theresaburress.bsky.social
@theresaburress.bsky.social
science + humanities librarian, sustainability, data literacy, democracy
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that provides funding for America's libraries, has announced it is reinstating all grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4496W4V
December 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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This week, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced their lates project, Freedom Trucks.

It is a tremendous work of propaganda.

A deep dive into the project, what it really aims to do, and the curious timing and appearance of the press release.

bookriot.com/imls-freedom...
The IMLS's Freedom Trucks Project Is Propaganda in Support of Historical Erasure: Book Censorship News, September 12, 2025
This week, the IMLS announced their Freedom Trucks initiative. It is blatant propaganda.
bookriot.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Every book published in the United States is sent to the Library of Congress. Also, if you are under 16 you cannot use the reading room or order books.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why? 

Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.

Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
May 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Librarians at public libraries "are there to know books, get to know your kid, and find stuff that really supports your family throughout a child’s reading life and lifelong," says librarian Carrie Wolfson.

This #NationalLibraryWeek, we’re revisiting last year's top science books for kids.
Science Friday's Picks: The Best Science Books for Kids 2024
You asked for science book recommendations for the kids in your life. Two bookworm experts respond—and share their own favorites.
www.sciencefriday.com
April 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Proof your public library loves you: they leave you alone when you're reading, they love when you bring your kids over, and they'll literally let you borrow any book you want...even their hardcovers
April 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Very proud to see ALA fight for our community libraries. The vast majority of IMLS funding for Florida directly supports citizen access to digital resources.
NEW: ALA is going to court to stop the President’s attempts to illegally dismantle the Institute of Museum & Library Services.

The President does not have the authority to destroy a federal agency. That's why we're taking action with our co-plaintiff @afscme.bsky.social. #ForOurLibraries (1/3)
April 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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How can AI tools stereotype? And what other 🚩 should users watch out for with the emerging technology?

Don't miss our FREE webinar on April 9 featuring @miasato.bsky.social, the host of our Checkology lesson "Introduction to Algorithms."

Register: bit.ly/April9NLP
April 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Sharing a starter pack focused on libraries and intellectual freedom… suggestions welcome! go.bsky.app/LE9ZBzP
March 21, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Today’s episode of The Ezra Klein Show.

The Financial Times columnist Gillian Tett on Trump's poisoning of the economy.
open.spotify.com/episode/1RPk...

youtu.be/3PXVrLH4zSU?...
Is Trump ‘Detoxing’ the Economy or Poisoning It? | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
March 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM