A. RiveraRE: https://social.coop/@cwebber/116295745357971471
Oh well, and this is the awesome #tech that #academia and #HigherEd, including #librarians who should know better, are rushing to embrace.
Bunny WatsonThis is quite excellent, and details not just how to best get exactly the information you need, but also where *else* (other than Google) is possible, and the pros and cons of each.
It is more than a quick 'Top 10' list and I encourage you to read the entire article.
https://cardcatalogforlife.substack.com/p/google-has-a-secret-reference-desk
I can attest to this, and goes back to my small theory as librarians as confessors and/or (as in dive bar) bartenders.
> The Important Emotional Labor of Librarians Most People Never Think About
https://action.everylibrary.org/the_important_emotional_labor_of_librarians_most_people_never_think_about
LorryWhere are all my #VMS license PAKs when I need them!
I used to have boxes of the damned things.
CrossrefBetter #metadata, better discovery!
Join our upcoming webinar sessions and improve the quality and impact of your records. Dates and registration links: https://www.crossref.org/events/metadata-health-check-webinars/ #research #funders #librarians #community
Metadata health check webinars - Crossref
How good is your metadata? Are you curious about the quality of the metadata you’re depositing with Crossref? Join our hands-on session to learn how to use the Participation Reports tool to assess the quality of your metadata with Crossref. We’ll show you why good metadata matters and provide help on improving your metadata completeness and quality. Good metadata makes your content easier to find and use. Why attend? Get practical help and advice to improve your metadata on-the-spot, adding useful information for completeness and quality.
CrossrefBetter #metadata, better discovery!
Join our upcoming webinar sessions (April-June) and improve the quality and impact of your records. Dates and registration links: https://www.crossref.org/events/metadata-health-check-webinars/ #research #funders #librarians #community
Metadata health check webinars - Crossref
How good is your metadata? Are you curious about the quality of the metadata you’re depositing with Crossref? Join our hands-on session to learn how to use the Participation Reports tool to assess the quality of your metadata with Crossref. We’ll show you why good metadata matters and provide help on improving your metadata completeness and quality. Good metadata makes your content easier to find and use. Why attend? Get practical help and advice to improve your metadata on-the-spot, adding useful information for completeness and quality.
Nick East (Indie Writer)All in favour of changing Library to Book hoard, and Librarian to Book Dragon? 😁
P.S Book Dragon is obviously the best kind of dragon 😊
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NLISNOur next event is happening on the the 23rd April
Online 2-3pm
Fitting In and Standing Out: Exploring the Lived Experiences of #Autistic #Librarians in Ireland
More info & book here ⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/fitting-in...
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#LIS
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiverse
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Fitting In and Standing Out: E...
Amgine#Librarians are braver than the average #US #citizen.
Some stories about them, what they face:
* ‘I will not comply’: Tennessee librarian refuses to move LGBTQ+ books - https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/rutherford-library-director-refusal
* Arizona librarians could become criminals for recommending these books - https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2026/02/11/arizona-would-target-some-librarians-as-criminals-under-bill/88552416007/
* The Librarians (PBS documentary) - https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/
* Georgia bill could expose librarians to criminal charges over 'harmful' books - https://eu.augustachronicle.com/story/news/state/2026/02/09/georgia-bill-could-expose-librarians-to-criminal-charges-over-books/88556640007/
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Ed Bilodeau