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Leah T. Dudak

@leahlibrarian8.bsky.social
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A doctoral student with a background in public librarianship, studying public library staff trauma and work. Librarian | Artist | Trauma Scholar | leahtdudak.com

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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I am so excited to announce that I am part of the 2026 @libraryjournal.bsky.social Movers and Shakers cohort! #Advocate #Library www.libraryjournal.com/story/leah-d...
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Leah T. Dudak | Movers & Shakers 2026—Advocates
Leah T. Dudak had already begun to focus on trauma and burnout in libraries, but saw a greater need during the pandemic and got involved with Urban Librarians Unite’s Urban Library Trauma Study. That ...
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
At ASIST and my dog Lily came with me!
A light-colored dog sits on a brick sidewalk wearing a conference badge that reads “Lily, Lily Dudak, Syracuse University,” with ribbons that say “Student,” “1st Time Attendee,” and “Speaker.” The dog looks off to the side while on a leash, with a building and small tree in the background.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
If you're attending the WLA Trauma Summit, I'm excited to "see" you tomorrow (& hoping to listen to a session or two myself, as two incredible library folks @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social and @gavindowning.bsky.social are also presenting!).
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
If anyone knows anyone in admin/management at Austin Public library can I have their emails? I am trying to let them know about the free library worker support network and offer support for their staff. Thanks! #AustinPublicLibrary
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
If you’re cheering for SNAP cuts because you think it’ll save you money… it won’t. SNAP gives more to the economy than it takes. When people are starving, things fall apart. You’re inflicting suffering on others to make the rich richer and you can’t even see it.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The regime fired everyone involved in the funding and administration of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). They’re letting measles and other infectious and disabling diseases run rampant, and then removing disability support. It’s eugenics and they aren’t even hiding it.
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Kimberly @greypele.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Learned about @libro.fm at ALA annual— it’s an audiobook app where you pick your fav indie bookstore and the audiobooks you buy support them. Putting my money in better places is at least somewhat in my control, and I need that when so much else is out my control.
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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Stop thinking in binary when it comes to your response(s) to early signals of workplace harm. You can give the offender grace AND document their behavior. The grace may leave -- and your record will remain.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
PEN America has released their latest report on the state of school book bans in 2024-2025. They've found nearly 23,000 book bans since 2021, and there were 6,870 in 2024-2025. This report is crucial reading for understanding the state of book censorship right now. bookriot.com/pen-america-...
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23,000 Book Bans Since 2021: PEN America Releases Its Latest Report on the State of Literary Censorship
PEN America's latest report shows nearly 23,000 book bans in US public schools since 2021 and nearly 7,000 in the 2024-2025 year.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
I made some free printable bookmarks for you to use in any Banned Books Week displays/programs/etc you may have. They're meant to give folks *action items* to take with them beyond that single week. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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A Free Printable Bookmark About Book Censorship
Print these free bookmarks to help engage your friends, family, and community in the fight against book bans.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
$14 million dollars allocated to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was pushed through to the America 250 team to fund "Freedom Trucks"–propaganda telling a whitewashed version of history. What's happening at IMLS is beyond budgetary concerns. bookriot.com/imls-freedom...
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The IMLS's Freedom Trucks Project Is Propaganda in Support of Historical Erasure: Book Censorship News, September 12, 2025
This week, the IMLS announced their Freedom Trucks initiative. It is blatant propaganda.
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Sharing on behalf of some folks who asked me to: The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) publicly opposed the state’s proposal to segregate LGBTQIA+ materials, calling it unconstitutional and harmful. #chpl
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Understanding how algorithms work is part of information literacy.
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Lauren Comito @librariancrafter.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
This is one of those days where I really wish my pattern recognition was bad
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Librarian by Day 🏳️‍🌈 @librarianbyday.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Read this article from @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social and J. Yeon. Yeon, J., & Dudak, L. T. (2024). Potential for trauma in public libraries experiencing book banning and material challenges. Public Library Quarterly, 1-25. doi.org/10.1080/0161... #publibs #skybrarians
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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Yoga classes don't stop workplace bullies.
