Jenny Schollaert
@jeschollaert.bsky.social
Outreach and Engagement Librarian in Special Collections.
Writing about plants and abortion in American Fiction. Yinzer. She/her.
www.jschollaert.com
Writing about plants and abortion in American Fiction. Yinzer. She/her.
www.jschollaert.com
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The District of Columbia is under attack today — not from violent gangs or thieves, but by the President of the United States.
The President's weaponization of the Home Rule Act is a direct attack on the 700,000 residents of DC and we will not stand for it.
The President's weaponization of the Home Rule Act is a direct attack on the 700,000 residents of DC and we will not stand for it.
August 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The District of Columbia is under attack today — not from violent gangs or thieves, but by the President of the United States.
The President's weaponization of the Home Rule Act is a direct attack on the 700,000 residents of DC and we will not stand for it.
The President's weaponization of the Home Rule Act is a direct attack on the 700,000 residents of DC and we will not stand for it.
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"After the Civil War, white residents pushed back on an elected mayor and council altogether because Black residents had been given the right to vote in those elections—and were winning council seats."
Everything you need to know about D.C. home rule
The city’s power over its own affairs is imperiled by the incoming Trump administration. Here’s what you should know about the parameters of local control in D.C.
51st.news
August 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"After the Civil War, white residents pushed back on an elected mayor and council altogether because Black residents had been given the right to vote in those elections—and were winning council seats."
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we can have more. public goods, an economy rooted in growing people and creative making - healthcare for all, free school for all, the history of creative culture not enclosed by data companies but at the library for everybody, public spaces and public arts, dense plentiful housing. we can.
July 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
we can have more. public goods, an economy rooted in growing people and creative making - healthcare for all, free school for all, the history of creative culture not enclosed by data companies but at the library for everybody, public spaces and public arts, dense plentiful housing. we can.
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Hello everyone, the College Park National Archives site has now taken down the header announcing restrictions. Because of that and the post below, I've deleted my original post because I do not want to share misinformation. My deep hope is that this was a major messaging fail. Orig. lang. below 👇
I heard from someone who works there that management needs better messaging skills - I mean, that:
the research rooms are still open to researchers, no change in that policy
buses and cars will no longer be able to drive up right to the building, that is the change in policy
the research rooms are still open to researchers, no change in that policy
buses and cars will no longer be able to drive up right to the building, that is the change in policy
June 25, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Hello everyone, the College Park National Archives site has now taken down the header announcing restrictions. Because of that and the post below, I've deleted my original post because I do not want to share misinformation. My deep hope is that this was a major messaging fail. Orig. lang. below 👇
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If you're a D.C. Library user, be aware: The D.C. Public Library system says it is likely going to have to reduce opening hours at neighborhood branches, from the current 61 hours a week to 40 hours. Branches would also go from being open seven days a week to five days.
June 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If you're a D.C. Library user, be aware: The D.C. Public Library system says it is likely going to have to reduce opening hours at neighborhood branches, from the current 61 hours a week to 40 hours. Branches would also go from being open seven days a week to five days.
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The NEH has been a singular force for bringing people together. In this moment of hate, fear and isolation, the NEH helped us learn about our past and about each other.
Today we are losing almost all of the NEH public servants. We are all in their debt. A national shame. A profound cultural loss.
Today we are losing almost all of the NEH public servants. We are all in their debt. A national shame. A profound cultural loss.
June 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The NEH has been a singular force for bringing people together. In this moment of hate, fear and isolation, the NEH helped us learn about our past and about each other.
Today we are losing almost all of the NEH public servants. We are all in their debt. A national shame. A profound cultural loss.
Today we are losing almost all of the NEH public servants. We are all in their debt. A national shame. A profound cultural loss.
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this is a massive loss. so many historians rely heavily on this database for research, teaching, everything. they say "do your own research" but they don't mean it.
Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
About this Collection | Chronicling America | Digital Collections | Library of Congress
Search America's Historic Newspaper Pages through 1963 Please Note: The Library of Congress has transitioned the longstanding Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers website to this new digi...
www.loc.gov
May 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
this is a massive loss. so many historians rely heavily on this database for research, teaching, everything. they say "do your own research" but they don't mean it.
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As a scholar, as a teacher, and now as a museum educator, Chronicling America has been invaluable.
Beyond that, though, it's OURS. We paid for it. It's a public good.
Beyond that, though, it's OURS. We paid for it. It's a public good.
Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
About this Collection | Chronicling America | Digital Collections | Library of Congress
Search America's Historic Newspaper Pages through 1963 Please Note: The Library of Congress has transitioned the longstanding Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers website to this new digi...
www.loc.gov
May 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As a scholar, as a teacher, and now as a museum educator, Chronicling America has been invaluable.
Beyond that, though, it's OURS. We paid for it. It's a public good.
Beyond that, though, it's OURS. We paid for it. It's a public good.
I cannot begin to express how invaluable the National Digital Newspaper Program & ChronAm are to my work as a researcher, instructor, and librarian.
