jason kucsma
@iamjasonk.bsky.social
Midwest in my bones. Family in my heart. Public libraries on my brain. Proud director of a National medal award-winning public library.
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Some people don't know this so it's worth saying out loud that Public libraries are free to use. And even if you have never used a library, the librarians at your local library will be very happy to see you and help you get started.
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Some people don't know this so it's worth saying out loud that Public libraries are free to use. And even if you have never used a library, the librarians at your local library will be very happy to see you and help you get started.
Share this Jack White quote with every young person in your orbit. ❤️
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Share this Jack White quote with every young person in your orbit. ❤️
On this Dia de los Muertos, I’m grateful our library staff coordinate an ofrenda at our Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center. 💀🌹❤️
November 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On this Dia de los Muertos, I’m grateful our library staff coordinate an ofrenda at our Sofia Quintero Art and Cultural Center. 💀🌹❤️
Can the Browns play Miami every week, please?
October 19, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Can the Browns play Miami every week, please?
I just realized “routed” is an anagram of “detour.”
October 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I just realized “routed” is an anagram of “detour.”
Sugar's back, baby!
Sugar – House of Dead Memories (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Sugar Copper Blue
www.youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Sugar's back, baby!
Let's go!!!
⭐ Building update: Washington Branch ⭐
Construction of the new Washington Branch is advancing on schedule. Steel beams continue to be installed and you can start to see the shape of the 20,000-square-foot building.
Construction of the new Washington Branch is advancing on schedule. Steel beams continue to be installed and you can start to see the shape of the 20,000-square-foot building.
October 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Let's go!!!
Y’all need to go look at this moon.
October 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Y’all need to go look at this moon.
Ever watched a mini comedy special filmed though the backup camera of a Mazda?
Of course not, that’s because Jackie Kashian is one of the best in the biz
youtu.be/0ZfwWvgMT70?...
Of course not, that’s because Jackie Kashian is one of the best in the biz
youtu.be/0ZfwWvgMT70?...
Looking Back (Full Special) - A Tiny Comedy Special - Jackie Kashian
YouTube video by Jackie Kashian
youtu.be
October 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Ever watched a mini comedy special filmed though the backup camera of a Mazda?
Of course not, that’s because Jackie Kashian is one of the best in the biz
youtu.be/0ZfwWvgMT70?...
Of course not, that’s because Jackie Kashian is one of the best in the biz
youtu.be/0ZfwWvgMT70?...
I have a note on my phone called “Quick Notes.”
It’s essentially a clipboard for a bunch of stuff I don’t want to forget in a moment, and, BOY, is reading through it is a wild ride.
It’s essentially a clipboard for a bunch of stuff I don’t want to forget in a moment, and, BOY, is reading through it is a wild ride.
October 7, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I have a note on my phone called “Quick Notes.”
It’s essentially a clipboard for a bunch of stuff I don’t want to forget in a moment, and, BOY, is reading through it is a wild ride.
It’s essentially a clipboard for a bunch of stuff I don’t want to forget in a moment, and, BOY, is reading through it is a wild ride.
My 11yo son told me this morning if he had a personal robot, he would name it “Jerrothy…..you know a combination of Jimothy and Terry,” and I’m going to be thinking about that all day. 🤔
October 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
My 11yo son told me this morning if he had a personal robot, he would name it “Jerrothy…..you know a combination of Jimothy and Terry,” and I’m going to be thinking about that all day. 🤔
My friend and colleague (the library's HR director) is powering through an impossible time for her and her family. If you have the means and are able to support, I know she and her husband would be forever grateful.
gofund.me/1474720b2
gofund.me/1474720b2
Donate to Help Tony Blue Walk Again, organized by Pamela Buchanan
Help Tony Blue Walk Again
On Tuesday, August 19th, Tony Blue was on top of the world… Pamela Buchanan needs your support for Help Tony Blue Walk Again
gofund.me
September 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
My friend and colleague (the library's HR director) is powering through an impossible time for her and her family. If you have the means and are able to support, I know she and her husband would be forever grateful.
gofund.me/1474720b2
gofund.me/1474720b2
#59 Etta
Podcast Episode · Heavyweight · S9 E59 · 36m
podcasts.apple.com
September 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“At a time when people are more divided and disconnected than ever, libraries remain places where anyone—regardless of background, politics, or income—can walk through the door and feel a sense of belonging,” - Brooks Rainwater, @urbanlibcouncil.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...
