@manningje.bsky.social
Congressional librarian; wombat fancier; champion of possums. Osiyo to all y’all.
DCLA also congratulates Madelaine (Maddie) Estrabillo, the 2024 Ruth Fine Student Loan winner, on the total forgiveness of her loan. Maddie is pursuing a MLS at the U of Maryland while also working full time as a Children’s Specialist at the Canton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
June 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
DCLA also congratulates Madelaine (Maddie) Estrabillo, the 2024 Ruth Fine Student Loan winner, on the total forgiveness of her loan. Maddie is pursuing a MLS at the U of Maryland while also working full time as a Children’s Specialist at the Canton Branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library.
The District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA) is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2025 Fine Memorial Student Loan to Nate Pila. Nate is an incoming student in the Library & Information Science MS program at the U. of Illinois & a Library Associate with the DC Public Library.
DCLA - District of Columbia Library Association - Home
dcla.org
June 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The District of Columbia Library Association (DCLA) is pleased to announce the awarding of the 2025 Fine Memorial Student Loan to Nate Pila. Nate is an incoming student in the Library & Information Science MS program at the U. of Illinois & a Library Associate with the DC Public Library.
DC area Library/Info Science students— deadline for this loan (really scholarship in disguise) is tomorrow: dcla.org/studentloan
DCLA - District of Columbia Library Association - Ruth Fine Memorial Student Loan
dcla.org
May 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
DC area Library/Info Science students— deadline for this loan (really scholarship in disguise) is tomorrow: dcla.org/studentloan
Are you a DC-area library/info science student? Application period for this “loan” (really a scholarship) is now open dcla.org/studentloan
DCLA - District of Columbia Library Association - Ruth Fine Memorial Student Loan
dcla.org
May 6, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Are you a DC-area library/info science student? Application period for this “loan” (really a scholarship) is now open dcla.org/studentloan
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In 1942, the American President opposed censorship because books were weapons in the fight against tyranny.
March 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In 1942, the American President opposed censorship because books were weapons in the fight against tyranny.
Boosting the signal for a Ukrainian friend’s humanitarian charity, based in Johnson City, TN restore-ukraine.org
Restore Ukraine
Restore Ukraine’s vision is to secure the prosperity of Ukrainian families by restoring their damaged homes and infrastructure caused by the Russian invasion.
restore-ukraine.org
March 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Boosting the signal for a Ukrainian friend’s humanitarian charity, based in Johnson City, TN restore-ukraine.org
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To donate to Ukraine you can go to war.Ukraine.ua/donate
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
March 1, 2025 at 12:30 AM
To donate to Ukraine you can go to war.Ukraine.ua/donate
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
This is an official donation site supported by Zelenskyy (and USAID-that-was). We donated. #SlavaUkraini
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DOGE By The Numbers
theonion.com/doge-by...
theonion.com/doge-by...
February 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
DOGE By The Numbers
theonion.com/doge-by...
theonion.com/doge-by...
An Act of Resistance a Day Keeps the Fascists Away
February 21, 2025 at 11:05 PM
An Act of Resistance a Day Keeps the Fascists Away
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📚Resisting Autocracy Lessons📚
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FACE OF THE WORLD
The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away, and do not get used to them. Remove them yourself and set an example for others to do so.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FACE OF THE WORLD
The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away, and do not get used to them. Remove them yourself and set an example for others to do so.
February 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
📚Resisting Autocracy Lessons📚
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FACE OF THE WORLD
The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away, and do not get used to them. Remove them yourself and set an example for others to do so.
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FACE OF THE WORLD
The symbols of today enable the reality of tomorrow. Notice the swastikas and the other signs of hate. Do not look away, and do not get used to them. Remove them yourself and set an example for others to do so.
A horrifying edict from the Dept of Ed about university programs: www.ed.gov/media/docume...
www.ed.gov
February 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A horrifying edict from the Dept of Ed about university programs: www.ed.gov/media/docume...
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Hey, check your local libraries for free access to news sources that you might otherwise have to pay for.
Many libraries offer online access and you can even copy article links and share them. 👍
Many libraries offer online access and you can even copy article links and share them. 👍
February 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Hey, check your local libraries for free access to news sources that you might otherwise have to pay for.
Many libraries offer online access and you can even copy article links and share them. 👍
Many libraries offer online access and you can even copy article links and share them. 👍
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Howard County rolls out hotline, resources for federal workers amid Trump cuts
Howard Co. rolls out hotline, resources for federal workers amid Trump cuts
Amid the Trump administration’s plan to dramatically reduce and reshape the federal workforce, Howard County is standing up resources for residents who are feeling the pinch.
buff.ly
February 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Howard County rolls out hotline, resources for federal workers amid Trump cuts
@altnps.bsky.social just got a call trying to sell me something. I said “I can’t buy that, I’m a federal employee & might lose my job.” I want people to know I’m a real person, not random statistic.
February 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@altnps.bsky.social just got a call trying to sell me something. I said “I can’t buy that, I’m a federal employee & might lose my job.” I want people to know I’m a real person, not random statistic.
Happy Lunar New Year to all y'all
January 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Happy Lunar New Year to all y'all
New paths on our neighborhood lake. An odd thing to see south of the Mason Dixon Line
January 25, 2025 at 10:48 PM
New paths on our neighborhood lake. An odd thing to see south of the Mason Dixon Line
Staking a claim here in case the Nazi stench at the other place gets worse. here’s a picture of a neighborhood fox on our frozen lake
January 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Staking a claim here in case the Nazi stench at the other place gets worse. here’s a picture of a neighborhood fox on our frozen lake