Jamison

Colorful tattoo of a grinning lobster in a blue vest and sunglasses holding a white guitar with a yellow hockey stick fretboard.

Rockin' my new Rock Lobsters tattoo. 😎🎸🦞🏒 Huge thank you to Dustin Collins of Classic City Tattoo!

PETITION: Stop Trump's E.O. Attacks on Federal Funding for Libraries In a new executive order, President Trump has targeted the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency charged with distributing congressionally approved funds to state librari...

Trump attacked Federal Funding for Libraries.

We need Americans like you to take action today!

Please sign and share the petition before it's too late!

action.everylibrary.org/eoimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Man sitting at a bar holding a beer against a background of excited hockey fans.

Claws up, Crustacean Nation! 🎸🦞🏒

#AthensRockLobsters #TerrapinBrewery

Fuck Trump. Слава Украïнi!!

good afternoon, public library staff by professional ethics and law cannot share with anyone, including law enforcement without a warrant, etc., whether any given individual is in or has been in the building or used library services or resources

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Want to see me rant on stage about my angry vagina? Want to support a wonderful organization that does good, important work? You can do both at once! givebutter.com/TheVaginaMon...

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I don't know who needs to hear this, but you don't need to justify your reading preferences and choices to anyone. Audiobooks count as reading. Also, you don't have to finish books you don't enjoy. Don't read to impress, read for yourself. Life's too short, love yourself, ok?

Signed, a librarian.

This. 100%.

If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.

How to be a Knight #10: Be patient with yourself. Learning involves mistakes and there will be plenty. Reflect, forgive yourself, and keep going. It's the little things that improve you and you're already making progress every day.

How to be a Knight #9: Take your time. There is so little time, but take it anyway in improving yourself. Nothing worth doing is worth rushing with minimum effort.

I bought my wife a new book she wanted to brighten her day, the 20th anniversary of her father's death. It wasn't much, but it was a small comfort.

How to be a Knight #8: Maintain your body. It is your temple. Know what isn't good for it and adjust. Make little daily improvements to your physical health. Your body is your one of your best instruments. Treat it as such.

Agree 100%. Don't hurt the cuties!!!

How to be a Knight #7: Listen more than you speak. In civil conversations, let people finish not only their sentences, but also their paragraphs. You'll learn much more and improve your listening skills. And never refuse to listen because you arrogantly assume you know everything. You don't.

For some reason, my last RT didn't go.

First: How to explain book bans to the average person who wants to know -- bookriot.com/how-to-expla...

Second: You're wrong about these common book banning myths -- bookriot.com/common-myths...

Books Unbanned Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement and the Library Bill of Rights, Brooklyn Public Library founded Books Unbanned in 2022 to support the rights of teens nationwid...

Hello friendos

It would be terrible if you told people about Books Unbanned, a program to get free library cards into the hands of teens and young adults anywhere in the country so they can access e-copies of frequently banned materials.

Freedom to read.

They can sign up here: booksunbanned.com

How to be a Knight #6: Find and build your community. Although some try, no one is an island. Every Knight will need lifting up sometimes. Surround yourself with those who love and support you. Don't be afraid to let go of those who only criticize and drain you.

Sorry, not referral code--invite link. 😁

In case any fellow librarians don't know, if you have an #ALA membership, you can sign up for the advanced listening program on #Libro.fm. Every month they release ALCs in various genres. If anyone needs to create a Libro account, message me and I'll share my referral code. 📚

In case any fellow librarians don't know, if you have an #ALA membership, you can sign up for the advanced listening program on #Libro.fm. Every month they release ALCs in various genres. If anyone needs to create a Libro account, message me and I'll share my referral code. 📚

Intellectual Freedom News 11/15/2024 ALA actively advocates and educates in defense of intellectual freedom—the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Intellectual freedo...

Here’s the Intellectual Freedom News for 11/15 via @oif.bsky.social

www.oif.ala.org/intellectual...

Please, if you are able, support Independent bookshops.

They are the literary & social hubs of our high streets and communities.

Without their continued support, we simply wouldn't be around to publish .

Thank you.

The reason I'm so positive about aspiring writers is that I believe that:

* Anyone who can string a sentence together can write a story, script or book.

* Anyone who puts enough time, effort, and workshopping into it can write a GOOD story, script, or book.

* Anything finished can be fixed.

I use Breakfast Essentials most often in my coffee, but I've been known to add hot cocoa with the mini marshmallows instead. Plus, peppermint cocoa + peppermint creamer in coffee = most delicious winter drink for cold mornings.

How to be a Knight #5: Find your calm to meditate. You don't have to sit still for mindfulness; knit, whittle, color, puzzle. Do whatever puts you in a place of calm and use it to reflect. Do it daily or at least regularly. Give yourself room to breathe.

For anyone else here who is still new amd may find this info useful. 😁

Transgender Awareness Week | GLAAD Each year between November 13 – 19, people and organizations around the country participate in Transgender Awareness Week to help increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members...

Trans Awareness Week (Nov 13-19) begins today!

Now more than ever:

1. Listen to trans stories & perspectives
2. Educate yourself on trans issues & challenges
3. Support trans-led organizations & initiatives
4. Challenge transphobia & discrimination
5. Advocate for trans rights & inclusive policies

Something to help me improve myself, especially now. I've wanted to be one for a long time and needed a pathway. Hence, my project. It's meant for me to grow, but maybe it can help others, too.

Anyway, glad to be in the Good Place where everyone lifts each other up and kindness reigns. ❤️

I've been waiting a bit before making an introductory post, but here I go now:

I'm Jamison, a public library cataloger who believes in intellectual freedom. Interests include reading, writing, and gaming.

I'm testing out an idea here to make daily posts about being a Knight. 1/2