Cristina Boggs
@crissyboggs.bsky.social
Systems librarian with over 20 years experience working in or with public, academic special libraries and library vendors. My current obsession is AI.
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EFF is helping you reclaim your privacy by:
🐾 Ending online tracking without consent
🗺️ Getting location tracking off the map
😡 Blocking behavioral advertising
Learn more—Take Back CTRL today: takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
🐾 Ending online tracking without consent
🗺️ Getting location tracking off the map
😡 Blocking behavioral advertising
Learn more—Take Back CTRL today: takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
EFF is helping you reclaim your privacy by:
🐾 Ending online tracking without consent
🗺️ Getting location tracking off the map
😡 Blocking behavioral advertising
Learn more—Take Back CTRL today: takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
🐾 Ending online tracking without consent
🗺️ Getting location tracking off the map
😡 Blocking behavioral advertising
Learn more—Take Back CTRL today: takebackctrl.org/reclaim-you...
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The Trump administration has deported a 2-year old U.S. citizen to one of the most violent countries in the world.
Why does the House Republican majority continue to enable this disgusting, unchristian-like behavior?
These people are unfit to govern.
Why does the House Republican majority continue to enable this disgusting, unchristian-like behavior?
These people are unfit to govern.
April 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Trump administration has deported a 2-year old U.S. citizen to one of the most violent countries in the world.
Why does the House Republican majority continue to enable this disgusting, unchristian-like behavior?
These people are unfit to govern.
Why does the House Republican majority continue to enable this disgusting, unchristian-like behavior?
These people are unfit to govern.
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From my State Librarian: "[we] received a notice [yesterday] from IMLS for a partial 2025 Grants to States award" My dept thinks they will get the full amount allotted to them for 2025.
Did all the states got these notices, or just the 20 which sued?
Graphic @marc-fischer.bsky.social
#SaveIMLS
Did all the states got these notices, or just the 20 which sued?
Graphic @marc-fischer.bsky.social
#SaveIMLS
April 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
From my State Librarian: "[we] received a notice [yesterday] from IMLS for a partial 2025 Grants to States award" My dept thinks they will get the full amount allotted to them for 2025.
Did all the states got these notices, or just the 20 which sued?
Graphic @marc-fischer.bsky.social
#SaveIMLS
Did all the states got these notices, or just the 20 which sued?
Graphic @marc-fischer.bsky.social
#SaveIMLS
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Trump incited rebellion on 1/6/21. Per the constitution he is ineligible to hold office.
How much longer will we let the confederates destroy our Union?
How much longer will we let the confederates destroy our Union?
April 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Trump incited rebellion on 1/6/21. Per the constitution he is ineligible to hold office.
How much longer will we let the confederates destroy our Union?
How much longer will we let the confederates destroy our Union?
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NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
April 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
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I think this is a brilliant framing of this issue. If the government can send people to a third world country to a lifetime of involuntary servitude, that is slavery. Query whether this meets the “jurisdiction” requirement of the 13th Amendment (the officials sending them are!)
Trump told America he had a deal with far-right El Salvadoran dictator Nayib Bukele to temporary hold U.S. deportees for a fee.
Now we know that was a lie.
Trump told Bukele he'd _sell_ him bodies to _own_—to be housed in his massive prison (CECOT) until death.
America is back in the slave trade.
Now we know that was a lie.
Trump told Bukele he'd _sell_ him bodies to _own_—to be housed in his massive prison (CECOT) until death.
America is back in the slave trade.
April 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I think this is a brilliant framing of this issue. If the government can send people to a third world country to a lifetime of involuntary servitude, that is slavery. Query whether this meets the “jurisdiction” requirement of the 13th Amendment (the officials sending them are!)
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Federal library funding supports programs, services, and resources at libraries in every state and territory. We need YOU to Show Up #ForOurLibraries and make your voice heard. #FundLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
March 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Federal library funding supports programs, services, and resources at libraries in every state and territory. We need YOU to Show Up #ForOurLibraries and make your voice heard. #FundLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Call Congress: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
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Congress is back in Washington this week. That means they need to hear from library advocates like YOU who care about federal funding for libraries.
