SJSU Library Advocacy
@spartans4libraries.bsky.social
The unofficial, unaffiliated, student-led political account dedicating to promoting libraries, access to information, and literacy.
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Bernie's not wrong. Libraries need us, again.
Funding for the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) is at risk, and your voice can help protect it. 📢
Get started by checking out the link in our bio. YOUR voice can help bring notice to important community issues! 🗣️
#IMLS #EveryLibrary #LTE
Funding for the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) is at risk, and your voice can help protect it. 📢
Get started by checking out the link in our bio. YOUR voice can help bring notice to important community issues! 🗣️
#IMLS #EveryLibrary #LTE
August 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Bernie's not wrong. Libraries need us, again.
Funding for the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) is at risk, and your voice can help protect it. 📢
Get started by checking out the link in our bio. YOUR voice can help bring notice to important community issues! 🗣️
#IMLS #EveryLibrary #LTE
Funding for the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS) is at risk, and your voice can help protect it. 📢
Get started by checking out the link in our bio. YOUR voice can help bring notice to important community issues! 🗣️
#IMLS #EveryLibrary #LTE
IMLS funding isn’t guaranteed. Every year, advocates have to speak up to protect it.
➡️ Visit SaveIMLS.org to learn more about how federal support works—and how YOU can get involved.
📲 Share this post to help spread the word!
#FundLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #IMLS #SupportLibraries #LibraryLove
➡️ Visit SaveIMLS.org to learn more about how federal support works—and how YOU can get involved.
📲 Share this post to help spread the word!
#FundLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #IMLS #SupportLibraries #LibraryLove
July 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
IMLS funding isn’t guaranteed. Every year, advocates have to speak up to protect it.
➡️ Visit SaveIMLS.org to learn more about how federal support works—and how YOU can get involved.
📲 Share this post to help spread the word!
#FundLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #IMLS #SupportLibraries #LibraryLove
➡️ Visit SaveIMLS.org to learn more about how federal support works—and how YOU can get involved.
📲 Share this post to help spread the word!
#FundLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #IMLS #SupportLibraries #LibraryLove
A federal court recently blocked IMLS's defunding while they continue to look over the case to save the only federal funding for libraries. This block is only temporary and more work needs to be done to ensure that libraries will be able to receive the funding they need.
#FundLibraries
#FundLibraries
May 3, 2025 at 6:44 AM
A federal court recently blocked IMLS's defunding while they continue to look over the case to save the only federal funding for libraries. This block is only temporary and more work needs to be done to ensure that libraries will be able to receive the funding they need.
#FundLibraries
#FundLibraries
Happy #internationalworkersday! Libraries get their own national worker's day on April 8th, but May Day is still a good time to think about how unions benefit all workers!
Go the extra mile with your support for #libraries and library workers and buy this book directly from the ALA store!
Go the extra mile with your support for #libraries and library workers and buy this book directly from the ALA store!
May 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Happy #internationalworkersday! Libraries get their own national worker's day on April 8th, but May Day is still a good time to think about how unions benefit all workers!
Go the extra mile with your support for #libraries and library workers and buy this book directly from the ALA store!
Go the extra mile with your support for #libraries and library workers and buy this book directly from the ALA store!
Some good news for once! Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed SB 2307.
This proves that supporting libraries WORKS! As challenges and attacks on libraries continue, it's important to continue to keep this pressure on.
northdakotamonitor.com/2025/04/23/n...
This proves that supporting libraries WORKS! As challenges and attacks on libraries continue, it's important to continue to keep this pressure on.
northdakotamonitor.com/2025/04/23/n...
April 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Some good news for once! Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed SB 2307.
This proves that supporting libraries WORKS! As challenges and attacks on libraries continue, it's important to continue to keep this pressure on.
northdakotamonitor.com/2025/04/23/n...
This proves that supporting libraries WORKS! As challenges and attacks on libraries continue, it's important to continue to keep this pressure on.
northdakotamonitor.com/2025/04/23/n...
Book banning in Florida is continuing to get worse, and students in Florida schools will endure further educational neglect and infringement on their right to read freely.
What will be left for Florida students when almost any book can be removed with just a simple request from a parent?
What will be left for Florida students when almost any book can be removed with just a simple request from a parent?
April 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Book banning in Florida is continuing to get worse, and students in Florida schools will endure further educational neglect and infringement on their right to read freely.
What will be left for Florida students when almost any book can be removed with just a simple request from a parent?
What will be left for Florida students when almost any book can be removed with just a simple request from a parent?
Censorship at the hands of the state is a violation of free speech. All North Dakota residents need to call Gov. Armstrong and tell him to oppose SB 2307.
#451 #bookbanning
#451 #bookbanning
April 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Censorship at the hands of the state is a violation of free speech. All North Dakota residents need to call Gov. Armstrong and tell him to oppose SB 2307.
