Leah T. Dudak
@leahlibrarian8.bsky.social
A doctoral student with a background in public librarianship, studying public library staff trauma and work. Librarian | Artist | Trauma Scholar | leahtdudak.com
At ASIST and my dog Lily came with me!
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
At ASIST and my dog Lily came with me!
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If you're attending the WLA Trauma Summit, I'm excited to "see" you tomorrow (& hoping to listen to a session or two myself, as two incredible library folks @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social and @gavindowning.bsky.social are also presenting!).
November 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If you're attending the WLA Trauma Summit, I'm excited to "see" you tomorrow (& hoping to listen to a session or two myself, as two incredible library folks @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social and @gavindowning.bsky.social are also presenting!).
If anyone knows anyone in admin/management at Austin Public library can I have their emails? I am trying to let them know about the free library worker support network and offer support for their staff. Thanks! #AustinPublicLibrary
November 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
If anyone knows anyone in admin/management at Austin Public library can I have their emails? I am trying to let them know about the free library worker support network and offer support for their staff. Thanks! #AustinPublicLibrary
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If you’re cheering for SNAP cuts because you think it’ll save you money… it won’t.
SNAP gives more to the economy than it takes.
When people are starving, things fall apart.
You’re inflicting suffering on others to make the rich richer and you can’t even see it.
SNAP gives more to the economy than it takes.
When people are starving, things fall apart.
You’re inflicting suffering on others to make the rich richer and you can’t even see it.
October 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If you’re cheering for SNAP cuts because you think it’ll save you money… it won’t.
SNAP gives more to the economy than it takes.
When people are starving, things fall apart.
You’re inflicting suffering on others to make the rich richer and you can’t even see it.
SNAP gives more to the economy than it takes.
When people are starving, things fall apart.
You’re inflicting suffering on others to make the rich richer and you can’t even see it.
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The regime fired everyone involved in the funding and administration of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
They’re letting measles and other infectious and disabling diseases run rampant, and then removing disability support.
It’s eugenics and they aren’t even hiding it.
They’re letting measles and other infectious and disabling diseases run rampant, and then removing disability support.
It’s eugenics and they aren’t even hiding it.
October 13, 2025 at 8:09 AM
The regime fired everyone involved in the funding and administration of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).
They’re letting measles and other infectious and disabling diseases run rampant, and then removing disability support.
It’s eugenics and they aren’t even hiding it.
They’re letting measles and other infectious and disabling diseases run rampant, and then removing disability support.
It’s eugenics and they aren’t even hiding it.
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Learned about @libro.fm at ALA annual— it’s an audiobook app where you pick your fav indie bookstore and the audiobooks you buy support them. Putting my money in better places is at least somewhat in my control, and I need that when so much else is out my control.
October 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Learned about @libro.fm at ALA annual— it’s an audiobook app where you pick your fav indie bookstore and the audiobooks you buy support them. Putting my money in better places is at least somewhat in my control, and I need that when so much else is out my control.
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Stop thinking in binary when it comes to your response(s) to early signals of workplace harm. You can give the offender grace AND document their behavior. The grace may leave -- and your record will remain.
October 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Stop thinking in binary when it comes to your response(s) to early signals of workplace harm. You can give the offender grace AND document their behavior. The grace may leave -- and your record will remain.
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PEN America has released their latest report on the state of school book bans in 2024-2025.
They've found nearly 23,000 book bans since 2021, and there were 6,870 in 2024-2025.
This report is crucial reading for understanding the state of book censorship right now.
bookriot.com/pen-america-...
They've found nearly 23,000 book bans since 2021, and there were 6,870 in 2024-2025.
This report is crucial reading for understanding the state of book censorship right now.
bookriot.com/pen-america-...
23,000 Book Bans Since 2021: PEN America Releases Its Latest Report on the State of Literary Censorship
PEN America's latest report shows nearly 23,000 book bans in US public schools since 2021 and nearly 7,000 in the 2024-2025 year.
bookriot.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
PEN America has released their latest report on the state of school book bans in 2024-2025.
They've found nearly 23,000 book bans since 2021, and there were 6,870 in 2024-2025.
This report is crucial reading for understanding the state of book censorship right now.
bookriot.com/pen-america-...
They've found nearly 23,000 book bans since 2021, and there were 6,870 in 2024-2025.
This report is crucial reading for understanding the state of book censorship right now.
bookriot.com/pen-america-...
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I made some free printable bookmarks for you to use in any Banned Books Week displays/programs/etc you may have. They're meant to give folks *action items* to take with them beyond that single week.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
A Free Printable Bookmark About Book Censorship
Print these free bookmarks to help engage your friends, family, and community in the fight against book bans.
buttondown.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I made some free printable bookmarks for you to use in any Banned Books Week displays/programs/etc you may have. They're meant to give folks *action items* to take with them beyond that single week.
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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$14 million dollars allocated to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was pushed through to the America 250 team to fund "Freedom Trucks"–propaganda telling a whitewashed version of history.
What's happening at IMLS is beyond budgetary concerns.
bookriot.com/imls-freedom...
What's happening at IMLS is beyond budgetary concerns.
bookriot.com/imls-freedom...
The IMLS's Freedom Trucks Project Is Propaganda in Support of Historical Erasure: Book Censorship News, September 12, 2025
This week, the IMLS announced their Freedom Trucks initiative. It is blatant propaganda.
bookriot.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
$14 million dollars allocated to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was pushed through to the America 250 team to fund "Freedom Trucks"–propaganda telling a whitewashed version of history.
What's happening at IMLS is beyond budgetary concerns.
bookriot.com/imls-freedom...
What's happening at IMLS is beyond budgetary concerns.
bookriot.com/imls-freedom...
