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MFrisque
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Consultant. Librarian. I believe in bringing a human centered design approach to technology planning & implementation to create positive transformative change.
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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, & Successes Over The Year.

Dive into this groundbreaking collaborative piece from @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @bookriot.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social, and @flfreedomread.bsky.social

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2025 Book Censorship Wrapped: Trends, Challenges, and Successes Over The Year
What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.
bookriot.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
ALA, @bookriot.bsky.social, @penamerica.bsky.social, @flfreedomread.bsky.social, @txfreedomread.bsky.social all track different aspects of the movement - no matter how you look at it, book bans are sweeping across the country. Don't miss our joint report: https://bit.ly/4qkTZh5
Text in graphic reads: "Book Bans Wrapped: ALA, Book Riot, Florida Freedom to Read Project, PEN America, and Texas Freedom to Read Project are sounding the alarm: CENSORSHIP IS ON THE RISE" Large stylized "2025" at bottom of image.
December 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
How to Support the Freedom to Read/Anti-Book Censorship Work Through Your Holiday Giving.

Y'all, this post was a fun one to write and to highlight so many organizations doing *great* work.

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How to Support Anti Book Censorship Work Through Holiday Giving: Book Censorship News, December 5, 2025
In addition to gifting a banned book, what can you do to help someone get excited and engaged in the fight for the freedom to read?
bookriot.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
NEWS: The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored ALL previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge in Rhode Island last month.

This is a massive win for libraries & communities in every state & territory!

Learn more: www.ala.org/news/2025/12...
ALL IMLS grants restored in every state & territory. In response to a ruling from a federal judge in Rhode Island, the Institute of Museum and Library Services reinstated all previously canceled grants in every state and territory. It's a huge win for libraries and our communities. "The reinstatement of all IMLS grants means that libraries across the country will be able to resume vital services for learning, imagination, and economic opportunity. We are breathing a sigh of relief, but the fight is not over." ALA President Sam Helmick. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
December 3, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Every year for the last several, I've put together a bookish gift guide where everything is under $30. Here's your gifts for readers on a budget guide for 2025: bookriot.com/gifts-for-re...
The Best Bookish Gifts For Under $30
Looking for the best bookish gifts for readers and you're on a budget? Check out these bookish goods for under $30.
bookriot.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Update on Chicago Public Library’s budget.

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November 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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noethematt.bsky.social
Help your favorite librarian get some love!
amlibraryassoc.bsky.social American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Sep 3
Love your librarian? Of course you do! Nominations are now open for the 2026 #ILoveMyLibrarian Award. Your librarian could win $5,000 and the recognition of a lifetime.

Submit your nomination online by Dec. 15! https://bit.ly/3yiyT9C

❤️ @carnegiecorp.bsky.social
I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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librarypolicy.bsky.social
Presenting at #AnchorNets2025 last week, ALA's Megan Janicki told the audience that proposed & enacted federal cuts have created “an atmosphere of uncertainty” for libraries across the country.

Read more about the challenges facing libraries & digital equity: broadbandbreakfast.com/libraries-wa...
Libraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion Gains
Officials say agency funding underpins broadband and workforce access.
broadbandbreakfast.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
Have you joined the For Our Libraries fundraising challenge? There's still time to catch up! Top 10 fundraisers win free registration to ALA Annual 2026 in Chicago, with free lodging and $1,500 to cover travel expenses for our grand prize winner!

Challenge ends Dec. 31! ilovelibraries.org/fundraise
FOR OUR LIBRARIES Fundraising Challenge. Two photos: Chicago river on left, people in a crowd cheering. Text at bottom reads: 'Help raise funds for our libraries through December 31 and win your way to the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago next June!' American Library Association logo
November 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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librarianjones.com
Ryan Thames has issued a formal apology to me. This was never about $—it was about integrity. I’m grateful that the false statements have been publicly corrected and that the truth is now clear. I hope this outcome serves as a reminder that words carry weight and accountability matters. @la-cac.org
November 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
If you're in Green County, Ohio, you'll have a levy on your November ballot to help continue funding the library. It is crucial to get "yes" here or else there will be tremendous cuts. Your state is failing libraries.

www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...
Greene County Public Library seeks levy on November ballot
Greene County voters will decide on a levy for the Greene County Public Library system in November that would fund library materials, operations, programs and services.
www.daytondailynews.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
THE LIBRARIANS documentary to see a nationwide release beginning in October: bookriot.com/the-libraria...
Award-Winning THE LIBRARIANS Documentary Sets Widespread Release
The award-winning documentary THE LIBRARIANS, which explores contemporary book bans and attacks on librarians, to release nationwide.
bookriot.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
Dr Carla Hayden has been appointed a senior fellow at the Mellon Foundation

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Mellon Foundation
The Mellon Foundation makes grants to actively unlock the power in the arts and humanities that helps connect us all.
www.mellon.org
July 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
ALA is alarmed by the termination of the Digital Equity Act grants program, a seismic investment in America's digital infrastructure.

