Sam
@overduechaos.bsky.social
When the keepers of quiet turn loud, you’re out of excuses. I've done my time on the frontlines, and trust me, I'm not here for your feelings.
Tom's been nominated for worst director of the year. WTG, Tom.
"“The library is a neutral place and that we’re not taking sides in a culture war or political situation,” said Tom Taylor, with the Andover Public Library. "
Embarrassing & a dereliction of duty as a library. You are not & cannot be neutral unless you wanna disappear.
www.kake.com/home/some-ka...
Embarrassing & a dereliction of duty as a library. You are not & cannot be neutral unless you wanna disappear.
www.kake.com/home/some-ka...
Some Kansas libraries scale back on Banned Books Week amid political tensions
Banned Books Week is not a new concept; in fact, it's been around since 1982. It was created in response to a sudden surge in the number of censorship challenges
www.kake.com
October 9, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Tom's been nominated for worst director of the year. WTG, Tom.
Library folk: with B&T going down, make sure you get copies of your contracts; any outstanding credits; chq data; ebook data.
October 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Library folk: with B&T going down, make sure you get copies of your contracts; any outstanding credits; chq data; ebook data.
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Need resources for Banned Books Week? Check out our @la-cac.org resources curated by the fabulous Lynette Mejia! It includes this “The Attacks on Our Libraries” graphic and ways to help combat censorship. www.la-cac.org/resources
October 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Need resources for Banned Books Week? Check out our @la-cac.org resources curated by the fabulous Lynette Mejia! It includes this “The Attacks on Our Libraries” graphic and ways to help combat censorship. www.la-cac.org/resources
ngl, the new tswift album slaps. If CANCELLED! resonates with you, we should be friends. 😈
October 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
ngl, the new tswift album slaps. If CANCELLED! resonates with you, we should be friends. 😈
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Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
September 30, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Beloved librarian @mychal3ts.bsky.social will take the helm as host of the reboot of 'Reading Rainbow' when it returns this Saturday, October 4! 🤩🌈
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
Read more: https://bit.ly/3WelbAT
wait... we're going to steal your shit unless you tell us to stop?
what. the. actual. fuck.
what. the. actual. fuck.
Exclusive: OpenAI is planning to release a new version of its Sora video generator, which creates videos featuring copyrighted material unless copyright holders opt out of having their work appear.
OpenAI’s New Sora Video Generator to Require Copyright Holders to Opt Out
Executives at the startup notified talent agencies and studios over the last week.
on.wsj.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
wait... we're going to steal your shit unless you tell us to stop?
what. the. actual. fuck.
what. the. actual. fuck.
congratulations!
when are we cloning you?
when are we cloning you?
Paperback book birthday!
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America is out in paperback today!
Huge thanks to @Bloomsbury, Anton Mueller, Sarah N. Fisk, Tobias Literary, Amanda Dissinger, Tom Bober, @diversebooks, Phil Bildner & The Author Village.
#ThatLibrarian #BookBirthday
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America is out in paperback today!
Huge thanks to @Bloomsbury, Anton Mueller, Sarah N. Fisk, Tobias Literary, Amanda Dissinger, Tom Bober, @diversebooks, Phil Bildner & The Author Village.
#ThatLibrarian #BookBirthday
September 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM
congratulations!
when are we cloning you?
when are we cloning you?
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#TheLibrarians film review — when school staff fought back against book bans. 4/5 stars. In cinemas now www.ft.com/content/3bd3...
The Librarians film review — when school staff fought back against book bans
Documentary follows the dark experiences of librarians in Texas, Florida and elsewhere and traces the origins of the campaign
www.ft.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
#TheLibrarians film review — when school staff fought back against book bans. 4/5 stars. In cinemas now www.ft.com/content/3bd3...
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They tried to silence stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! @la-cac.org #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl bit.ly/3XXdrFi
September 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
They tried to silence stories, but they live on. Banned Books Week is almost here! Join us October 5-11 to celebrate the freedom to read and discover books that sparked debate and change. Stay tuned for events and reading lists! @la-cac.org #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #aasl bit.ly/3XXdrFi
yeah, it's kinda gross.
If you’re so new to tech that you didn’t know Microsoft owns these things then you’re also too new to tech to have a negative impression of Microsoft as a developer.
September 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
yeah, it's kinda gross.
working w/ claude code this morning and decided to play with fire...asked it:
"deploy 5 subagents to fight to the death over bug fixes"
those lil mofo’s went feral. 5 agents deployed, and they ate. site got cleaned up.
ngl, ui/ux won. didn't see that one coming. LOL
"deploy 5 subagents to fight to the death over bug fixes"
those lil mofo’s went feral. 5 agents deployed, and they ate. site got cleaned up.
ngl, ui/ux won. didn't see that one coming. LOL
September 29, 2025 at 11:56 AM
working w/ claude code this morning and decided to play with fire...asked it:
"deploy 5 subagents to fight to the death over bug fixes"
those lil mofo’s went feral. 5 agents deployed, and they ate. site got cleaned up.
ngl, ui/ux won. didn't see that one coming. LOL
"deploy 5 subagents to fight to the death over bug fixes"
those lil mofo’s went feral. 5 agents deployed, and they ate. site got cleaned up.
ngl, ui/ux won. didn't see that one coming. LOL
Hey #librarian friends -- doesn't look so good for B&T. I'd start extracting your order data from their systems. You never know when the lights may go off.
LMK if you need help. I know TS360 can be a btch.
#libraries #publiclibrarians #schoollibrarians
LMK if you need help. I know TS360 can be a btch.
#libraries #publiclibrarians #schoollibrarians
ReaderLink, B&T Call Off Deal
In a joint statement issued Friday afternoon, ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor announced they have “mutually” agreed to terminate ReaderLink’s proposed acquisition of the troubled library wholesaler.
www.publishersweekly.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Hey #librarian friends -- doesn't look so good for B&T. I'd start extracting your order data from their systems. You never know when the lights may go off.
LMK if you need help. I know TS360 can be a btch.
#libraries #publiclibrarians #schoollibrarians
LMK if you need help. I know TS360 can be a btch.
#libraries #publiclibrarians #schoollibrarians
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LOL - 3 years ago I bought a pricey chair and hated it. Finally grabbed a cheaper one I love. Everything adjusts.
Meanwhile, my 2nd grader gets a “wiggle chair” at school. I look it up… BOTH our chairs are on the ADHD top picks list. The wobbly stool and my high-back. 😂😅
Meanwhile, my 2nd grader gets a “wiggle chair” at school. I look it up… BOTH our chairs are on the ADHD top picks list. The wobbly stool and my high-back. 😂😅
Best ADHD Chairs Experts Swear By - Today's Parent
Finding one of the best ADHD chairs is a game-changer for focus. These expert-approved picks are ideal for kids and adults.
www.todaysparent.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:16 PM
LOL - 3 years ago I bought a pricey chair and hated it. Finally grabbed a cheaper one I love. Everything adjusts.
Meanwhile, my 2nd grader gets a “wiggle chair” at school. I look it up… BOTH our chairs are on the ADHD top picks list. The wobbly stool and my high-back. 😂😅
Meanwhile, my 2nd grader gets a “wiggle chair” at school. I look it up… BOTH our chairs are on the ADHD top picks list. The wobbly stool and my high-back. 😂😅