Alejandra Sofía
@tommelisesofia.bsky.social
An Ed.D, academic/community college librarian, video game scholarship follower, coffee worshiper, and sandwich admirer. Fled Twitterverse and other social media, and now I'm here.
Posts in English and Castilian.
Pronouns: she, her(s), ella.
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Posts in English and Castilian.
Pronouns: she, her(s), ella.
🇵🇷🇨🇺
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If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
October 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
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It’s September 23, so I’m thinking about the Grito de Lares. We’re still screaming 156 years later. Fuck colonialism. Viva Betances.
September 24, 2024 at 2:38 AM
It’s September 23, so I’m thinking about the Grito de Lares. We’re still screaming 156 years later. Fuck colonialism. Viva Betances.
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Harassing librarians is a really boring hobby tbh
You could do literally anything else
You could do literally anything else
September 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Harassing librarians is a really boring hobby tbh
You could do literally anything else
You could do literally anything else
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Fobazi has given so much to our profession and has fearlessly spoken truth to power on a variety of critically important issues that impact the well-being of library workers. Please contribute if you can and think healing thoughts for her.
Fobazi is currently in the ICU and could use your support. Apologies to those I haven’t been able to reach out to yet. You can message me for more info and I will be posting updates to GoFundMe. Please share, send healing thoughts, prayers, etc. ❤️ -Elena
gofund.me/c8485b58
gofund.me/c8485b58
Donate to Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant, organized by Ysabel Gerrard
Hello all, my name is Ysabel and I’m fundraising for my friends … Ysabel Gerrard needs your support for Fobazi’s road to recovery: Kidney and liver transplant
gofund.me
August 7, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Fobazi has given so much to our profession and has fearlessly spoken truth to power on a variety of critically important issues that impact the well-being of library workers. Please contribute if you can and think healing thoughts for her.
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Related, librarians as a class do not support social justice or DEI. Because most librarians will cave at the thought of someone in power being mad at them before they'll stand up for someone unlike them.
(for those outside the field: it has been near 90% white for decades, this isn't an accident)
(for those outside the field: it has been near 90% white for decades, this isn't an accident)
May 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Related, librarians as a class do not support social justice or DEI. Because most librarians will cave at the thought of someone in power being mad at them before they'll stand up for someone unlike them.
(for those outside the field: it has been near 90% white for decades, this isn't an accident)
(for those outside the field: it has been near 90% white for decades, this isn't an accident)
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Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska.
May 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Trump has fired the register of copyright, Shira Perlmutter. Shira is one of the most knowledgeable and talented copyright lawyers in the country. This is definite about AI.
May 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Trump has fired the register of copyright, Shira Perlmutter. Shira is one of the most knowledgeable and talented copyright lawyers in the country. This is definite about AI.
This volume is out, and I’m glad to be one of its contributors.
Yes, yes, ya'll!
Another new book is out, this time with Queens Dr. Colon-Aguirre Monica, Dr. Aisha M. Johnson, and Stacy Collins. My eternal thanks to this dream team, publisher Dr. Bharat Mehra, and all of the whip smart contributors who made this volume possible!
Another new book is out, this time with Queens Dr. Colon-Aguirre Monica, Dr. Aisha M. Johnson, and Stacy Collins. My eternal thanks to this dream team, publisher Dr. Bharat Mehra, and all of the whip smart contributors who made this volume possible!
May 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This volume is out, and I’m glad to be one of its contributors.
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And if I were to write a “rebuttal” using cherry picked citations and vibes to this would I too get published in CRL? Or is that only for bigoted opinions?
If you read this article at a superficial level, it's confusing.
If you try to really understand what's being said, it's probably the most intellectually dishonest article I've seen since.... the last time I read a piece of conservative media that pretended to be moderate, I guess?
If you try to really understand what's being said, it's probably the most intellectually dishonest article I've seen since.... the last time I read a piece of conservative media that pretended to be moderate, I guess?
Respecting Privacy of Thought in DEI Training | Antelman | College & Research LibrariesAntelman
Respecting Privacy of Thought in DEI Training
crl.acrl.org
May 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
And if I were to write a “rebuttal” using cherry picked citations and vibes to this would I too get published in CRL? Or is that only for bigoted opinions?
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Small colleges have taken the lead -- but they are now joined by 6 of 8 Ivies: Cornell, Penn, Princeton, Yale, Brown, and -- yes -- Harvard.
And, finally, by a handful of big publics: U. of Washington, Wisconsin, Rutgers, SUNY Buffalo and Stony Brook, UC Riverside, UVa, UMD.
