Janet Wile
@wilebookwizard.bsky.social
District librarian in California. Lover of books, dogs, horses, food, travel and nature.
It won’t stop with the military libraries.
Every academic library administrator in the US should be paying attention to this story. Every single one. Don't think for a moment it'll stop with the Naval Academy.
Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library? (Gift Article)
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.
www.nytimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
It won’t stop with the military libraries.
Reposted by Janet Wile
From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, these accounts document the devastating effect of the Trump administration’s policy decisions on public and school libraries across the country.
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
The Cost of Losing IMLS Funding
From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, librarians document the devastating effect of the end of IMLS funding.
www.slj.com
April 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
From the loss of Hoopla, databases, and Wi-Fi hotspots to the closing of rural branches, these accounts document the devastating effect of the Trump administration’s policy decisions on public and school libraries across the country.
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
#libraries #IMLS #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
Reposted by Janet Wile
Reposted by Janet Wile
With all the news about depression and stress rates in the United States soaring, it makes sense that a counterbalance is offered.
Public Libraries Make People’s Lives Better
Public Libraries Make People’s Lives Better
action.everylibrary.org
January 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
With all the news about depression and stress rates in the United States soaring, it makes sense that a counterbalance is offered.
Of course they are.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will review the constitutionality of a provision of the Affordable Care Act that requires health plans to provide no-cost preventive care, including cancer screenings, immunizations and contraception, to millions of Americans.
Supreme Court to hear case challenging Obamacare’s preventive coverage
At issue is a provision requiring health-care plans to cover no-cost preventive care, including cancer screenings, immunizations and contraception. A Christian-owned business has challenged it.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 12, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Of course they are.
Reposted by Janet Wile
This week's Book Flood Podcast features the amazing Janet Wile and the equally amazing Christine Flores from Central Unified School District in Fresno, California.
All about "Athletes as Readers and Leaders" and "Slammin' at the Library" programs.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
All about "Athletes as Readers and Leaders" and "Slammin' at the Library" programs.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
Book Flood Podcast (E19): Janet Wile & Christine Flores on Athletes as Readers and Leaders – Golden Libraries
goldenlibraries.com
December 4, 2024 at 7:18 PM
This week's Book Flood Podcast features the amazing Janet Wile and the equally amazing Christine Flores from Central Unified School District in Fresno, California.
All about "Athletes as Readers and Leaders" and "Slammin' at the Library" programs.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...
All about "Athletes as Readers and Leaders" and "Slammin' at the Library" programs.
goldenlibraries.com/book-flood-p...