Bobbi L. Newman 🏳️🌈
@bobbinewman.bsky.social
She/her. Iowa City. Keynote speaker. Author. Librarian. Educator. Workplace Well-being. Burnout. Psychological safety. Mindfulness Student. Dog Mom.
Personal account, obviously.
https://linktr.ee/bobbinewman
Personal account, obviously.
https://linktr.ee/bobbinewman
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"Even after accounting for the upfront costs and delayed benefits, enrolling marginal applicants to public universities generates substantial net returns for society, the marginal students themselves, and the government budget."
Public Universities FTW!
Public Universities FTW!
December 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Even after accounting for the upfront costs and delayed benefits, enrolling marginal applicants to public universities generates substantial net returns for society, the marginal students themselves, and the government budget."
Public Universities FTW!
Public Universities FTW!
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Lolololol at every academic who has paid zero attention to their library or constantly-decreasing library funding suddenly being like LIBRARIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING EVERYTHING THEMSELVES AND OUTSOURCING NOTHING like we all have teams of programmers and software engineers.
December 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Lolololol at every academic who has paid zero attention to their library or constantly-decreasing library funding suddenly being like LIBRARIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN DOING EVERYTHING THEMSELVES AND OUTSOURCING NOTHING like we all have teams of programmers and software engineers.
Absolutely not. Nothing under HHS is a trusted source in this administration - NIH, CDC, NLM, NNLM
I spent almost 10 years telling people to trust .gov for evidence-based health info. that is not true under the current administration
I spent almost 10 years telling people to trust .gov for evidence-based health info. that is not true under the current administration
For reliable health info, trust government sites (NIH, CDC), major medical centers (Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins), professional organizations (AHA, AAP), and your own healthcare provider, focusing on .gov, .edu, and .org sites with clear sources, balanced info, and recent research.
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Absolutely not. Nothing under HHS is a trusted source in this administration - NIH, CDC, NLM, NNLM
I spent almost 10 years telling people to trust .gov for evidence-based health info. that is not true under the current administration
I spent almost 10 years telling people to trust .gov for evidence-based health info. that is not true under the current administration
Showdown time!
December 22, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Showdown time!
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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Children don’t get these surgeries.
Dr Oz: "The creation of a penis costs on average in America $150,000 per child ... if you add testicles, that's extra"
December 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Children don’t get these surgeries.
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In exciting personal news, I waited until the last minute to call in my Adderall refill, & they didn't have enough to fill it. They cannot partially fill an A prescription (they could, but then couldn't fill the rest later). So I'm just chaos goblining my way through today and hoping they call!
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In exciting personal news, I waited until the last minute to call in my Adderall refill, & they didn't have enough to fill it. They cannot partially fill an A prescription (they could, but then couldn't fill the rest later). So I'm just chaos goblining my way through today and hoping they call!
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⚠️ ALERT ALERT ALERT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR HAS ARRIVED ⚠️
The 2025 Hater’s Guide To The Williams-Sonoma Catalog | Defector
[Opens front door while holding a toy corgi in one arm] Merry Christmas! Oh my God, you made it! I thought you might be stuck at the airport for weeks! Well, because it’s such madness out there. Piper...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
⚠️ ALERT ALERT ALERT THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR HAS ARRIVED ⚠️
Someone asked me what the hardest thing has been over my career in libraries. I gave them an answer, but I can't stop thinking about the question. The answer is the politicization of support for libraries.
It's a complicated Thing tied to many other Things happening, but that's the short version.
It's a complicated Thing tied to many other Things happening, but that's the short version.
December 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Someone asked me what the hardest thing has been over my career in libraries. I gave them an answer, but I can't stop thinking about the question. The answer is the politicization of support for libraries.
It's a complicated Thing tied to many other Things happening, but that's the short version.
It's a complicated Thing tied to many other Things happening, but that's the short version.
