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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
You still have time to register for Choice & Clarivate's AI Essentials for Academic Libraries: Beyond the Basics! Don't miss this free email-based mini-course offering self-paced lessons that will equip #library professionals to move from #AI literacy to AI implementation. ow.ly/OFkr50ZBtJc
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The Works Progress Administration was created in May 1935 as part of the New Deal to provide jobs to the unemployed during the Great Depression. One of the WPA’s most idealistic goals was to send books and librarians to areas where there were none. Read more: bit.ly/4hkgtNC #ALA150
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NPR @npr.org · 28/09/2026
Parental monitoring can help protect kids from the harms of social media and excess screen time. Screen time boundaries plus early and open conversations about online habits can make kids less vulnerable. n.pr/4jlKVbm
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5 tips for parents worried about their kids' screen time and online safety
Parental monitoring can help protect kids from the harms of social media and excess screen time. Screen time boundaries plus early and open conversations about online habits can make kids less vulnerable.
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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Generative AI triggers a major “information shock”—a fundamental disruption on par with the printing press or digital computer that forces fundamental changes in how we create, store, retrieve, use, and evaluate information. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: hubs.la/Q04y26CC0
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 22/09/2026
RSVP for the rally: www.apscuf.org/sept28rally/
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Sept. 28 rally — Affordable College Now! | APSCUF
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 22/09/2026
What makes these biases especially concerning is how hard they can be to catch. Here’s what you need to know.
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AI Has A Gender Bias Problem That’s Showing Up In A Despicable Way
What makes these biases especially concerning is how hard they can be to catch. Here’s what you need to know.
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 22/09/2026
RSVP and more info at www.apscuf.org/sept28rally #AffordableCollegeNow
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Sept. 28 rally — Affordable College Now! | APSCUF
We are standing together to advocate for a 15% increase in funding for public higher education in Pennsylvania, for the Pennsylvania Promise plan to make college more affordable, and for other…
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 21/09/2026
Buses leave from all 14 State System campuses + Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on Sept. 28. RSVP and more info at www.apscuf.org/sept28rally #AffordableCollegeNow
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Sept. 28 rally — Affordable College Now! | APSCUF
We are standing together to advocate for a 15% increase in funding for public higher education in Pennsylvania, for the Pennsylvania Promise plan to make college more affordable, and for other…
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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
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YuJa @yuja.com · 18/09/2026
Don't miss our presentation: Implementing ADA Title II: Building an Accessible LMS Ecosystem, at #EDUCAUSE2026! Learn how to transform your LMS into a compliant, inclusive environment for all learners. Find out more: www.yuja.com/educause-2026/ #ADATitleII #EdTech
EDUCASE 2026 Keynote presentation taking place on September 30th at 1:00 PM in the Mile High Ballroom 2C, Lower Level. Presented by Jay Kim, Director of Sales for YuJa Panorama and Dawn Hunziker, Associate Director of Disability Resources at Arizona state university.
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 16/09/2026
We’re standing together to advocate for a 15% increase in funding for public higher education in Pennsylvania, for the PA Promise - Higher Ed plan to make college more affordable, and for other higher-education and labor issues.
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Sept. 28 rally — Affordable College Now! | APSCUF
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 16/09/2026
Join us at noon Monday, Sept. 28, in front of the Capitol in Harrisburg. Buses leave from all 14 State System universities + Philadelphia and Pittsburgh locations. Learn more and RSVP: www.apscuf.org/sept28rally #AffordableCollegeNow
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Sept. 28 rally — Affordable College Now! | APSCUF
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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
New Report: Expert Pessimism About the World’s #Information Environment Hits Record High, New International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) Survey Finds www.infodocket.com/2026/09/16/n... #IPIE
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New Report: Expert Pessimism About the World's Information Environment Hits Record High, New International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) Survey Finds - Library Journal infoDOCKET
From an International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) Release: Three in four experts on the global information environment now expect conditions in their country of expertise to worsen ove...
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 16/09/2026
📽 In this video: APSCUF Vice President Dr. Kara Laskowski talks about the rally on an episode of “Behind the Headlines.”
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LOEX @loex.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I will note this references the LOEX Quarterly article, written by Sarah Blakeslee in 20024, which has just passed the 50,000 download mark last month. commons.emich.edu/loexquarterl...
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The CRAAP Test
By Sarah Blakeslee, Published on 10/01/04
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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
You know what gets a library perpetual access to a book??? Purchasing the physical book. I guarantee the publisher won’t come steal it back!!!
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 13/09/2026
Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast. to.pbs.org/4xMnwEm
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The secret ballot has been an article of faith in U.S. elections. That's being tested in Georgia
The system's vulnerability has been drawing increased attention, with election security advocates criticizing state election officials for failing to fix it before the November elections.
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CNN @cnn.com · 11/09/2026
People in the AI industry often use terms that may sound like they were taken from a science fiction novel, but they are very real concepts. Here’s what they mean. cnn.it/4iWL2K7
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 09/09/2026
APSCUF offers scholarships to relatives of APSCUF or APSCURF members in good standing. Learn more about this year's winners and the scholarship at www.apscuf.org/students/#sc....
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Students | APSCUF
Welcome to the APSCUF students’ page! Here you will find the latest information about how contract negotiations affect you, upcoming events, student-centered projects, contacting your legislator, and…
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CNN @cnn.com · 08/09/2026
CNN reviewed hundreds of videos, analyzed state drone-detection data and traveled to the US-Mexico border to investigate how cartels and other criminal groups are using drones in their operations.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 07/09/2026
As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. to.pbs.org/4iskY9u
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3-year college degrees grow more popular in the U.S., saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold
A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 05/09/2026
Trump has found so many ways to use the presidency to enrich himself and his family that we had to narrow the list down. Here are 75 of the most staggering examples of Trump corruption in 2026. And yes, there were more. Read Ron Filipkowski’s full breakdown:
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The 75 Most Corrupt Things Trump Did in 2026
So far.
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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Catch the complimentary 10/06 #ChoiceWebinar In this webinar, our panel of academic librarians will explore the distinct value of #ebooks and how #libraries can activate them throughout the university experience. Register: ow.ly/pATt50ZHXUP @elsevierconnect.bsky.social
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/09/2026
Something very strange is happening inside Trump’s Pentagon, and what just leaked should set off alarm bells. Meanwhile, Trump’s Iran war is escalating fast and his new Venezuela oil scheme is not what he’s telling you it is.
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MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 9/1/26
Podcast Episode · The MeidasTouch Podcast · September 1 · 1h 20m
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CNN @cnn.com · 01/09/2026
The mystery of how a chain of gas stations was able to sell below the market rate has gotten a bit more interesting. cnn.it/46uHs2y
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 31/08/2026
What once was a two-week quest for a Grand Slam championship now extends into a third week.
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Players Fear U.S. Open Is Getting Too Long
Players Fear U.S. Open Is Getting Too Long
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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
This week on #LTIBlog In the latest installment of his video series, Sam Suber shows us how to use Microsoft Excel Solver to create an optimized, multiyear purchasing plan to replace a variety of #library hardware while staying within strict annual budget caps. ow.ly/a0Pn50ZHqoO
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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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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 28/08/2026
Dr. Vin Gupta, an actual health expert, just dismantled RFK Jr.’s entire health agenda piece by piece. Medicaid cuts. NIH trials canceled. Environmental protections gutted. "Lots of marketing, little substance" on food policy.
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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Not all fairy tale heroines need rescuing ✨   From Madame d’Aulnoy, to the women whose stories shaped the Brothers Grimm’s collections, women writers and storytellers have had a huge influence on the genre   Read all about the incredible women behind your favourites www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
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Not just damsels in distress: women writers and fairy tales
We celebrate five female writers who have had a lasting impact on the fairy tale genre.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/08/2026
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s pardons have cost crime victims a staggering $1.7 billion in restitution while wiping away penalties for wealthy fraudsters and political allies, according to a new congressional review. The full findings are damning:
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EXCLUSIVE: Committee Review Finds Trump Pardons Have Cost Crime Victims $1.7 Billion and Enriched Trump Allies
A Scathing Report from House Judiciary Committee Finds Cost of Trump Pardons Continues to Soar
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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Video Recording/Conference Presentation: Between Rejection and Extraction: #GenAI, #Copyright and Access to Library Collections (via @ifla.org) www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7uW... #libraries #AI
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Society for Scholarly Publishing @scholarlypub.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Guest Post — When Errors Become Consensus: Science’s Self-Correction Can No Longer Keep Up - The Scholarly Kitchen
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Guest Post — When Errors Become Consensus: Science’s Self-Correction Can No Longer Keep Up - The Scholarly Kitchen
From 19th-century beef tea to paper mills and generative AI, the challenge is no longer detection alone; it is preventing bad claims from becoming embedded knowledge.
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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Choice and Wiley have teamed up to create a new survey report that examines how academic #libraries are navigating the transformative agreement landscape and offers insights into their roles, challenges, and progress. Download your complimentary copy ow.ly/MOlF50ZlMUc #transformativeagreements #oa
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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
ICYMI: Review the nuanced discussions of AI for libraries at the #alaac26 Top Tech Trends panel. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs…
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Coexisting with the Machine | American Libraries Magazine
While AI remained a hot topic at this year’s “Top Tech Trends” panel, some speakers tempered their enthusiasm and focused on specific uses.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 10/08/2026
Child safety advocates are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence features now being used by millions of students in classrooms that rely on education tools made by Google. to.pbs.org/4yn3vVt
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'It's deeply disturbing.' What a new report says about risks Google's AI search features pose to kids
Common Sense Media found that across more than 2,600 test interactions, Google’s two built-in AI search functions routinely failed to recognize risky and harmful behavior.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 09/08/2026
Experts are warning of a fresh uptick in student loan scams right now, as fraudsters seek to prey on borrowers’ fears of skyrocketing payments. to.pbs.org/4ffP6mL
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Why experts say this moment is ripe for student loan scams
Experts are warning of a fresh uptick in student loan scams right now, as fraudsters seek to prey on borrowers' fears of skyrocketing payments.
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APSCUF @apscuf.org · 04/08/2026
“It’s very rewarding to help people.” —Dr. Joyce Overly, past Clarion APSCUF chapter president Read the complete post on the APSCUF blog: www.apscuf.org/joyce-overly...
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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Today's cartoon by Dennis Goris:
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/08/2026
🚨 NEWS: In a new court filing, Capital One says Donald Trump’s accounts were closed in 2021 after months of analysis by its anti-money laundering (AML) professionals, not because of politics, as Trump has long claimed. 1/
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/08/2026
LINK: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim – #91 in The Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust v. Capital One, N.A. (S.D. Fla., 1:25-cv-21596) – CourtListener.com
Defendant's MOTION TO DISMISS 82 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal, FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Capital One, N.A.. Responses due by 8/14/2026. (Grannum, Shane) (Entered: 07/31/2026)
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/08/2026
The bank says its AML team conducted a careful review that identified suspicious transaction patterns and made the decision under federal anti-money laundering obligations. 2/2
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Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Catch the 08/25 #LTIWebinar This webinar will explore the practical applications, opportunities & challenges of implementing AI-powered speech-to-text tools, drawing on real-world insights from the @ocul-libraries.bsky.social (OCUL) Audio-to-Text (Whisper) Project ow.ly/WFuv50ZuNoU #AI
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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
2-time Newbery Medal Winner Lois Lowry reflected on some of her most renowned books at #alaac26. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs…
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A Storied Career | American Libraries Magazine
Two-time Newbery Medal-winning author Lois Lowry reflects on her career at ALA's 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago.
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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The #alaac26 Top Tech Trends provided nuanced discussions of AI. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs…
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Coexisting with the Machine | American Libraries Magazine
While AI remained a hot topic at this year’s “Top Tech Trends” panel, some speakers tempered their enthusiasm and focused on specific uses.
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American Libraries magazine @amlibraries.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Here are 5 things to consider—and ask your vendors—before selecting an AI product. americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2026/…
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5 Questions to Ask Your Vendors about AI | American Libraries Magazine
We must measure emerging AI platforms against our library’s tried-and-true resources to gauge which ones truly add value.
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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 23/07/2026
It’s been deemed the “perfect Samsung phone backup” and “a lifesaver if you’re running out of storage.”
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People Are Beating ‘Low Storage’ Warnings On Their Phones And Laptops With This Under-$20 Hack
It’s been deemed the “perfect Samsung phone backup” and “a lifesaver if you’re running out of storage.”
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CNN @cnn.com · 22/07/2026
OpenAI says some of its experimental AI models left a test environment with no human direction and hacked its way onto a different company’s real production systems while trying to “cheat” on a cybersecurity test. cnn.it/44KS64t
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kate conger @kateconger.com · 21/07/2026
I wrote about what's happening to the web now that everything is A.I. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/20/t...
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How Google’s A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web (Gift Article)
As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.
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CNN @cnn.com · 17/07/2026
Strong thunderstorms may bring downpours, flash floods and wind damage from Pennsylvania to southern New England.
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