This abrupt & illegal termination is extremely concerning for the libraries relying on funding to connect their communities. More: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
ALA raises alarm over termination of Digital Equity Act grants. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
May 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.

Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
The American Library Association praises servic of Dr. Carla Hayden, decries 'unjust dismissal' of Librarian of Congress. [Image of Dr. Carla Hayden standing in the stacks in a library]
May 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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librarypolicy.bsky.social
Today we joined our partners w/ the Schools Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition on Capitol Hill to once again express our disappointment in the Senate vote to defund #ERate hotspot programs.

We urge the House to reject this bill & keep our communities connected. More: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
ALA Associate Executive Director Lisa Varga standing at a podium that reads "Keep Kids Connected", in front of the U.S. Capitol building, flanked by other broadband advocates from the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition.
May 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
🚨 Today, a federal court granted a temporary restraining order to halt the administration’s dismantling of IMLS—a direct result of the lawsuit filed by ALA and @afscme.bsky.social.
www.ala.org/news/2025/05...

#ForOurLibraries #FundLibraries
Federal Court halts dismantling of IMLS in ALA lawsuit. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia grants temporary restraining order.
May 2, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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librarypolicy.bsky.social
Thank you Rep. @pettersen.house.gov & Rep. Pat Fallon for introducing legislation to streamline the process for special districts - including library districts - to access federal funding.

This bill would improve funding processes for library districts nationwide: fallon.house.gov/news/documen...
Show up for our libraries. ALA American Library Association.
April 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
MORE: Libraries in several states have received letters which claim to cancel federal IMLS grants.

Congress MUST act to restore this funding. Read our full statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/04...

Use your voice - call Congress to protect & restore library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
"Withdrawing library grants is a callous move at any time, but downright cruel at a time when it's getting harder for many Americans to make ends meet - most of all, in small and rural communities. The White House may have no qualms about slashing opportunity for jobseekers, students, veterans and families, but Congress has the power to restore support for services their constituencies rely on." - ALA President Cindy Hohl. American Library Association, Show up for our libraries
April 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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shannonmattern.bsky.social
As the fed admin ✂️ programs that teach English to prospective citizens, ensure access to the Internet, help people with their taxes, etc, I acknwldg that libraries often provide all of these services. These (largely locally funded) institutions need our support + even MORE resources to do this work.
Free Library offers workshops to federal employees
Workshops hosted at various library locations will provide resources such as networking and resume help for laid off federal employees along with those facing potential job loss.
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April 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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heykellyjensen.bsky.social
NEW: In a letter sent to the Institute of Museum and Library Science's Acting Director, the Board of Directors for the IMLS demands answers about what's going on right now and what the agency's future responsibilities will include.

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IMLS Board of Directors Demands Answers About Agency's Future
"In the absence of some or all of IMLS staff, what activities and functions, if any, are being undertaken by the Division of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with respect to agency operations?"
bookriot.com
April 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
“What we are consistently hearing is that there is no data or evidence suggesting that federal funds allocated through the IMLS are being misused. In fact, these funds are essential for delivering vital services, often to the most underserved & vulnerable populations.”
www.wired.com/story/instit...
The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has long received bipartisan support. But after years of trying, President Donald Trump has delivered it a crushing blow.
www.wired.com
April 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Moments ago, in response to President Trump's executive order on American history, ARL Executive Director @andrewkpace.bsky.social said the following:

Read more at www.arl.org/news/preside...

#NewsYouCanUse #ARLResponse
March 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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washingtonpost.com
Leaders of Read Freely Alabama, a volunteer group that opposes book censorship in state libraries, started an online fundraiser after hearing about the funding pause.

Five days later, the community had reached its goal — $40,000 raised.
Alabama halted a library’s funding. Supporters raised the cash in days.
When a state board voted to pause payments while it determined whether a handful of books were in age-appropriate sections, the community came to the rescue.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM