This just stinks. I'm so sorry this happened, Violet. If there's some way we can support you please let us know.

I use Storygraph to track my reading, but just found Bookshelf which is super easy to use to scan barcodes and organize titles on virtual shelves.

Callings, Crises, and Community Upcoming webinar with Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, Callings, Crises, and Community: Considering Critical Hope in 21st-Century Librarianship

Hope is possible - and grows with - community. This month, join me in conversation to explore immediately applicable pathways to Critical Hope & Joy Reclamation Practice for our whole-hearted, human selves. This event is free - register at tinyurl.com/yt4s23cx (note new date: July 15)

I'm proud to share this new drawing, titled "Insect Gate," which is inspired by the iridescent shells of beetles that I studied as a child. 12x18 inches, ink on paper.

Sketchbook

Academic library colleagues! We would love to share your stories of critical hope in practice. Submit your proposal by April 1!

ALA response to White House assault on IMLS To dismiss the mission of an agency that advances opportunity and learning is to dismiss the aspirations and everyday needs of millions of Americans. And those who will feel that loss most keenly live in rural communities.  As seedbeds of literacy and innovation, our nation’s 125,000 public, school, academic and special libraries deserve more, not less support. Libraries translate 0.003% of the federal budget into programs and services used by more than 1.2 billion people every year. Show Up for Our Libraries, ALA American Library Association, #ForOurLibraries

President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.

Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...

Here's a little bit of a feed cleanser for y'all. My partner painted this today and it's these moments of joy that help me remember to breathe when things are overwhelming.

My partner just finished this lovely, meditative drawing. We talk about "slow [cooking, reading, librarianship, etc.] all the time, but in this age of scrolling, there is much to be said for slow looking. It's even more amazing in person. You can DM him if you're interested in buying it.

He may have had a piece in it 😉

Sheepishly admitting I have never read the trilogy 😅 Might be time to do so!

And in case anyone is curious, I started reading The Eyes Are The Best Part by Monika Kim.

I love the title "A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking!" I might have to look that one up!

My partner makes amazing art.

I just picked up Playground a couple of weeks ago. I loved The Overstory by him.

I feel like mental escapism in appropriate doses is really healthy right now, because truly "the world is too much with us."

Since I'm going to cut down on media consumption to preserve my mental health, I plan to really dig into my TBR pile. What are you all reading right now?

Run to the choppa!

Welp. Thought I would come back after failing miserably at using this a year ago. But need to find a healthier place to be in a community.

Trying this out. Failed miserably at Mastodon (although I love the band!). Hoping to replicate the best parts of that single letter app. Looking for a wonderfully weird blend in my feed of pro-wrestling and academic libraries. Let's go!