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Census data decides seats in Congress, school funding, and disaster response. A proposed rule would drop many residents from the count. You have until Nov 2 to comment: handsoffourcens.us/comment-guid... #HandsOffOurCensus

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Hands Off Our Census

The Census Bureau has proposed unprecedented changes to the 2030 Census. Public comment closes November 2, 2026. Here's what's proposed and how to weigh in.

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I'm more intentionally exploring the pros and cons of #AI #literacy in online grad courses: newbrunswick.credentials.rutgers.edu/c348e286-7b9...

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Accredible • Certificates, Badges and Blockchain

Home of digital credentials

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We at Skype a Scientist are deeply troubled by the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. We urge you to contact Drexel University Leadership and Academy interim leader Trish Wellenbach to urge them to reopen the museum. President Merlo president@Drexel.edu Trish Wellenbach tw958@drexel.edu

a block of text with a statement that reads We at Skype a Scientist are deeply alarmed by the decision of Drexel University leadership and the Academy of Natural Sciences Board to close the Academy’s public museum.

Skype a Scientist is based in Philadelphia with deep roots in our city. Making science accessible, in particular for Philly’s children, is a top priority for our organization. We operate in community centers, at street festivals, and at the intersection of science and art. For the last 10 years, we have worked to engage a broader coalition of Philly residents to care for our local biodiversity.

Our program does not exist in a vacuum. The work that we do, alongside environmental education centers, our museums, classroom teachers, and more, create an ecosystem of connections with science. The loss of any part of this fragile ecosystem is detrimental. The Academy of Natural Sciences grounds biodiversity education in Philadelphia. With grand fossil halls, historical connections, and engaging exhibits, it is a place where many Philadelphians develop a love of science. Loss of access to this space cannot be tolerated.

We are living through an erosion of public education, particularly in the life sciences. Philadelphia cannot afford to lose our flagship biodiversity museum.

We call on the leaders of Drexel University and the Academy board to reverse their decision to close the Academy’s public museum. The children of Philadelphia and future generations of Philly-made scientists are counting on you.

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Who would like to meet up at APHA in November?

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If I started a #podcast, what would you want me to discuss? And what would you talk about as my guest?

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MommySJ @mommysj.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy. They invite everyone in - and provide access at a level that is much needed, but underfunded. Regardless of where you go in the U.S.A. there is one commonality: people don't like being told what they can or can't do. #alaac26

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MommySJ @mommysj.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Libraries are joyful places. Librarians are magical. Joy is a type of resistance. And people are invigorated and activated by joy. #alaac26 #resistance #joy

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MommySJ @mommysj.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

#alaac26 has been so... invigorating soul nourishing informative fun positive good vibes transformational I am so thankful to have had this experience. Librarians are overwhelmingly wonderful, supportive, kind people.

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Billy Porter mentioned doing another thing with him last night🙃 #alaac26

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💀 Spooky Scary Septimus 💀 @septimusreviews.com · 29/06/2026

"If all it took was 10 years to dismantle American democracy, then what the fuck was it in the first place?" - Billy Porter at #ALAaC26

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ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @librarypolicy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The exhibit floor at #ALAAC26 may be closing, but the ALA Connect Lounge is open until 2pm. Be sure to stop for info about ALA's latest advocacy priorities and initiatives! Take action and tell Congress to #SaveOurERate: ala.org/erate Learn more about NLLD 2027: www.ala.org/advocacy/nlld

Photo of advocacy materials at the ALA Connect Lounge. Signs advertising National Library Legislative Day 2027, the Save Our E-Rate campaign, and ALA's library funding and broadband priorities.

