Paula GO
@pgrayove.bsky.social
B-town librarian doing website work. Occasional baker of cakes and pies. Native Hoosier.
I’ll be at my local protest.
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
I’ll be at my local protest.
The lady slipper orchids are in bloom right now! I hope they brighten your day.
May 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The lady slipper orchids are in bloom right now! I hope they brighten your day.
apnews.com/article/inst... Keep up the resistance!
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from dismantling library services agency
A federal judge has agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from taking any more steps to dismantle an agency that funds and promotes libraries across the nation.
apnews.com
May 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
apnews.com/article/inst... Keep up the resistance!
I know there’s a lot going on, but consider signing this petition to ask Libby to add patron requests back to their app. It helps both patrons and librarian selectors. chng.it/gTFXgbH4Yg
Sign the Petition
Bring Recommend to Librarian Feature to Overdrive's Libby App
chng.it
April 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
I know there’s a lot going on, but consider signing this petition to ask Libby to add patron requests back to their app. It helps both patrons and librarian selectors. chng.it/gTFXgbH4Yg
It’s always a small group that want power and control.
What’s been noted before has been confirmed yet again:
There is no widespread concern about the books kids have access to in public libraries.
It’d just a small group of people who feel everyone else’s rights end where their morality begins.
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/17/l...
There is no widespread concern about the books kids have access to in public libraries.
It’d just a small group of people who feel everyone else’s rights end where their morality begins.
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/17/l...
Library Study Shows It’s Just Politicians And Activist Groups Trying To Get Books Banned
What’s been noted before has been confirmed yet again: there is no widespread concern about the books kids have access to in public libraries. Instead, there’s just the concerted, but e…
www.techdirt.com
April 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
It’s always a small group that want power and control.
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"I was the last director of the federal agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, just scheduled for serious reduction or elimination by the Trump administration."
www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
Crosby Kemper: As DOGE targets federal cultural agency I led, its work must go on | Opinion
Donald Trump tapped him as director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, but now his administration has cut it to the bone. | Opinion
www.kansascity.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"I was the last director of the federal agency, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, just scheduled for serious reduction or elimination by the Trump administration."
www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
www.kansascity.com/opinion/read...
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Updated list of Get Out The Vote postcard/letter campaigns! You can help:
- register voters
- assist voters with getting their ID
- campaign for local elections like school board, state and special Congressional elections
Link here to list:
tinyurl.com/Dem-GOTV-Pos...
- register voters
- assist voters with getting their ID
- campaign for local elections like school board, state and special Congressional elections
Link here to list:
tinyurl.com/Dem-GOTV-Pos...
April 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Updated list of Get Out The Vote postcard/letter campaigns! You can help:
- register voters
- assist voters with getting their ID
- campaign for local elections like school board, state and special Congressional elections
Link here to list:
tinyurl.com/Dem-GOTV-Pos...
- register voters
- assist voters with getting their ID
- campaign for local elections like school board, state and special Congressional elections
Link here to list:
tinyurl.com/Dem-GOTV-Pos...
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IMLS Matters.
Read the stories (reload gets a new story).
imls-matters.github.io/imlsmatters/
Tell your story.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From @thomaspadilla.bsky.social at Author's Alliance.
#SaveIMLS
Read the stories (reload gets a new story).
imls-matters.github.io/imlsmatters/
Tell your story.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From @thomaspadilla.bsky.social at Author's Alliance.
#SaveIMLS
April 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM
IMLS Matters.
Read the stories (reload gets a new story).
imls-matters.github.io/imlsmatters/
Tell your story.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From @thomaspadilla.bsky.social at Author's Alliance.
#SaveIMLS
Read the stories (reload gets a new story).
imls-matters.github.io/imlsmatters/
Tell your story.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
From @thomaspadilla.bsky.social at Author's Alliance.
#SaveIMLS
This makes me so upset.
BREAKING: IMLS staff were just placed on admin leave!
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work.
Take action today!
www.everylibrary.org/statement_im...
Statement on IMLS Staff Administrative Leave
IMLS is responsible for distributing Federal Funding for libraries.
This action will interrupt IMLS's vital, congressionally funded work. We cannot allow IMLS to be dismantled by executive action.
www.everylibrary.org
March 31, 2025 at 10:14 PM
This makes me so upset.
“this recent executive order calling for the elimination of the IMLS represents both a financial and a symbolic threat to library services nationwide. Therefore, we feel it is necessary to respond with a call to action” mcpl.info/openletter
March 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“this recent executive order calling for the elimination of the IMLS represents both a financial and a symbolic threat to library services nationwide. Therefore, we feel it is necessary to respond with a call to action” mcpl.info/openletter
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I'll be talking Bluesky use for GLAM folks, how but also some possible whys (that latter especially for if you haven't used social media much yet). Free+open to all! METRO is a nonprofit service for knowledge orgs all over the world, as well as a network of libraries, archives, & museums in NYC area
March 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
I'll be talking Bluesky use for GLAM folks, how but also some possible whys (that latter especially for if you haven't used social media much yet). Free+open to all! METRO is a nonprofit service for knowledge orgs all over the world, as well as a network of libraries, archives, & museums in NYC area
IMLS funding is used in Indiana to support INSPIRE databases for all citizens, Libby ebooks and audiobooks through the Indiana Digital Library consortium, and a lot of other collective services. It is the opposite of waste and inefficiency. Sent this to my reps.
