Lynda M. Kellam #DataRescue
@lyndamk.bsky.social
Director of data & digital scholarship at an ivy league univ | organizing a bunch of #data rescuers @datarescueproject.org | support #qualitative research & software | PhD in American history | thoughts are mine not my employer’s
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You can help make the Fifth National Climate Assessment easier to find. Watch this short video to learn how. #ClimateForUs
November 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM
You can help make the Fifth National Climate Assessment easier to find. Watch this short video to learn how. #ClimateForUs
I get to be the greeter. Come say hi!
There is still time to register for our upcoming hackathon hosted by @rdapassociation.bsky.social ! Join us TOMORROW Nov.13, from 1-2pm Eastern.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I get to be the greeter. Come say hi!
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Can you believe this? The American Battle Monuments Commission, a U.S. gov. agency, ordered the removal of displays honouring the Black soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands. These men fought & died for freedom, & now their contributions are being erased. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
A Dutch war cemetery added displays showing black US soldiers. Then they were quietly removed
Relatives fear the move is part of ‘the same virus affecting the US’, as historians and politicians say it coincided with Trump’s DEI purge
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November 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Can you believe this? The American Battle Monuments Commission, a U.S. gov. agency, ordered the removal of displays honouring the Black soldiers who helped liberate the Netherlands. These men fought & died for freedom, & now their contributions are being erased. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
On the walk to work I got the double shot of Mountain Goats This Year c/o @mikalarae.bsky.social and Killing in the Name of. Yeah been that kinda year.
Just happy to see the librarians live the spirit of "F* u I won't do what you tell me" even if many of our leaders won't.
Just happy to see the librarians live the spirit of "F* u I won't do what you tell me" even if many of our leaders won't.
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
On the walk to work I got the double shot of Mountain Goats This Year c/o @mikalarae.bsky.social and Killing in the Name of. Yeah been that kinda year.
Just happy to see the librarians live the spirit of "F* u I won't do what you tell me" even if many of our leaders won't.
Just happy to see the librarians live the spirit of "F* u I won't do what you tell me" even if many of our leaders won't.
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X posts said the majority of SNAP recipients are not U.S. citizens. That’s a vast undercount, according to federal data. Almost 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens.
Majority of SNAP recipients are US citizens
X posts said the majority of SNAP recipients are not U.S. citizens. That’s a vast undercount, according to federal data. Almost 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
X posts said the majority of SNAP recipients are not U.S. citizens. That’s a vast undercount, according to federal data. Almost 90% of SNAP recipients are U.S.-born citizens.
Sooo much love for this and you.
Since it was a small group, and the presentation was not recorded, the @datarescueproject.org let me write up a short summary of my presentation:
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November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Sooo much love for this and you.
And to be clear that is a quote from Denice Ross. Very useful for perspective.
Lynda points out that even though a relatively small number of data sources have been shut down by the US Federal government, many more are affected through letting go of staff - death by a thousand cuts.
November 6, 2025 at 12:47 PM
And to be clear that is a quote from Denice Ross. Very useful for perspective.
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😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
Hope returning? Glimmer at least. So excited for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and our Penn justices’ victories!
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Hope returning? Glimmer at least. So excited for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and our Penn justices’ victories!
Trying this again....I'm tired (has been a long 10 months).
We are SO grateful for the generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It has been a learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
We are SO grateful for the generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It has been a learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
We are SO grateful that generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for their generous support. It has been a long learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has generously awarded us funding to secure our own storage. This critical processing space will be instrumental in ensuring that large datasets can be temporarily stored, curated, and described.
Thank you, MacArthur Foundation, for your support!
Thank you, MacArthur Foundation, for your support!
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Trying this again....I'm tired (has been a long 10 months).
We are SO grateful for the generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It has been a learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
We are SO grateful for the generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. It has been a learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
We are SO grateful that generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for their generous support. It has been a long learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has generously awarded us funding to secure our own storage. This critical processing space will be instrumental in ensuring that large datasets can be temporarily stored, curated, and described.
Thank you, MacArthur Foundation, for your support!
Thank you, MacArthur Foundation, for your support!
Data Rescue Projects receives support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to support data rescue efforts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Since launching in February 2025, the Data Rescue Project has grown substantially. At this point, the DRP has enabled the rescue of more than 1,000 datasets from US Federal…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
We are SO grateful that generous support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation for their generous support. It has been a long learning process and so excited to see this finally happen!
Reminding all my folks to go vote today. Vote while we still can.
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Reminding all my folks to go vote today. Vote while we still can.
Excited to be in a discussion about preservation of humanitarian archives at Hum & Conflict Response Insti at Univ of Manchester. The loss of fed funding for foreign aid had wide impact, including the sustainability of continued access to critical archives. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust Combine Support
Leverhulme Trust and Wellcome Trust combine support for the Humanitarian Archive Emergency (HAE) project based at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester in pa...
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November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Excited to be in a discussion about preservation of humanitarian archives at Hum & Conflict Response Insti at Univ of Manchester. The loss of fed funding for foreign aid had wide impact, including the sustainability of continued access to critical archives. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/l...