#451 #bookbanning
#451 #bookbanning
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"It's really hard to make heads or tails of this. These are meaningful programs to Americans." ALA President Cindy Hohl
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Federal museum and library grants abruptly terminated
The Institute for Museum and Library Services ends grants used to train librarians and fund innovations.
www.usatoday.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
"It's really hard to make heads or tails of this. These are meaningful programs to Americans." ALA President Cindy Hohl
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Many Institute for Museum and Library Services grants are funded by reimbursement, so many institutions are on the hook for money already spent.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Advocacy works best in groups! CLA membership dues work towards library advocacy, networking opportunities, and scholarships!
Join today!
Join today!
April 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Advocacy works best in groups! CLA membership dues work towards library advocacy, networking opportunities, and scholarships!
Join today!
Join today!
With the defunding of IMLS, the removal of staff, and the recent layoffs of library staff at the state level as a result, the state of our libraries' longevity remains a question. Answer that question with action.
April 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
With the defunding of IMLS, the removal of staff, and the recent layoffs of library staff at the state level as a result, the state of our libraries' longevity remains a question. Answer that question with action.
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Want to support our work fighting for libraries, library workers, and library funding?
Go to ilovelibraries.org to become a supporter! 3/3
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April 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Want to support our work fighting for libraries, library workers, and library funding?
Go to ilovelibraries.org to become a supporter! 3/3
Go to ilovelibraries.org to become a supporter! 3/3
Californians:
Two bills are being introduced that would only help school libraries in our state.
Our school libraries can use all the help they can get! Scan the QR code to write to your legislator and let them know you want them to vote for CA SB478 and CA AB279
Two bills are being introduced that would only help school libraries in our state.
Our school libraries can use all the help they can get! Scan the QR code to write to your legislator and let them know you want them to vote for CA SB478 and CA AB279
March 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Californians:
Two bills are being introduced that would only help school libraries in our state.
Our school libraries can use all the help they can get! Scan the QR code to write to your legislator and let them know you want them to vote for CA SB478 and CA AB279
Two bills are being introduced that would only help school libraries in our state.
Our school libraries can use all the help they can get! Scan the QR code to write to your legislator and let them know you want them to vote for CA SB478 and CA AB279
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A move is underfoot in the Republican-led legislature to defund the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the State Library to save about $6 million in the next two years.
indepthnh.org/2025/03/24/e...
indepthnh.org/2025/03/24/e...
Eliminate State Council on Arts Proposal Passes House Panel; Eliminate State Library Pending
A move is underfoot in the Republican-led legislature to defund the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the State Library to save about $6 million in the next two years.
indepthnh.org
March 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A move is underfoot in the Republican-led legislature to defund the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the State Library to save about $6 million in the next two years.
indepthnh.org/2025/03/24/e...
indepthnh.org/2025/03/24/e...
Feel like your pro-library posts here aren't good enough? You should post it to the newspaper.
EveryLibrary has made it SUPER easy to send your stories to the local paper with their tools on saveimls.org
We need more local, community based voices to show up!
EveryLibrary has made it SUPER easy to send your stories to the local paper with their tools on saveimls.org
We need more local, community based voices to show up!
March 23, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Feel like your pro-library posts here aren't good enough? You should post it to the newspaper.
EveryLibrary has made it SUPER easy to send your stories to the local paper with their tools on saveimls.org
We need more local, community based voices to show up!
EveryLibrary has made it SUPER easy to send your stories to the local paper with their tools on saveimls.org
We need more local, community based voices to show up!
If nothing else, this shows that the noise is picking up the attention of others. Keep fighting.
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/s/...
Not sure how these hashtags work, but this is 2hrs old. Please help get the word out
@altspaceforce.altgov.info @altfws.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info @altcdc.altgov.info
#altgov
Not sure how these hashtags work, but this is 2hrs old. Please help get the word out
@altspaceforce.altgov.info @altfws.altgov.info @altfda.altgov.info @altcdc.altgov.info
#altgov
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March 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
If nothing else, this shows that the noise is picking up the attention of others. Keep fighting.
Reposted by SJSU Library Advocacy
Today, we sent a letter warning the new Institute of Museum and Library Services acting director not to cut library programs required by federal law. www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
March 21, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Today, we sent a letter warning the new Institute of Museum and Library Services acting director not to cut library programs required by federal law. www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
STE. GENEVIEVE MISSOURI RESIDENTS!
Just 3 weeks from today, Prop L will be up to vote
Vote YES to secure funds for your local library!
Your local library will be able to do more, expand more, look better, and overall, just be better.
Just 3 weeks from today, Prop L will be up to vote
Vote YES to secure funds for your local library!
Your local library will be able to do more, expand more, look better, and overall, just be better.
March 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
STE. GENEVIEVE MISSOURI RESIDENTS!
Just 3 weeks from today, Prop L will be up to vote
Vote YES to secure funds for your local library!
Your local library will be able to do more, expand more, look better, and overall, just be better.
Just 3 weeks from today, Prop L will be up to vote
Vote YES to secure funds for your local library!