Sharing on behalf of some folks who asked me to:
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) publicly opposed the state’s proposal to segregate LGBTQIA+ materials, calling it unconstitutional and harmful. #chpl
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) publicly opposed the state’s proposal to segregate LGBTQIA+ materials, calling it unconstitutional and harmful. #chpl
September 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Sharing on behalf of some folks who asked me to:
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) publicly opposed the state’s proposal to segregate LGBTQIA+ materials, calling it unconstitutional and harmful. #chpl
The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) publicly opposed the state’s proposal to segregate LGBTQIA+ materials, calling it unconstitutional and harmful. #chpl
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Understanding how algorithms work is part of information literacy.
September 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Understanding how algorithms work is part of information literacy.
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This is one of those days where I really wish my pattern recognition was bad
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This is one of those days where I really wish my pattern recognition was bad
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Read this article from @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social and J. Yeon.
Yeon, J., & Dudak, L. T. (2024). Potential for trauma in public libraries experiencing book banning and material challenges. Public Library Quarterly, 1-25.
doi.org/10.1080/0161...
#publibs #skybrarians
Yeon, J., & Dudak, L. T. (2024). Potential for trauma in public libraries experiencing book banning and material challenges. Public Library Quarterly, 1-25.
doi.org/10.1080/0161...
#publibs #skybrarians
September 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Read this article from @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social and J. Yeon.
Yeon, J., & Dudak, L. T. (2024). Potential for trauma in public libraries experiencing book banning and material challenges. Public Library Quarterly, 1-25.
doi.org/10.1080/0161...
#publibs #skybrarians
Yeon, J., & Dudak, L. T. (2024). Potential for trauma in public libraries experiencing book banning and material challenges. Public Library Quarterly, 1-25.
doi.org/10.1080/0161...
#publibs #skybrarians
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Yoga classes don't stop workplace bullies.
August 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Yoga classes don't stop workplace bullies.
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AI 👏 is 👏 NOT 👏 a 👏 wellness 👏 tool.
PLEASE do not turn to it for issues related to your physical, mental, or emotional health.
PLEASE do not turn to it for issues related to your physical, mental, or emotional health.
August 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
AI 👏 is 👏 NOT 👏 a 👏 wellness 👏 tool.
PLEASE do not turn to it for issues related to your physical, mental, or emotional health.
PLEASE do not turn to it for issues related to your physical, mental, or emotional health.
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Tonight’s reminder
August 14, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Tonight’s reminder
I am so lucky for my supervisor at Cincy when my dad died, she and my colleagues were nothing but kind, supportive, and understanding - they were true blessings. I am glad that JJ Pionke wrote about this, though, because I know my case is not the standard.
JJ Pionke has a new article on supporting library workers through anticipatory grief-related loss. I appreciate the policy considerations - in particular, the nod to chosen family/estrangement & grief/loss that is often disenfranchised (i.e., pet loss). What would you add? tinyurl.com/5fj2dcrv
Supporting Library Employees Through Grief: Journal of Library Administration: Vol 0, No 0 - Get Access
Browse all journals
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August 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I am so lucky for my supervisor at Cincy when my dad died, she and my colleagues were nothing but kind, supportive, and understanding - they were true blessings. I am glad that JJ Pionke wrote about this, though, because I know my case is not the standard.
Thank you to Hayley DeRoche for putting this into words. I think about it a lot, especially at #Library conferences.
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Why is Your Library Still Hosting Harry Potter Summer Reading Parties??????????
Your trans patrons deserve better
weirdbutokay.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Thank you to Hayley DeRoche for putting this into words. I think about it a lot, especially at #Library conferences.
weirdbutokay.substack.com/p/stop-it-wi...
weirdbutokay.substack.com/p/stop-it-wi...
I got a massage today, which is such a privilege on so many levels. I get them to help manage my fibromyalgia but today while laying on the table I also realized how they help me in a way I didn't expect. #ChronicallyIll #Disabled
August 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I got a massage today, which is such a privilege on so many levels. I get them to help manage my fibromyalgia but today while laying on the table I also realized how they help me in a way I didn't expect. #ChronicallyIll #Disabled
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I have a distinct feeling there are going to be far, far fewer intellectual freedom/book ban related library conference sessions and programs in 2026.
I've a real fear of the fatigue around the topic and the fear of continuing to hit the drum as these orgs are under attack. Being "safe" is easier.
I've a real fear of the fatigue around the topic and the fear of continuing to hit the drum as these orgs are under attack. Being "safe" is easier.
August 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I have a distinct feeling there are going to be far, far fewer intellectual freedom/book ban related library conference sessions and programs in 2026.
I've a real fear of the fatigue around the topic and the fear of continuing to hit the drum as these orgs are under attack. Being "safe" is easier.
I've a real fear of the fatigue around the topic and the fear of continuing to hit the drum as these orgs are under attack. Being "safe" is easier.
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Last call--I'm locking it down this weekend!
**Libraries & Mental Health Survey**
I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
August 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Last call--I'm locking it down this weekend!
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“Adults spending their time sexualizing books for young people is uncomfortably weird. Adults erasing the reality that some bodies bleed & some have testicles & some rendered sexless in the imagination do, in fact, enjoy pleasure is not normal. It is born of internal hate.”
July 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
“Adults spending their time sexualizing books for young people is uncomfortably weird. Adults erasing the reality that some bodies bleed & some have testicles & some rendered sexless in the imagination do, in fact, enjoy pleasure is not normal. It is born of internal hate.”
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Hey hi hello! I'm sharing a general reminder that years of experience and/or longevity with an organization does not equal an ability to lead.
July 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hey hi hello! I'm sharing a general reminder that years of experience and/or longevity with an organization does not equal an ability to lead.