third spaces” where students find belonging, tutoring and connection to community. They’re more than just a place to study. By Joshua Bay www.insidehighered.com/news/student...
One of the best Information Science events to attend!
Charlie Rapple@charlierapple.bsky.social · 8mo agoCountdown is on - just 9 days left to register for #UKSG2026. Everyone can learn something from the programme and everyone can benefit from the unique opportunity to build relationships with people across the information community. Register now! www.uksg.org/events/confe... @uksg.bsky.social
morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/blm-announ... there's info on who to complain to to try to stop this at the end of the article, lets share this message and try our best to stop it.
BLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great Forests
One billion board feet per year... 30 days to make your voice heard.
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Did you know we have a Bluesky starter pack where you can follow all of OJC's publisher members in just one click? Take a look and give a click! go.bsky.app/QvGSACZ
I find this work really compelling & worth checking out
UKSG@uksg.bsky.social · 8mo agoThe latest from #UKSGInsights Peter Barr (@tweeterbarr.bsky.social) re: @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social "The collections concept at the University of Sheffield: a varied approach to the role of research library collections" dub.sh/bKwiJWt
