The scientists behind Climate.us are the same experts Trump fired because they were researching and reporting on climate change. Formerly NOAA’s Climate.gov. They didn’t disappear. They rebuilt.
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Librarian. Knitter. Cross stitcher. Reader. Cat person. Foodie. Blue dot in a red state. Leguminati. She/her
Yes, academic branch libraries sometimes close, but not usually with zero notice with staff laid off that day after showing up for work. This is bonkers.
Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · 3mo agoNews — University of Central Florida (UCF) abruptly shut down two of its three libraries today, plus an important resource desk within the main library. Staff were given no warning. UCF is the 2nd largest public university in the country w/ ~70k students. Library hours page confirming closures:
Mozart manuscript discovered at French National Library to be performed for the first time
Mozart manuscript discovered at French National Library to be performed for the first time
The music notebook, found in the archives, dates from the composer's final stay in Paris, in 1778. The seven short pieces for flute and harp it contains will be broadcast for the first time ever on June 22 on France Musique radio.
lemonde.fr
Today in "the metaphors just write themselves, don't they":
Robert Downen@robertdownen.bsky.social · 4mo agoThe Texas GOP just brought an elephant into the convention hall and it apparently pissed all over the place
If you don’t occasionally treat yourself to a day of exploring used bookstores, greenhouses, libraries, cafés, and bakeries, then what’s the point of anything really?
The libby app is truly one of the best things that has ever happened to me. I implore EVERY one to get a library card and get the app! So many books at your fingertips!!
RESULT out of Texas. The Lake Travis school district in the Austin area become a focal point for book bans (see this story from 2024: www.kut.org/education/20...) Two conservatives school board members who were integral to that push just lost their reelection bids tonight, and are ousted.
Illinois bill would stop publishers from charging libraries more than public for e-books and audiobooks
Illinois bill would stop publishers from charging libraries more than public for e-books and audiobooks
chicagotribune.com
This is a dance off. If you see this, repost with a dance or get eliminated.
a man in overalls is jumping over a fence
Alt: Two country boys dancing
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Rachel F@bibli0rach.bsky.social · 6mo agoThis is a dance off. If you see this, repost with a dance or get eliminated.
France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces. Equals 10 nuclear reactors Reduces heat island, shades cars The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight. Why aren't we doing this?
#Artemis II - Photo 2 from yesterdays flyby ECLIPSE. April 6, 2026. Totality, beyond Earth. From lunar orbit, the Moon eclipses the Sun, revealing a view few in human history have ever witnessed. Photo: NASA 🚀🌕🌑
Took a long ride yesterday on a bike trail through Florida woods and wildlife management areas. This is a Barred Owl in a tree over the trail.
Sometimes the Cormorant is black in colour. At other times, brown or with a hint of indigo. If lucky, you will see all of these colours at the same time. Then, there is the structure of the feathers. A cormorant. #UKWildlife #BirdOfTheDay #Feathers #Birds #Photography #ECK #WildlifePhotography
We happened to choose today, Easter Sunday, to watch Wake Up Dead Man, without realizing what a timely choice that was.
#StayReadyCrew Sadly…this is a damn good political slogan. It’s sad that we’re here. These prices are not sustainable and buying on sale is going to be key. money.com/federal-mini...
A Pound of Ground Beef Now Costs More Than the Federal Minimum Wage
The typical American consumes nearly 60 pounds of beef each year. Widely available and easy to prepare, ground beef serves as a grocery mainstay for many families — which means skyrocketing prices mat...
money.com
“Do you think we could live in a world made only of those things? Death and pain and horror? Loss and agony? It’s not a crime to feel joy, even when things seem hopeless.” - Roman Kitt, from Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
📚 “I stand by my decision. I will not change my mind.” RUTHERFORD COUNTY library director LUANNE JAMES 🦸♀️ was just fired for refusing to move kids books into the adult section simply because the board doesn’t like what they’re about. Full: www.wkrn.com/news/local-n...
I absolutely can’t wait to read The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. #BookSky
The rights to read and to information don't come with an age limit
M. Nolan Gray 🥑@mnolangray.bsky.social · 6mo agoWhat's something that experts/practitioners in your field universally agree upon, but that remains a "hot take" among the general public?
Powerful performance by Joan Baez and Maggie Rogers. Perfect for the first day of #TXLA2026 #TexasLibraryAssociation
TizzyWoman@tizzywoman.bsky.social · 6mo ago#MorningVibe We ain’t gonna let any censorship turn us around! Joan Baez & Maggie Rogers join forces for a powerful performance, showing how activism and art are inextricably linked. #PowerToThePeople
Conference kindness reminder: presenting can be super stressful and scary, especially if it’s the first time you’ve done it, or public speaking isn’t part of your day job. If you’re the first person to ask a question, thank the speaker and say something nice.
If every single library vendor could apply this request, it would make our lives so much better Fuck your AI tool, make core functions work
Kirsti@kst.bsky.social · 7mo agoI'd really like it if they paid less attention to adding AI & more attention to not breaking things.
First-time voters — college students, young workers, people who just turned 18 — are the least likely to have passports and the most likely to have moved recently. The SAVE Act targets your first vote before you even cast it. #SAVEActIsPayToVote
There are reports of ICE activity on the north side of Chicago happening now. Please share so people in the area can be aware and take precautions. If you’re in the area please come by our office at 7016 N Clark St for ICE whistles. We protect each other. Chinga la migra.
