Karen
@karenlibrarian.bsky.social
Childless cat lady organizing information during the day, scrolling endlessly at night, and singing barbershop on occasion. Loves purple, dislikes cancer.
Pet peeve: getting an emailed notice that a support ticket has closed with a feedback survey and NOT INCLUDING the ticket number or any information about what the ticket was about. You are getting an automatic Extremely Dissatisfied rating from me Corporation!
October 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Pet peeve: getting an emailed notice that a support ticket has closed with a feedback survey and NOT INCLUDING the ticket number or any information about what the ticket was about. You are getting an automatic Extremely Dissatisfied rating from me Corporation!
After watching a webinar on AI tools for librarians, I've asked Copilot to write promotion documentation outlines with supporting quotes from colleagues based on criteria in my union contract. It is a starting point, but it's not super great, and completely failed in finding supporting quotes.
May 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
After watching a webinar on AI tools for librarians, I've asked Copilot to write promotion documentation outlines with supporting quotes from colleagues based on criteria in my union contract. It is a starting point, but it's not super great, and completely failed in finding supporting quotes.
Getting some excellent crochet time in while attending #NASIG2025
May 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Getting some excellent crochet time in while attending #NASIG2025
I heard one of these this morning in the UDistrict.
Update: Seattle Dept. of Transportation not happy with the tampering: "The audio recordings at crosswalks play a critical role for people who are blind or have limited vision," the agency said. "We are concerned that someone would disregard the safety of people to make a political statement."
Seattle crosswalk buttons hacked to sound like Jeff Bezos; SDOT exploring ‘stronger security measures’
An audio-enabled crosswalk button in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood that's been altered to sound like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is speaking.
www.geekwire.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I heard one of these this morning in the UDistrict.
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Federal and state budget cuts are threatening higher ed, research, and healthcare. And @uofwa.bsky.social ? They’re just sitting on $1.5 billion in reserves instead of protecting jobs and resources.
#KillTheCuts #UnionsForAll
#KillTheCuts #UnionsForAll
April 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Federal and state budget cuts are threatening higher ed, research, and healthcare. And @uofwa.bsky.social ? They’re just sitting on $1.5 billion in reserves instead of protecting jobs and resources.
#KillTheCuts #UnionsForAll
#KillTheCuts #UnionsForAll
Got my protest sign ready
April 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Got my protest sign ready
The single greatest thing that can protect, preserve, & defend our nation is a strong federal educational system. The proof can be seen by the party in power's attempt to dismantle it. Their goal is not to protect our nation, but to preserve protect & defend white patriarchal christian nationalism.
March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
The single greatest thing that can protect, preserve, & defend our nation is a strong federal educational system. The proof can be seen by the party in power's attempt to dismantle it. Their goal is not to protect our nation, but to preserve protect & defend white patriarchal christian nationalism.
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There’s only one place to be and that’s #StateofthePeople!
March 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
There’s only one place to be and that’s #StateofthePeople!
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YOSEMITE: “Hey hey! ho Ho! Elon musk has got to go!”
March 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
YOSEMITE: “Hey hey! ho Ho! Elon musk has got to go!”
Hands off my shooterus! Pew pew
February 19, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Hands off my shooterus! Pew pew
This is truly, utterly despicable evil.
A Missouri Representative has filed a bill to track pregnancies in the state.
HB 807 will: "Maintain a central registry of each expectant mother who is at risk for seeking an abortion of her unborn child and make the same available to a prospective adoptive parent who has completed screenings."
HB 807 will: "Maintain a central registry of each expectant mother who is at risk for seeking an abortion of her unborn child and make the same available to a prospective adoptive parent who has completed screenings."
February 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
This is truly, utterly despicable evil.
This is not a form of brainwashing. Not creepy at all.
youtube.com
February 16, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is not a form of brainwashing. Not creepy at all.
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One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
February 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
One of our supporters shared this with us—people are getting creative tonight!
Much needed bright spot amidst the drudge
Seattle Prop 1A has expanded its lead in today's ballot drop by another 1.5 points. It's now up 58.2% to the vote. Social housing advocates have won the day, despite corporate spending against the Urbanist-endorsed grassroots initiative. www.theurbanist.org/2025/02/11/s...
Social Housing Proposition 1A Up Big In Early Returns - The Urbanist
# Proposition 1A grabbed nearly 58% of the election night vote tally, signaling social housing is on the way to victory in Seattle. The measure would tax big businesses to raise about $53 million annu...
www.theurbanist.org
February 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Much needed bright spot amidst the drudge
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#Seattle Children's Hospital made the call to cancel gender-affirming surgery to avoid potential loss of federal funds. This is NOT only harming red states kids. Expect reproductive services to follow the same path, if this stands. #activism
www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/0...
www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/0...
February 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
#Seattle Children's Hospital made the call to cancel gender-affirming surgery to avoid potential loss of federal funds. This is NOT only harming red states kids. Expect reproductive services to follow the same path, if this stands. #activism
www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/0...
www.thestranger.com/queer/2025/0...
So, while I may be living through a coup, the good news is my CT Scan and tumor DNA tests came back clear! I've officially entered the NED (no evidence of disease) portion of my cancer experience, and with any luck, this portion will be permanent.
February 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
So, while I may be living through a coup, the good news is my CT Scan and tumor DNA tests came back clear! I've officially entered the NED (no evidence of disease) portion of my cancer experience, and with any luck, this portion will be permanent.
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When the Patriot Act was passed, libraries got requests for patrons’ borrowing history. We were prohibited from disclosing those requests.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
January 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
When the Patriot Act was passed, libraries got requests for patrons’ borrowing history. We were prohibited from disclosing those requests.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
We deleted and shredded those records and stopped tracking reading history for that reason.
ALSO.
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"The buck stops here"- Harry Truman
"I don't take any responsibility at all."- DJT
"I don't take any responsibility at all."- DJT
January 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"The buck stops here"- Harry Truman
"I don't take any responsibility at all."- DJT
"I don't take any responsibility at all."- DJT
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Sunday’s Zoom with @hcrichardson.bsky.social was full of wisdom on how to navigate 2025—focus on what you can control, find your people, and never stop learning. So, what’s your game plan to make it through the year?
January 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sunday’s Zoom with @hcrichardson.bsky.social was full of wisdom on how to navigate 2025—focus on what you can control, find your people, and never stop learning. So, what’s your game plan to make it through the year?
Good news everyone, we finally have a Madam President!
January 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Good news everyone, we finally have a Madam President!
Lucy is here to tell you that, despite all evidence to the contrary, she did NOT knock the glass of water off the kitchen counter, spilling water and broken glass all over the floor. She is too cute to have done something so evil.
January 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Lucy is here to tell you that, despite all evidence to the contrary, she did NOT knock the glass of water off the kitchen counter, spilling water and broken glass all over the floor. She is too cute to have done something so evil.
Being an adult at work is just a neverending game of tag, you're it, only via email, and it's not fun.
January 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Being an adult at work is just a neverending game of tag, you're it, only via email, and it's not fun.
Cat pic of the day
December 13, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Cat pic of the day
Had a meeting on my calendar today but it was yesterday; I was supposed to help with a presentation. Discouraged at not being able to keep up with things, & saying no to new interesting projects since I'm already struggling. After 5 years time management is getting harder not easier ☹️
December 12, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Had a meeting on my calendar today but it was yesterday; I was supposed to help with a presentation. Discouraged at not being able to keep up with things, & saying no to new interesting projects since I'm already struggling. After 5 years time management is getting harder not easier ☹️