Ellie 📚
@edowls.bsky.social
Library Lover | Empowering Libraries and Librarians through software | Library Advocate
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Great to hear on the DCMS libraries blog how the British Library's Business & IP Centre National Network helps public libraries Change Lives By Sustaining Economic Growth, for Libraries Week 2025 #LibrariesChangeLives dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/04/t...
The role of libraries in building a sustainable economy
This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. The Business & IP Centre’s National Network, based in libraries across the UK, drives and…
dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk
June 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Great to hear on the DCMS libraries blog how the British Library's Business & IP Centre National Network helps public libraries Change Lives By Sustaining Economic Growth, for Libraries Week 2025 #LibrariesChangeLives dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/04/t...
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I audibly groaned when this popped up. I wish people would stop messing with libraries! They are wonderful places where ANYONE can find entertainment and community.
Please don’t close the San Diego libraries 2 days a week 😭 Leave books alone 😭
#Booksky
Please don’t close the San Diego libraries 2 days a week 😭 Leave books alone 😭
#Booksky
April 22, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I audibly groaned when this popped up. I wish people would stop messing with libraries! They are wonderful places where ANYONE can find entertainment and community.
Please don’t close the San Diego libraries 2 days a week 😭 Leave books alone 😭
#Booksky
Please don’t close the San Diego libraries 2 days a week 😭 Leave books alone 😭
#Booksky
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The entire San Diego library debate is if we should deprive entire neighborhoods of their only third space and sometimes only access to digital/internet-based resources to close 1.7% of our deficit. Not the whole city budget, just the deficit.
May 13, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The entire San Diego library debate is if we should deprive entire neighborhoods of their only third space and sometimes only access to digital/internet-based resources to close 1.7% of our deficit. Not the whole city budget, just the deficit.
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America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically. www.salon.com/2025/03/30/r...
Tell Congress to protect funding #ForOurLibraries. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Tell Congress to protect funding #ForOurLibraries. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
"Reading builds empathy": The case for saving America's libraries
America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically.
www.salon.com
March 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
America needs "third places" like our libraries more than we ever have, both functionally and philosophically. www.salon.com/2025/03/30/r...
Tell Congress to protect funding #ForOurLibraries. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
Tell Congress to protect funding #ForOurLibraries. bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
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Are Libraries the New ‘Third Places’ We’re Looking For?
They just might be. They’re doing a lot of things that don’t have much to do with books but do have a lot to do with community. And you don’t hear “Shhh” much anymore.
www.governing.com/urban/are-li...
They just might be. They’re doing a lot of things that don’t have much to do with books but do have a lot to do with community. And you don’t hear “Shhh” much anymore.
www.governing.com/urban/are-li...
Are Libraries the New ‘Third Places’ We’re Looking For?
They just might be. They’re doing a lot of things that don’t have much to do with books but do have a lot to do with community. And you don’t hear “Shhh” much anymore.
www.governing.com
February 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Are Libraries the New ‘Third Places’ We’re Looking For?
They just might be. They’re doing a lot of things that don’t have much to do with books but do have a lot to do with community. And you don’t hear “Shhh” much anymore.
www.governing.com/urban/are-li...
They just might be. They’re doing a lot of things that don’t have much to do with books but do have a lot to do with community. And you don’t hear “Shhh” much anymore.
www.governing.com/urban/are-li...
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yes this 100%
all the overblown and patronizing “librarians are superheroes who will save us all” posts work my nerves
want to support us? pay attention. speak out on our behalf. run for or seek appointment on your local library board. pay attention to what’s going on in school libraries.
all the overblown and patronizing “librarians are superheroes who will save us all” posts work my nerves
want to support us? pay attention. speak out on our behalf. run for or seek appointment on your local library board. pay attention to what’s going on in school libraries.
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 9:20 PM
yes this 100%
all the overblown and patronizing “librarians are superheroes who will save us all” posts work my nerves
want to support us? pay attention. speak out on our behalf. run for or seek appointment on your local library board. pay attention to what’s going on in school libraries.
all the overblown and patronizing “librarians are superheroes who will save us all” posts work my nerves
want to support us? pay attention. speak out on our behalf. run for or seek appointment on your local library board. pay attention to what’s going on in school libraries.