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Barbara Gordon @thebookwizard.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

World’s. best. tags. 🤣 #alaac26

5 tags on a conference badge:

1. Black one with Trek lettering says “Starfleet Academy Librarian”

2, Red one says Maybe Libraries are the real punk rock

3. White one says “get in loser, we’re saving democracy.”

4. Purple one says Heated Library with two hockey sticks around it.

5. Last one is white and says Unite Against Book Bans in rainbow text

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Freedom to Read Foundation @ftrf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Congratulations to Deborah Caldwell-Stone, recipient of the Freedom to Read Foundation's Roll of Honor Award. Thank you, for your extraordinary service and dedication to the Freedom to Read Foundation. #ALAAC26 #FreedomToRead

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T. Green, MLS 💻🧑🏽‍💻📚🇵🇭🇺🇲 @flipinthestacks.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Urban renewal was not explicitly named as a racial project, but the policies enacted had that effect. #ALAAC26

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I keep running into former librarian-colleagues who are surprised that I’m at #alaac26. Even tho I graduated with my MPH last month, I haven’t left the LIS field entirely. I’m resharing my StoryMap, which has been updated.

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MommySJ @mommysj.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Listening and Hearing are skills we need to cultivate in ourselves and our communities. #alaac26

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T. Green, MLS 💻🧑🏽‍💻📚🇵🇭🇺🇲 @flipinthestacks.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Paraphrasing: Libraries are places of trust. We are charged to maintain that trust. We need to provide safe third spaces, and that's what libraries provide. #ALAAC26

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Thomas Maluck @maluckamuck.financialflock.com · 28/06/2026

TIL that the Library of Congress has a credit union, membership is open to all ALA members, and eligibility can be extended to state library association members after minimal paperwork from the organization. www.lcfcu.org/about-us/mem... #ALAAC26

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Who Can Join - Library Of Congress FCU

Proudly Serving America’s Library Community Since 1935, the Library of Congress FCU has been honored to serve America’s library community including employees of the Library of Congress and members of ...

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Thomas Maluck @maluckamuck.financialflock.com · 27/06/2026

Lois Lowry, introduced (correctly) as an "absolute legend," gets an instant standing ovation upon walking out. One great anecdote after another. The "massive cement stairs" of her childhood library... were only ten steps. #ALAAC26

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Library Lady of NYC 🔜 NYCC @libraryladynyc.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Rachel Maddow is forever my hero. And I do cry when I weed if a book I love is underappreciated 🥹 #alaac26

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T. Green, MLS 💻🧑🏽‍💻📚🇵🇭🇺🇲 @flipinthestacks.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Maddow: If you lose access to knowledge. You cannot make informed decisions as a citizen. #ALAAC26

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

#alaac26 is @maddow.bsky.social’s heaven📚🪽

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🎉Tonight is the #ALAAC26 Library Marketplace Opening Reception. It's the perfect time to visit, mingle with colleagues and exhibitors, and make connections that will carry you throughout the conference and beyond. See you at 5:30pm!

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

New to #ALAAC26? Join the New Members Round Table for an introduction to ALA, the Annual Conference, and Chicago. Meet fellow first-time attendees, get your questions answered, then head to the Opening Session together. 1:30-3:30 p.m. CT, W375 B Skyline in McCormick Place cdmcd.co/nR7bJ8

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ALA 2026 Annual Conference

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

and free public #library staff trainings on ethics, collection management, info literacy, seed #libraries, community engagement, and much more. Also, relevant to some school & academic library staff too! www.webjunction.org/home.html #alaac26

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WebJunction

WebJunction is where public library staff gather to build the knowledge, skills and support they need to power relevant, vibrant libraries. WebJunction offers free, on-demand courses, webinars and con...

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

awesome collection of pins and ribbons! when i picked up my badge this morning, i didnt see all of these ribbon and pin options. did you bring some of these from home? #alaac26

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OCLC @oclc.org · 26/06/2026

Happy Friday from #ALAAC26! 👏 We're kicking off our first day with two sessions: 🔵 Built to last: How foundational skills power today’s public libraries (9:00 to 10:00 a.m.) 🟢 OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting (10:30 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center)

OCLC @ ALA 2026 session schedule for Friday, June 26:

Built to last: How foundational skills power today’s public libraries (9:00 to 10:00 a.m., McCormick Place Convention Center, W 192 B)

OCLC Cataloging Community Meeting (10:30 a.m. to noon, McCormick Place Convention Center, W 184 D)

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

That’s a great idea! I opted to only wearing sneakers at #alaac26

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

while most ppl learn core #library skills on the job, @oclc.org WebJunction has a free newsletter that covers emerging public library topics like #AI #literacy, crafts, etc: www.webjunction.org/email.html #alaac26

webjunction.org

Stay connected with WebJunction

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you for the tip! I added this to my #alaac26 schedule!

