Celia Rabinowitz
@runninglibrarian.bsky.social
Advice for library job seekers and hirers. What would you add? @hiringlibrarians.com
Further Questions: Best Advice for Getting Hired and for People Who Hire
“Remember that we want candidates to feel as comfortable as possible so they perform to the best of their ability. Whatever we can do to put them at ease gives us a more realistic baseline fr…
hiringlibrarians.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Advice for library job seekers and hirers. What would you add? @hiringlibrarians.com
If you don't listen to any MaxFun podcasts you should check them out. And you could get a silly but very fun compliment with a $10 donation.
@gabemara.bsky.social is a producer here at MaxFun, and works on TV Chef Fantasy League and @sleepwithcelebs.bsky.social. And he has a message for Celia!
If you'd like an overly-specific compliment from MaxFun staff, and help us with our move too, go to maximumfun.org/movingday and nab one for $10!
If you'd like an overly-specific compliment from MaxFun staff, and help us with our move too, go to maximumfun.org/movingday and nab one for $10!
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you don't listen to any MaxFun podcasts you should check them out. And you could get a silly but very fun compliment with a $10 donation.
One of my laments was the way students would engage in “research,” essentially a pro-forma, box-checking process meant to satisfy an instructor’s grading criteria (number and quality of sources, etc…)
Librarians have been trying to help faculty move away from this flawed approach forever!
Librarians have been trying to help faculty move away from this flawed approach forever!
The Limits of AI Research for Real Writers
To produce interesting writing, more is not necessarily better.
open.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
One of my laments was the way students would engage in “research,” essentially a pro-forma, box-checking process meant to satisfy an instructor’s grading criteria (number and quality of sources, etc…)
Librarians have been trying to help faculty move away from this flawed approach forever!
Librarians have been trying to help faculty move away from this flawed approach forever!
NYTimes fatigue? Definitely. Getting to read @tressiemcphd.bsky.social in the NYTimes? Priceless. Read this one and then read it again.
Opinion | A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness
www.nytimes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NYTimes fatigue? Definitely. Getting to read @tressiemcphd.bsky.social in the NYTimes? Priceless. Read this one and then read it again.
Yay for us!
Cutting Emissions, the Roundabout Way, in New Hampshire
www.nytimes.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Yay for us!
Here's a glimpse of what's happening to higher ed in New Hampshire. Happening at my institution too at this very moment. @robinderosa.net is a hero of mine, whose generosity and love of what we do is limitless. I feel so lucky to know her. Can't wait to see what's next. It's going to be great.
I Lost My Job
I got fired. I guess that is not precisely true. I took a “voluntary” separation incentive to leave my position. It doesn’t feel voluntary. This winter, close to thirty tenured fa…
robinderosa.net
October 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Here's a glimpse of what's happening to higher ed in New Hampshire. Happening at my institution too at this very moment. @robinderosa.net is a hero of mine, whose generosity and love of what we do is limitless. I feel so lucky to know her. Can't wait to see what's next. It's going to be great.
"being a big dumb-dumb who doesn’t know anything and can’t do anything without the aid of a predictive text-generation machine is simply an unfulfilling and unpleasant way to go through life" Couldn't have said it better myself @biblioracle.bsky.social
Schools Should Help Students Be Human
Some are saying humanistic study is the future. I’ve been saying this forever.
www.insidehighered.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
"being a big dumb-dumb who doesn’t know anything and can’t do anything without the aid of a predictive text-generation machine is simply an unfulfilling and unpleasant way to go through life" Couldn't have said it better myself @biblioracle.bsky.social
First the @nytimes.com took away free access to the daily Mini crossword. Now what used to be free access every week to three archived weekday puzzles is gone. Will that make me subscribe? Nope.
October 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
First the @nytimes.com took away free access to the daily Mini crossword. Now what used to be free access every week to three archived weekday puzzles is gone. Will that make me subscribe? Nope.
If we are polite when we express bigotry, we are performing respectability for people whom we do not actually respect and who, in return, do not respect us. The performance is the only thing that matters. @roxanegay.bsky.social What I have been feeling for a long time.
Opinion | Civility Is a Fantasy
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
If we are polite when we express bigotry, we are performing respectability for people whom we do not actually respect and who, in return, do not respect us. The performance is the only thing that matters. @roxanegay.bsky.social What I have been feeling for a long time.
The First Angel You See
For all of us who are missing our fearless mothers today and every day (mine has been gone almost 11 months).
Thank you Etgar Keret, תודה רבה
For all of us who are missing our fearless mothers today and every day (mine has been gone almost 11 months).
Thank you Etgar Keret, תודה רבה
The First Angel You See
Mother never lies | Alphabet Audio Soup
open.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The First Angel You See
For all of us who are missing our fearless mothers today and every day (mine has been gone almost 11 months).
Thank you Etgar Keret, תודה רבה
For all of us who are missing our fearless mothers today and every day (mine has been gone almost 11 months).
Thank you Etgar Keret, תודה רבה
Thank you @jamellebouie.net
Opinion | Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thank you @jamellebouie.net
This one is funny, until it isn't, and is appreciated by this librarian. Thanks @mcsweeneys.net
Collective Nouns for Librarians
A group of librarians is called a cardigan.
A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading.
