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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The call for LOEX 2027 (Online, May 11-14) Breakout Session Proposals is posted! "A Signature Blend: Brewing Better Information Literacy" loexconference.org/proposals/br... Due November 30, 2026 #loex2027

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The ACRL IS FOLO (Featured Online Learning Objects) committee is searching for excellent online learning objects to feature in 2027. You are invited you to submit or nominate a learning object for review by October 30, 2026 to be considered for the 2027 cycle. acrl.ala.org/IS/is-commit...

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Featured Online Learning Objects (FOLO) Committee | Instruction Section Website

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rumors about “rigged elections" are now a fixture of U.S. elections, leading to diminished trust in election results & democracy (broadly). These rumors can sometimes be hard to debunk, esp. in their early stages. Our UW team has identified the 6 common ways that election integrity rumors mislead:

Infographic titled "Six Ways 'Rigged Election' Rumors Mislead." A two-column table pairs six labeled categories with descriptions. The first three categories are:

No Evidence: The rumor is entirely unsubstantiated. There's no evidence to support the rumor.

Fake/False Evidence: The rumor is based on fake or synthetic evidence (e.g. AI-generated content), manipulated evidence, or false witness testimony.

Misinterpreted Evidence: This rumor is based upon real evidence that has been misinterpreted or intentionally mischaracterized to create a false impression.

A black banner then introduces the final three categories: "Real Evidence, Real Voting Issue, False Narrative."

Exaggerated Impact: The rumor centers on a real issue with voting but falsely insinuates or exaggerates impact on election results.

Ignored Remedies: The rumor centers on a real issue with voting but ignores and/or obscures the remedies that would address this problem

False Blame: The rumor centers on a real issue with voting but either falsely attributes intent for an accidental issue or places blame on an innocent party.

Source: UW Center for an Informed Public, September 2026.

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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 21/09/2026

AI cheating is rampant. AI detectors have gotten surprisingly good. I wrote about why colleges are deeply conflicted about using them: www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

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The Pangram Backlash Unfolding on College Campuses

Professors are tearing their hair out over AI detectors.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We're excited to announce the first virtual offering from our popular Information Literacy Immersion Program – “Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments.” Learn more on ACRL Insider and join us from 10/19 – 11/13. bit.ly/4j79wR5 #infolit

Underwater scene with two scuba divers near coral formations. Text overlay reads: "ACRL Virtual Immersion 'Information Literacy Instruction in Changing Information Environments' October 19-November 13, 2026.

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So it is not great that the 2nd trending item on here (Trump's banana trade deficit) has tons of highly commented & liked posts, but they appear to all be based on a X screen shot -- not an actual video / recording of a Trump statement.

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Teaching Source Evaluation to Undergraduate Nursing Students: Comparing the CRAAP Test and the Source + Beyond the Source Framework" by Caitlin Ratcliffe (C&RL) crl.acrl.org/index.php/cr...

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Mike Caulfield @mikecaulfield.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Yes, I am quoted in this. But more generally this is the kind of detailed indepth reporting on AI we need so much more of, reporting that doesn't stop at "I saw this error in a response" but contextualizes when and where such errors occur against a baseline. www.npr.org/2026/08/30/n...

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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Druckenmiller using AI to write his WSJ op-ed and Gigot's defense of it was making me a little crazy so I banged out a ranty little Medium post about it (and slapped a NYT guest essay style hed on it, lol): espiers.medium.com/i-m-a-profes...

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I‘m a professional opinion writer. Here’s why you shouldn’t use A.I. to write.

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller made news this week after the Wall Street Journal published his op-ed critiquing Treasury…

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

AI Update: I am currently reviewing some conference recordings uploaded into Vimeo and the AI that generates the closed captions has improved noticeably It still gets a few proper names wrong (incl LOEX!), but EBSCO, Elsevier, ACRL, etc -- no problem. Many educational theories & acronyms? Fine 1/2

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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The University of Chicago Press @uchicagopress.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congrats to Data Are Made, Not Found by danah boyd for winning the J. Anthony Lukas Prize for Work-in-Progress! An eye-opening story of the people who make the census and the growing threats to their crucial work. Celebrate by securing your copy here: bit.ly/UCPEXMATH #MAAthFest

white background, congratulations to danah boyd, book cover center titled data are made, not found, j. anthony lukas prize for work-in-progress

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Book Review by Jessica Swaringen: Information Literacy and Critical Thinking: Using Perspective Transformation to Break Information Bubbles by Amanda Nichols Hess (Journal of New Librarianship) newlibs.org/index.php/jo...

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Review of Information Literacy and Critical Thinking: Using Perspective Transformation to Break Information Bubbles | Journal of New Librarianship

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Roopika Risam @roopikarisam.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I used to work in Barnes and Noble. Here I am at my local B&N. When I told a bookseller it was mine, she got on the loud speaker and said, “There is an author in the building!” Another staff member came over and they asked me to sign my books and congratulated me. Thanks, B&N!

