Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 18hFinally finished reading "Absence" by AD Hudson. --Great premise and characters --The narrative needed trimming in spots --Ending was semi/mostly satisfying I'd say it's worth reading + feel free to just skim/skip unnecessary details until the story starts again. #BookSky #books #specfic 060
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Not your everyday coffee in a Serbia cafe. Enjoy it in the company of alpacas apnews.com/article/serb...apnews.comNot your everyday coffee in a Serbia cafe. Enjoy it in the company of alpacasA cafe in northern Serbia has unusual hosts. Six alpacas. The South American animals of various sizes and colors roam among the tables in the cafe. 110
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Fantastic news about the extraordinary adventures of Thursday Next! (Jasper, your home page also lists Powell's in Oregon despite this post about not going anywhere else in the U.S.?) May your tour throughout the UK + elsewhere be wonderful! #BookSky #books www.jasperfforde.com/appearances....jasperfforde.comAppearances and Book Signings 081
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 27/09/2026ALL, ALL of this is horrifying on several levels. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comOxford lets OpenAI train its AI models on Bodleian LibraryUniversity staff voice concerns over reputational risk of partnering with company behind ChatGPT 010
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 25/09/2026BOOKS CLUBS -Main: Sea of Tranquility -Jewish: Hostage (Sharabi; NONFIC) -SF: Vicious (Schwab) STILL READING --Absence (A.D. Hudson) --I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI To Do (Almost) Everything (NONFIC) --Medicine for the Greater Good (NONFIC)--Dr. @Panagis.bsky.social is a great speaker! #books 020
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Bravo, Prof. Taylor! Extremely well-deserved! 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 24/09/2026US citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest him apnews.com/article/chic...apnews.comUS citizen injured in Illinois after ICE agents mistook him for fugitive, tried to arrest himA man was left bloodied and injured in an encounter with immigration enforcement agents in a Chicago suburb. 010
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 23/09/2026Trump mega-donors David & Larry Ellison will now officially control CBS, CNN, TikTok, & more. This consolidation hands more control over what we see to Trump & the billionaire class to peddle their propaganda. This merger was illegal from day 1 & should've never been approved.nytimes.comParamount Settles States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. MergerBy resolving a lawsuit filed by a group of states, the media mogul David Ellison removed the last major hurdle he faced in buying Warner Bros. Discovery. 1925896
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Good news though I'm a bit surprised that nonfic is "struggling." Some riveting NF titles: Feather Detective ('25), I Am Not a Robot ('26), Heart of a Stranger ('25), In Pain ('19), How Things Are Made ('25), The Most Human: Reconciling with...Father Leonard Nimoy ('24), 97 Orchard ('10). Try these! 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Catching up with the many great #books podcasts I enjoy. "Currently Reading" mentioned "Song of Spider-Man: the Inside Story of the Most Controversial Musical in Broadway History" (2013). And I loved "Theater Kid" (2025) by producer Jeffrey Seller, his memoir about Rent, Hamilton, + more. #Booksky 050
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 21/09/2026apnews.com/article/ice-...apnews.comAP Exclusive: ICE hides locations of thousands of detainees with final removal ordersU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers an... 010
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026#chemistry #chemists #disabilities #accessible #accessibility #STEM 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Thanks for this very interesting article, and especially for Hard Fork, which I and some colleagues will greatly miss. I'm looking forward to Machine Gods, and wishing you and Kevin the very best of luck! #AI 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026"The portion of work Claude “leads”... while remaining under human supervision, was none in February. Six months later, it was leading a quarter of research and development work..." Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build the next version of itself apnews.com/article/anth... 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Once you donate to a charity, to a place in memory of someone, or ANYTHING, they hunt you forever. --I now include a note with donations basically saying "neighbors + I are drowning in solicitations; stop bugging us (and spending unnecessary $ on them) or we'll stop donating." --Stay tuned. 020
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Dear @atypicalartists.co, The genius of Lauren et al. in the stunning "The Bright Sessions" is again on display in "New Year's Day." Amazing plot, beautifully acted, + THANX for the essential "From the Desks of" between January 1's to keep us breathing (barely. When we're not gasping. Or sobbing.).❤️ 020
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Booky Call @bookycall.bsky.social · 22/01/2025For those looking for an Amazon alternative, we want to shout out Bookshop.org, which supports small bookshops through its online platform. We link our book recommendations to Bookshop anytime we get a chance.bookshop.orgBookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community. 073
