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Katia Fowler

@kbookish.bsky.social
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Community Program Manager at the USMAI Library Consortium. Book lover. Cat mom. Gardener for wildlife.

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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Always the right choice to listen to Kelly Jensen! Take advantage of this early recess to advocate for the restoration of the IMLS Budget for FY2026 and reauthorization of the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018!
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
co-sign
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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Documentary Explores Historic Struggles, Lasting Impact of Black #Librarians in America (via @wttw.bsky.social) news.wttw.com/2025/07/23/d... #libraries #publiclibraries
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Documentary Explores Historic Struggles, Lasting Impact of Black Librarians in America
“Are You a Librarian? The Untold Story of Librarians” connects the history of public libraries, civil rights and literacy to the current political attacks on the public library system.
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Please call it the Everglades Concentration Camp.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Something I need to hammer home here because it's not being hammered enough: we need to be urging Congress to reauthorize the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018. Without it, funding would be meaningless.
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Libraries and native plants! Two of my favorite things ❤️📚🌱
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Read "Clarifying Intellectual Freedom, Neutrality, and Professional Expertise to Better Defend Libraries from Books Bans, Disinformation, and Defunding" by Allison Jennings-Roche and Paul T. Jaeger at the link below. buff.ly/3PNFguj
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Funding is being cut & eliminated where the National Archives & Records Administration needs it most. These targeted cuts are a deliberate attempt to weaken our ability to function as a democracy & hold members of our government accountable for their actions. federalnewsnetwork.com/budget/2025/...
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Former archivist raises red flags over NARA cuts
Former Archivist Colleen Shogan said the 10% cut proposed for NARA in 2026 will hamper the agency's mission and digital modernization efforts.
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alicemeadows.bsky.social @alicemeadows.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
I strongly encourage US #ScholarlyLibrarians to sign up for this free webinar. The @everylibrary.bsky.social team really know what they’re doing so you’ll get lots of great and practical advice on how to #DefendResearch at your institution
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Library workers–have you already experienced pushback, censorship, or attacks on your plans for Pride 2025? I'm again collecting those stories for an article in mid-July. I'll share this link throughout June as well. Details in the form, w/ previous stories. tinyurl.com/pride-in-libraries-25
Colorful graphic that has a rainbow in the top left corner. At the center, it reads "Pride Month Attacks in Libraries 2025" with a circle of words saying "share your experiences." Beneath that pink text box, there is more pink text saying "Share your stories at https://tinyurl.com/pride-in-libraries-25."
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 12/06/2025
There's still time to sign up for today's #booktalk, IN THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR, discussing the women working in the emergent discipline of interaction design as the graphical user interface was developed.📚 📅 TODAY! June 12 🕙 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET 📍 ONLINE 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1333098526...
Image for booktalk with Authors Alliance and Internet Archive logos.
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In Through the Side Door. June 12th, 10am PT / 1pm ET. ONLINE. Join us for a book talk with ERIN MALONE, author of IN THROUGH THE SIDE DOOR, uncovering the untold story of how women pioneers shaped the field of user experience & interaction design—from the early days of computing to the modern web & beyond. Author ABBY COVERT will lead our conversation.
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
I needed this today.
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USMAI Library Consortium @usmai.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
How cool is this? (Very, the answer is very.)📖🤓
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Staff back at the office may have been a little jealous.
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Internet Archive @archive.org · 28/05/2025
🚨 Our new podcast—Future Knowledge—is coming June 4th, but the teaser episode is out now! 🗣️ Get a sneak peek at what’s ahead: conversations on digital culture & the future of knowledge. Co-hosted with @authorsalliance.bsky.social. 🎧 Listen & subscribe: archive.org/details/futu... #Podcast
Illustration for the "Future Knowledge" podcast. A surreal, retro-futuristic landscape blends past and future elements: a bust of a Roman figure, stacks of books, file cabinets, satellites, DNA strands, skyscrapers, and futuristic buildings. A cartoon mouse steers a ship’s wheel connected to a giant computer mouse. An old desktop computer displays the Authors Alliance logo, and an open file drawer shows a yellow folder labeled Internet Archive. At the bottom, bold text reads: “FUTURE KNOWLEDGE.”
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#DefendResearch @defendresearch.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Everyone concerned with research, libraries, and education should register for this webinar--you will get information and ideas for how to take #action to protect our invaluable knowledge infrastructure. #DefendResearch #DefendLibraries @everylibrary.bsky.social @emeraldpublishing.bsky.social
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
How to prepare for Pride Month in libraries this year: bookriot.com/how-to-prepa...
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How To Prepare For Pride Month in Libraries in 2025
A handy guide to preparing your library now for Pride month, including ideas for educating patrons about the current attacks on LGBTQ+ books, libraries, and more.
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Sophia @myf.one · 21/05/2025
I collaborated with the Internet Archive to make a new 24/7 lofi livestream! By day, you can see scanners scanning and what they're scanning. After hours, you will see public domain silent movies and pictures. Sorta like an Internet Archive TV WATCH LIVE HERE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPg2...
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lofi Archive radio 🎞️ beats to scan/read microfiche to
YouTube video by Internet Archive
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
🤣
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
I love this so much. 😻 #LibrarySky
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Woohoo! Congrats, Mallory!
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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Days before a planned mass layoff of nearly all staff at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the US District Court for the District of Columbia has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the agency. Find out more and how you can help by showing up for libraries.
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Federal Court Halts Dismantling of IMLS in ALA Lawsuit | American Libraries Magazine
On May 1, the US District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the dismantling of IMLS.
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
I sincerely hope local organizations will celebrate our 250th with truth and inclusivity however they can. Otherwise, we risk a celebration that will involve people sitting at home watching propaganda. Does your institution have plans for our nation's 250th? apnews.com/article/fede...
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Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commem...
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The Scholarly Kitchen @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Trump v. Research: How We Could Turn the Threats into Opportunities scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/04/30/t...
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Trump v. Research: How We Could Turn the Threats into Opportunities - The Scholarly Kitchen
Alice Meadows and guest chef Suze Kundu look at how, by acting collectively across all stakeholder groups, we could turn the Trump administration's threats against research into opportunities
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Greedy Reads @greedyreads.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Baltimore! Tomorrow is the day we hit the streets! Seven feeder marches all converging for one unified rally at 5:30 at McKeldin Plaza (at Light and Pratt). Join your neighbors and add your voice to the fight for a better future! More info at bmoremayday.org.
Poster listing tomorrow’s protests in Baltimore:
4pm March for Palestine at McKeldin Plaza
4pm Hands Off Our Students and Faculty  at Penn Station
4pm 99 vs 1 March at City Hall
4pm March for Cultural Workers at Enoch Pratt Central Library
4:30pm Family & Kids March for Justice at Rash Field
4:30pm March for Migrant Justice at Columbus Park
4:30pm March for Worker Justice at Camden Yards (Eutaw St entrance)

