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Rebekah Cummings

@rebekahcummings.bsky.social
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Digital Matters Director at the University of Utah, former Utah Library Association President, co-founder of Let Utah Read, keynote speaker, and former candidate for Utah Lieutenant Governor.

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Coalition for Networked Information @cni-org.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In the CNI spring opening plenary, @rebekahcummings.bsky.social shares her conviction that wherever AI touches the information space on campus, librarians must be centered in the conversation, and she reflects on her own journey finding a “seat at the table” in shaping campus AI policy.
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Libraries Leading Campus Artificial Intelligence: Claiming Our Seat at the Table
Opening Plenary Libraries Leading Campus AI: Claiming Our Seat at the Table Monday, April 13, 2026 Introduction: Kate Zwaard, CNI Executive Director Rebekah Cummings, Director of Digital Matters…
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Coalition for Networked Information @cni-org.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
CNI spring membership meeting plenary videos are ready: Opening: Libraries Leading Campus AI and Closing:  Harnessing the Data Renaissance for Scientific Discovery. Watch both videos on the CNI website 📽️ @rebekahcummings.bsky.social
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Plenary Sessions
CNI Spring 2026 Membership Meeting April 13-14, 2026 Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City Opening Plenary Libraries Leading Campus AI: Claiming Our Seat at the Table Monday, April 13, 12:45–2:00 p.m. MT Re…
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Nathan Kelber @nkelber.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Listening to a new podcast called "Humanities and AI" by Elizabeth Callaway and Rebekah Cummings. humanities-and-ai-podcast.simplecast.com
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Kathy Harris @triproftri.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Wd love for you to give it a listen, share it with your networks. Let us know what you think. Are we way too worried about #AI? Not worried enough? Thinking about all the wrong things? (From @rebekahcummings.bsky.social & our Hum/AI cohort!)
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Kathy Harris @triproftri.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Incredibly jazzed to be at U Utah in Salt Lake City for the (previously NEH ) AI & Humanities Summer Institute - the organizers got a gift from their library & then 💲💲came in 🤯 check out these donors ❤️
Large video screen with images of seminar organizers The sponsors who stepped up to provide support for the AI & Humanities institute
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Rebekah Cummings @rebekahcummings.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
I was interviewed on today's Supreme Court decision allowing parents the choice to opt their children out of classes that include LGBTQ book characters. This ruling feels like yet another unworkable policy and a blow to the dignity of our LGBTQ friends and neighbors. www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
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Utahns celebrate, decry Supreme Court LGBTQ school ruling
Following the U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing parents the choice to opt their children out of classes that include LGBTQ book characters, FOX 13 News heard from Utahns on both sides of the issue
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Rebekah Cummings @rebekahcummings.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
This Thursday, I am moderating a conversation with NY Times bestselling author, Ellen Hopkins, whose books have been banned in Utah. RSVP at the link and let me know what questions you have for Ellen below! #letutahread www.fightforthefirst.org/events/a-con...
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A Conversation with Author Ellen Hopkins - April 24th at 7 pm (MT)
Don't miss this conversation with NY Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins on April 24th, 7 pm (MT). Three of Ellen's book have been banned statewide by the state of Utah. RSVP to receive the event l...
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Rebekah Cummings @rebekahcummings.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Hey Utah friends! I will be speaking tomorrow alongside Caroline Gleich and Nate Blouin at the rally in Park City tomorrow from 12-2. Sign up now to join us! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Stand Together! Fight Back! Stop the Cuts: Park City Rally · Indivisible
Time to Stand Together! Fight Back! Summit & Wasatch Counties! Join the Summit Dems and Wasatch Dems to say Stop the Cuts! Republicans are selling us out to help billionaires like Elon Musk get eve...
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Rebekah Cummings @rebekahcummings.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Action > Anxiety. If you want to get involved in politics for positive change, read my latest Substack for ideas on how to get involved! open.substack.com/pub/rebekahc...
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We protested; we rallied; now what?
Getting involved in Utah politics
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Freedom to Read Project @freedomreadproject.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Advocate Number 10: Let Utah Read is a coalition of educators, parents, librarians, and organizations committed to protecting the freedom to read. Alongside their state policy advocacy, they host webinars and community events, including the Read-In at the state capitol shown above. LetUtahRead.org
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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Register today for free pre-release screening of the documentary, Banned Together. Thurs, Feb 13 at 6:30 at Salt Lake City PL. The screening is free, but seats are limited. See details and RSVP today at: letutahread.org/events/banne...
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FREE TICKETS | PRIVATE, PRE-RELEASE SCREENING: BANNED TOGETHER — LET UTAH READ
THURS. FEB. 13 | 6:30PM | Banned Together – a gripping documentary exposing the fight against book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools. Click Here!
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Let Utah Read @letutahread.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
“For the Love of EveryLibrary” Webinar with @rebekahcummings.bsky.social, @pbromberg.bsky.social of Let Utah Read on February 19th, from 10-10:40am. RSVP on the link below. Hope to see you there! forms.gle/DtqSDEVQMbrd...
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For the Love of EveryLibrary - Webinar RVSP
The "For the Love of EveryLibrary" campaign is so excited to host our webinar with Co-Founders of "Let Utah Read", Rebekah Cummings and Peter Bromberg. RSVP by entering your name and email, and come l...
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Rebekah Cummings @rebekahcummings.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I have resisted Bluesky with futile cries of, "I need fewer social media platforms, not more!" Tonight, I concede. All the cool kids are over here now. Oh, and please follow @letutahread.bsky.social
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Ben Winslow @benwinslow.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
UPDATE: UHP now puts crowd count at 1,000+. Organizers telling union members they need to show up for caucus/conventions to vote out lawmakers. #utpol
A view of the rotunda with a big crowd.
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