Dr. Librarian Caroline
@txttimes3.bsky.social
Librarian. Activist. Educator. PhD. Western Bulldogs member. Initiator of #LibrariansForRefugees On the unceded land of the Woi Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples. Anti-fascist. Anti-genocide.
December 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
That evening light gets me every time.
December 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
That evening light gets me every time.
Reposted by Dr. Librarian Caroline
There were always problems with authors citing articles they never read or even got their hands on, and with authors citing sources that never got published. Academic librarians know this because they are tasked with tracking them down.
AI is taking an existing problem and magnifying it immensely.
AI is taking an existing problem and magnifying it immensely.
December 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
There were always problems with authors citing articles they never read or even got their hands on, and with authors citing sources that never got published. Academic librarians know this because they are tasked with tracking them down.
AI is taking an existing problem and magnifying it immensely.
AI is taking an existing problem and magnifying it immensely.
"In 2023, Walmsley received £12.7 million in total pay, a 51 per cent increase from her compensation in 2022, making her the second highest paid chief executive of a European pharmaceutical company" (Wikipedia, 2025).
I guess that's how you afford such an enormous cross to wear around your neck...👀
I guess that's how you afford such an enormous cross to wear around your neck...👀
December 20, 2025 at 2:45 AM
"In 2023, Walmsley received £12.7 million in total pay, a 51 per cent increase from her compensation in 2022, making her the second highest paid chief executive of a European pharmaceutical company" (Wikipedia, 2025).
I guess that's how you afford such an enormous cross to wear around your neck...👀
I guess that's how you afford such an enormous cross to wear around your neck...👀
Ms. 13 and I made Christmas cake today and it has never smelled so good in here.
December 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Ms. 13 and I made Christmas cake today and it has never smelled so good in here.
🎶 She knows when you’re protesting
She knows when you’ve been woke
She knows if you’ve been bad or good
Her scorecard she will invoke 🎶
She knows when you’ve been woke
She knows if you’ve been bad or good
Her scorecard she will invoke 🎶
December 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🎶 She knows when you’re protesting
She knows when you’ve been woke
She knows if you’ve been bad or good
Her scorecard she will invoke 🎶
She knows when you’ve been woke
She knows if you’ve been bad or good
Her scorecard she will invoke 🎶
Decided I need an afternoon of lightness.
Watching "Life Of The Party" on ABC iview.
Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Matt Walsh, Jacki Weaver. Perfect - just what I need.
Watching "Life Of The Party" on ABC iview.
Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Matt Walsh, Jacki Weaver. Perfect - just what I need.
Life Of The Party
When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter.
iview.abc.net.au
December 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Decided I need an afternoon of lightness.
Watching "Life Of The Party" on ABC iview.
Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Matt Walsh, Jacki Weaver. Perfect - just what I need.
Watching "Life Of The Party" on ABC iview.
Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, Matt Walsh, Jacki Weaver. Perfect - just what I need.
The myth of neutrality. In journalism, as in #Libraries.
"Trumpeting neutrality ignores the core values of librarianship, and allows inequality to persist as status quo"
(Jensen, 2008).
Neutrality is just being what the system asks us to be (Horton and Bell, 1990, p. 102).
"Trumpeting neutrality ignores the core values of librarianship, and allows inequality to persist as status quo"
(Jensen, 2008).
Neutrality is just being what the system asks us to be (Horton and Bell, 1990, p. 102).
December 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The myth of neutrality. In journalism, as in #Libraries.
"Trumpeting neutrality ignores the core values of librarianship, and allows inequality to persist as status quo"
(Jensen, 2008).
Neutrality is just being what the system asks us to be (Horton and Bell, 1990, p. 102).
"Trumpeting neutrality ignores the core values of librarianship, and allows inequality to persist as status quo"
(Jensen, 2008).
Neutrality is just being what the system asks us to be (Horton and Bell, 1990, p. 102).
This is a beautifully written piece - thoughtful and insightful.
Among the many things he got right is that #Libraries are not neutral.
theaimn.net/libraries-mo...
Among the many things he got right is that #Libraries are not neutral.
theaimn.net/libraries-mo...
Libraries: more than just a room full of books
Some of the most important moments of my life have happened in buildings most people drive past without noticing. Not parliaments. Not universities. Not courts. Libraries. If you drew a map of my life...
theaimn.net
December 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
This is a beautifully written piece - thoughtful and insightful.
Among the many things he got right is that #Libraries are not neutral.
theaimn.net/libraries-mo...
Among the many things he got right is that #Libraries are not neutral.
theaimn.net/libraries-mo...