And, finally, by a handful of big publics: U. of Washington, Wisconsin, Rutgers, SUNY Buffalo and Stony Brook, UC Riverside, UVa, UMD.
A powerful call has just gone up on the website of the @aacu.org : “A Call for Constructive Engagement” signed by almost 200 college & university presidents (more sure to join), from community colleges to R1s! #academicsky #edusky @academic-chatter.bsky.social www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...
A Call for Constructive Engagement | AAC&U
A Call for Constructive Engagement
www.aacu.org
April 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Small colleges have taken the lead -- but they are now joined by 6 of 8 Ivies: Cornell, Penn, Princeton, Yale, Brown, and -- yes -- Harvard.
And, finally, by a handful of big publics: U. of Washington, Wisconsin, Rutgers, SUNY Buffalo and Stony Brook, UC Riverside, UVa, UMD.
And, finally, by a handful of big publics: U. of Washington, Wisconsin, Rutgers, SUNY Buffalo and Stony Brook, UC Riverside, UVa, UMD.
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"404 Media obtained a presentation showing some of these AI characters. These include a “radicalized AI” “protest persona,"...Another AI persona in the presentation is described as a “‘Honeypot’ AI Persona.”
www.wired.com/story/massiv...
www.wired.com/story/massiv...
This ‘College Protester’ Isn’t Real. It’s an AI-Powered Undercover Bot for Cops
Massive Blue is helping cops deploy AI-powered social media bots to talk to people they suspect are anything from violent sex criminals all the way to vaguely defined “protesters.”
www.wired.com
April 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
"404 Media obtained a presentation showing some of these AI characters. These include a “radicalized AI” “protest persona,"...Another AI persona in the presentation is described as a “‘Honeypot’ AI Persona.”
www.wired.com/story/massiv...
www.wired.com/story/massiv...
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#TrAntiFa starter pack. You're welcome.
Nominations in the comments, feel free to self-nominate.
go.bsky.app/QpZ2ud5
Nominations in the comments, feel free to self-nominate.
go.bsky.app/QpZ2ud5
February 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
#TrAntiFa starter pack. You're welcome.
Nominations in the comments, feel free to self-nominate.
go.bsky.app/QpZ2ud5
Nominations in the comments, feel free to self-nominate.
go.bsky.app/QpZ2ud5
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The nonbinary gender option has been removed from FAFSA applications.
This is what's called a 'dysaffordance:' nonbinary students will now be forced to select an option that doesn't reflect who they really are, potentially causing gender dysphoria, in order to complete the application.
This is what's called a 'dysaffordance:' nonbinary students will now be forced to select an option that doesn't reflect who they really are, potentially causing gender dysphoria, in order to complete the application.
February 20, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The nonbinary gender option has been removed from FAFSA applications.
This is what's called a 'dysaffordance:' nonbinary students will now be forced to select an option that doesn't reflect who they really are, potentially causing gender dysphoria, in order to complete the application.
This is what's called a 'dysaffordance:' nonbinary students will now be forced to select an option that doesn't reflect who they really are, potentially causing gender dysphoria, in order to complete the application.
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Librarians and related folks - Send your emails TODAY. A couple of sentences will do.
#DidThisToday
Wrote the LoC to say that the Gulf of Mexico, as an international body of water, cannot be legally renamed unilaterally and that therefore the LoC will be participating in a violation of international protocols or even laws by publishing this change.
Wrote the LoC to say that the Gulf of Mexico, as an international body of water, cannot be legally renamed unilaterally and that therefore the LoC will be participating in a violation of international protocols or even laws by publishing this change.
Also encourage people to email LC to oppose this proposed revision, which was announced a few hours ago (with comments deadline of today 😡).
Your email can be short (1-3 sentences) and can focus on impact to your patrons. #critcat #LCSH #cataloging 📚
Your email can be short (1-3 sentences) and can focus on impact to your patrons. #critcat #LCSH #cataloging 📚
February 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Librarians and related folks - Send your emails TODAY. A couple of sentences will do.
Filme puertorriqueño estrena en Rotterdam brindando una mirada a la década de 1950 en la isla.
www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimie...
#DivEdCo #PuertoRico #TodoParecíaPosible
www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimie...
#DivEdCo #PuertoRico #TodoParecíaPosible
Filme puertorriqueño estrena en Rotterdam brindando una mirada a la década de 1950 en la isla
Dirigido por el puertorriqueño Ramón Rivera Moret, el filme se mostrará em varios festivales de cine alrededor del mundo.
www.elnuevodia.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Filme puertorriqueño estrena en Rotterdam brindando una mirada a la década de 1950 en la isla.
www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimie...