All marches leading  to the main rally at 5:30pm at McKeldin PlazaA map showing the locations of the marches from previous slide
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Very relatable. 😂
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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
NEW Video Recording: LIBER-SCOSS Webinar: "Building a Sustainable Future for Open Science" www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5xp... #libraries #openscience @libereurope.bsky.social @scossfunding.bsky.social
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Building a Sustainable Future for Open Science
YouTube video by LIBER Europe
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Yes, yes, and yes to values-based Leadership. www.academicimpressions.com/navigating-p...
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Navigating Political Uncertainty in Higher Education: A Strategic Approach to Success
Explore the challenges of navigating political uncertainty in higher education and its impact on teaching and learning.
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Maryland has joined this multi-state lawsuit. Yay, MD! www.njoag.gov/attorney-gen...
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Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Joins Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Illegal Cuts to Federal Agencies - New Jersey Office of Attorney General
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies—the Ins...
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Black colleges ponder their future as Trump makes cuts to education dollars stateline.org/2025/04/03/b...
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Black colleges ponder their future as Trump makes cuts to education dollars • Stateline
The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate.
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USMAI Library Consortium @usmai.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
What's happening with IMLS? Here's a good resource to follow.
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities. Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries #ForOurLibraries
Call Congress for our libraries. Show up for our libraries. American library association.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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. bookriot.com/imls-board-o...
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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?"
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Katia Fowler @kbookish.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Libraries are starting to get IMLS grant termination notices. What impact would a grant termination have on your library and community? #ForOurLibraries #LibrarySky #LibSky #AcademicSky www.everylibrary.org/trump_termin...
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EveryLibrary Condemns the Trump Administration's Termination of IMLS Grants as an Attack on Libraries, Museums, and Archives Everywhere.
State Library Agencies and other grant recipients across the country began receiving official notices from the Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services terminating their grants,...
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