A collection of Eric Carle books covered in s...
www.mcsweeneys.net
August 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This one is funny, until it isn't, and is appreciated by this librarian. Thanks @mcsweeneys.net
Every opportunity for conversation is a way in, this one included. I am grateful every day for @peterbeinart.bsky.social
Peter Beinart - "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning" | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Every opportunity for conversation is a way in, this one included. I am grateful every day for @peterbeinart.bsky.social
"Why not, why can't, and why wouldn't the Holy Spirit work through AI?" @biblioracle.bsky.social Oy vey
PRRI’s survey of mainline Protestant clergy finds that 32% report feeling emotionally drained from work at least once a week or more.
NPR explores clergy members’ thoughts on using AI to assist with their preaching, finding that opinions range from cautiously supportive to strongly opposed.
NPR explores clergy members’ thoughts on using AI to assist with their preaching, finding that opinions range from cautiously supportive to strongly opposed.
We asked clergy if they use AI to help write sermons. Here's what they said
How would you feel if you found out that the sermon at your church was written by artificial intelligence?
www.npr.org
July 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"Why not, why can't, and why wouldn't the Holy Spirit work through AI?" @biblioracle.bsky.social Oy vey
If you need whatever is in the Epstein files to convince/prove to you that the president is a sexual predator, then you haven't been paying attention.
July 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you need whatever is in the Epstein files to convince/prove to you that the president is a sexual predator, then you haven't been paying attention.
I am grateful for @omerbartov.bsky.social and his voice for me as a Jew who cannot imagine how we say "never again" and mean it. My Jewish identity is grounded in resisting and rejecting what is happening in Gaza and here in the US. Please READ THIS today.
Opinion | I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It.
www.nytimes.com
July 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I am grateful for @omerbartov.bsky.social and his voice for me as a Jew who cannot imagine how we say "never again" and mean it. My Jewish identity is grounded in resisting and rejecting what is happening in Gaza and here in the US. Please READ THIS today.
An important and encouraging endorsement. If I was still living in NYC Mamdani would be my candidate.
The Blogs: We are NYC rabbis who support Zohran Mamdani – Here’s why
His platform reflects the Jewish call for justice and also offers a clear plan to address antisemitic violence. That's what real protection looks like
blogs.timesofisrael.com
July 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
An important and encouraging endorsement. If I was still living in NYC Mamdani would be my candidate.
Time to reread this.
June 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Time to reread this.
Maybe the judge should put some of those ICE agents into the same facility for a while until ICE complies.
ICE Says It Has No Immediate Plans to Release Mahmoud Khalil
www.nytimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Maybe the judge should put some of those ICE agents into the same facility for a while until ICE complies.
This is what we need! Great video and somone unafraid to walk the walk.
I'm Dr. Annie Andrews. I’m a pediatrician, not a politician. But either way I know how to handle people who are full of sh*t.
Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
Today I am announcing my campaign for US Senate to replace Lindsey Graham. Share this if you're with me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8wM...
Annie Andrews Launch Video: "Unafraid"
YouTube video by Annie Andrews
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This is what we need! Great video and somone unafraid to walk the walk.
If you say (British police) that the perpetrator of an act of violence is a middle-aged white man in order to dispel rumors of terrorism . . . you should consider what you are implying about terrorism.
May 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you say (British police) that the perpetrator of an act of violence is a middle-aged white man in order to dispel rumors of terrorism . . . you should consider what you are implying about terrorism.
How many people listened to Commencement/Honorary Degree recipient speeches that were clearly at least partially AI-generated. But sure, let's censor and punish passionate and honest speech from the students who fulfill what we claim our missions are in higher ed.
May 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
How many people listened to Commencement/Honorary Degree recipient speeches that were clearly at least partially AI-generated. But sure, let's censor and punish passionate and honest speech from the students who fulfill what we claim our missions are in higher ed.
THIS!!
"The real litmus test for the 2028 campaign, it seems to me, is which presidential candidates will have the courage to tell corporate media this isn't their race to run"
"The real litmus test for the 2028 campaign, it seems to me, is which presidential candidates will have the courage to tell corporate media this isn't their race to run"
Cloud Yells At Old Man
This past week, the corporate media apparently met in a secret conclave and emerged with a new decree for the American electorate – Joe Biden was old.
Politico announced that "the first litmus test o...
campaign-trails.ghost.io
May 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM
THIS!!
"The real litmus test for the 2028 campaign, it seems to me, is which presidential candidates will have the courage to tell corporate media this isn't their race to run"
"The real litmus test for the 2028 campaign, it seems to me, is which presidential candidates will have the courage to tell corporate media this isn't their race to run"
I read a lot of student evaluations of teaching. They are problematic in all the ways we know about. Two things stand out. Students are quick to describe professors as kind and generous (high praise!). "I did not dread going to class" is the industry standard.
May 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I read a lot of student evaluations of teaching. They are problematic in all the ways we know about. Two things stand out. Students are quick to describe professors as kind and generous (high praise!). "I did not dread going to class" is the industry standard.
Because the facts don't matter (see headline).
Numbers don’t bear out lawmakers’ claims of vast undocumented student numbers at NH public colleges
Top State House Republicans have accused public campuses of “harboring an unknown number” of undocumented students. In fact, there are three enrolled.
www.nhpr.org
May 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Because the facts don't matter (see headline).