#DivEdCo #PuertoRico #TodoParecíaPosible
www.elnuevodia.com/entretenimie...
#DivEdCo #PuertoRico #TodoParecíaPosible
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Librarians aren't going to save us. Librarians aren't superheroes.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
February 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Librarians aren't going to save us. Librarians aren't superheroes.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
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I can’t believe libraries are still doing this! Even after Latanya literally DIED because her library wouldn’t let her use her sick days. Please sign this petition, and remember that no job loves you back. Take care of yourselves out there! bit.ly/sickbankpetition
Petition against the denial of an approved withdrawal from PSA's Extended Sick Leave Fund
The BPL Professional Staff Association has successfully managed our Extended Sick Leave Fund ("sick bank") since its inception. Members donate one, two, or three days worth of hours each year to the b...
bit.ly
February 2, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I can’t believe libraries are still doing this! Even after Latanya literally DIED because her library wouldn’t let her use her sick days. Please sign this petition, and remember that no job loves you back. Take care of yourselves out there! bit.ly/sickbankpetition
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Empezaron los aranceles de Donald Trump. 25% a todo lo llegado de Canadá y México y 10% a China. La colonia puertorriqueña está completamente indefensa ante esto.
February 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Empezaron los aranceles de Donald Trump. 25% a todo lo llegado de Canadá y México y 10% a China. La colonia puertorriqueña está completamente indefensa ante esto.
“Thomas Rivera Schatz radica medida que busca transferir las funciones del Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña al DDEC”
www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/leg...
www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/leg...
Thomas Rivera Schatz radica medida que busca transferir las funciones del Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña al DDEC
El Proyecto del Senado 0273 derogaría la Ley 89 de 1955 que promulgó la creación del ICP
www.elnuevodia.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
“Thomas Rivera Schatz radica medida que busca transferir las funciones del Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña al DDEC”
www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/leg...
www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/leg...
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Haitians and Dominicans rounded up by ICE in Puerto Rico.
ICE raids are targeting Dominican migrants in Puerto Rico. US media has not yet reported on this: twitter.com/houstonairw/...
Houston Air Watch 🚁🛰️ on X: "ICE & DEA raid in Dominican neighborhood in Puerto Rico https://t.co/OuJA7O1Ffb" / X
ICE & DEA raid in Dominican neighborhood in Puerto Rico https://t.co/OuJA7O1Ffb
twitter.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Haitians and Dominicans rounded up by ICE in Puerto Rico.
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The other shoe… www.npr.org/sections/sho...
National Science Foundation freezes grant review in response to Trump executive orders
The National Science Foundation has canceled all grant review panels this week. It's unclear how long the pause could last.
www.npr.org
January 28, 2025 at 5:36 AM
The other shoe… www.npr.org/sections/sho...
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US (and Puerto Rico) graduate students: Would you like to participate in a 8-9 week paid summer internship working in archives in Puerto Rico? This program is for you. Organized by Aldo Lauria Santiago, from Rutgers. More information here: prac.rutgers.edu/archival-int...
Archival Internship – The Rutgers Puerto Rico Archival Collaboration (PRAC)
prac.rutgers.edu
January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
US (and Puerto Rico) graduate students: Would you like to participate in a 8-9 week paid summer internship working in archives in Puerto Rico? This program is for you. Organized by Aldo Lauria Santiago, from Rutgers. More information here: prac.rutgers.edu/archival-int...
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Manifestación multisectorial: Sin U no hay PR.
miércoles 29 de enero de 2025, 10:00am
Frente al portón principal de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
miércoles 29 de enero de 2025, 10:00am
Frente al portón principal de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
January 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Manifestación multisectorial: Sin U no hay PR.
miércoles 29 de enero de 2025, 10:00am
Frente al portón principal de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
miércoles 29 de enero de 2025, 10:00am
Frente al portón principal de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
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"We need the historian and philosopher to give us with trenchant pen, the story of our forefathers, and let our soul & body, with phosphorescent light, brighten the chasm that separates us." ― Arturo Schomburg, born #tdih 1874 in Santurce, Puerto Rico
Read⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ar...
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www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ar...
Jan. 24, 1874: Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Born
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, bibliophile, collector, writer, who spent his life championing Black history, was born on this day.
www.zinnedproject.org
January 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"We need the historian and philosopher to give us with trenchant pen, the story of our forefathers, and let our soul & body, with phosphorescent light, brighten the chasm that separates us." ― Arturo Schomburg, born #tdih 1874 in Santurce, Puerto Rico
Read⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ar...
Read⬇️
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ar...