Africa H.
@africahands.bsky.social
Researcher | Writer Somewhere napping.
New book coming soon: https://brill.com/display/title/73201
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Africa H.
@africahands.bsky.social
· Dec 12
Surfacing the 'Silent Foundation'... | What Makes This Paper Great? (#12)
YouTube video by INFIDEOS
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Colleagues & I presented a paper over the summer. Another faculty member (Dr. Jenna Hartel) loved it so much she transformed the paper into a video AND coloring book. I am in awe of her creativity & honored to be part of her video series. 🎉🥰 #librarians youtu.be/QfcMHv3rI7Y?...
You don’t say. 😕
“It’s really, really frustrating, and it’s really setting us back as far as the community’s info literacy.”
“It’s really, really frustrating, and it’s really setting us back as far as the community’s info literacy.”
Reference librarian Eddie Kristan said lenders at the library where he works have been asking him to find books that don’t exist without realizing they were hallucinated by AI.
🔗 www.404media.co/librarians-a...
🔗 www.404media.co/librarians-a...
Librarians Are Being Asked to Find AI-Hallucinated Books
It’s a trippy time to have a library card.
www.404media.co
September 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
You don’t say. 😕
“It’s really, really frustrating, and it’s really setting us back as far as the community’s info literacy.”
“It’s really, really frustrating, and it’s really setting us back as far as the community’s info literacy.”
“The burden of this publish-or-perish culture falls most heavily on early career researchers….Yet, ironically, senior gatekeepers who set these rules often do not meet the same standards themselves.” informationmatters.org/2025/07/the-...
The Race to Publish, Publication Pressures, and Questionable Practices: Rethinking the System - Information Matters
In today’s academia, the lines between the identity of a researcher devoted to following the trail of knowledge and the identity of a performance-driven academic focused solely on producing publicatio...
informationmatters.org
August 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“The burden of this publish-or-perish culture falls most heavily on early career researchers….Yet, ironically, senior gatekeepers who set these rules often do not meet the same standards themselves.” informationmatters.org/2025/07/the-...
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Dr. Carla Hayden will always be our Librarian of Congress ❤️🩹
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.
apnews.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Dr. Carla Hayden will always be our Librarian of Congress ❤️🩹
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
1st woman, 1st African American Librarian of Congress. Your presence is a blessing to libraries. We love you! ✨
Thank you for your service 💜
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-library-of-congress-carla-hayden-20a1862ce6d2e0d51a84a37b264ce2ef
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Join the fight for federal funding for libraries at SaveIMLS.org
April 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join the fight for federal funding for libraries at SaveIMLS.org
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Today is National Library Workers Day—a day to celebrate the hardworking professionals who keep our libraries thriving. Library workers are facing tough times, and it’s more important than ever to show our support.
Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25
Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25
April 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Today is National Library Workers Day—a day to celebrate the hardworking professionals who keep our libraries thriving. Library workers are facing tough times, and it’s more important than ever to show our support.
Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25
Show some love to the library worker in your life today!
ala-apa.org/nlwd/
#NLWD25
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What does the attack on museums and libraries have to do with broadband? Everything, it turns out.
@angelasiefer.bsky.social at NDIA explains ...
www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...
@angelasiefer.bsky.social at NDIA explains ...
www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...
Cancellation of the Institute of Museum and Library Services Is Drastically Impacting the Delivery of Digital Inclusion Services for Millions Nationwide - National Digital Inclusion Alliance
www.digitalinclusion.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What does the attack on museums and libraries have to do with broadband? Everything, it turns out.
@angelasiefer.bsky.social at NDIA explains ...
www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...
@angelasiefer.bsky.social at NDIA explains ...
www.digitalinclusion.org/blog/cancell...
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"US libraries and museums receive support from many sources, including public donations and funding from other federal agencies. But IMLS is 'the single largest source of critical federal funding for libraries,'" @wired.com www.wired.com/story/instit...
The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
"US libraries and museums receive support from many sources, including public donations and funding from other federal agencies. But IMLS is 'the single largest source of critical federal funding for libraries,'" @wired.com www.wired.com/story/instit...
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JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
Entire staff at federal agency that funds libraries and museums put on leave
The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
www.npr.org
March 31, 2025 at 8:40 PM
JUST IN: The staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services was placed on administrative leave this morning, following a meeting between IMLS leadership and DOGE staff.
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Trump is threatening Federal Funding for Libraries; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.
March 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Trump is threatening Federal Funding for Libraries; learn more and take action at saveimls.org.
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“A dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would have negative implications for every American and the library services on which they rely” State Superintendent Michael F. Rice, Ph.D.
#SAVEIMLS
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#SAVEIMLS
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Trump takes aim at national library agency: What that could mean for Michigan libraries
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could all but dismantle a national museum and library agency, Michigan libraries are worried about what the move could mean for some stat…
www.woodtv.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“A dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services would have negative implications for every American and the library services on which they rely” State Superintendent Michael F. Rice, Ph.D.
#SAVEIMLS
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#SAVEIMLS
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For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.
How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration
For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.
www.npr.org
March 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.
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What happens when libraries lose funding? Communities suffer. From job losses to reduced services for seniors and students, the impact is devastating. Swipe through to see why we must protect IMLS! ✊📖 #FundLibraries oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi...
March 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
What happens when libraries lose funding? Communities suffer. From job losses to reduced services for seniors and students, the impact is devastating. Swipe through to see why we must protect IMLS! ✊📖 #FundLibraries oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/messages/edi...