Your local library will be able to do more, expand more, look better, and overall, just be better.
The executive order on Friday gutted funding for IMLS, the only source for federal funding for libraries and museums.
As devistating as this is, we have to remain vigilant and fight back however we can.
Call your representatives and follow the QR codes below.
As devistating as this is, we have to remain vigilant and fight back however we can.
Call your representatives and follow the QR codes below.
March 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The executive order on Friday gutted funding for IMLS, the only source for federal funding for libraries and museums.
As devistating as this is, we have to remain vigilant and fight back however we can.
Call your representatives and follow the QR codes below.
As devistating as this is, we have to remain vigilant and fight back however we can.
Call your representatives and follow the QR codes below.
Missouri Friends!
Those who live in Cape Girardeau:
Vote YES on Prop L this upcoming election to continue to support your local library!
Remember, last day to register to vote is March 12th!
Those who live in Cape Girardeau:
Vote YES on Prop L this upcoming election to continue to support your local library!
Remember, last day to register to vote is March 12th!
March 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Missouri Friends!
Those who live in Cape Girardeau:
Vote YES on Prop L this upcoming election to continue to support your local library!
Remember, last day to register to vote is March 12th!
Those who live in Cape Girardeau:
Vote YES on Prop L this upcoming election to continue to support your local library!
Remember, last day to register to vote is March 12th!
"By replacing independent, nonpartisan leadership with a politically aligned appointee, this administration is attempting to undermine the integrity of our nation’s historical record and the mechanisms that ensure government accountability."
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch...
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch...
March 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
"By replacing independent, nonpartisan leadership with a politically aligned appointee, this administration is attempting to undermine the integrity of our nation’s historical record and the mechanisms that ensure government accountability."
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch...
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch...
School information specialists (non-librarians) have been directed to review books for indications of what an executive order called “gender ideology” or “discriminatory equity ideology.”
While parents of the students fight for their freedoms abroad, those freedoms are being eroded at home.
While parents of the students fight for their freedoms abroad, those freedoms are being eroded at home.
March 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
School information specialists (non-librarians) have been directed to review books for indications of what an executive order called “gender ideology” or “discriminatory equity ideology.”
While parents of the students fight for their freedoms abroad, those freedoms are being eroded at home.
While parents of the students fight for their freedoms abroad, those freedoms are being eroded at home.
IMLS is responsible for SO many library and museum services and programs that would simply evaporate.
We got lucky last administration when Trump's last attempt to remove IMLS was unsuccessful. We need more than luck to make sure it doesn't happen this time.
Find the petition in our bio!
We got lucky last administration when Trump's last attempt to remove IMLS was unsuccessful. We need more than luck to make sure it doesn't happen this time.
Find the petition in our bio!
March 7, 2025 at 4:09 AM
IMLS is responsible for SO many library and museum services and programs that would simply evaporate.
We got lucky last administration when Trump's last attempt to remove IMLS was unsuccessful. We need more than luck to make sure it doesn't happen this time.
Find the petition in our bio!
We got lucky last administration when Trump's last attempt to remove IMLS was unsuccessful. We need more than luck to make sure it doesn't happen this time.
Find the petition in our bio!
SAVE GUHSD LIBRARIES!
GUHSD (San Diego) has recently voted to layoff dozens of staff, including 9 librarians.
California's school libraries are already the worst-ranked in the entire country. We cannot afford to lose any more librarians in our schools.
GUHSD (San Diego) has recently voted to layoff dozens of staff, including 9 librarians.
California's school libraries are already the worst-ranked in the entire country. We cannot afford to lose any more librarians in our schools.
March 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
SAVE GUHSD LIBRARIES!
GUHSD (San Diego) has recently voted to layoff dozens of staff, including 9 librarians.
California's school libraries are already the worst-ranked in the entire country. We cannot afford to lose any more librarians in our schools.
GUHSD (San Diego) has recently voted to layoff dozens of staff, including 9 librarians.
California's school libraries are already the worst-ranked in the entire country. We cannot afford to lose any more librarians in our schools.
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We're asking you to help us sustain this fight by starting a monthly donation of just 3 dollars to help us prepare for what's ahead for libraries for the rest of 2025. buff.ly/4k6C8bp
March 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We're asking you to help us sustain this fight by starting a monthly donation of just 3 dollars to help us prepare for what's ahead for libraries for the rest of 2025. buff.ly/4k6C8bp
Oregon students deserve the right to read books that are free from discrimination and represent them!
Scan the QR codes to contact your Oregon representatives and tell them you support the passage of SB 1098!
Scan the QR codes to contact your Oregon representatives and tell them you support the passage of SB 1098!
March 5, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Oregon students deserve the right to read books that are free from discrimination and represent them!
Scan the QR codes to contact your Oregon representatives and tell them you support the passage of SB 1098!
Scan the QR codes to contact your Oregon representatives and tell them you support the passage of SB 1098!