Melissa Snider
@meliroowy.bsky.social
K5 Dual School Librarian (Spanish/English) in Wyoming! | Chair of the WY Library Association's School Library Interest Group (SLIG) | WLA’s 2024 “Outstanding Librarian.” 🌟
Love to: write, cook, be in nature.
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Love to: write, cook, be in nature.
All views are my own.
She/her/hers
I just updated the settings for my work email, and will update my personal account as well. One of my frustrations with LLMs and the AI race is that they are not seeking the consent of product users, but continue to integrate AI into tools, putting privacy at risk. Where’s my “opt-in?”
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out.
This is legit, and the instructions are fairly simple and work. You have to do the whole thing to every separate Gmail account you have, too.
This is legit, and the instructions are fairly simple and work. You have to do the whole thing to every separate Gmail account you have, too.
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I just updated the settings for my work email, and will update my personal account as well. One of my frustrations with LLMs and the AI race is that they are not seeking the consent of product users, but continue to integrate AI into tools, putting privacy at risk. Where’s my “opt-in?”
Incredible display of northern lights in western Wyoming tonight!
November 12, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Incredible display of northern lights in western Wyoming tonight!
“The future being pushed by both AI boosters and educational censors is one where access to information is tightly controlled.”
Librarians will always fight for your freedom to access information & read without restrictions-AND we need our communities to value & stand up for library professionals!
Librarians will always fight for your freedom to access information & read without restrictions-AND we need our communities to value & stand up for library professionals!
Librarians told 404 Media they're being inundated with new pitches for AI library tech and catalogs are being flooded with AI slop books.
But more broadly, AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, government workers, and academics.
But more broadly, AI maximalism across society is supercharging the ideological war on libraries, schools, government workers, and academics.
AI Is Supercharging the War on Libraries, Education, and Human Knowledge
"Fascism and AI, whether or not they have the same goals, they sure are working to accelerate one another."
www.404media.co
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“The future being pushed by both AI boosters and educational censors is one where access to information is tightly controlled.”
Librarians will always fight for your freedom to access information & read without restrictions-AND we need our communities to value & stand up for library professionals!
Librarians will always fight for your freedom to access information & read without restrictions-AND we need our communities to value & stand up for library professionals!
What a great way to increase access to diverse literature in your community! #bookaccessforall #booksky
The application for the 2026 Read in Color Cohort is open now through Friday, November 28!
If selected, you may receive more than $10,000 in support from Little Free Library to increase access to diverse books in your community.
Learn more and apply: https://lflib.org/ric-get-involved
If selected, you may receive more than $10,000 in support from Little Free Library to increase access to diverse books in your community.
Learn more and apply: https://lflib.org/ric-get-involved
November 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
What a great way to increase access to diverse literature in your community! #bookaccessforall #booksky
Happy Halloween! Costumes are pretty much required in a K-5 school…may as well make it book themed. 🎃 #itsallgood #skybrarians #edusky
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Happy Halloween! Costumes are pretty much required in a K-5 school…may as well make it book themed. 🎃 #itsallgood #skybrarians #edusky
Just got to see Jason speak about his new book at #AASL25! If you haven’t read the Track series- it’s a must! #kidlit 📚 👍🏻
#Whatareyoureading this weekend? Me? I'm listening to the amazing #GuyLockard read #Coach by #JasonReynolds #tlskychat #skybooks #booksky
October 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
This was amazing!! Legend.
Linda Perkins was recognized at #AASL25 for attending EVERY AASL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, starting with being on the committee for the first one in 1980.
You make @kasl.us proud! #TLsky #SchoolLibrary
You make @kasl.us proud! #TLsky #SchoolLibrary
October 17, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This was amazing!! Legend.
Day 2: presented with some amazing experts, met the cutest library dog ever, felt the buzz of librarians gathering and sharing ideas and love for their profession, and got to see the Gateway Arch & Mississippi River. #TLsky #AASL25 #schoollibrarians -
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Day 2: presented with some amazing experts, met the cutest library dog ever, felt the buzz of librarians gathering and sharing ideas and love for their profession, and got to see the Gateway Arch & Mississippi River. #TLsky #AASL25 #schoollibrarians -
We love this book! There’s also a great author read aloud -en español- on TeachingBooks!
Kindergarten students are studying senses, so they listened to MY PAPI HAS A MOTORCYCLE by Isabel Quintero w/art by Zeke Peña w/a @noveleffect.bsky.social soundscape, then drew things they can see, hear, smell, & touch in their own neighborhoods. #SchoolLibrary #kidlit #TLSky #EduSky
October 17, 2025 at 2:49 AM
We love this book! There’s also a great author read aloud -en español- on TeachingBooks!
Day 1…SLC airport LEGO store delivers, met librarian & activist Amanda Jones after her presentation about writing her book, & caught a glimpse of the Gateway Arch. Looking forward to presenting with some true experts tomorrow, and getting into learning mode. #schoollibraries #tlsky #edusky
October 16, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Day 1…SLC airport LEGO store delivers, met librarian & activist Amanda Jones after her presentation about writing her book, & caught a glimpse of the Gateway Arch. Looking forward to presenting with some true experts tomorrow, and getting into learning mode. #schoollibraries #tlsky #edusky
Heading to #AASL25 and couldn’t be more psyched to connect & learn with my fellow #schoollibrarians this week. #TLsky #edusky #schoollibraries #nerdconvention
October 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Heading to #AASL25 and couldn’t be more psyched to connect & learn with my fellow #schoollibrarians this week. #TLsky #edusky #schoollibraries #nerdconvention
Practical advice for terrible times.
Here are 10 practical tips, based on Retana’s advice, for talking to kids about ICE raids and helping them cope with fear and uncertainty. Each point is presented in english y español.
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
The full guide: lataco.com/kids-ice-tal...
By Erick Galindo
October 10, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Practical advice for terrible times.
Attended a great workshop at the Teton County Library yesterday to learn more about writing effective op-eds. The structure of Topic (what do I care about) / Theme (what is most important for you to know) can also be applied for elevator pitch types of convos. Have yours ready when you need it!
October 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Attended a great workshop at the Teton County Library yesterday to learn more about writing effective op-eds. The structure of Topic (what do I care about) / Theme (what is most important for you to know) can also be applied for elevator pitch types of convos. Have yours ready when you need it!
There are some “North Star” people for me in these times, and @librarianjones.com is one of them. She uses any well-deserved recognition to center students and lift up our profession & colleagues. She powerfully communicates the critical importance of intellectual freedom & book access for all. 👏🏻
The 2025 #TIME100NEXT list is out! I'm honored to be a part of this group: time.com/next @la-cac.org
October 1, 2025 at 2:02 AM
There are some “North Star” people for me in these times, and @librarianjones.com is one of them. She uses any well-deserved recognition to center students and lift up our profession & colleagues. She powerfully communicates the critical importance of intellectual freedom & book access for all. 👏🏻
Sooooo excited!
🎶 Take a look, it's in a book 🎶
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
🥹 After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and encourage kids to become avid readers with new episodes, new friends, new projects, and of course... new books! Make sure to follow the rainbow 📚🌈
#FollowTheRainbow
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Sooooo excited!
I read “Little Libraries, Big Heroes” by Miranda Paul & John Parra to 4th graders last week. We discussed the importance of book access, and the power of taking an idea & making it into something that creates and nourishes communities. #booksky #bannedbooksweek #bookaccessforall
September 27, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I read “Little Libraries, Big Heroes” by Miranda Paul & John Parra to 4th graders last week. We discussed the importance of book access, and the power of taking an idea & making it into something that creates and nourishes communities. #booksky #bannedbooksweek #bookaccessforall
I spent my day in the mountains. 10/10 no notes, though the Stellar’s Jay seems to have some thoughts.
September 21, 2025 at 4:40 AM
I spent my day in the mountains. 10/10 no notes, though the Stellar’s Jay seems to have some thoughts.
Love Colorín Colorado & the amazing bilingual literacy resources they offer. Check out this great list of recommended reads for #hispanicheritagemonth
www.colorincolorado.org/books/hispan...
www.colorincolorado.org/books/hispan...
Hispanic Heritage Booklists and Resources
www.colorincolorado.org
September 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Love Colorín Colorado & the amazing bilingual literacy resources they offer. Check out this great list of recommended reads for #hispanicheritagemonth
www.colorincolorado.org/books/hispan...
www.colorincolorado.org/books/hispan...