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Do your local library a kindness! Share this if you love and support libraries and librarians (don’t forget your school library & librarian, too!) 😊📚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
January 16, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Do your local library a kindness! Share this if you love and support libraries and librarians (don’t forget your school library & librarian, too!) 😊📚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
Thank you to all the library workers who keep the magic alive—you’re true heroes! ✨💚
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Get a library card—even if you don’t plan to use it. Your registration helps secure funding for libraries, keeping them open and thriving for the entire community. Every card counts!
March 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Get a library card—even if you don’t plan to use it. Your registration helps secure funding for libraries, keeping them open and thriving for the entire community. Every card counts!
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Our interconnected world allows for rapid communications and business to transpire between every country, continent, and culture.
Discover a New Perspective at Your Local Library
Discover a New Perspective at Your Local Library
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February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our interconnected world allows for rapid communications and business to transpire between every country, continent, and culture.
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February 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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All this bullshit immediately crumbles when it's presented to anyone who's not a sympathetic cohost on your podcast
February 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
All this bullshit immediately crumbles when it's presented to anyone who's not a sympathetic cohost on your podcast
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“Her argument was straightforward: libraries are for everyone. Everyone should feel represented by the material therein and no-one has the right to censor material they disapprove of. “
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/dont...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/dont...
Don’t ban the books
SUE TURNER is inspired by the example of a librarian’s struggle to confront the book-banning movement
morningstaronline.co.uk
February 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
“Her argument was straightforward: libraries are for everyone. Everyone should feel represented by the material therein and no-one has the right to censor material they disapprove of. “
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/dont...
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/dont...
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Looks like Clarivate/ProQuest is about to lose a lot of money from me. Because I've been transitioning us back to prioritizing ownership of what we spend money on at this library.
Not playing this game. A library that owns nothing isn't fulfilling its mission.
Not playing this game. A library that owns nothing isn't fulfilling its mission.
Here's the schedule of the end of title-by-title sales on the PQ website: support.proquest.com/s/article/Pr...
ProQuest & Ex Libris Support
support.proquest.com
February 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Looks like Clarivate/ProQuest is about to lose a lot of money from me. Because I've been transitioning us back to prioritizing ownership of what we spend money on at this library.
Not playing this game. A library that owns nothing isn't fulfilling its mission.
Not playing this game. A library that owns nothing isn't fulfilling its mission.
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It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
February 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It’s fun starting a new hobby with ADHD because I never know if I’ve found a new lifelong passion or if I’m going to spend $2000 on stuff and immediately lose all interest
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Great article from Renee Grassi that includes a section on supporting neurodiverse staff, an important part of workplace wellbeing. Accessibility benefits everyone! https://buff.ly/419nhW6
#medlibs #📚 #skybrarians #publibs
#medlibs #📚 #skybrarians #publibs
Embracing neurodiversity: Cultivating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent staff
Learn about neurodiversity and discover strategies for fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces the strengths of neurodivergent staff.
buff.ly
February 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Great article from Renee Grassi that includes a section on supporting neurodiverse staff, an important part of workplace wellbeing. Accessibility benefits everyone! https://buff.ly/419nhW6
#medlibs #📚 #skybrarians #publibs
#medlibs #📚 #skybrarians #publibs
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Today, ALA and a bipartisan coalition of civil society groups, archivists, librarians, & historians strongly reaffirmed that the Archivist of the United States should be appointed based on professional qualifications, not politics.
Read our letter to the Administration: www.ala.org/sites/defaul...
Read our letter to the Administration: www.ala.org/sites/defaul...
February 12, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Today, ALA and a bipartisan coalition of civil society groups, archivists, librarians, & historians strongly reaffirmed that the Archivist of the United States should be appointed based on professional qualifications, not politics.
Read our letter to the Administration: www.ala.org/sites/defaul...
Read our letter to the Administration: www.ala.org/sites/defaul...
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Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
A shadow war on libraries
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
www.cbc.ca
February 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Some Canadian politicians and influencers, inspired by an American-born movement, are trying to roll back 2SLGBTQ+ rights in Canada — one book at a time.
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...
www.cbc.ca/newsinteract...