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Library folk: with B&T going down, make sure you get copies of your contracts; any outstanding credits; chq data; ebook data.

Need resources for Banned Books Week? Check out our @la-cac.org resources curated by the fabulous Lynette Mejia! It includes this “The Attacks on Our Libraries” graphic and ways to help combat censorship. www.la-cac.org/resources

ngl, the new tswift album slaps. If CANCELLED! resonates with you, we should be friends. 😈

jfc. so embarrassing.

HOLY SHIT... we need to talk. I don't know how to use bluesky and message you LOL

ahem... and you deserve to be a little unhinged.. from time to time. ;)

Photo of librarian Mychal Threets squatting and holding up the American Sign Language for "I Love You." Text on photo reads "Beloved librarian Mychal Threets to host reboot of 'Reading Rainbow'" I Love Libraries and American Library Association logos.

Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈

Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT

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heeeyyy!

wait... we're going to steal your shit unless you tell us to stop?

what. the. actual. fuck.

congratulations!

when are we cloning you?

::sips hot black coffee::

yasss, queen! that's the kinda spirit i'm looking.

You know all that AI bullshit everyone keeps talking about? TaKIng oUr JObs?

I have patrons like this who I'll actually be able to help because I don't have to order 138589493 James Patterson that month. Now.. watch me nay, nay.

Keep 'em coming! We'll let you know if it gets too much.

💋🥂

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Yeah... I nope'd outta that shit years ago. Huge waste of time & money. Better off donating at the state/local levels.

After reading this thread, I'm sure there's more behind me... (www.reddit.com/r/Libraries/...)

👀 🤷‍♀️

Holy shit! THIS is the energy we need. LET'S GOOOOOOOOO! ✊

The Librarians film review — when school staff fought back against book bans Documentary follows the dark experiences of librarians in Texas, Florida and elsewhere and traces the origins of the campaign

#TheLibrarians film review — when school staff fought back against book bans. 4/5 stars. In cinemas now www.ft.com/content/3bd3...

check out the /r/librarians and r/libraryschool subreddits. ppl are always looking for things to do/ add to their resume. 😘

They tried to silence stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! @la-cac.org #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl bit.ly/3XXdrFi

"Putting it on my CV" ... and back to square one. LOL. 😜

yeah, it's kinda gross.

working w/ claude code this morning and decided to play with fire...asked it:

"deploy 5 subagents to fight to the death over bug fixes"

those lil mofo’s went feral. 5 agents deployed, and they ate. site got cleaned up.

ngl, ui/ux won. didn't see that one coming. LOL

yo... try finding JUST female authors, let alone BIPOC. Super fcking frustrating. For now, my model is out here soundin' like an unhinged Lady Thistledown. LOL.

ReaderLink, B&T Call Off Deal In a joint statement issued Friday afternoon, ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor announced they have “mutually” agreed to terminate ReaderLink’s proposed acquisition of the troubled library wholesaler.

Hey #librarian friends -- doesn't look so good for B&T. I'd start extracting your order data from their systems. You never know when the lights may go off.

LMK if you need help. I know TS360 can be a btch.

#libraries #publiclibrarians #schoollibrarians

I'm all about emerging tech, but when is enough, enough? Why are these startups such a drain on local resources? So I can create a fart app with my son... I'd rather keep the planet, thanks. 🙄 wtf?

Best ADHD Chairs Experts Swear By - Today's Parent Finding one of the best ADHD chairs is a game-changer for focus. These expert-approved picks are ideal for kids and adults.

LOL - 3 years ago I bought a pricey chair and hated it. Finally grabbed a cheaper one I love. Everything adjusts.

Meanwhile, my 2nd grader gets a “wiggle chair” at school. I look it up… BOTH our chairs are on the ADHD top picks list. The wobbly stool and my high-back. 😂😅