Library Think Tank #ALATT
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The BlueSky account for the Library Think Tank, unofficially associated with the American Library Association. Originated on Facebook, now here on BlueSky!
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Ironically, the Arts were supported originally (from the Baroque Period onward) BY those in financial and political power... and they didn't clamor against it then, even if it criticized them. That's the purpose of the Arts.
The reason the Right are so invested in the myth that the arts have no value isn’t because the arts don’t generate wealth (they do); it’s that studying the arts teaches people to imagine better ways of judging the value of an idea than by counting how much money it makes…
October 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Ironically, the Arts were supported originally (from the Baroque Period onward) BY those in financial and political power... and they didn't clamor against it then, even if it criticized them. That's the purpose of the Arts.
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“The belief in the indispensability of the computer is not entirely mistaken. The computer becomes an indispensable component of any structure once it is so thoroughly integrated with the structure, so enmeshed in various vital substructures,...
October 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“The belief in the indispensability of the computer is not entirely mistaken. The computer becomes an indispensable component of any structure once it is so thoroughly integrated with the structure, so enmeshed in various vital substructures,...
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My longest title yet:
The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI
open.substack.com/pub/reedhepl...
#ai #edusky #skybrary #library #instructionaldesign #edtech #research #aisky #librarysky #librarian #aiedusky
The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI
open.substack.com/pub/reedhepl...
#ai #edusky #skybrary #library #instructionaldesign #edtech #research #aisky #librarysky #librarian #aiedusky
The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI
My readthrough notes of a MUST-READ work on the abilities (and inabilities!) of computers
open.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
My longest title yet:
The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI
open.substack.com/pub/reedhepl...
#ai #edusky #skybrary #library #instructionaldesign #edtech #research #aisky #librarysky #librarian #aiedusky
The Case for Human-Centered Use in an AI-Centered World: Weizenbaum's COMPUTER POWER AND HUMAN REASON in the Age of AI
open.substack.com/pub/reedhepl...
#ai #edusky #skybrary #library #instructionaldesign #edtech #research #aisky #librarysky #librarian #aiedusky
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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Does anyone have info on an alternative to #classweb? #ala #alatt #librarythinktank #skybrary #librarians #librarian #library #classificationweb
September 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Does anyone have info on an alternative to #classweb? #ala #alatt #librarythinktank #skybrary #librarians #librarian #library #classificationweb
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"Vacated positions not being filled, positions replaced with non-credentialed or lower paid staff, ALA degree not required, traditional library positions eliminated" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs
“All postings should list salary, all interviewees should be given the questions”
"Vacated positions not being filled, positions replaced with non-credentialed or lower paid staff, ALA degree not required, traditional library positions eliminated"
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September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Vacated positions not being filled, positions replaced with non-credentialed or lower paid staff, ALA degree not required, traditional library positions eliminated" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries #LibraryJobs
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It has now been about a year since, because of my impending (and now here!) twins, the #AIinLibraries community, which critically examined all issues regarding AI and libraries, died down and meetings stopped. Would there be any interest in these talks? #skybrarians #librarians #alattthinktank
September 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It has now been about a year since, because of my impending (and now here!) twins, the #AIinLibraries community, which critically examined all issues regarding AI and libraries, died down and meetings stopped. Would there be any interest in these talks? #skybrarians #librarians #alattthinktank
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Today’s hot accomplishment was helping a newcomer from Ethiopia with limited English language and computer skills print off a 207 page drivers guide.
Hot scheduling. Hot meetings. Hot photocopying. Hot unfortunately I don’t know your email password.
It’s 31 degrees (88 for the Americans) in my library branch so everything we now do is hot. Hot printing. Hot storytime. Hot computer class. Hot newcomer tour. Hot shelving. Hot incident reports.
August 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Today’s hot accomplishment was helping a newcomer from Ethiopia with limited English language and computer skills print off a 207 page drivers guide.
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School districts across Florida started removing books from their shelves without formal review this summer.
Is Florida’s book challenge process going out the window? Not in Pasco.
A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
School districts across Florida started removing books from their shelves without formal review this summer.
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Splendid to see these yesterday - nineteenth-century receipts for exceptional loans of manuscripts from @theul.bsky.social. Of course we don’t lend MSS any more (except of course for exhibitions) - but I’m intrigued here that where most borrowers had to pay a deposit, the Bishop of Durham didn’t!
August 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Splendid to see these yesterday - nineteenth-century receipts for exceptional loans of manuscripts from @theul.bsky.social. Of course we don’t lend MSS any more (except of course for exhibitions) - but I’m intrigued here that where most borrowers had to pay a deposit, the Bishop of Durham didn’t!
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When cataloguers did not have to move to the material...
Splendid to see these yesterday - nineteenth-century receipts for exceptional loans of manuscripts from @theul.bsky.social. Of course we don’t lend MSS any more (except of course for exhibitions) - but I’m intrigued here that where most borrowers had to pay a deposit, the Bishop of Durham didn’t!
August 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
When cataloguers did not have to move to the material...
Important information about #copyright !