March 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
IMLS funding is used in Indiana to support INSPIRE databases for all citizens, Libby ebooks and audiobooks through the Indiana Digital Library consortium, and a lot of other collective services. It is the opposite of waste and inefficiency. Sent this to my reps.
I think every library should stop posting on X and remove links to X from their websites. I’m working on getting my library to do it.
March 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I think every library should stop posting on X and remove links to X from their websites. I’m working on getting my library to do it.
It’s Pi Day! Have a slice and contact your senators to vote NO on the CR.
March 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It’s Pi Day! Have a slice and contact your senators to vote NO on the CR.
Another embarrassing Indiana politician. Proud the librarians did the right thing.
Staff from Indiana Rep. Messmer’s D.C. office called the library and asked the director to call the police when constituents, most of them seniors, expressed frustration at his office’s refusal to meet with more than one member of the public at a time. Nope.
www.courierpress.com/story/news/l...
www.courierpress.com/story/news/l...
Messmer's office wanted Boonville library to call police on constituents; director said no
Rep. Mark Messmer’s office asked the Boonville Library to call the police on residents during an office hours event, the library's director confirmed.
www.courierpress.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Another embarrassing Indiana politician. Proud the librarians did the right thing.
The sad part is I think a lot of folks in Indiana want this. They want the Feds and Fed dollars out of the state and when they start experiencing the consequences they will blame someone else.
Terrific piece by @wdownard.bsky.social for @indianacapitalchronicle.com on effects proposed federal cuts would have on Indiana
They are huge- 44% of Indiana's budget is federal dollars (the 3rd most in the US)
In Indiana we undertax and underspend
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/28/w...
They are huge- 44% of Indiana's budget is federal dollars (the 3rd most in the US)
In Indiana we undertax and underspend
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/02/28/w...
Where do federal funding cuts leave Indiana? • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Federal funding cuts coming from Washington could threaten Indiana's finances, especially for Medicaid and education.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
March 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The sad part is I think a lot of folks in Indiana want this. They want the Feds and Fed dollars out of the state and when they start experiencing the consequences they will blame someone else.
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I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
We're not done yet | 18F
18f.org
March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I got laid off today, with the rest of 18F.
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
18F was an elite federal software shop. We made gov't websites work better, more efficiently for the American people. We saved taxpayers from getting screwed over by contractors. And were fired for it.
We made this website to tell our story:
18f.org
I need to get my library to join Bluesky. Love to see all these county libraries!
Check out the starter pack of county libraries from @middletownbooks.bsky.social
Thanks for putting this together!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
Thanks for putting this together!
bsky.app/starter-pack...
February 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I need to get my library to join Bluesky. Love to see all these county libraries!
We can all come up with better names than the current fascist in the WH.
February 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We can all come up with better names than the current fascist in the WH.
My library recently subscribed to Pressreader which has over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world. A great way to see new perspectives with a translation option built in. Check to see if your library has it or request they get it. www.pressreader.com/foryou
PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 5 devices with 7-day free trial.
www.pressreader.com
February 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
My library recently subscribed to Pressreader which has over 7,000 newspapers and magazines from around the world. A great way to see new perspectives with a translation option built in. Check to see if your library has it or request they get it. www.pressreader.com/foryou
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A moment for petty resistance:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
February 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A moment for petty resistance:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. Click on the 3 little dots to the right of "Gulf of America"
3. "Send Feedback"
4. Click on "Gulf Of America" text
5. Select "Inaccurate content"
6. Select "Incorrect" & type "The rest of the world calls it Gulf of Mexico" or what I wrote👇
Years ago I was a history teacher and then school librarian in a middle school in Davis county. A lot of self/covert-censorship was happening then. Now it is out in the open.
Another book has been added to Utah’s growing list of titles banned from all public schools in the state.
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
www.sltrib.com/news/educati...
Utah bans a 16th book from public schools. Here’s what it’s about.
Another book has been added to Utah’s growing list of titles banned from all public schools in the state. The list now covers 16 titles — 14 of them written by women.
www.sltrib.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Years ago I was a history teacher and then school librarian in a middle school in Davis county. A lot of self/covert-censorship was happening then. Now it is out in the open.
Even with the horrors happening everywhere there’s still beauty being created every day.
To brighten all the grey, here’s a pop of colour with a little side angle of my embroidery, Dreaming amongst the Flowers… Mentally I’m trying to be here! 😊🪡🌱🌷🌸🌻🌺 #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird
February 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Even with the horrors happening everywhere there’s still beauty being created every day.
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Remember when Trump’s admin called book bans a hoax?
They’re the ones banning books.
This went out at one of the DODEA middle schools overseas.
Sign the petition against banned books at www.bookbanpetition.us
They’re the ones banning books.
This went out at one of the DODEA middle schools overseas.
Sign the petition against banned books at www.bookbanpetition.us
February 8, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Remember when Trump’s admin called book bans a hoax?
They’re the ones banning books.
This went out at one of the DODEA middle schools overseas.
Sign the petition against banned books at www.bookbanpetition.us
They’re the ones banning books.
This went out at one of the DODEA middle schools overseas.
Sign the petition against banned books at www.bookbanpetition.us
As an Aquarius I’m going to stay away from learning to pour water while nude this season. Likely a bad skill to learn in the winter anyway.
According to medieval astrology, Aquarius season is a bad time for learning new skills. [4/4]
January 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
As an Aquarius I’m going to stay away from learning to pour water while nude this season. Likely a bad skill to learn in the winter anyway.