Austin Stroud, PhD
@librarianaustin.bsky.social
Lecturer in LIS at IU Indianapolis, PhD in information studies from Dominican University, 2026 Indiana Library Federation President. Former public library director. All posts are my own, and do not represent my employer. http://www.librarianaustin.info
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Next week: Library Lovers Week 2026. Live author conversations celebrating books, readers, and the libraries that connect them. Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Free to attend. Free to share. RSVP at www.libraryloversweek.org
Library Lovers Week 2026 on EveryLibrary Live!
February 9–13, 2026 | 5 PM, 7 PM & 9 PM EDT on Facebook Live and YouTube Live
www.libraryloversweek.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Next week: Library Lovers Week 2026. Live author conversations celebrating books, readers, and the libraries that connect them. Facebook Live & YouTube Live. Free to attend. Free to share. RSVP at www.libraryloversweek.org
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If you haven't had the chance to see The Librarians yet, catch Kim Snyder’s powerful documentary when it premieres February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS.
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens
The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.
www.pbs.org
February 7, 2026 at 8:46 PM
If you haven't had the chance to see The Librarians yet, catch Kim Snyder’s powerful documentary when it premieres February 9 on Independent Lens on PBS.
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
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Really the hardest part of writing a book is just sitting down and starting it and also finishing it and also the middle bit too
February 7, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Really the hardest part of writing a book is just sitting down and starting it and also finishing it and also the middle bit too
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A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
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NEW: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle.
But this time, it has unusually specific criteria: It “particularly welcomes” projects that align with President Donald Trump’s vision for America.
But this time, it has unusually specific criteria: It “particularly welcomes” projects that align with President Donald Trump’s vision for America.
Grant Guidelines for Libraries and Museums Take “Chilling” Political Turn Under Trump
Former Institute of Museum and Library Services leaders from both political parties expressed concern that the new funding guidelines could encourage a more constrained or distorted view of American h...
www.propublica.org
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
NEW: The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for its 2026 grant cycle.
But this time, it has unusually specific criteria: It “particularly welcomes” projects that align with President Donald Trump’s vision for America.
But this time, it has unusually specific criteria: It “particularly welcomes” projects that align with President Donald Trump’s vision for America.
February 7, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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The Vonnegut Estate, authors, and student plaintiffs are taking the state of Utah to court over unconstitutional book bans. The right to read is on the line: https://bit.ly/3NYuuEe
#INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
#INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
February 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Vonnegut Estate, authors, and student plaintiffs are taking the state of Utah to court over unconstitutional book bans. The right to read is on the line: https://bit.ly/3NYuuEe
#INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
#INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement
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Wear your values, spark a conversation. Grab IN FREADOM gear in our Bonfire shop and help put the freedom to read front and center in your community: https://bit.ly/3Ze2vD0
Indiana FREADOM to Read Online Store | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
Working to ensure all Hoosiers have the freedom to read and a right to equitable access to information.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Wear your values, spark a conversation. Grab IN FREADOM gear in our Bonfire shop and help put the freedom to read front and center in your community: https://bit.ly/3Ze2vD0
A happy cat 😸 we’re done with today’s meetings
February 4, 2026 at 8:41 PM
A happy cat 😸 we’re done with today’s meetings
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New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries!
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
February 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
New: Thanks to advocates from across the country, library funding was not only included in the FY26 federal budget, it was increased. Your advocacy made a difference for libraries!
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
Share your appreciation for the library funding measures: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag... #FundLibraries
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Incredible ILF Statehouse Day! 📚 Huge thanks to ILF Members and supporters for advocating for Indiana libraries! Special shoutout to our Co-Advocacy Chairs for their dedication and service.
#INLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #ILFStatehouseDay2026 #SupportLibraries
#INLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #ILFStatehouseDay2026 #SupportLibraries
February 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Incredible ILF Statehouse Day! 📚 Huge thanks to ILF Members and supporters for advocating for Indiana libraries! Special shoutout to our Co-Advocacy Chairs for their dedication and service.
#INLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #ILFStatehouseDay2026 #SupportLibraries
#INLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #ILFStatehouseDay2026 #SupportLibraries
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Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
February 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Volunteer #librarians from around the world joined forces to build the Nancy Drew collection on Open Library—volunteering their time to organize series, verify editions, untangle authorship, and clean up metadata so anyone can discover these books.
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
Learn more ➡️ blog.openlibrary.org/2026/01/30/a...
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Firing squad, 10 Commandments among bills to falter at mid-session cutoff
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/f...
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/f...
Firing squad, Ten Commandments bills among proposals to falter at mid-session cutoff • Indiana Capital Chronicle
With a key mid-session deadline now passed, dozens of Indiana bills have stalled or died after failing to advance to the other chamber.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Firing squad, 10 Commandments among bills to falter at mid-session cutoff
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/f...
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/02/03/f...
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Look! It is @librarianaustin.bsky.social the 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President & me, the 2026 AISLE Chiar) advocating for all libraries at #ILFStatehouseDay2026
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Look! It is @librarianaustin.bsky.social the 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President & me, the 2026 AISLE Chiar) advocating for all libraries at #ILFStatehouseDay2026
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The 1936 ALA Annual Conference was held in Richmond, Virginia, a city with Jim Crow-era racial segregation laws. While ALA had no segregation or discriminatory policies, it had not established any ruling against holding a conference in a segregated city.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NNV42S
#ALA150
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NNV42S
#ALA150
February 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The 1936 ALA Annual Conference was held in Richmond, Virginia, a city with Jim Crow-era racial segregation laws. While ALA had no segregation or discriminatory policies, it had not established any ruling against holding a conference in a segregated city.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NNV42S
#ALA150
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NNV42S
#ALA150
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At moments like this, community matters.
The PLA Board has shared a message regarding recent events in Minneapolis and what they mean for the PLA 2026 Conference. We remain committed to safety, care, and gathering together in support of one another.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4riblvm
The PLA Board has shared a message regarding recent events in Minneapolis and what they mean for the PLA 2026 Conference. We remain committed to safety, care, and gathering together in support of one another.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4riblvm
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
At moments like this, community matters.
The PLA Board has shared a message regarding recent events in Minneapolis and what they mean for the PLA 2026 Conference. We remain committed to safety, care, and gathering together in support of one another.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4riblvm
The PLA Board has shared a message regarding recent events in Minneapolis and what they mean for the PLA 2026 Conference. We remain committed to safety, care, and gathering together in support of one another.
Read the full statement: https://bit.ly/4riblvm
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Behind every library card is a story. One of learning, access, and opportunity. Statehouse Day is where we share those stories with lawmakers and underscore the priorities that keep them going. Join us next Tuesday to fight for Libraries across Indiana!
Details: https://ow.ly/qVuN50Y6hfa
Details: https://ow.ly/qVuN50Y6hfa
January 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Behind every library card is a story. One of learning, access, and opportunity. Statehouse Day is where we share those stories with lawmakers and underscore the priorities that keep them going. Join us next Tuesday to fight for Libraries across Indiana!
Details: https://ow.ly/qVuN50Y6hfa
Details: https://ow.ly/qVuN50Y6hfa
Enjoying their Friday 💤 🐱
January 30, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Enjoying their Friday 💤 🐱
Another bad game, but I got a poster.
January 30, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Another bad game, but I got a poster.