👏🏻 🌈 🐶 A clear-eyed & important statement.
Still in disbelief and disgust at this decision. Educators & librarians will not normalize hate. We will find a place on the shelf for everyone’s story. The children are watching. #keepspeakingup #resist #celebratediversity #edusky #skybrarians #scotus
Still in disbelief and disgust at this decision. Educators & librarians will not normalize hate. We will find a place on the shelf for everyone’s story. The children are watching. #keepspeakingup #resist #celebratediversity #edusky #skybrarians #scotus
Pride Puppy illustrator @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social and I wrote a statement on today's SCOTUS decision in the Mahmoud v Taylor case. Here it is.
July 3, 2025 at 1:48 AM
👏🏻 🌈 🐶 A clear-eyed & important statement.
Still in disbelief and disgust at this decision. Educators & librarians will not normalize hate. We will find a place on the shelf for everyone’s story. The children are watching. #keepspeakingup #resist #celebratediversity #edusky #skybrarians #scotus
Still in disbelief and disgust at this decision. Educators & librarians will not normalize hate. We will find a place on the shelf for everyone’s story. The children are watching. #keepspeakingup #resist #celebratediversity #edusky #skybrarians #scotus
The MN sign… 💔
No Kings Day was one of the largest days of protest in US history. From deep red small towns to our largest cities, millions of people turned out to make it clear that the American people will not bow to fascism. #NoKings
June 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The MN sign… 💔
A spirited crowd of 200+ patriots made their voices heard on Town Square in Jackson Hole WY today. Hope the tourists who drove by en route to our beautiful parks enjoy our public lands and remember to fight for them! #staywoke #nokings #freespeech
June 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
A spirited crowd of 200+ patriots made their voices heard on Town Square in Jackson Hole WY today. Hope the tourists who drove by en route to our beautiful parks enjoy our public lands and remember to fight for them! #staywoke #nokings #freespeech
Loved the clarity of this conversation. I want to keep thinking about…
A shift in mission and message- not freedom “from,” but freedom “to.”
And…let’s imagine. Let’s dream. Let’s plan. What can we build together, what better future can we create for ourselves and next generations?
A shift in mission and message- not freedom “from,” but freedom “to.”
And…let’s imagine. Let’s dream. Let’s plan. What can we build together, what better future can we create for ourselves and next generations?
Conversation with Secretary Buttigieg
A recording from Heather Cox Richardson's live video
open.substack.com
June 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Loved the clarity of this conversation. I want to keep thinking about…
A shift in mission and message- not freedom “from,” but freedom “to.”
And…let’s imagine. Let’s dream. Let’s plan. What can we build together, what better future can we create for ourselves and next generations?
A shift in mission and message- not freedom “from,” but freedom “to.”
And…let’s imagine. Let’s dream. Let’s plan. What can we build together, what better future can we create for ourselves and next generations?
Let’s stand together against erasure & hatred. Our strength is in our diversity. #pride #representationmatters #WNDB
Libraries are for everyone! Everyone deserves to see themselves in the books they read and get the chance to experience diverse perspectives! Happy Pride Month! #librariesareforeveryone #pride #pridemonth2025 #TLSky #Skybrarian #Booksky
June 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Let’s stand together against erasure & hatred. Our strength is in our diversity. #pride #representationmatters #WNDB
Reposted by Melissa Snider
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause! Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress. action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress to Reinstate the Librarian of Congress!
President Trump has crossed another dangerous line by abruptly firing Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress.
action.everylibrary.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Trump fired the Librarian of Congress without cause! Send an email to your representative to stop Trump's attack on the Library of Congress. action.everylibrary.org/emailhayden via @everylibrary.bsky.social
In today’s edition of fresh horrors, the inexplicable firing of Carla Hayden, an incredible librarian and public servant.
Ms. Hayden, we stand with you. #skybrarians
Ms. Hayden, we stand with you. #skybrarians
Dr. Carla Hayden will always be our Librarian of Congress ❤️🩹
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
President 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.
apnews.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In today’s edition of fresh horrors, the inexplicable firing of Carla Hayden, an incredible librarian and public servant.
Ms. Hayden, we stand with you. #skybrarians
Ms. Hayden, we stand with you. #skybrarians