Jenn Cook
jennrc.bsky.social
Jenn Cook
@jennrc.bsky.social
Library tech nerd bliss
Rewatching A New Hope and realizing that minions sound like jawas
May 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) campaign, the Convention of States (COS) campaign, the Wolf-PAC campaign, and the term limits campaign each have different goals, but together, they have already convinced 28 states to call for an Article V constitutional convention.
Trusted Voices - Defend Our Constitution (90 seconds)
YouTube video by Common Cause
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May 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Colorado Association of Libraries endorses REFORMA's Call to Action for Democracy and Human Rights for All
Colorado Association of Libraries - Public Announcements
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April 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Foolishness
April 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Sharing something that was shared with me this morning.

"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief.

Do justly, now.

Love mercy, now.

Walk humbly, now.

You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it."

Pirkei Avot 2:16 (The Talmud)
April 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This article suggests bullying is happening to at least one Colorado legislator who attempted to oppose the digital resources censorship bill:
www.cpr.org/2025/03/28/h...
‘Personality differences’ behind the sudden absence of Rep. Dusty Johnson from Health Committee
The Fort Morgan Republican has been replaced by a substitute for the past three weeks.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The infographic below shows services that the Colorado State Library provides that, if those services cease to exist, will have an impact on all library services throughout the state.
March 29, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Internet rumors are that Doge occupied IMLS this morning with intent to shut it down. No media present. New acting director Sonderling (already Dep Sec of Labor) was sworn in in the lobby with Homeland Security present to bully and enforce. Represents .004% of the fed budget. Links in comments
March 20, 2025 at 6:35 PM
“School districts that ban books because the officials disagree with the content or viewpoints expressed in those books do a disservice to students, authors and the community...Such book bans violate the Constitution — period."
www.denverpost.com/2025/03/19/e...
Federal judge orders Colorado district to return banned books to school libraries
The order prohibits the school board from removing books “because the district disagrees with the views expressed therein or merely to further their preferred political or religious orthodoxy.”
www.denverpost.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Last night the President signed an order to gut the Institute of Museum & Library Services. Call your members of Congress. Share a story about how libraries have a positive impact in YOUR community. It's time to Show Up #ForOurLibraries
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Show Up For Our Libraries - Tell Your Story
Please share a story about how libraries have a positive impact in YOUR community. This might be a story about you or your family, or about other library users who have benefitted from the library&...
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March 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our district is sending a school bus for teachers participating in the rally
March 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
✅️ annual state library report completed woohoo!!
March 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
We had a library patron OD in the bathroom today and EMTs said the staff member who gave him narcan saved his life. So grateful that we stock it in our branches.
March 4, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Protect access to research in Colorado schools and school libraries. Contact your legislators to vote No on HB25-1158 and stop unhelpful and harmful restrictions on school library databases. via @everylibrary.bsky.social

action.everylibrary.org/oppose_hb115...
SEND AN EMAIL: Oppose HB 25-1158 and Protect Access to Research in Colorado Schools
Stop the Harmful Restrictions on School Library Databases
action.everylibrary.org
March 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The bill to abolish the Department of Education is a bill to dismantle libraries.

action.everylibrary.org/sb_5384

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SIGN THE PETITION: Don't Abolish the Department of Education
The bill to abolish the Department of Education is a bill to dismantle libraries.
action.everylibrary.org
February 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.

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PETITION: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.
bit.ly
February 22, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.

action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch... follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries.
PETITION: Tell Trump, Hands Off the National Archives!
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
action.everylibrary.org
February 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Reposted by Jenn Cook
The Colorado Senate steps up to ban the book bans. A new bill protects school libraries from snap removals. Call your state reps to bring this win home - IT WORKS!

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Colorado Senate passes bill that would make it harder for certain books to be banned from school libraries
A bill that would make it harder to get certain books banned from school libraries in Colorado cleared a major hurdle in the Senate Wednesday.
www.denver7.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home.

action.everylibrary.org/dodschools

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PETITION: Support the Right to Read in DOD K-12 schools
The parents of these students are fighting for our freedoms abroad, yet those same freedoms are being eroded in their children's schools at home.
action.everylibrary.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
HB 25-1158 will force Colorado schools to remove valuable research tools out of fear of penalties. This bill does not protect students—it limits their learning. Take action today: action.everylibrary.org/oppose_hb115...
SEND AN EMAIL: Oppose HB 25-1158 and Protect Access to Research in Colorado Schools
Stop the Harmful Restrictions on School Library Databases
action.everylibrary.org
February 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
❤️ this guy, for real
Let's talk about the "DEI hire" slur
TikTok video by Kyle Clark
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February 15, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Government agency removes spoon emoji from work platform amid protests | TechCrunch
According to a New York Times report, on Thursday, the U.S. government's General Services Administration (GSA) removed the spoon emoji as an option that
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February 8, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Coloradoans, we need your help contacting elected officials before Mon, Feb 10, and asking them to advance SB63 safeguarding freedom to read. While other states are banning and censoring books, this legislation ensures that all Colorado schools follow Constitutional protections for their students.
SEND AN EMAIL: Protect the Freedom to Read in Colorado School Libraries
www.saveschoollibrarians.org
February 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
So if you're against diversity, equity, and inclusion, does that mean y'all are for uniformity, unfairness, and exclusion? Did I get that right?
February 7, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Reposted by Jenn Cook
Managers disengage from the strategic & developmental aspects of their role. They stop mentoring, avoid difficult conversations, and check the boxes instead of challenging the status quo. The impact on morale, innovation, and outcomes is significant. #burnout
www.forbes.com/sites/dianeh...
Leadership Fatigue: Burned Out Leaders Are Quiet Quitting At Work Too
Burnout is pushing managers to quietly disengage from leadership responsibilities, creating a hidden crisis in the workplace. Companies must rethink leadership support.
www.forbes.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM