Archivist, Anonymous
@archivistsanon.bsky.social
Archives gremlin. The sun burns us, precious.
I am so not emotionally prepared for the coming month.
February 2, 2026 at 8:36 AM
I am so not emotionally prepared for the coming month.
“My scrolling finger is getting a cramp” is a real complaint I said aloud at work today.
January 31, 2026 at 5:48 AM
“My scrolling finger is getting a cramp” is a real complaint I said aloud at work today.
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Border Patrol is pulling out of Minneapolis. Bovino is ending his punitive tour of blue cities. Calls for Noem's resignation are mounting, even in conservative media. Senate Democrats are dug in now on refusing to fund DHS and ICE. "Abolish ICE" is now a mainstream position.
They are losing.
They are losing.
January 26, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Border Patrol is pulling out of Minneapolis. Bovino is ending his punitive tour of blue cities. Calls for Noem's resignation are mounting, even in conservative media. Senate Democrats are dug in now on refusing to fund DHS and ICE. "Abolish ICE" is now a mainstream position.
They are losing.
They are losing.
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As seen on r/nursing
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
As seen on r/nursing
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
Alex Pretti's coworkers taking a moment of silence to honor him
That’s two professors in the past month who’ve felt the need to tell me how to search in the library catalog. Like I don’t know how and could definitely teach them a thing or five.
January 26, 2026 at 10:48 PM
That’s two professors in the past month who’ve felt the need to tell me how to search in the library catalog. Like I don’t know how and could definitely teach them a thing or five.
I know maintaining cultural heritage and teaching critical research methods are important in the long term, but day to day everything I do feels so frivolous right now.
January 25, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I know maintaining cultural heritage and teaching critical research methods are important in the long term, but day to day everything I do feels so frivolous right now.
Today I exasperatedly compared a professor to a golden retriever who’d had several shots of espresso. I like the man but I absolutely stand by this description.
January 21, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Today I exasperatedly compared a professor to a golden retriever who’d had several shots of espresso. I like the man but I absolutely stand by this description.
Oh no, not another “I saw this photo in a book plz help me find it” inquiry. Needle in a flippin haystack, every time.
January 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Oh no, not another “I saw this photo in a book plz help me find it” inquiry. Needle in a flippin haystack, every time.
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Even in states that don't have laws, some people at some universities are avoiding doing things in anticipation of things happening in the future. : (
The scale and speed of state censorship of campus really is amazing.
More than half of America's college students attend institutions in states that have passed laws censoring higher education since 2021.
From @penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/report/ameri...
More than half of America's college students attend institutions in states that have passed laws censoring higher education since 2021.
From @penamerica.bsky.social
pen.org/report/ameri...
January 17, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Even in states that don't have laws, some people at some universities are avoiding doing things in anticipation of things happening in the future. : (
I only ever substituted as a children’s librarian but ye gods the urge to yell “walking feet” after Kids These Days.
January 17, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I only ever substituted as a children’s librarian but ye gods the urge to yell “walking feet” after Kids These Days.
Truth.
When life feels stressful, sometimes you gotta just go to the special collections vault and boogie 🙂↕️
Music provided by Durand Bernarr's "Flounce"
Music provided by Durand Bernarr's "Flounce"
January 17, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Truth.
I knew there would be problems when the haunted paper towel dispenser was removed. Now the workroom door keycard lock won’t stop clicking at random intervals. The ghost needs to stim. #glams #archiveslife
January 12, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I knew there would be problems when the haunted paper towel dispenser was removed. Now the workroom door keycard lock won’t stop clicking at random intervals. The ghost needs to stim. #glams #archiveslife
could someone please remind The Youths that spell-check is a thing and should probably be used on job applications
January 9, 2026 at 7:42 PM
could someone please remind The Youths that spell-check is a thing and should probably be used on job applications
Me: we only have this on microfilm, I hope that’s ok.
Patron: Well it’ll have to do.
Me: *side-eye to check for passive aggression*
Patron: Well it’ll have to do.
Me: *side-eye to check for passive aggression*
January 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Me: we only have this on microfilm, I hope that’s ok.
Patron: Well it’ll have to do.
Me: *side-eye to check for passive aggression*
Patron: Well it’ll have to do.
Me: *side-eye to check for passive aggression*
I was *this close* to starting the work year in a good mood.
January 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I was *this close* to starting the work year in a good mood.
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John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
we can kill them all if we just work together and ✨believe💫
December 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
John Oliver really was not kidding about the overwhelming rebellious power of just saying “Fuck you, make me.”
It’s finals season and the reading room is empty. Think anyone would notice if I use a book cradle to take a nap?
December 15, 2025 at 11:23 PM
It’s finals season and the reading room is empty. Think anyone would notice if I use a book cradle to take a nap?
The number of reference inquiries today that just wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.
“But I just need to know —-“
“I really don’t know any more ways to explain that we *literally do not have this.*”
“But I just need to know —-“
“I really don’t know any more ways to explain that we *literally do not have this.*”
December 15, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The number of reference inquiries today that just wouldn’t take “no” for an answer.
“But I just need to know —-“
“I really don’t know any more ways to explain that we *literally do not have this.*”
“But I just need to know —-“
“I really don’t know any more ways to explain that we *literally do not have this.*”
I should probably try to curse out loud less frequently while installing exhibits. Especially when the library is open.
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
I should probably try to curse out loud less frequently while installing exhibits. Especially when the library is open.
I’m pleased to report that I was victorious in my semi-annual argument with the microfilm reader. Did its best to tangle the leader, but I won.
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
I’m pleased to report that I was victorious in my semi-annual argument with the microfilm reader. Did its best to tangle the leader, but I won.
Could all the patrons PLEASE be cool for the rest of the year. Not gonna ask you to stop being weird - we know what we signed up for - but could you please dial back the lunacy for a bit.
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Could all the patrons PLEASE be cool for the rest of the year. Not gonna ask you to stop being weird - we know what we signed up for - but could you please dial back the lunacy for a bit.
COLD NAMETAG COLD NAMETAG AAAAAAUGH
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
COLD NAMETAG COLD NAMETAG AAAAAAUGH
In research purgatory. This project just won’t end.
October 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In research purgatory. This project just won’t end.
Some days you can just feel the IQ points leaking out of your ears.
October 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Some days you can just feel the IQ points leaking out of your ears.
The world-weary cynicism of undergraduates is incredibly obnoxious. I hereby apologize to everyone who knew me at that age.
October 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The world-weary cynicism of undergraduates is incredibly obnoxious. I hereby apologize to everyone who knew me at that age.