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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Really sad that it looks like I won’t get to teach DesBib for CUNY Queens college again. It was a lot of work and very fun! I guess the good news is that I’m again a free agent. If you’re looking for an instructor to teach bibliography, book history, rare book librarianship, pedagogy w rare books

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Dorothy Berry @dorothyjberry.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

finally someone is speaking out against Big Rare-Books-and-Manuscripts

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

@lehelton.bsky.social I remember someone (you??) telling me that the books in schomberg’s collection were rebound when they were sold to nypl in library buckram. I cannot find a source on it though. Did I hallucinate this or is this true?

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In the Library with the Lead Pipe @libraryleadpipe.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Seeking Approval, Confronting Objectivity: Neutrality in the Library of Congress Subject Headings Approval Process by Allison Bailund, Deborah Tomaras, Michelle Cronquist, and Tina Gross www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2026/seeking...

In Brief: This study examines the concept of neutrality in Library of Congress Subject Headings and the subject approval process by analyzing proposed headings that were rejected over a nearly 20-year period. It considers the place of neutrality in libraries more generally and argues that equity, rather than neutrality, is the appropriate lens for judging subject heading proposals. Finally, it recommends several reforms that could improve the subject heading process and make it more equitable.

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Christine Jacobson @cejacobson.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

if you were unable to attend Erin McGuirl's Winship Lecture, "No Modern Publishing Without Women" at Houghton Library, the recording is now live! 📜 www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCs...

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Lecture | Erin McGuirl: "No Modern Publishing Without Women"

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Very sad to see the news of Bill Buice’s passing. He was always such a sunny presence in the world of Rare Books, welcoming, kind, and enthusiastic.

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J.D. Sargan @jdsargan.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

It's true: I wrote a book. And what's more, the book is done and soon you'll be able to own a copy. And what's more more, if you want a hard copy you can order one for 50% off now, with the code SAR50. And if you want it digitally, it'll be open access! www.arc-humanities.org/978180270163...

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Trans Histories of the Medieval Book - Arc Humanities Press

Archival collections are political spaces: the decisions that govern whose histories are preserved, when, and by whom are not neutral. They reflect the commu...

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

This is such a good joke. Joke of the century. I’m going to be laughing about this forever. 10000000/10

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Rose Library @ Emory University @roselibraryemory.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

You asked, we listened. 💙 Starting Sept 2nd, users can schedule their research appointments for up until 6pm on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the Fall semester. For the rest of the work week, our reading room will remain open for use from 10am to 4pm. Check out our hours: buff.ly/2WRqUSN

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I did forget for a second that there’s a game called cricket and thought this was about an archive of insects

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I really do need to find someone to pay me to teach my c19-20 book history/bibliography class here in Atlanta. I mean probably when I have bandwidth I’ll do it on my own because I believe in the value of the class but it would be nice to get paid for it!

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Rose Library @ Emory University @roselibraryemory.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

We are thrilled to receive a $280,000 grant through @gettymuseum.bsky.social's Black Visual Art Archives program! These grants aim to increase access to important archival collections across the USA with work by Black artists. Rose's grant is to support processing of the Jim Alexander photographs.

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Christopher Nygren @cnygren.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

I do not know of a single public university president or chancellor who has even _tried_ making this point to the student body and their parents. It is such a pathetic abdication of leadership

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

So captivated by this Lavender Baedecker from the @roselibraryemory.bsky.social collections. Circa early 1960s. Of course I had to look up Birmingham to see where the gay bar used to be

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Reposting for more visibility! JOB OPENING! Come work with me! I’ve been refraining from trophy posting about the collections but you could be part of the literary legacy of Alice Walker, Lucille Clifton, Salman Rushdie, Seamus Heaney. Even better, YOU can determine who joins them in posterity!

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Review deadline extended: July 9! There is still time to apply to the Curator of Literary & Poetry Collections position at Emory! apply.interfolio.com/167978 I’m very happy to speak to folks about this role! This is a phenom. opportunity to work with a stellar staff and unparalleled collections!

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

What do you think is the most 80s movie ever?

Promotional photo of Madonna and Rosanna Arquette for the film Desperately Seeking Susan

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

JOB KLAXON Rose Library hiring Curator of Literary and Poetry Collections! The first review deadline is this Friday! My inbox is open if you have questions!

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

NYT always discriminating against bibliography

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

UNC Library isn’t on Bluesky I guess so I’m sharing that they’re currently recruiting for the Hanes Curator of Rare Books: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/301... This is an amazing opportunity! Happy to talk to anyone about my experiences when I held this role!

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Join us for our information session Tuesday, June 3 at 3 pm EST—registration link available in application link below!

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Oh no! This is such a special space!

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Colleen Barrett @colleenlovesbks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

New full-time #BookLab job just dropped for the #KingLibraryPress: ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/580... Please share widely as you can, I am on the search committee and am also happy to chat about what it means to live in Kentucky.

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Head, King Library Press

The University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university’s research and education enterprise. As part of that mission, we are looking for an enth...

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Bryan Waterman @waterman.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

It's clear by now that they're taking all the funding away no matter what you do, so why should anyone comply with any of their stupid racist demands?

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ProfKori @profkori.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I spent the weekend a little obsessed about getting word to tenured professors at the 60 targeted schools who are also U.S. citizens, but now there's an even easier way to share. sites.google.com/umass.edu/we...

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March 20, 2025 Dear Presidents, Chancellors, and Boards of Trustees of the 60 Universities that received a March 10th warning letter from the U.S. Department of Education: You are on the frontlines ...

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

JOB KLAXON: Come work with me in Atlanta! We’re extending the search for a rare book librarian. This role is primarily a cataloging position. If you want to know more: info session on 2/27, or feel free to reach out to me directly

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Siân Round @sianround.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I was sad to have missed Elizabeth McHenry's lectures at the British Library last month so I was delighted to see that they were on YouTube. Well worth watching for anyone in print culture studies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL-C...

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Panizzi Lectures 2024: In Search of Black Readers

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I just think… if your staff are going to work remotely and not answer the office phone then they should list a number where they can be reached and also respond to emails. School starts Tuesday. I’m stressed.

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Me unpacking boxes with clothes I haven’t worn in more than a year due to pregnancy and moving: I had a dream! And you were there! And you!

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

My maternity leave has felt like a vacation. So much of this hits home to me, even as an academic not working as a professor.

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Colored Conventions Project @ccp-org.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Come through! go.bsky.app/MmpvekB

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Life update: no human was made to keep track of this much paperwork

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

My cat has decided tummy time is actually teach the baby how to pet a cat time

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Big personal news! Excited to share that beginning in January I’ll be jointing the Rose Library at Emory University as the AUL for Special Collections and Director of the Rose Library. scholarblogs.emory.edu/woodruff/new...

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Emory Libraries appoints Elizabeth Ott as new Rose Library director

The Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University has named Elizabeth Ott as its associate university librarian for special collections and director of the Rose Lib…

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I have a ton of new followers, many from Queer Bib I think! Hello! I haven’t been very active here because I’ve been on leave from work but hoping to be more active in the near future 💕💕

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Trans* Book History @transbookhistory.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

A lot of new followers so reposting this CFP. drive.google.com/file/d/1M6Rh...

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Queer Bibliography 2025 CFP.pdf

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Ever get an email that is so rude you’re still thinking about it days later? Like what was the point of that person being like that? I think I have grown as a person because I just didn’t reply instead of firing back in the same condescending tone

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Ryan Cordell @ryancordell.org · 24/10/2024

Please share this CFP! We’re hosting a symposium 20-21 May 2025 @skeuomorph.bsky.social on "Building Book Labs: Hands-On Research & Teaching in Book History"—we’re looking for talks, discussion topics, & hands-on activities—& we especially welcome novel formats or session ideas. More at the link!

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CFP: Building Book Labs Symposium – Skeuomorph Press

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 06/10/2024

Is SHARP 2025 going to be hybrid? It doesn’t seem like it from the CFP. Would love to submit an abstract but I doubt I can travel to Rochester next summer

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

What is the perfect song and why is it Bill Wither’s Lovely Day?

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Liz Ott @elizott.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Nothing gets me more hype than thinking about book distribution models I’m so excited to read this

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Caitlin Goodman @caitlinest.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Today is a good day to be subscribed to ExLibris if you are interested in smelly books OR trolling

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