How Getting a Library Card Is a Salute to Democracy - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Public libraries have always been an accessible institution for many Americans. But now, more than ever, we can appreciate how fiercely libraries strive to represent our values in their pursuit of aut...
nonprofitquarterly.org
September 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
“At a time when people are more divided and disconnected than ever, libraries remain places where anyone—regardless of background, politics, or income—can walk through the door and feel a sense of belonging,” - Brooks Rainwater, @urbanlibcouncil.bsky.social
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...
nonprofitquarterly.org/how-getting-...
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In non-apocalyptic news, this happened.
You can set your Bluesky preferences so that you have to add alt text before it will let you post a picture.
Turn on that feature, and you can’t forget alt text - and your posts will be more accessible.
Check out your own score below...
cred.blue/alt-text
You can set your Bluesky preferences so that you have to add alt text before it will let you post a picture.
Turn on that feature, and you can’t forget alt text - and your posts will be more accessible.
Check out your own score below...
cred.blue/alt-text
![Black background of a smartphone screenshot from a website that calculates a user’s alt text use percentage. Under the box showing @drsurekhadavies’s handle are two boxes “Analyze” and “share results”. Then follow the results: 1728 posts analyzed. 55 contain images. 33 are replies. 53 posts have alt text. Score: 100.00 % [followed by a blushing face]. Below is a semicircular dial with coloured segments: left to right they are red, orange, yellow, and green.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:rzug5jxal4snlewudks3efsf/bafkreidf6svlu6buwzbsef3tpmw5yy2r2zat2iqn6xrg5uzaad6y4zxcya@jpeg)
September 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
In non-apocalyptic news, this happened.
You can set your Bluesky preferences so that you have to add alt text before it will let you post a picture.
Turn on that feature, and you can’t forget alt text - and your posts will be more accessible.
Check out your own score below...
cred.blue/alt-text
You can set your Bluesky preferences so that you have to add alt text before it will let you post a picture.
Turn on that feature, and you can’t forget alt text - and your posts will be more accessible.
Check out your own score below...
cred.blue/alt-text
Straight from our kitchen (aka The Chrysalis Hotel), enjoy this time-lapse of a monarch caterpillar getting cozy before its metamorphosis.
September 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Straight from our kitchen (aka The Chrysalis Hotel), enjoy this time-lapse of a monarch caterpillar getting cozy before its metamorphosis.
When you see your library’s gear on The Paper. (great show, btw!)
September 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
When you see your library’s gear on The Paper. (great show, btw!)
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AK Press is in @publisherswkly.bsky.social, alongside other worker-run and publishing collectives, talking about the work we do and why we do it. This is our 35th year in business and we’re grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way ❤️🖤
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Collective and Co-op Publishers Find Strength in Numbers
Indie collectives and co-ops are creating their own definitions of success—and finding their people.
www.publishersweekly.com
August 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
AK Press is in @publisherswkly.bsky.social, alongside other worker-run and publishing collectives, talking about the work we do and why we do it. This is our 35th year in business and we’re grateful to everyone who has helped us along the way ❤️🖤
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
September 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
When your kiddo sends you a secret message on one of your work documents to find later. 🥹
August 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
When your kiddo sends you a secret message on one of your work documents to find later. 🥹
If Tennessee doesn’t already have a Chinese restaurant called “Wok’n in Memphis,” somebody needs to get on that.
August 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If Tennessee doesn’t already have a Chinese restaurant called “Wok’n in Memphis,” somebody needs to get on that.