Use our easy tool and script to call your members of Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Use our easy tool and script to call your members of Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
March 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Congress is back in Washington this week. That means they need to hear from library advocates like YOU who care about federal funding for libraries.
Use our easy tool and script to call your members of Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Use our easy tool and script to call your members of Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
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The Board of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has written a letter explaining its core functions cannot be cut.
www.wordsandmoney.com/in-letter-im...
www.wordsandmoney.com/in-letter-im...
In Letter, IMLS Advisory Board Says Its Core Activities Cannot be Slashed by Executive Action
In a letter to the agency's new acting director, the National Museum and Library Services board said it stands ready to help "support and strengthen" the agency's mission as mandated by law.
www.wordsandmoney.com
March 24, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Board of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has written a letter explaining its core functions cannot be cut.
www.wordsandmoney.com/in-letter-im...
www.wordsandmoney.com/in-letter-im...
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🚨 CBS News has received an internal NSA bulletin from Feb 2025 warning staff NOT to use Signal app for sensitive info, citing vulnerabilities to Russian hackers. These docs were sent pre-Houthi chat scandal with Jeffrey Goldberg.
NSA warned of vulnerabilities in Signal app a month before Houthi strike chat
The National Security Agency sent a bulletin in February warning of Russian hackers trying to access encrypted conversations on Signal.
www.cbsnews.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🚨 CBS News has received an internal NSA bulletin from Feb 2025 warning staff NOT to use Signal app for sensitive info, citing vulnerabilities to Russian hackers. These docs were sent pre-Houthi chat scandal with Jeffrey Goldberg.
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🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
March 25, 2025 at 11:59 AM
🔑 under-discussed point — why they were on signal:
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The shortlist for the 2025 @womensprize.bsky.social for non-fiction is out.
Each of the six books weaves a narrative that inspires, informs and entertains.
Congratulations to all the #WomensPrize shortlisted authors.
womensprize.com/prizes/women...
Each of the six books weaves a narrative that inspires, informs and entertains.
Congratulations to all the #WomensPrize shortlisted authors.
womensprize.com/prizes/women...
March 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The shortlist for the 2025 @womensprize.bsky.social for non-fiction is out.
Each of the six books weaves a narrative that inspires, informs and entertains.
Congratulations to all the #WomensPrize shortlisted authors.
womensprize.com/prizes/women...
Each of the six books weaves a narrative that inspires, informs and entertains.
Congratulations to all the #WomensPrize shortlisted authors.
womensprize.com/prizes/women...
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We are pleased to launch the second round of our Peer Mentoring scheme.
The purpose of the scheme is to build resilient, strong, well-supported #Library leaders.
Find out more about how to become a mentor or mentee. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
The purpose of the scheme is to build resilient, strong, well-supported #Library leaders.
Find out more about how to become a mentor or mentee. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
March 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We are pleased to launch the second round of our Peer Mentoring scheme.
The purpose of the scheme is to build resilient, strong, well-supported #Library leaders.
Find out more about how to become a mentor or mentee. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
The purpose of the scheme is to build resilient, strong, well-supported #Library leaders.
Find out more about how to become a mentor or mentee. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
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Every state would lose funding if the Institute of Museum and Library Services were eliminated. In Wisconsin, communities rely on that funding for their libraries: www.wkow.com/news/local-l...
Call Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLIbraries #FundLibraries
Call Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLIbraries #FundLibraries
Local libraries and museums face uncertainty after President Trump's potential cut to IMLS funding
MADISON (WKOW) -- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to cut the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency that helps fund libraries and museums.
www.wkow.com
March 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Every state would lose funding if the Institute of Museum and Library Services were eliminated. In Wisconsin, communities rely on that funding for their libraries: www.wkow.com/news/local-l...
Call Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLIbraries #FundLibraries
Call Congress and tell them to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLIbraries #FundLibraries
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We’re grateful to all the ALA members who were able to join us this morning.
And a special thank you to Senator @markey.senate.gov, one of the original drafters of the legislation that enabled E-Rate, for joining us to fight for this essential program!
And a special thank you to Senator @markey.senate.gov, one of the original drafters of the legislation that enabled E-Rate, for joining us to fight for this essential program!
March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We’re grateful to all the ALA members who were able to join us this morning.