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Wishing you a wonderful birthday, sir! @clydekusatsu Hey everyone, here's a great interview with this incredibly talented actor. Be amazed by his early days with East West Players + stories about Trek and tons of other shows and films. 04: Clyde Kusatsu share.google/xFZr95T1R81s...share.google04: Clyde KusatsuIn Episode 4 of All The Asians On Star Trek, we welcome veteran actor Clyde Kusatsu. He guest starred on Star Trek: The Next Generation a... 010
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026FYI. #LGBTQ #HIV #Turkey Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups apnews.com/article/turk...apnews.com 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 13/09/2026"FEMA was one of the agencies targeted...for staff reductions... The embattled agency has been buffeted by mass staff departures, disruptions of grant programs, and delays of disaster aid." Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful apnews.com/article/fema...apnews.com 010
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 11/09/2026This afternoon, I joined Archbishop Elpidophoros and faith leaders at St. Nicholas National Shrine to mark the 25 years since the horrific terror attacks of 9/11 and reflect on the resilience of our city. 10389991406
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Leigh M. Johnson @drleighmjohnson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Don't want to play favorites with the podcast, but ngl this was one of my favorite conversations in a long time! If you're fed up with snake-oil salesmen, this is the @hotelbarpodcast.bsky.social episode for you! 043
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 11/09/2026"When Heder began prepping for production, she found one accessible trailer in all of North America." ‘CODA’ didn’t change Hollywood for the disabled. Siân Heder hopes ‘Being Heumann’ can apnews.com/article/tiff...apnews.com 001
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 11/09/2026hub.jhu.edu/2026/09/11/s... @jhu.eduhub.jhu.edu'None of us will ever be the same'A look back at how the JHU community reacted to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and a remembrance of those affiliated with Hopkins who lost their lives 000
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 11/09/2026These are awesome choices. I'll mention that Sheri Tepper is one of my favorite authors. In addition to "Grass," I especially love the stunning "Gate to Women's Country," which *everyone* should read. #BookSky #books #scifi #feminist 080
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Rob Bignell, Science Fiction Author @sfauthorrobbignell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026#sff #sffchat #scifisky #amwritingscifi #writingcommunity #amwriting #speculativefiction #sciencefiction #amwritingsciencefictionreactormag.comRead an Excerpt From A Wall Is Also a Road by Annalee Newitz - ReactorExplore a large and not-so-lonely universe in this SF adventure about what happens when the alien becomes familiar—and beloved. 051
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Grad and undergrad Blue Jays, you're needed for the Library Student Advisory Council! Only 4 meetings/year, and you'll be able to advise Dean Long about #library services and much more. Please consider! @jhuartssciences.bsky.social @jhu.edu www.library.jhu.edu/about/librar...library.jhu.eduLibrary Student Advisory Council 010
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I'm still reading "Absence" and enjoying it. And I just got to a reference to Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." It's not directly named ("Like there's this old story about...), but of course impossible to miss. #Booksky #books #scifi 050
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Alan Regenberg @aregenberg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In 'predictable tragedy' news - Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. www.propublica.org/article/ecto...propublica.orgEctopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans.With prompt and appropriate medical care, experts say, people shouldn’t die from an ectopic pregnancy. Women in Texas and Oklahoma have sued over delays in care, which, coupled with our new analysis, ... 011
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.The Verge @theverge.com · 09/09/2026The departing researcher said AI companies are ‘gambling with our lives’ by racing to develop self-improving AI. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...theverge.comMore than 1 in 10 chance AI ‘could kill all humans,’ says Anthropic safety lead after colleague quits The departing researcher said AI companies are ‘gambling with our lives’ by racing to develop self-improving AI. 74216
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Retirement Month #1, Tracking Medical Costs: Long semi-helpful phone call revealed 2 bills for same test, different amounts. She said only one was the real one (?), but that it looked high to her (me, too!) + that she'll "send it back." Plus other confusing info. (This PhD is baffled. 😕 Stay tuned.) 021
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Global news sources are noting this strange, somewhat threatening post. www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/i...hindustantimes.comIceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map showing it under American flagIceland last month voted against reopening EU membership talks in a referendum where Trump's designs on Greenland had featured as a backdrop. 010
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 08/09/2026"'The whole show was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but to take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms.'" www.npr.org/2026/09/08/n...npr.org60 years later, 'Star Trek' continues to 'live long and prosper'The television series, Star Trek, turns 60 on Tuesday. The original show aired for only three seasons, but it spawned prequels and sequels (on TV and in theaters) and still has a cult following. 010
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.TrekNews.net @treknews.net · 08/09/2026For 6 decades, we’ve been inspired to explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before. Here’s to 60 years of adventure, friendship, hope, and a vision of a better future. 🚀✨ Happy 60th Anniversary, Star Trek! 🖖 #StarTrek60 #StarTrek 627270
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Please read the informative comments + note the many mentions of Bookshop.org. ---And yes, it's a pain to look up ISBN numbers to ensure you're getting the real book, but Worldcat.org is FREE + has correct ISBN's, and also lists the holdings of tons of libraries including those near you, just FYI.bookshop.orgBookshop.org: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.A better way to buy books online. Every purchase financially supports local independent bookstores. 010
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Five Books - Expert Book Recommendations @fivebooks.com · 07/09/2026"Libraries are a place of comfort for all of us." fivebooks.com/best-books/t...fivebooks.comThe Best Books about Libraries for 4-8 Year OldsChildren’s author Bahram Rahman recommends his favourite picture books about libraries for children age 4-8 032
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026My 106yo neighbor Matilda passed away today. Hadn't seen her in a week but yesterday saw a pkg for her so took it to her apt. Her son said she couldn't speak but could hear so I said I was happy to see her+that she was one of my favorite people. I'm sad but grateful to have seen her one last time. 😔 150
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026WOOHOOO, a book about the importance of punctuation (which is also humorous!) !!! ---'The truth is, I really don't care about correctness: I care about how we express our meaning in the most persuasive way.' #BookSky #books #nonfiction #punctuation 081
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Simu Liu's (Shang-Chi + the Legend of the Ten Rings) autobiog "We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story" was excellent. So I have high hopes for "Never Say Die" by actor Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere... + Short Round in Indy Jones + the Temple of Doom). #BookSky #books #memoirs 040
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 06/09/2026"If you've ever fantasized about owning a bookstore,...'Receipts From the Bookshop' will both disabuse you of your fantasy + inspire you to open one anyway." (Yes, I'm reading this month's BookPage.) #BookSky #books #nonfiction @readbookpage.bsky.social 191
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 06/09/2026While Star Trek Day (Sept. 8) celebrates the premiere of The Original Series, Star Trek's world premiere was actually September 6—when "The Man Trap" aired on CTV in Canada. 10475108
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.Project Gutenberg @gutenberg.org · 05/09/2026Project Gutenberg News - September 2026 Contents Usage of Project Gutenberg Offline Cover Images 100th Anniversary of The Sun Also Rises by E. Hemingway 100th Anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne New Releases at Gutenberg.org — 08/2026 www.gutenberg.org/newsletter/ #ebooks #publicdomaingutenberg.orgProject GutenbergProject Gutenberg is a library of free eBooks. 0134
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Another wonderful discussion, made more evocative by the author, himself a farmer, so told us the inside story about farms in Pakistan + vivid characters. @harriettsg.bsky.social BBC World Service - Artists at Work, Daniyal Mueenddin: This is Where the Serpent Lives share.google/KQjOz2qOFjg0...share.googleBBC World Service - Artists at Work, Daniyal Mueenddin: This is Where the Serpent LivesAuthor Daniyal Mueenddin answers questions about This is Where the Serpent Lives 011
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey apnews.com/article/civi...apnews.comTrump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights surveyThe Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender ident... 101
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 04/09/2026The most interesting parts of spec fic are the ways society changes after a disruption: --People start popping out of existence ("Absence") --People gradually become Black ("The Last White Man") --Everyone gets a box with a piece of string that tells how long they'll live ("The Measure") #Booksky 060
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Welcome to our world, a world of "spontaneous human absence." #Booksky #books #specfic 090
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 03/09/2026"Vanilla is one of the most expensive of flavorings—so valuable that it was smuggled or stolen by pirates in the early days..." On this year's Cundill Prize shortlist is "Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean," which sounds pretty cool. #Booksky #books #cooking x.com/CundillPrize...x.comCundill History Prize (@CundillPrize) on XWe're excited to announce the exceptional 8 titles chosen for the 2026 #CundillHistoryPrize shortlist! Read the full list here: https://t.co/mBbuykcTva The 2026 Shortlist "uncovers histories that ha... 160
Reposted by Sue Librarian Ph.D.David Gunkel @davidgunkel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Today is the official start of my COMS 647: Communication Technology grad seminar, which is all about #AI. And as I have done year after year, we begin at the very beginning with Plato's "Phaedrus"--the first recorded debate about a new and disruptive technology of communication. 072
Sue Librarian Ph.D. @suelibrarian.bsky.social · 02/09/2026By the way, the Johns Hopkins Data Science & AI Institute is on Bluesky at @hopkinsdsai.bsky.social. To avoid the Twitter cesspool but still get news about DSAI's extraordinary work, follow them here. @jhu.edu @bermaninstitute.bsky.social @jhuapl.bsky.social @hopkinsengineer.bsky.social #AI 020