The impact of a reduction or elimination of this funding would be felt from Paducah to Pikeville,” the library association said.“ IMLS grants are especially impt to rural communities, where the money helps fund bookmobile svcs, internet access, workforce dvpmt.”
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
Trump cuts could mean Kentucky libraries, universities and museums lose millions
Trump signed an executive order Friday targeting the reduction of several federal agencies including the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the only federal funding source for libraries and mus...
www.kentucky.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The impact of a reduction or elimination of this funding would be felt from Paducah to Pikeville,” the library association said.“ IMLS grants are especially impt to rural communities, where the money helps fund bookmobile svcs, internet access, workforce dvpmt.”
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
www.kentucky.com/news/state/k...
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America’s public libraries call for Congress to stand up for the Institute of Museum and Library Services—Read PLA, ARSL, & ULC's joint statement here: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
March 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
America’s public libraries call for Congress to stand up for the Institute of Museum and Library Services—Read PLA, ARSL, & ULC's joint statement here: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
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My deepest gratitude to The Conversation for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the Trump administration's executive order calling for the dissolution of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 1/2
Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency
The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums.
theconversation.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
My deepest gratitude to The Conversation for giving me the opportunity to share my thoughts on the Trump administration's executive order calling for the dissolution of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 1/2
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American Library Association: "IMLS programs like the National Leadership grants power innovation that ensures libraries have resources to explore safe routes for children to their public library, expand new technology and AI adoption, and improve disaster preparedness" www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
America’s public libraries call for Congress to stand up for the Institute of Museum and Library Services
As the organizations that collectively represent public libraries in the United States, the Association for Rural & Small Libraries, the Public Library Association, and the Urban Libraries Council opp...
www.ala.org
March 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
American Library Association: "IMLS programs like the National Leadership grants power innovation that ensures libraries have resources to explore safe routes for children to their public library, expand new technology and AI adoption, and improve disaster preparedness" www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
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Without IMLS, there would be no Omeka and there would be no Zotero. Write to your representatives to defend IMLS today.
www.6floors.org/bracket/2025...
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Seeds of Innovation: Defending IMLS – [bracket]
www.6floors.org
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Without IMLS, there would be no Omeka and there would be no Zotero. Write to your representatives to defend IMLS today.
www.6floors.org/bracket/2025...
www.6floors.org/bracket/2025...
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UPDATED (3/18): Roundup: Statements in Response to Executive Order Impacting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) www.infodocket.com/2025/03/17/r... #libraries #museums
March 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
UPDATED (3/18): Roundup: Statements in Response to Executive Order Impacting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) www.infodocket.com/2025/03/17/r... #libraries #museums
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IMLS supports libraries, museums, archives, and funds important research in support of these organizations - check out what they've supported in your state on this interactive map!
Now IMLS is at risk, so here's a thread of things you can do to help fight for IMLS. 1/
Now IMLS is at risk, so here's a thread of things you can do to help fight for IMLS. 1/
March 17, 2025 at 6:27 PM
IMLS supports libraries, museums, archives, and funds important research in support of these organizations - check out what they've supported in your state on this interactive map!
Now IMLS is at risk, so here's a thread of things you can do to help fight for IMLS. 1/
Now IMLS is at risk, so here's a thread of things you can do to help fight for IMLS. 1/
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How has the IMLS helped you and your library?
As the latest executive order attacks IMLS, SLJ would like to share your stories to highlight the impact and importance of the agency. Share here or email news editor Kara Yorio at kyorio@mediasourceinc.com
#Skybrarians #TLSky
As the latest executive order attacks IMLS, SLJ would like to share your stories to highlight the impact and importance of the agency. Share here or email news editor Kara Yorio at kyorio@mediasourceinc.com
#Skybrarians #TLSky
March 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
How has the IMLS helped you and your library?
As the latest executive order attacks IMLS, SLJ would like to share your stories to highlight the impact and importance of the agency. Share here or email news editor Kara Yorio at kyorio@mediasourceinc.com
#Skybrarians #TLSky
As the latest executive order attacks IMLS, SLJ would like to share your stories to highlight the impact and importance of the agency. Share here or email news editor Kara Yorio at kyorio@mediasourceinc.com
#Skybrarians #TLSky
In addition to this script, use data such as in this report www.imls.gov/publications... to give specifics of how IMLS benefits your state/community.
March 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
In addition to this script, use data such as in this report www.imls.gov/publications... to give specifics of how IMLS benefits your state/community.
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Libraries are the hubs of the community. Whether one is in school working on a book report in 6th grade, cramming for finals at the university, or at the public library picking out the latest novel from your favorite author— libraries are central to our society’s ability to better ourselves.
March 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Libraries are the hubs of the community. Whether one is in school working on a book report in 6th grade, cramming for finals at the university, or at the public library picking out the latest novel from your favorite author— libraries are central to our society’s ability to better ourselves.
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If libraries have ever benefited you in any way, small or big, this is your time to speak up. Libraries quite literally exist to support community, to support *you*. Please don't let this administration strip away support for libraries. The impact will be devastating for us all. bit.ly/41QMGmL
ALA statement on White House assault on the Institute of Museum and Library Services
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America...
bit.ly
March 15, 2025 at 7:48 PM
If libraries have ever benefited you in any way, small or big, this is your time to speak up. Libraries quite literally exist to support community, to support *you*. Please don't let this administration strip away support for libraries. The impact will be devastating for us all. bit.ly/41QMGmL