The NDNP team at NEH & LC is (was?) such a force for good--it is cruel that the public is robbed of the team's plans for the program's future.
The NDNP team at NEH & LC is (was?) such a force for good--it is cruel that the public is robbed of the team's plans for the program's future.
Some sad confirmation from @bcgl.bsky.social while I was at UW last week—the National Digital Newspaper Program—which builds Chronicling America—has been shut down
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
Historical newspapers are probably the archival material most used by the general public—for genealogy, local history—it’s such a loss
About this Collection | Chronicling America | Digital Collections | Library of Congress
Search America's Historic Newspaper Pages through 1963 Please Note: The Library of Congress has transitioned the longstanding Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers website to this new digi...
www.loc.gov
May 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I cannot begin to express how invaluable the National Digital Newspaper Program & ChronAm are to my work as a researcher, instructor, and librarian.
The NDNP team at NEH & LC is (was?) such a force for good--it is cruel that the public is robbed of the team's plans for the program's future.
The NDNP team at NEH & LC is (was?) such a force for good--it is cruel that the public is robbed of the team's plans for the program's future.
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Hands. 👏 Off. 👏 Our. 👏 Librarians. 👏
BREAKING: President Donald Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
The dismissal was disclosed in statements from three top House Democrats and confirmed by a separate person familiar with the matter.
The dismissal was disclosed in statements from three top House Democrats and confirmed by a separate person familiar with the matter.
President Donald Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
bit.ly
May 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Hands. 👏 Off. 👏 Our. 👏 Librarians. 👏
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Phenomenal news from @mellon.org for many of the #NEH state #humanities councils we've been highlighting these past few weeks. We stand in solidarity with your staff and will continue to share the amazing stories about your work across the United States.
Breaking News: The Mellon Foundation announced $15 million to support state humanities councils after federal aid cancellations left some in danger of collapse. The endowment provides crucial support to museums, historical sites, cultural festivals and community projects.
Mellon Foundation Announces $15 Million for Humanities Councils
The emergency funding came after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled most existing grants, part of a pivot toward President Trump’s priorities.
www.nytimes.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Phenomenal news from @mellon.org for many of the #NEH state #humanities councils we've been highlighting these past few weeks. We stand in solidarity with your staff and will continue to share the amazing stories about your work across the United States.
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If you'd like to see all the canceled NEH grants at variance with agency priorities that allegedly will fail to inspire your confidence in use of taxpayer funds, go explore impact.ach.org. Then contact your representatives about this outrageous cull.
NEH Grants 2025
NEH Grants 2025
impact.ach.org
April 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you'd like to see all the canceled NEH grants at variance with agency priorities that allegedly will fail to inspire your confidence in use of taxpayer funds, go explore impact.ach.org. Then contact your representatives about this outrageous cull.
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Wow, the Smithsonian Libraries and Archive is stepping back from being the central admin for BHL 😬
Latest update about the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL).
Get in contact with the BHL team with your comments and ideas #ILoveBHL
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/04/new-...
Get in contact with the BHL team with your comments and ideas #ILoveBHL
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/04/new-...
A New Future for the Biodiversity Heritage Library
The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world’s largest open access digital library for biodiversity literature and archives. A global consortium of over 660 contributors, BHL has made more …
blog.biodiversitylibrary.org
April 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Wow, the Smithsonian Libraries and Archive is stepping back from being the central admin for BHL 😬
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The number of vicious insults and outright lies in this “statement” is mind-boggling. www.neh.gov/news/update-...
An Update on NEH Funding Priorities and the Agency’s Recent Implementation of Trump Administration Executive Orders
www.neh.gov
April 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The number of vicious insults and outright lies in this “statement” is mind-boggling. www.neh.gov/news/update-...
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🚨 Funding is being cut for the California Digital Newspaper Collection!
The state budget for next year zeroes out all funding, which would put the entire site offline permanently.
Please fill out comments
- sbud.senate.ca.gov/members/subc...
- abgt.assembly.ca.gov/sub-committe...
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The state budget for next year zeroes out all funding, which would put the entire site offline permanently.
Please fill out comments
- sbud.senate.ca.gov/members/subc...
- abgt.assembly.ca.gov/sub-committe...
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April 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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There has been so much devastation, but for my communities this is especially devastating. I cannot overstate how much we owe to the Office of Digital Humanities & the incredible people who have worked there. The work won’t end, but it will be severely curtailed
The NEH Digital Humanities office housed people doing amazing work and connecting and supporting DH ecosystems in ways many of will never be able to chart or fully appreciate. Is there a way we can honor them at the ASA or MLA or AHA or. . .
Dissolution of the Office of Digital Humanities is confirmed. #DigitalHumanities
April 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
There has been so much devastation, but for my communities this is especially devastating. I cannot overstate how much we owe to the Office of Digital Humanities & the incredible people who have worked there. The work won’t end, but it will be severely curtailed
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National History Day was defunded. This is devastating. 📚
nhd.org/en/
nhd.org/en/
National History Day
National History Day forms thoughtful citizens and confident teachers by improving the teaching and learning of history.
nhd.org
April 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
National History Day was defunded. This is devastating. 📚
nhd.org/en/
nhd.org/en/
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Would love to know if anyone is organizing any legal challenges to #NEH terminations. All I've heard about is contacting members of Congress and writing op-eds which I think are of little help at this point. What are individuals to do?