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Grading and googling hallucinated citations, as one does nowadays, and now that LLMs have been around for a while, I've discovered new horrors: hallucinated journals are now appearing in Google Scholar with dozens of citations bc so many people are citing these fake things
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Grading and googling hallucinated citations, as one does nowadays, and now that LLMs have been around for a while, I've discovered new horrors: hallucinated journals are now appearing in Google Scholar with dozens of citations bc so many people are citing these fake things
York County Library (SC) Bans “Gender Identity” Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights
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York County Library (SC) Bans "Gender Identity" Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights
York County Library passed a new policy that bans "gender identity" books from any youth sections in the library.
bookriot.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
York County Library (SC) Bans “Gender Identity” Books for Minors, Strips Citizens of First Amendment Rights
bookriot.com/york-county-...
bookriot.com/york-county-...
Several years away, but this looks great!
www.press-citizen.com/story/news/l...
www.press-citizen.com/story/news/l...
Burlington Street Bridge design concepts propose a pedestrian focus
The Burlington Street Bridge Replacement Project is expected to include numerous changes focused on increasing pedestrian space and safety.
www.press-citizen.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Several years away, but this looks great!
www.press-citizen.com/story/news/l...
www.press-citizen.com/story/news/l...
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NUMBER FOUR:
Episode 285: Well-Being in the Library Workplace, with Bobbi Newman @bobbinewman.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2025/05/19/2...
Episode 285: Well-Being in the Library Workplace, with Bobbi Newman @bobbinewman.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2025/05/19/2...
December 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
NUMBER FOUR:
Episode 285: Well-Being in the Library Workplace, with Bobbi Newman @bobbinewman.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2025/05/19/2...
Episode 285: Well-Being in the Library Workplace, with Bobbi Newman @bobbinewman.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2025/05/19/2...
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We’ve seen your posts. Age verification is coming for the internet and we’re all worried. What does it mean for users and how do we push back? Come ASK US ANYTHING about these invasive mandates on Reddit’s r/privacy—starting today at 12pm PT! www.reddit.com/r/privacy/c...
From the privacy community on Reddit: We’re EFF and we’re fighting to defend your privacy from the global onslaught of invasive age verification mandates. Ask us anything!
Explore this post and more from the privacy community
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December 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We’ve seen your posts. Age verification is coming for the internet and we’re all worried. What does it mean for users and how do we push back? Come ASK US ANYTHING about these invasive mandates on Reddit’s r/privacy—starting today at 12pm PT! www.reddit.com/r/privacy/c...
Librarians Are Tired of Being Accused of Hiding Secret Books That Were Made Up by AI
AI chatbots are generating fake titles that people insist are real.
gizmodo.com/librarians-a...
AI chatbots are generating fake titles that people insist are real.
gizmodo.com/librarians-a...
Librarians Are Tired of Being Accused of Hiding Secret Books That Were Made Up by AI
AI chatbots are generating fake titles that people insist are real.
gizmodo.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Librarians Are Tired of Being Accused of Hiding Secret Books That Were Made Up by AI
AI chatbots are generating fake titles that people insist are real.
gizmodo.com/librarians-a...
AI chatbots are generating fake titles that people insist are real.
gizmodo.com/librarians-a...
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Happy Monday! Saturday, we took what should have been an 8-hour road trip, but turned into 14+, thanks to Midwest weather, to get this little ball of fluff.
December 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Happy Monday! Saturday, we took what should have been an 8-hour road trip, but turned into 14+, thanks to Midwest weather, to get this little ball of fluff.
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I have a few openings on my School Librarian Advisory Team for 2026 – if you're interested in taking the occasional survey, getting early copies of new books, & taking a peek behind the scenes of making kids’ books, it might be a good fit for you & your readers! Details: forms.gle/mkA9L5EuvjTu...
Kate Messner's School Librarian Advisory Team
With recent shifts in social media, support for libraries, and school budgets, it feels more challenging than ever to connect kids with books they’ll love. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how au...