@samknight.bsky.social's #writingtips for new authors: There is no such thing as a "poor man's copyright." Also, yes, your copyright is automatic as soon as you write something, but if you don't register it, you can't sue for infringement in US courts, so it's like you don't have one
August 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Important information about #copyright !
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This 90-minute webinar explores the historical evolution of research methodologies and information access, from traditional library catalogs to modern AI-powered tools. #edusky #airesearch #aisearch #aiedusky #aisky #ai #research #searchengines #searchgpt
www.library20.com/ai-search
www.library20.com/ai-search
August 16, 2025 at 5:21 AM
This 90-minute webinar explores the historical evolution of research methodologies and information access, from traditional library catalogs to modern AI-powered tools. #edusky #airesearch #aisearch #aiedusky #aisky #ai #research #searchengines #searchgpt
www.library20.com/ai-search
www.library20.com/ai-search
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In one week I start the very last class needed to earn my MLIS.
It’s been a little bit of a bumpy journey these past three years, but I’m almost there! 📚📜
(And then I can finally say I’m a librarian in both senses of the word 😉)
It’s been a little bit of a bumpy journey these past three years, but I’m almost there! 📚📜
(And then I can finally say I’m a librarian in both senses of the word 😉)
August 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
In one week I start the very last class needed to earn my MLIS.
It’s been a little bit of a bumpy journey these past three years, but I’m almost there! 📚📜
(And then I can finally say I’m a librarian in both senses of the word 😉)
It’s been a little bit of a bumpy journey these past three years, but I’m almost there! 📚📜
(And then I can finally say I’m a librarian in both senses of the word 😉)
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Our library has a seed library too, thanks to our reference librarian repeatedly campaigning for one and, eventually, just making it himself!
Working from my local library. They have a native seed library for gardeners, an art room for kids, quiet mtg rooms (where I am now)-- and they're advertising a talk I am giving. Last time I was here they were helping out the unhoused population by giving them space and wifi to apply for jobs etc.
August 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Our library has a seed library too, thanks to our reference librarian repeatedly campaigning for one and, eventually, just making it himself!
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“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
bookriot.com
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
This is a big win for intellectual freedom and will have big implications in other ongoing lawsuits and future laws aiming to ban books.
bookriot.com/penguin-rand...
We're happy to help you (in person or digitally) with whatever research needs you have!
Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.
August 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We're happy to help you (in person or digitally) with whatever research needs you have!
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Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.
August 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.
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I'm not just saying this as an archivist, but as a (admittedly non-fiction) writer. Archives are MORE THAN OPEN to writers and researchers of all types! I know that we have a reputation for "gate-keeping," but we're just trying to keep our records in pristine condition (for future researchers).
Unsolicited writing advice, no: 216: RESEARCH. If you're writing about a time, place, culture, historical figure, profession, etc., it pays to research it properly. That might mean: reading; travelling; going to libraries and museums; consulting archives; talking to people with lived experience.
August 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I'm not just saying this as an archivist, but as a (admittedly non-fiction) writer. Archives are MORE THAN OPEN to writers and researchers of all types! I know that we have a reputation for "gate-keeping," but we're just trying to keep our records in pristine condition (for future researchers).
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Spotted this song sparrow singing loudly this morning at a little free library in my neighborhood. Maybe it found some bookworms? 📚🐛 🪶 #birdsofwestseattle #fauntleroy
June 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Spotted this song sparrow singing loudly this morning at a little free library in my neighborhood. Maybe it found some bookworms? 📚🐛 🪶 #birdsofwestseattle #fauntleroy
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I saw a post recently that talked about "we need to develop a gym for the mind, much like how gyms were developed when manual labor became optional."
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It's called reading, and critical discussion of what you read...
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It's called reading, and critical discussion of what you read...
July 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I saw a post recently that talked about "we need to develop a gym for the mind, much like how gyms were developed when manual labor became optional."
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It's called reading, and critical discussion of what you read...
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It's called reading, and critical discussion of what you read...
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🚨BREAKING: Federal judge concludes that using copyrighted works to train generative A.I. is transformative and ultimately a fair use. (Nevertheless, Anthropic can’t beat the lawsuit because it pirated books for another purpose too.) First of kind ruling. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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June 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal judge concludes that using copyrighted works to train generative A.I. is transformative and ultimately a fair use. (Nevertheless, Anthropic can’t beat the lawsuit because it pirated books for another purpose too.) First of kind ruling. www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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Asked to give a training session to IL librarians here on Primo Research assistant. Not sure i am the right person - I do understand the mechanics quite well but because I don't use it as much as other tools I dont have a good sense of where it tends to fail
June 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Asked to give a training session to IL librarians here on Primo Research assistant. Not sure i am the right person - I do understand the mechanics quite well but because I don't use it as much as other tools I dont have a good sense of where it tends to fail
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Got a big, bold idea on digital libraries? Need a little funding to work on it? Love Library Futures? Our Research Network Request for Proposals is out!
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June 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Got a big, bold idea on digital libraries? Need a little funding to work on it? Love Library Futures? Our Research Network Request for Proposals is out!
www.libraryfutures.net/research-net...
www.libraryfutures.net/research-net...