One of many great signs at #SLV today. #Libraries
December 13, 2025 at 3:44 AM
One of many great signs at #SLV today. #Libraries
”… Christine Christian (State Library of Victoria Board) who I’ve started to think of as Victoria’s Marie Antoinette. Let them eat compelling digital experiences.“
Quote of the day! #SLV.
Quote of the day! #SLV.
December 13, 2025 at 2:10 AM
”… Christine Christian (State Library of Victoria Board) who I’ve started to think of as Victoria’s Marie Antoinette. Let them eat compelling digital experiences.“
Quote of the day! #SLV.
Quote of the day! #SLV.
Reposted by Dr. Librarian Caroline
Many of us believe the very stupid Library exec's plan has just been 'withdrawn' before the rally tomorrow (Saturday, 12.30, Library steps) to try to get it cancelled. Big possibility of them re-wording & doing most of it anyway. Come along to find out what's happened & what needs to happen now.
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Many of us believe the very stupid Library exec's plan has just been 'withdrawn' before the rally tomorrow (Saturday, 12.30, Library steps) to try to get it cancelled. Big possibility of them re-wording & doing most of it anyway. Come along to find out what's happened & what needs to happen now.
Reposted by Dr. Librarian Caroline
Save the State Library rally in Melbourne is still on! Join us there 12.30 tomorrow (Saturday) to find out what happened & what needs to happen now. The execs who want to cut staff & services & put giant video screens in the dome remain in charge. Spread the word!
www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
State Library abandons controversial restructure plan
Ahead of a planned public protest on Saturday, a reorganisation of Victoria’s most significant public library has been dropped.
www.theage.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Save the State Library rally in Melbourne is still on! Join us there 12.30 tomorrow (Saturday) to find out what happened & what needs to happen now. The execs who want to cut staff & services & put giant video screens in the dome remain in charge. Spread the word!
www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
www.theage.com.au/culture/book...
More vibes from the #NACC as Senator Shoebridge again prepares to serve ...
two muppets sitting on a balcony with the words well it 's downhill from here
Alt: Two muppets sitting on a balcony with the words well it's downhill from here
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December 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
More vibes from the #NACC as Senator Shoebridge again prepares to serve ...
The vibe from the #NACC
a man with a beard and a signature look of superiority
Alt: An older, silver-haired man with a signature look of superiority.
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The vibe from the #NACC
Live footage of Senator Shoebridge's return at the #NACC
a man in a white shirt is playing tennis on a tennis court
ALT: a man in a white shirt is playing tennis on a tennis court
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December 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Live footage of Senator Shoebridge's return at the #NACC
Senator Shoebridge's first lob lands. #NACC
a man is running on a tennis court with a tennis racquet in his hand .
ALT: a man is running on a tennis court with a tennis racquet in his hand .
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December 11, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Senator Shoebridge's first lob lands. #NACC
Go Helen Haines: "... you would agree, Commissioner, that in a democracy people have the right to make complaints..." (slightly paraphrased). #NACC
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Go Helen Haines: "... you would agree, Commissioner, that in a democracy people have the right to make complaints..." (slightly paraphrased). #NACC
Reposted by Dr. Librarian Caroline
The Inspector of the NACC has received 90 complaints with most about the NACC Commissioner conflict of interests with Defence.
His response: "it's very easy to put too much weight on the number of complaints" 🤦♂️
His response: "it's very easy to put too much weight on the number of complaints" 🤦♂️
December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The Inspector of the NACC has received 90 complaints with most about the NACC Commissioner conflict of interests with Defence.
His response: "it's very easy to put too much weight on the number of complaints" 🤦♂️
His response: "it's very easy to put too much weight on the number of complaints" 🤦♂️
The anticipation of Senator Shoebridge's turn to question the #NACC is building. Can't wait. I imagine he is warming up now ...
a man in a yellow and black superhero outfit is walking down a sidewalk in front of a sign that says tom sid
ALT: a man in a yellow and black superhero outfit is walking down a sidewalk in front of a sign that says tom sid
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The anticipation of Senator Shoebridge's turn to question the #NACC is building. Can't wait. I imagine he is warming up now ...
#NACC Commissioner making an opening statement, including noting that his work at NACC has been his overwhelming focus.
Oh well done - the fulltime job we pay him for is his overwhelming focus. So grateful.
Oh well done - the fulltime job we pay him for is his overwhelming focus. So grateful.
a woman sitting at a desk with outcast written on the bottom of the screen
ALT: a woman sitting at a desk with outcast written on the bottom of the screen
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
#NACC Commissioner making an opening statement, including noting that his work at NACC has been his overwhelming focus.
Oh well done - the fulltime job we pay him for is his overwhelming focus. So grateful.
Oh well done - the fulltime job we pay him for is his overwhelming focus. So grateful.
