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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · 16d

Our 24th round of Movers & Shakers will profile up-and-coming individuals from around the world who are innovative, creative, making a difference fighting against censorship, and helping improve their workplace. Nomination deadline: October 17, 2025. sbee.link/4dga7kvu6r

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · 29d

Your voice belongs in this conversation. At the Directors’ Summit, connect with peers, learn how other directors are tackling tough challenges, & collaborate on ideas that will move libraries forward. 📲 https://sbee.link/vaf9n7d8kr

Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 22

Strengthen your skills this fall. 🍂 Now through September 30, use code FALL25 to get $25 off on-demand courses. Enroll your team for even bigger discounts, and equip everyone with the tools to succeed. course.libraryjournal.com/c...

Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Sep 10

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It's not too late to register: sbee.link/u4dmc7jn9g

Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · May 23

Head into the weekend with the latest on the Library of Congress www.libraryjournal.com/story/leader... and IMLS www.libraryjournal.com/story/imls-s...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · May 12

The library community reacts to the firing of Librarian of Congress and more: www.libraryjournal.com/story/librar...

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Is Fired

President Donald Trump has fired Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden. In a two-sentence email obtained by the Associated Press, sent on the evening of Thursday, May 8, Deputy Director of Presidenti...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · May 7

We're proud to announce LJ's 2025 class of Movers & Shakers! Read all about their incredible work supporting learners, advancing communities, and nurturing readers. #LJMovers2025 www.libraryjournal.com/page/movers-...

Movers & Shakers 2025

A lot has happened in the library world since LJ opened up Movers nominations last fall, and the landscape looks decidedly different. But just as pandemic challenges drove new, creative processes, we ...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Apr 4

A multi-state coalition files lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the elimination of IMLS.
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Lawsuit Filed Over Cuts to IMLS, Federal Agencies

On Friday, April 4 attorneys general from 20 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration to stop the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as well as the Minor...

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infoDOCKET @infodocket.bsky.social · Mar 31

Report: "#IMLS Staff Placed on Administrative Leave" www.infodocket.com/2025/03/31/r... #libraries #museums #libraries #museums

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 17

This weekend brought most unwelcome news about the future of IMLS. What do libraries and library advocates need to know now? www.libraryjournal.com/story/what-h...

What Happens to Libraries if IMLS Goes Away?

On Friday night, March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order that called for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and six other agencies. In FY24, the IMLS bu...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 16

Shout out to @datarescueproject.org for capturing the info on the IMLS site.

Data Rescue Project #DataRescue @datarescueproject.org · Mar 15

We thought maybe the IMLS would be overlooked but because it’s so critical for libraries we went ahead and archived all of the data we could find with the help of @everylibrary.bsky.social But of course IMLS and now #libraries are now under attack. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 16

Eliminating the IMLS will hurt libraries that rely on federal funding to operate and slash statewide services like workforce training that libraries offer to their communities.

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Mar 15

President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.

Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

ALA response to White House assault on IMLS
To dismiss the mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities. 
As seedbeds of literacy and innovation, our nation’s 125,000 public, school, academic and special libraries deserve more, not less support. Libraries translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every year. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA American Library Association, #ForOurLibraries

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 14

Head into your weekend with a title from our Women's History Month reading list. www.libraryjournal.com/story/Womens...

Women's History Month 2025 | A Reading List

In 1987, Women’s History Month was formally recognized by presidential proclamation as a monthlong celebration to honor women’s contributions, accomplishments, and voices throughout U.S. history. The ...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 12

Concerned about disappearing federal data? LJ's @lisapeet.bsky.social reports on a new project from Harvard Law School Library Innovation Lab focused on preservation. www.libraryjournal.com/story/news/h...

Harvard Law School Library Innovation Lab Preserves Federal Data

The Harvard Law School Library Innovation Lab (LIL) has created a data vault to download, authenticate, and provide access to copies of public government data that may be in danger of disappearing. Th...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 12

Multi-award-winning novelist S.A. Cosby's (@blacktopkid.bsky.social) thriller King of Ashes launches in June 2025. Cosby talks with LJ about the novel, his writing process, and the authors who first made him fall in love with crime fiction. www.libraryjournal.com/story/LJ-Tal...

LJ Talks with S.A. Cosby, Multi-award-winning Novelist

S.A. Cosby’s thriller King of Ashes launches Flatiron’s new imprint Pine & Cedar in June 2025. Cosby talks with LJ about the novel, his writing process, and the authors who first made him fall in love...

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Library Journal @libraryjournal.bsky.social · Mar 5

Hey, #libraries. It took us a minute, but we're here now. Anyone have anything good to share? We could use some good news right now.

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