Kell
@kellisreal.bsky.social
Agender | she/they | Queer Librarian living in the hellscape that is OH #booksky
If you are wondering how your local libraries are doing, it's not well.
I just made a "Library Funding Issues Cheat Sheet" for my staff to be prepared if people ask questions about all the different ways that the government is trying to defund libraries.
I just made a "Library Funding Issues Cheat Sheet" for my staff to be prepared if people ask questions about all the different ways that the government is trying to defund libraries.
April 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
If you are wondering how your local libraries are doing, it's not well.
I just made a "Library Funding Issues Cheat Sheet" for my staff to be prepared if people ask questions about all the different ways that the government is trying to defund libraries.
I just made a "Library Funding Issues Cheat Sheet" for my staff to be prepared if people ask questions about all the different ways that the government is trying to defund libraries.
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Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
![Hi, my name is [NAME], I'm a constituent in [ZIP CODE]. I'm calling because I saw that [TERRIBLE THING] is happening. I think this is appalling. [PERSONAL STORY, if you have one.] I want you to do everything you can to stop this. I will remember your actions when I cast my next vote. Thank you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hwmmdl5nok26w3zhmg2d3fvt/bafkreigihtf5o2suhsnecpwijziyhsmxflvzzogbjre2okvstqagg6bw6y@jpeg)
February 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
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January 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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I've been seeing a lot of posts about readers trying to curb their own book buying. Let me remind you of the library. Libraries can use your support now more than ever. When you checkout library books this lets funding authorities know the library is worthy of taxpayer money. 1/3
#booksky 💙 📚
#booksky 💙 📚
January 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I've been seeing a lot of posts about readers trying to curb their own book buying. Let me remind you of the library. Libraries can use your support now more than ever. When you checkout library books this lets funding authorities know the library is worthy of taxpayer money. 1/3
#booksky 💙 📚
#booksky 💙 📚
Say hello to Adelaide!
January 27, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Say hello to Adelaide!
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As we get into the era of DEI rollbacks and boycotting, I just want to remind you that not everyone can boycott every place- whether that’s due to physical/mental health, socioeconomic status, or location.
Do what you can, when you can. And know what your privileges are.
Do what you can, when you can. And know what your privileges are.
January 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
As we get into the era of DEI rollbacks and boycotting, I just want to remind you that not everyone can boycott every place- whether that’s due to physical/mental health, socioeconomic status, or location.
Do what you can, when you can. And know what your privileges are.
Do what you can, when you can. And know what your privileges are.
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Getting a library card is punk as fuck and free!
January 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Getting a library card is punk as fuck and free!
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@okayishbookgirl on TikTok has created a website listing sapphic books! Make sure you go give her a follow while you’re at it
#booksky #sapphicbooksky
sapphicshelf.com
#booksky #sapphicbooksky
sapphicshelf.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
@okayishbookgirl on TikTok has created a website listing sapphic books! Make sure you go give her a follow while you’re at it
#booksky #sapphicbooksky
sapphicshelf.com
#booksky #sapphicbooksky
sapphicshelf.com
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How can you tell if someone is a mood reader? They’re in the middle of 10 different books.
It’s me. I’m a mood reader.
It’s me. I’m a mood reader.
January 24, 2025 at 2:36 AM
How can you tell if someone is a mood reader? They’re in the middle of 10 different books.
It’s me. I’m a mood reader.
It’s me. I’m a mood reader.
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Library tip for today: Ask a librarian for your next book recommendation! Librarians love to give suggestions for books, especially if you are looking for specific vibes! If you can't ask, check their website to see if they have a website like NovelList, which provides the same service! #booksky📚💙
January 23, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Library tip for today: Ask a librarian for your next book recommendation! Librarians love to give suggestions for books, especially if you are looking for specific vibes! If you can't ask, check their website to see if they have a website like NovelList, which provides the same service! #booksky📚💙
I work at a small library that serves a village and I LOVE being able to do this with so many patrons. It's just as special from the librarian's perspective as it is from yours!
this morning, my local librarian recognized me by name, and it made my day
get to know your libraries and defend them
get to know your libraries and defend them
January 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I work at a small library that serves a village and I LOVE being able to do this with so many patrons. It's just as special from the librarian's perspective as it is from yours!
I sent my director an email about a professional development thing I'm trying to do and now I am just waiting for her to respond. I might break outlook's refresh button.
January 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I sent my director an email about a professional development thing I'm trying to do and now I am just waiting for her to respond. I might break outlook's refresh button.
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Library tip for today: Check to see if your library offers additional resources like museum/attraction passes, state park passports, seed libraries, and more! #booksky 📚💙
January 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Library tip for today: Check to see if your library offers additional resources like museum/attraction passes, state park passports, seed libraries, and more! #booksky 📚💙
If you went to college
1. what did your career goal start as?
2. initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. Elementary teacher
2. Elementary Education
3. Middle Childhood Education
4. librarian at a tiny library and I do a lot of kid/teen programs
1. what did your career goal start as?
2. initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. Elementary teacher
2. Elementary Education
3. Middle Childhood Education
4. librarian at a tiny library and I do a lot of kid/teen programs
If you went to college
1. what was your career goal when you started?
2. your initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. become a chemist
2. Logic (thru Philosophy dept)
3. stayed
4. Write SFF stories and sometimes consult on tech strategy/marketing
1. what was your career goal when you started?
2. your initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. become a chemist
2. Logic (thru Philosophy dept)
3. stayed
4. Write SFF stories and sometimes consult on tech strategy/marketing
If you went to college
1. what was your career goal when you started?
2. your initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. learn to treat diseases like my mom's (ME/CFS)
2. pharmacy
3. plant science
4. Scientific Director at an org advocating for #MECFS
1. what was your career goal when you started?
2. your initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. learn to treat diseases like my mom's (ME/CFS)
2. pharmacy
3. plant science
4. Scientific Director at an org advocating for #MECFS
January 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If you went to college
1. what did your career goal start as?
2. initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. Elementary teacher
2. Elementary Education
3. Middle Childhood Education
4. librarian at a tiny library and I do a lot of kid/teen programs
1. what did your career goal start as?
2. initial major?
3. if you changed majors, what did you change to?
4. what do you do now?
1. Elementary teacher
2. Elementary Education
3. Middle Childhood Education
4. librarian at a tiny library and I do a lot of kid/teen programs
I have never read anything by @scalzi.com but seeing him interact with people on here makes me want to add a book of his to my TBR! Does anyone have any recommendations for a good book of his to start with?
January 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I have never read anything by @scalzi.com but seeing him interact with people on here makes me want to add a book of his to my TBR! Does anyone have any recommendations for a good book of his to start with?
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Reminder that the best thing you can do to support open and free information is to USE YOUR LIBRARY #booksky #librarysky #diversebooksky #supportyourlocallibrary #diversebooks #libraries
January 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Reminder that the best thing you can do to support open and free information is to USE YOUR LIBRARY #booksky #librarysky #diversebooksky #supportyourlocallibrary #diversebooks #libraries
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I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋
January 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋
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Well, America, we had a good run. I mean, mostly. Okay, not entirely. *flips through a history book* You know what, forget I said anything.
January 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Well, America, we had a good run. I mean, mostly. Okay, not entirely. *flips through a history book* You know what, forget I said anything.
One of my goals this year is to write something. I read as much as I can but have never finished a writing project because I panic about it not being good.
Do any of you in #writersky have advice on how to get out of my head about my writing?
Do any of you in #writersky have advice on how to get out of my head about my writing?
January 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
One of my goals this year is to write something. I read as much as I can but have never finished a writing project because I panic about it not being good.
Do any of you in #writersky have advice on how to get out of my head about my writing?
Do any of you in #writersky have advice on how to get out of my head about my writing?
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Remember:
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
January 21, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Remember:
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
It can be sad. It can be tragic. It can be disgusting and depressing and discouraging.
But it doesn’t have to mean this is who we are now. It’s what our country is doing right now and that’s not the same as who we are.
Who we are isn’t up to him.
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What are your 3? #booksky
Mine are:
Last: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Current: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, and All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
Next: ??? Who knows lol
Mine are:
Last: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Current: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, and All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
Next: ??? Who knows lol
What are your 3? #booksky
Mine are:
Last: The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
Current: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Next: The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker
#books #currentlyreading
Mine are:
Last: The Kingdoms by Natasha Pulley
Current: Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
Next: The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker
#books #currentlyreading
January 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
What are your 3? #booksky
Mine are:
Last: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Current: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, and All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
Next: ??? Who knows lol
Mine are:
Last: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Current: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, and All Better Now by Neal Shusterman
Next: ??? Who knows lol
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Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft takes the clearest picture of Venus ever made
January 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Japan's Akatsuki spacecraft takes the clearest picture of Venus ever made
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Google is free.
Library got plenty of books.
And still yall dumb.
That’s crazy.
Library got plenty of books.
And still yall dumb.
That’s crazy.
January 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Google is free.
Library got plenty of books.
And still yall dumb.
That’s crazy.
Library got plenty of books.
And still yall dumb.
That’s crazy.
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Sometimes it’s okay to DNF a book and come back to it years later.
I have DNFed Gideon the Ninth two times. I could not connect with it.
This is my third time reading it and I am loving it. And I can’t wait to finish it.
So, put that book down and come back to it later.
I have DNFed Gideon the Ninth two times. I could not connect with it.
This is my third time reading it and I am loving it. And I can’t wait to finish it.
So, put that book down and come back to it later.
January 21, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Sometimes it’s okay to DNF a book and come back to it years later.
I have DNFed Gideon the Ninth two times. I could not connect with it.
This is my third time reading it and I am loving it. And I can’t wait to finish it.
So, put that book down and come back to it later.
I have DNFed Gideon the Ninth two times. I could not connect with it.
This is my third time reading it and I am loving it. And I can’t wait to finish it.
So, put that book down and come back to it later.