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Librarian by Day 🏳️‍🌈 @librarianbyday.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
AI 👏 is 👏 NOT 👏 a 👏 wellness 👏 tool. PLEASE do not turn to it for issues related to your physical, mental, or emotional health.
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Anthony Hurd @anthonyhurd.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Tonight’s reminder
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
I am so lucky for my supervisor at Cincy when my dad died, she and my colleagues were nothing but kind, supportive, and understanding - they were true blessings. I am glad that JJ Pionke wrote about this, though, because I know my case is not the standard.
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Thank you to Hayley DeRoche for putting this into words. I think about it a lot, especially at #Library conferences. weirdbutokay.substack.com/p/stop-it-wi...
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Why is Your Library Still Hosting Harry Potter Summer Reading Parties??????????
Your trans patrons deserve better
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
I got a massage today, which is such a privilege on so many levels. I get them to help manage my fibromyalgia but today while laying on the table I also realized how they help me in a way I didn't expect. #ChronicallyIll #Disabled
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I have a distinct feeling there are going to be far, far fewer intellectual freedom/book ban related library conference sessions and programs in 2026. I've a real fear of the fatigue around the topic and the fear of continuing to hit the drum as these orgs are under attack. Being "safe" is easier.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Last call--I'm locking it down this weekend!
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Book banners want us to hate ourselves. They can't get that. buttondown.com/wellsourced/...
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They Want Self-Hate, But They Can't Get It
Book bans aim to create a cycle of self-hate and shame in creators. It won't work for me.
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Martha Hickson @sassylibrarian.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
“Adults spending their time sexualizing books for young people is uncomfortably weird. Adults erasing the reality that some bodies bleed & some have testicles & some rendered sexless in the imagination do, in fact, enjoy pleasure is not normal. It is born of internal hate.”
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Kaetrena @kaetrena.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Hey hi hello! I'm sharing a general reminder that years of experience and/or longevity with an organization does not equal an ability to lead.
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Same at 2017. I did 80+ applications with 5 interviews and 2 offers and felt lucky. And I was applying to academic and public.
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Lauren McKenzie @themckenziest.gay · 15/07/2025
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Person in a party hat giving a presentation and it says The greatest research skill you can have is being a nosy bitch who wants to find out
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Richard Ferro, MD MSc @richferro.com · 05/07/2025
We are not free until everyone is free. From @votolatino.bsky.social
Picture of an abandoned ice cream cart, with words “We are not free until everyone is free” at the top of the image
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE. This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined. It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Minnesota you are lucky! Make sure to check out @heykellyjensen.bsky.social and all her incredible work!
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That Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 03/07/2025
Why I’m Not Celebrating the 4th This Year The disappointment I feel toward friends and family who continue to vote for, and cheer on, those destroying my profession—public education and libraries—is overwhelming. These aren’t just “political differences.” (1/7)
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
If you have the capacity pleas consider applying! #LibraryWorkers #Librarians #LibraryWorkerSupport #LibraryTrauma #PublicLibraries #SchoolLibraries #AcademicLibraries
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Day two of @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Annual! @ulunyc.bsky.social had a great session on our Library Worker Support Network this morning, and now you can find us at our booth 133! #ALAAnnual #ALA25 #PeerSupport #LibraryTrauma
a picture of the urban librarians unite table. You see the urban librarians unite logo with a the name and a megaphone. And the table has various ribbons and signs on it.
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Made it to ALA! glad I ended up driving because of all the plane stops - good luck and sorry to all those dealing with multiple delays . Come see me present Saturday morning or at the ULU booth!
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Getting excited for @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social annual! @ulunyc.bsky.social has ribbons ready to go!
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Not to use this pain to promote my own shit but as an honest bid for support and community if you work at this library and need a safe place to talk, rant, cry, etc. please check out the library worker support network run by urban librarians unite. Because fuck this shit.