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Got my #DataRescueProject 🛟 stickers at #IDW2025, so they've made their way to Serbia. Still deciding where to stick them, the universal struggle...
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Got my #DataRescueProject 🛟 stickers at #IDW2025, so they've made their way to Serbia. Still deciding where to stick them, the universal struggle...
It really is a useful workbook. I just wish younger data librarian me had such great guidance!
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I'm deeply grateful that @lyndamk.bsky.social wrote a lovely blurb for my book, "The Data Management Workbook," which comes out in just over a month.
I really admire Lynda's work, her books, and her recent efforts with the @datarescueproject.org.
I really admire Lynda's work, her books, and her recent efforts with the @datarescueproject.org.
October 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It really is a useful workbook. I just wish younger data librarian me had such great guidance!
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Have you received a #DataRescueProject sticker? Maybe at a conference, maybe via mail, or somewhere else? We want to see where it ended up! Reply or quote this with a picture of your sticker.
This isn't a contest or anything, but it will bring a lil morale boost to your fave #DataRescue crew!
This isn't a contest or anything, but it will bring a lil morale boost to your fave #DataRescue crew!
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Have you received a #DataRescueProject sticker? Maybe at a conference, maybe via mail, or somewhere else? We want to see where it ended up! Reply or quote this with a picture of your sticker.
This isn't a contest or anything, but it will bring a lil morale boost to your fave #DataRescue crew!
This isn't a contest or anything, but it will bring a lil morale boost to your fave #DataRescue crew!
I should finally lean into my grandmother’s roots. lol
October 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I should finally lean into my grandmother’s roots. lol
Yasssssssssss
a blue jays mascot on a baseball field
ALT: a blue jays mascot on a baseball field
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October 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Yasssssssssss
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I had the immense privilege of being the keynote speaker at #MDLS2025. In my talk, I reported on the work of the @datarescueproject.org. And while there were too many highlights to capture in one post, I hope this image sums it up.
Thank you, MDLS, for being such a kind and welcoming space.
Thank you, MDLS, for being such a kind and welcoming space.
October 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I had the immense privilege of being the keynote speaker at #MDLS2025. In my talk, I reported on the work of the @datarescueproject.org. And while there were too many highlights to capture in one post, I hope this image sums it up.
Thank you, MDLS, for being such a kind and welcoming space.
Thank you, MDLS, for being such a kind and welcoming space.
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Digital history folks, I'll be sharing an assignment that worked v well for my grad students to demonstrate the idea of historical contingency, introducing the narrative tool Twine, & exploring the affective power of pedagogical games. I hope you'll join us this afternoon if that sounds interesting!
One last reminder of the #ByteSizedPedagogy event this week with @kairosdoug.bsky.social and @cynthiaheider.com. They'll be talking about surveillance, privacy, contingency and gaming. Join us this Thursday at 1PM ET online for some free conversations about teaching and learning.
ICYMI we will be hosting @kairosdoug.bsky.social and @cynthiaheider.com at the next #ByteSizedPedagogy session on October 23, 2025 at 1PM ET. Free, open to the public, virtual. Come for your regular dose of fascinating work in digital pedagogy in a discussion-based and informal setting.
October 23, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Digital history folks, I'll be sharing an assignment that worked v well for my grad students to demonstrate the idea of historical contingency, introducing the narrative tool Twine, & exploring the affective power of pedagogical games. I hope you'll join us this afternoon if that sounds interesting!
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OPINION: "With control of the White House and Congress, the GOP holds all the cards. Blaming Democrats for the impasse is ridiculous." — Joseph Hoeffel
Republicans could end the government shutdown tomorrow | Opinion
With control of the White House and Congress, the GOP holds all the cards. Blaming Democrats for the impasse is ridiculous.
www.inquirer.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
OPINION: "With control of the White House and Congress, the GOP holds all the cards. Blaming Democrats for the impasse is ridiculous." — Joseph Hoeffel
Excited to see some of the other talks too!
Day 2 at #OpenEngaged begins with Lightning talks⚡️ Speakers are William Waites, Lynda Kellam and Lena Bohman, Revekka Kefalea, Blanka Matkovic and Jennifer Macmillan. Chaired by Jez Cope of @britishlibrary. #OAWeek #DataRescue, #Ethics, #Accessibility.
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Day 2💫 Wednesday, 22 October | Open and Engaged 2025
British Library's Open and Engaged 2025 Conference
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October 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Excited to see some of the other talks too!
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October 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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New guest post is from the @climate.us team. They've rescued the Fifth National Climate Assessment and have more planned!
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Guest Post: Former Climate.gov team building Climate.us—a new bridge between scientists and the public
We have a guest post this week from the Climate.us team. We were very excited to talk with Rebecca Lindsey and learn more about their team's plans for Climate.us, especially their rescue of the Fifth ...
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October 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
New guest post is from the @climate.us team. They've rescued the Fifth National Climate Assessment and have more planned!
www.datarescueproject.org/guest-climat...
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