Perry Collins
@perrycollins.bsky.social
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Librarian, toddler mom, living in Gainesville, FL. Digital humanities, grants, copyright, library publishing, reproductive health, paper and fiber crafts.
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iamdylanlewis.bsky.social
Paper engineering in pop-up books is always so fun— today’s treat is Star Trek: Giant in the Universe (1977)
Photo of the book’s cover Pop-up illustration of a space ship and a planet Pop-up illustration of several characters
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It’s almost #OAWeek, which means an extra busy calendar and a new addition to our OA critter sticker collection. Files CC0 for anyone who needs some extra joy drive.google.com/file/d/1WCg7... #DHmakes
Stickers illustrating animals that incorporate orange lock open access logo. Parrot, bunny, snail, cat.
perrycollins.bsky.social
Feeling all of this too, now a few months into my job. Thanks to all who sent good wishes and welcomed me back. Odd to feel so grateful while also feeling so much lingering anger at the relative indifference of those actually leading the agency.
scottbot.bsky.social
A few weeks into my new job, let me take a moment to say: thank you, sincerely.

The situation at NEH was a devastating combination of losing a dream job, seeing my colleagues experience the same, and seeing my field deal with the loss of their grants and the infrastructure to support them.

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bergisjules.bsky.social
Applications open soon for the second Web Archiving School co-hort. Our fellowship aims to create a new generation of web archiving practitioners dedicated to documenting the Black experience. Sign up today to receive reminders and updates on the application: bit.ly/warc-2026-si...
A digital poster with information and a link (bit.ly/warc-2026-signup) about signing up to receive reminders and updates for release of the 2026 web archiving school application.
perrycollins.bsky.social
So bummed to learn my local library system is suspending ILL due to terminated IMLS funding. Always appreciate their help tracking down some great indie kids books for the 2yo last year. Scary and sad to think about this at scale, isolating so many libraries and patrons.
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Happy birthday, @paulshortt.bsky.social! I know I married the right person because you find a dozen yogurts more romantic than a dozen roses. ❤️
Pile of yogurt cups
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chrisvvarren.bsky.social
Trying to keep my professional chill but I’m SO excited Carnegie Mellon is launching a cluster hire in computational humanities—MULTIPLE JOBS!

1. Asst Teaching Track Prof in Computational Humanities - apply.interfolio.com/173622
2. Asst Tenure Track Prof in CH - apply.interfolio.com/173626
perrycollins.bsky.social
Getting back to needlepoint after a long break. These are adapted from #publicdomain illustrations in this series: www.biodiversitylibrary.org/bibliography... #dhmakes
Two framed needlepoints featuring flowers. On the left is an unidentified purple flower with green leaves. On the right are bright pink hyacinths.
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This. Even if we accept that fair use only applies to legally shared content—and @bb.usefairuse.com notes that’s hardly settled—a CC license can’t make it infringing to obtain files directly from publisher! I agree w/ the frustration of having our work gobbled up for profit, but not this solution.
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johnborghi.bsky.social
A friendly reminder that the NIH Public Access Policy IS NOT “you must publish open access” but rather “you must ensure your copy of your paper is deposited into PubMed Central.”

Yes, it is very confusing. Yes, you should be able to do that deposit yourself without paying anything to a journal.
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thehighsign.bsky.social
Wow. The University of Chicago, a world-class institution whose humanities faculty in the past has included Homi Bhabha & Lauren Berlant & Ralph Ellison & Hannah freaking Arendt, is getting rid of basically every graduate department involving the acknowledgment that other cultures & languages exist.
Quote from a story on changes at the U of Chicago that notes they are "pausing" doctoral eduction in Classics, Comp Lit, Germanic studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Romance languages and literatures, and South Asian Studies.
perrycollins.bsky.social
I've been on the other side so often, forever apologizing for ancient systems I can't control. My rule now is that I never offer a stipend less than $500; if it's less than that, I try to pay in books from the university press or by offering my own time to speak/review/etc.
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Saw a performance of Puffs tonight and it was honestly such a boost to see stellar high school actors having a great time. Warms my copyright librarian heart to have this example of “transformative and transfigured” #fairuse in the world. As they reminded us, “She doesn’t get a farthing!” 🦡🦡🦡
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theonion.com
Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions theonion.com/histori...
Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions
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TFW you reach for the last bit of breakfast tart you were saving, only to realize you ate it thirty minutes ago. 💔
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kfitz.info
I’m delighted to announce the launch of KCWorks for Institutions! The Knowledge Commons team is ready to support institutions and organizations seeking a values-enacted, nonprofit, community-governed alternative to corporate hosted repository services.

about.hcommons.org/2025/07/18/a...
Announcing KCWorks for Institutions: a hosted repository that works for you – Knowledge Commons
about.hcommons.org
perrycollins.bsky.social
Much better than “article processing charge” as an APC acronym
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Such a wonderful group and wonderful discussion, with panelists in three different countries. Thanks to all who joined! #DH2025
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On Friday AM I'm chairing a panel where I originally planned to announce a new NEH grant program on sustainability. Even though I don't get to do that, I'm excited for a rich discussion w/ panelists incl @jmotis.bsky.social @kfen.bsky.social as we consider our work in the current landscape. #DH2025
perrycollins.bsky.social
Love is approving your partner's two-step credential when their phone is at the other end of the house.
perrycollins.bsky.social
On Friday AM I'm chairing a panel where I originally planned to announce a new NEH grant program on sustainability. Even though I don't get to do that, I'm excited for a rich discussion w/ panelists incl @jmotis.bsky.social @kfen.bsky.social as we consider our work in the current landscape. #DH2025
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dh2026daejeon.bsky.social
🎉Hello, DH community! The official DH2026 account is now live!
🇰🇷 Daejeon, South Korea | July 27-31, 2026
🎯Theme: Engagement | Hosted by @kadhsocial.bsky.social
Can't wait to see you after @dh2025lisbon.bsky.social Following @dh2024.bsky.social let's build our community!
#DH2026 @adho-org.bsky.social