And a special thank you to Senator @markey.senate.gov, one of the original drafters of the legislation that enabled E-Rate, for joining us to fight for this essential program!
And a special thank you to Senator @markey.senate.gov, one of the original drafters of the legislation that enabled E-Rate, for joining us to fight for this essential program!
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ALA & broadband advocates gathered today at the Supreme Court for the start of oral arguments in a case that could decide the fate of #ERate
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
ALA & broadband advocates gathered today at the Supreme Court for the start of oral arguments in a case that could decide the fate of #ERate
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
Past PLA President Sonia Alcántara-Antoine shared the profound impact the program has on her community in Baltimore, providing internet access at the library
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As a committed champion of broadband as a human right, ALA filed an amicus brief with the court in support of E-Rate & the Universal Service Fund, its funding mechanism. We will continue to fight for E-Rate & every community it benefits.
Learn more about the case: ilovelibraries.org/article/the-...
Learn more about the case: ilovelibraries.org/article/the-...
The American Library Association is Defending E-Rate at the Supreme Court. Here’s Why that Matters.
E-Rate has been a quiet powerhouse providing broadband connectivity to libraries and schools across the U.S. for nearly three decades. The American Library Association is defending it at the Supreme C...
ilovelibraries.org
March 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
As a committed champion of broadband as a human right, ALA filed an amicus brief with the court in support of E-Rate & the Universal Service Fund, its funding mechanism. We will continue to fight for E-Rate & every community it benefits.
Learn more about the case: ilovelibraries.org/article/the-...
Learn more about the case: ilovelibraries.org/article/the-...
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And she's been taken to Louisiana, as if there are no detention centers in MA. Some have suggested that's to force appeals cases to the 5th Circuit which is more Trump friendly.
March 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
And she's been taken to Louisiana, as if there are no detention centers in MA. Some have suggested that's to force appeals cases to the 5th Circuit which is more Trump friendly.
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What possible non-treasonous reason would there be for Hegseth to have a Russian email address?
March 28, 2025 at 3:22 AM
What possible non-treasonous reason would there be for Hegseth to have a Russian email address?
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DOGE IS SCARED at The Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza. They are about to start taking phones from employees.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
DOGE IS SCARED at The Institute of Museum and Library Services, 955 L'Enfant Plaza. They are about to start taking phones from employees.
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Am I the only person out here wondering about the odd Dem polling? Yes, Dem leadership is hated right now, but that is because people want MORE fight from them, not less. Right? The way it’s being reported makes it sound like disagreement with Dem positions. The reporting sounds wrong to me.
March 18, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Am I the only person out here wondering about the odd Dem polling? Yes, Dem leadership is hated right now, but that is because people want MORE fight from them, not less. Right? The way it’s being reported makes it sound like disagreement with Dem positions. The reporting sounds wrong to me.
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🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
March 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
🚨NEW🚨: Donald Trump is attempting to strip away federal support for libraries. We will NOT let that happen.
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. But together, we know we can show up & defeat it.
Full EO: www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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librarians who comply to disinformation campaigns are actually the worst and this is such a slap in the face to information professionals who have been advocating for reparative description changes for years.
new Library of Congress subject heading changes. goodbye “Mexico, Gulf of.”
could we be living in a stupider timeline? don’t answer that. this one is bad enough. 📚
could we be living in a stupider timeline? don’t answer that. this one is bad enough. 📚
![151 Mexico, Gulf of CHANGE HEADING
151 America, Gulf of [sp 85084621]
072 H 1145.5
451 UF Golfo de Méjico
451 UF Golfo de Mexico
451 UF Gulf of America
451 UF Gulf of Mexico
451 UF Mexico, Gulf of [Former heading]
550 BT Bays--Mexico
550 BT Bays--United States
688 Heading changed from Mexico, Gulf of to America, Gulf of in March 2025.
781 America, Gulf of](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2sfy6irvmfmnwxe4ouhrrn7a/bafkreidio4eygp6mfjjih6vr3rsac3cpame3ydpa6ltuitdhztg3vtgmpm@jpeg)
March 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
librarians who comply to disinformation campaigns are actually the worst and this is such a slap in the face to information professionals who have been advocating for reparative description changes for years.