Me in the New & Noteworthy section of Barnes and Noble, holding DATA EMPIRE

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

"Information Literacy Instruction Redux: What Are Instruction Librarians Doing Now?" by Heidi Julien, Jesus Montiel Hernandez, Melissa Gross, Don Latham (C&RL) crl.acrl.org/index.php/cr...

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Information Literacy Instruction Redux: What Are Instruction Librarians Doing Now? | Julien | College & Research Libraries

Information Literacy Instruction Redux: What Are Instruction Librarians Doing Now?

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

CFP: Ryan L. Sittler, Terra Rogerson, and Tonya Otto are pleased to announce The New Library Instruction Cookbook, the first true successor to the popular 2009 volume. Submit your proposal by July 31, at thenewlibraryinstructioncookbook.my.canva.site

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The New Library Instruction Cookbook

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Seen a lot of (understandable) snarky and funny commentary about how there was one student who bombed the midterm, yet improved a tiny bit on the final (good job, S22). But how can so many students get 40% or lower? Did they not study *at all*? What is going on at Brown (at least in this class)?

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

This is in a couple of weeks!

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Residency programs have certainly gone through a great deal of changes in the past 5 years. In our corner of the world, it has never been easy for us to find resident librarians to submit poster proposals to LOEX conferences, but now it is near impossible. www.wocandlib.org/features/202...

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Leading Through Change: Reflecting on the Shifting Landscape of Library Residency Programs — WOC+Lib

By Beatrice Downey, Outgoing Convener; Courtney Shareef, Convener; and Natalia Umaña, Incoming Convener   With the recent rise of anti-DEI legislation across state and federal levels came the s...

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

REIMINDER! Join us at 2:30pm Central on June 11 for an online feedback session on the new ACRL strategic plan, based on the ALA Forward Strategic Plan but also capturing the unique needs of the ACRL community. Check out the draft plan and feedback doc - bit.ly/3RSoYF1

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ACRL New Strategic Plan Feedback Session

In March 2026, the ACRL Board of Directors developed a new division Strategic Plan that is based on the ALA Forward Strategic Plan but also captures the unique needs of the ACRL community. Join us...

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Breakout session materials, such as pptxs & pdfs, have been posted from the LOEX 2026 conference "Oceans of Knowledge: Diving into Information Literacy", which occurred May 7-9 in Norfolk Thanks again to all our presenters! #loex2026 #academiclibraries loexconference.org/breakout-ses...

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LOEX 2026 | Breakout Session Materials

Breakout Session Materials for LOEX 2026, which was held in Norfolk VA, May 7-9

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Chris “OH NO! DISASTER! WHAT A BAD IDEA!” Dobbertean @bracketdobber.net · 03/05/2026

Search has become nearly unusable because Google/YouTube consistently returns results for terms that are spelled similarly--even if their meaning isn't anywhere close to the search term--every fucking time now.

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Research and Assessment Interest Group (RAIG) of the Georgia Library Association (GLA) annual conference will be held online on May 15 georgialibraryassociation.org/event-6666904 From Stats to Story: Using Your Data to Tell the Tale of Your Library. Registration is open, bit.ly/RAIGregistra...

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RAIG 2026 Mini Conference Registration

This form collects the necessary information for attendees to register for the RAIG 2026 Mini Conference and receive the confirmation link and recording.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook of the Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies in West Lafayette, IN, are the recipients of ACRL’s 2026 Instruction Section (IS) Innovation Award for the Partners for Algorithmic Literacy (PAL) project!

This image features three individuals smiling, set against a purple and blue background. The text at the top reads "ACRL 2026 IS Innovation Award." Below the individuals, it says "Partners for Algorithmic Literacy (PAL)" and lists the names Samantha LeGrand, Jing Lu, and Zoeanna Mayhook.

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Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) @ala-acrl.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

New on ACRLog... All we’re doing is reading today. "Their professor then stepped in to explain what we were doing today, which was to find something that caught your eye and give it your (reading) attention for an hour." - Emily Zerrenner bit.ly/4n7kI0g

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

This article is something. Duke business students (and I am sure others) are having quite a different experience because of AI. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...

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Could AI make Duke business school students more human?

In the so-called “AI classroom,” students said the tool feels less like surveillance and more like accountability.

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WIRED @wired.com · 13/04/2026

As major news outlets including USA Today Co. and the New York Times restrict the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine from archiving their stories, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the vast collection of web pages.

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The Internet's Most Powerful Archiving Tool Is in Peril

As major news outlets cut off the Wayback Machine, journalists and advocacy groups are rallying to protect the Internet Archive’s vast collection of web pages.

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

"Introverts and Library Instruction: Challenges and Strategies" by Maratos (C&RL News) crln.acrl.org/index.php/cr...

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

As a librarian, what's happening now is the biggest shift in search since...Google first debuted over 20 years ago? There's a lot change out there. www.theverge.com/tech/896490/...

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Google Search is now using AI to replace headlines

Let us know if you see more.

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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

LOEX uses Paypal as a payment processor (e.g., for CC payments) bc they're well-known, secure, and charge the lowest fees. However, it's always good to occasionally consider alternatives, and I found one called Zeffy. They charge zero fees. How do they do that? 1/n

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