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Thank you for creating this list! I'm revamping a grad-level "Intro to IT in Libraries" course for future info pros. I'm attending #alaac26 to learn the latest on how media & AI literacy is taught to & by school & public librarians.

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Are you coming to ALA Annual Conference? Join us for Banned Books from the Big Chair! This is the don't miss engagement opportunity at #ALAAC26! w/ @sagepub.com @ifrt-ala.bsky.social @uabookbans.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social cdmcd.co/qdYxMp

Banned Books From the Big Chair at #ALAAC26. Saturday & Sunday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Exhibit Concourse. Sponsored by Sage, Banned Books Week, ALA, Intellectual Freedom Round Table, Unite Against Book Bans. ALA.org/BBooks

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

As I do final prep for #alaac26, I want to offer my annual reminder: protect yourself however you need to during the conference and DO NOT ENGAGE with people who wish harm on library workers. You will not win them over. You will only serve to make yourself a target of their ire. Trust me. I know.

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I love #libraries, but the White House is trying to dismantle the agency in charge of federal library funding. It provides jobseeker resources, tech for ppl w/ disabilities, & much more. Call Congress! Urge them to save federal funding #ForOurLibraries 👉 bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries

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Call on Congress to Protect Federal Library Funding

We need all library supporters to call their members of Congress and urge them to protect federal funding for libraries by preventing the dismantling of the ...

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Society for the Advancement of Injury and Violence Research @thesavir.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Did you know SAVIR has Special Interest Groups? Two active SIGs — Drowning Prevention and Global Gun Violence Prevention — connect researchers, clinicians, and policy scholars year-round. Find out how to join 👇#InjuryPrevention #PublicHealth buff.ly/9Y0qlyb

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I participated in the Hour of Code, which is now called the Hour of AI. Next month, I'm redesigning my fall course to have more AI literacy for future school & public librarians. What activities and/or conversations would be most helpful to asynchronous students studio.code.org/projects/mus...

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Check out what I made

I wrote the code myself with Code.org

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Lynda M. Kellam #DataRescue @lyndamk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Librarian skills matter far beyond our institutions and our patrons. Our work is civic work. @datarescueproject.org

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Pennsylvania Public Health Association @papublichealth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Great public health work deserves to be seen! This webinar will focus on helping public health professionals turn their public health work into compelling stories that highlight the value and impact of their programs. Click the link below to register! phmc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Today’s the day that I become an MPHer!

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Thanks! Feel free to check out the latest version of the StoryMap

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Thank you for the offer. I actually ended up updating it based on my professor's feedback in hopes of giving a recent grad presentation this fall.

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Books Through Bars Philly @booksthroughbars.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We need dictionaries! They are one of our most requested books, soft-cover strongly preferred. Email us at donations@booksthroughbars.org to set up a drop-off!

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

In celebration of my upcoming #MPH #graduation, pls consider giving to We Need Books, #Greece's only #multilingual #library & the #nonprofit org, where I completed my MPH #fieldwork project, a #community #health learning #needsassessment. My goal is to return as a #volunteer next yr. goto.gg/32820

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Aman @akaur0.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

After wrapping up my 3rd FIFA video shoot, I realized my mom is about learn that I consume alcohol through a scene, where I’m holding a nonalcoholic beer, sitting outside a bowling alley.

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Jacek Debiec, MD, PhD, DPhil 🌎 🧠 @drjacekdebiec.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

There is no academic freedom without academic courage to claim that freedom and exercise it. "Censoring ourselves is indefensible, regardless of the threats. Silencing voices weakens academic freedom and undermines education." #AcademicSky www.nj.com/opinion/2026...

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Rutgers expert: Academic freedom is dying a quiet death in N.J. universities

One in five faculty members now self-censor their teaching and research, creating a chilling effect that extends far beyond campus and threatens democratic discourse itself.

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