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December 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I have a few openings on my School Librarian Advisory Team for 2026 – if you're interested in taking the occasional survey, getting early copies of new books, & taking a peek behind the scenes of making kids’ books, it might be a good fit for you & your readers! Details: forms.gle/mkA9L5EuvjTu...
"Iowa’s Board of Regents has hired a Des Moines-based government and public affairs firm with ties to Republican heavy-hitters like Gov. Terry Branstad and a history representing Saudi Arabia to lobby on behalf of the University of Iowa this upcoming session."
www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...
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Regents hire firm with Republican ties to lobby for University of Iowa this session
Iowa's Board of Regents has hired a new Des Moines-based government and public affairs firm with ties to Republican heavy-hitters like Gov. Terry Branstad to lobby on behalf of the University of Iowa ...
www.thegazette.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"Iowa’s Board of Regents has hired a Des Moines-based government and public affairs firm with ties to Republican heavy-hitters like Gov. Terry Branstad and a history representing Saudi Arabia to lobby on behalf of the University of Iowa this upcoming session."
www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...
www.thegazette.com/higher-educa...
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I want to repost @fobettarh.bsky.social's fundraiser as she needed to be moved to the ICU a few weeks ago and remains there. Her support network can use more coins from those in a position to donate, or to boost/spread the word. Fobazi is a wonderful human being: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant, organized by Ysabel Gerrard
Hello all, my name is Ysabel and I’m fundraising for my friends … Ysabel Gerrard needs your support for Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant
www.gofundme.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I want to repost @fobettarh.bsky.social's fundraiser as she needed to be moved to the ICU a few weeks ago and remains there. Her support network can use more coins from those in a position to donate, or to boost/spread the word. Fobazi is a wonderful human being: www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Parents should certainly monitor what their children read and watch, but they shouldn’t get to choose what we all read and watch. Neither should lawmakers.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/12/10/b...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/12/10/b...
Banning books is dangerous
Bruce Lear lives in Sioux City and has been connected to Iowa’s public schools for 38 years. He taught for eleven years and represented educators as an Iowa State Education Association regional direct...
www.bleedingheartland.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Parents should certainly monitor what their children read and watch, but they shouldn’t get to choose what we all read and watch. Neither should lawmakers.
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/12/10/b...
www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/12/10/b...
Time for #FridayReads
I finished the Final Strife by y Saara El-Arifi this week, as a library audiobook, but they don't have the next one in the series as an eaudio 😭
I finished the Final Strife by y Saara El-Arifi this week, as a library audiobook, but they don't have the next one in the series as an eaudio 😭
December 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Time for #FridayReads
I finished the Final Strife by y Saara El-Arifi this week, as a library audiobook, but they don't have the next one in the series as an eaudio 😭
I finished the Final Strife by y Saara El-Arifi this week, as a library audiobook, but they don't have the next one in the series as an eaudio 😭
"Talking Back in Defense of Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion."
Intro to special issue of The Political Librarian.
"The works collected in this special issue traverse the shifting terrain of censorship, erasure, and resistance that defines the current political moment."
bit.ly/3Muvtvj
Intro to special issue of The Political Librarian.
"The works collected in this special issue traverse the shifting terrain of censorship, erasure, and resistance that defines the current political moment."
bit.ly/3Muvtvj
Talking Back in Defense of Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion
“Talking back,” as scholar bell hooks reminds us, is never just about oral, verbal, and written speech—it is an act of resistance, a transformation of silence into language and action. It is how margi...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Talking Back in Defense of Defending DEI and the Politics of Inclusion."
Intro to special issue of The Political Librarian.
"The works collected in this special issue traverse the shifting terrain of censorship, erasure, and resistance that defines the current political moment."
bit.ly/3Muvtvj
Intro to special issue of The Political Librarian.
"The works collected in this special issue traverse the shifting terrain of censorship, erasure, and resistance that defines the current political moment."
bit.ly/3Muvtvj