My Slate piece on the widespread NEH grant cancellations is live. So much gratitude to everyone who took the time to talk with me these past few days while fighting fires on every side.
#humanities #highered #neh
slate.com/news-and-pol...
#humanities #highered #neh
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Say Goodbye to Small-Town Libraries and Museums, Thanks to Trump’s Latest Cuts
The NEH budget is tiny. The loss is huge.
slate.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Would love to know if anyone is organizing any legal challenges to #NEH terminations. All I've heard about is contacting members of Congress and writing op-eds which I think are of little help at this point. What are individuals to do?
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My Slate piece on the widespread NEH grant cancellations is live. So much gratitude to everyone who took the time to talk with me these past few days while fighting fires on every side.
#humanities #highered #neh
slate.com/news-and-pol...
#humanities #highered #neh
slate.com/news-and-pol...
Say Goodbye to Small-Town Libraries and Museums, Thanks to Trump’s Latest Cuts
The NEH budget is tiny. The loss is huge.
slate.com
April 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My Slate piece on the widespread NEH grant cancellations is live. So much gratitude to everyone who took the time to talk with me these past few days while fighting fires on every side.
#humanities #highered #neh
slate.com/news-and-pol...
#humanities #highered #neh
slate.com/news-and-pol...
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ACH has updated our Impact Database with info about canceled NEH grants as of 4/8/25. We understand around 40 grants remain active, with a small number reinstated. The $ amounts reflect awarded funds. The total amount is a fraction (~.000037%)of the 2024 US budget. Learn more: impact.ach.org
NEH Grants 2025
NEH Grants 2025
impact.ach.org
April 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
ACH has updated our Impact Database with info about canceled NEH grants as of 4/8/25. We understand around 40 grants remain active, with a small number reinstated. The $ amounts reflect awarded funds. The total amount is a fraction (~.000037%)of the 2024 US budget. Learn more: impact.ach.org
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FORTY remain active. Almost FIFTEEN HUNDRED canceled.
ACH has updated our Impact Database with info about canceled NEH grants as of 4/8/25. We understand around 40 grants remain active, with a small number reinstated. The $ amounts reflect awarded funds. The total amount is a fraction (~.000037%)of the 2024 US budget. Learn more: impact.ach.org
NEH Grants 2025
NEH Grants 2025
impact.ach.org
April 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
FORTY remain active. Almost FIFTEEN HUNDRED canceled.
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We need to keep the cuts to the NEH at the forefront of national, local media attention. I just had a convo today with someone from my local Mass state rep's office about how the cuts to the NEH & NSF etc. and the broader war on higher education will have destructive effects locally.
The National Endowment for the Humanities has begun slashing its staff following directives from the Trump administration to shrink the federal workforce, deepening the blow to cultural organizations, researchers and programs across the country.
Staff cuts begin at NEH, threatening humanities programs across U.S.
A union said almost 75 percent of National Endowment for the Humanities staff should prepare for reductions in force, around a week after grants were canceled.
wapo.st
April 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We need to keep the cuts to the NEH at the forefront of national, local media attention. I just had a convo today with someone from my local Mass state rep's office about how the cuts to the NEH & NSF etc. and the broader war on higher education will have destructive effects locally.
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"Here’s how states in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region will be negatively impacted by the loss of National Endowment for the Humanities funds and defunding of their state humanities council." bit.ly/3YqGWPn
Cuts to NEH and Humanities Councils: What New England and the Mid-Atlantic Will Lose - Federation of State Humanities Councils
Jump to Your State: Connecticut | Delaware | New Jersey | Maryland | Maine | New Hampshire | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | Vermont | Virginia | West Virginia On … Read more
bit.ly
April 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Here’s how states in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region will be negatively impacted by the loss of National Endowment for the Humanities funds and defunding of their state humanities council." bit.ly/3YqGWPn
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@ach.bsky.social put together a doc you can use if you want to take direct action to support the NEH and IMLS!
Includes links to resources like their canceled grants database and tips for how to use that info when you contact your reps: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Includes links to resources like their canceled grants database and tips for how to use that info when you contact your reps: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Support the NEH: Virtual Direct Action Hour
Support the NEH: Virtual Direct Action Hour Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/84358841172?pwd=bxor46pu3qY4vq7bBFmbzUAJYAarpb.1 Wednesday, 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern Join us to message and call your e...
docs.google.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
@ach.bsky.social put together a doc you can use if you want to take direct action to support the NEH and IMLS!
Includes links to resources like their canceled grants database and tips for how to use that info when you contact your reps: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Includes links to resources like their canceled grants database and tips for how to use that info when you contact your reps: docs.google.com/document/d/1...