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Librarian by Day 🏳️‍🌈 @librarianbyday.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
One of the major annoyances of working/writing on #burnout is how often I come across articles like this. Companies and articles regularly gaslight employees into believing they can reduce or prevent burnout. Only changes in policy, practice, and culture can do that.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
They're fucked financially, and they're fucked as the budget requires them to remove from VIEW OF MINORS any LGBTQ+ book.
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Michelle @chelles116.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
I would rather live next to an immigrant than a cop.
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Julie& @himissjulie.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
You want libraries to save democracy? They can’t even pay their staff a living wage and protect them from physical and psychological harm.
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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
A Federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the IMLS evisceration ALA argues that firing 85% of staff and freezing the processing of grants and calling it a "restructuring" is garbage, and the court seems to agree. www.wordsandmoney.com/court-tempor... #SaveIMLS
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Court Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration's Destruction of IMLS
The IMLS is clinging to life after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on May 1, just 24 hours after oral arguments in Washington D.C. in a case brought by the American Library Associ...
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AskAubry 🦝 🐆 @ask-aubry.com · 28/04/2025
So Pro-Life 🙄
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Serious question for my trumper friends out there: how do you justify having a suicide hotline number eliminated?

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I only believe in spending resources on people who actually are fighting to live and not fighting to die.
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Support libraries and literacy! Take action at buff.ly/41eAGMI
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Also - just remember you are not alone. Things currently are a pile of shit, but we are in this pile of shit together. So at least the company is good? #Libraries #LibraryWorkers #Librarians #LibraryMentalHealth #LibraryTrauma #Censorship #AHHH
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Leah T. Dudak @leahlibrarian8.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
If you are struggling with everything going on in libraries right now - Library Worker Support Network is here. We have a meeting tonight and there is still time to register! libraryworkersupport.org#schedule @ulunyc.bsky.social #Librarians #LibraryWorkers #LibraryWorkerMentalHealth
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Library Worker Support Network
Project website for the library worker support network, a peer led virtual support group network aimed at helping library workers stay healthy and whole at work
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Okay, same ask here, but I'd love to hear from *LIBRARY WORKERS* on the influence of YA in your career, especially if you're a teen librarian or work in a school library. Feel free to share either request here. I've started my reaching out, and my DMs are open. <3
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
📚 ⚖️ Join these ALA Annual education programs for practical strategies to make your library more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and just―and explore more in the Preliminary Schedule. Register Now and SAVE with advance rates! bit.ly/ALAAC25-Regi...
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
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Library Workers Peer Support Network: A project by and for library workers
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00am-10:00am ET
Photos of Presenters: Leah T. Dudak, Elias Carreon, Lauren Comito, Jen Parker Haas, Elizabeth Portillo
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025
Philadelphia, June 26-30 - ALAAnnual.org
For Our Libraries.
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
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Everything is All Reused: Teaching Academic Integrity Through the Lens of Pop Culture
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Photos of Presenters: Beth Carpenter and Mary Kamela
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025
Philadelphia, June 26-30 - ALAAnnual.org
For Our Libraries.Image:
Illustration of a justice scale.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Register Now―and SAVE with advance rates!
Adapting Library Services for Patrons with Significant Disabilities
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 4:00pm-5:00pm ET
Photo of Presenter: Courtney Walker
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2025
Philadelphia, June 26-30 - ALAAnnual.org
For Our Libraries.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
The Board of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has written a letter explaining its core functions cannot be cut. www.wordsandmoney.com/in-letter-im...
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In Letter, IMLS Advisory Board Says Its Core Activities Cannot be Slashed by Executive Action
In a letter to the agency's new acting director, the National Museum and Library Services board said it stands ready to help "support and strengthen" the agency's mission as mandated by law.
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kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
A look at what happened at IMLS yesterday, as well as what we should prepare to happen in the coming days, weeks, and months. This agency is going to be a tool of the administration for pumping propaganda. The tactics used in book banning will also be used here to tie the hands of professionals.
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