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Mesa County Public Library District, Libraries in Colorado, U.S..
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesa_County_Public_Library_District
Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/11/mississippi-libraries-race-gender-databases #Trumpadministration #Mississippi #USeducation #Republicans #USpolitics #Libraries #Gender #USnews #Books #Race
The Guardian · Mississippi orders deletion of race and gender databases in state libraries
Friendly reminder: It's national library week.
Please consider the ways you can protect the #FreedomtoRead and #libraries as a vital institution essential for preserving #democracy.
Ping Shan Tin Shui Wai Public Library, public library in Hong Kong.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ping_Shan_Tin_Shui_Wai_Public_Library
The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles is struggling with subsidy cuts by the Elon Musk-led "Department of Government Efficiency," also known as DOGE. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/04/10/japan/museum-subsidy-cut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #losangeles #us #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #libraries #museums #wwii
The Japan Times · Japanese American National Museum hit with subsidy cuts
Statement: “Loss of Federal Funds Leads to Layoffs and Temporary Closure at Maine State #Library” https://www.infodocket.com/2025/04/10/statement-loss-of-federal-funds-leads-to-layoffs-and-temporary-closure-at-maine-state-library/ #libraries
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@bloodravenlib Really enjoyed Orleans’ The Library Book. Thanks for reminding me if it. #libraries #bookstodon
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@marywordymary bumper crop that, good harvest. #libraries
New on our #library #blog: "April 6 to April 12, 2025 is National Library Week. Here are some books about libraries and librarians."
https://libraryguides.berea.edu/blog/April-6-to-April-12-2025-is-National-Library-Week-Here-are-some-books-about-libraries-and-libra
libraryguides.berea.eduHutchins Library News Blog - Library Homepage at Berea College
Clarivate Expands its Academic AI Platform, Introducing Agentic AI for Research and Learning https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clarivate-expands-its-academic-ai-platform-introducing-agentic-ai-for-research-and-learning-302423650.html #AI #agents #libraries
Enhancing Reference Interactions with Scopus AI - Choice 360 https://www.choice360.org/libtech-insight/enhancing-reference-interactions-with-scopus-ai/ #AI #libraries #reference
I found out yesterday I'm nominated for a seat on the Multnomah County Library Bond Oversight Committee. This group of residents provides advisory oversight on library renovations and other projects funded by library bonds. I'm looking forward to supporting libraries in my community.
NEW Journal Article: “#AI #Chatbots and Subject #Cataloging: A Performance Test” https://www.infodocket.com/2025/04/10/journal-article-ai-chatbots-and-subject-cataloging-a-performance-test/ #libraries
Announcing OASPA’s ‘Next 50%’ Project: A Different Conversation About The Open Access Transition" https://www.oaspa.org/news/announcing-oaspas-next-50-project-a-different-conversation-about-the-open-access-transition/
#scholcomm #oa #libraries #publishing
OASPA · Announcing OASPA’s ‘Next 50%’ project: a different conversation about the open access transition - OASPAOASPA is launching a major new project for 2025, bringing together publishing organisations with those who pay for, fund and invest in scholarly
A New Op/Ed by David Leonard, President of the Boston Public Library: “The Assault on #Libraries Must End” https://www.infodocket.com/2025/04/10/a-new-op-ed-by-david-leonard-president-of-the-boston-public-library-the-assault-
Thomasville Public Library, library.
Eau Gallie Public Library, public library in Florida, USA.
Maine State Library Issues Layoffs, Cites Inability to Access Federal Funding (via #newscentermaine)
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-state-library-issues-layoffs-inability-access-federal-funding/97-3adb5f7f-a6c1-42fe-a519-dc849384dd99 #libraries
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So yeah. This REALLY pisses me off! I have friends who work for the #MaineStateLibrary. Grrrrr....
Maine State Library issues layoffs, cites inability to access federal funding
The Maine State Library announced Wednesday 13 staff members, whose positions are supported by federal funding, were laid off.
April 9, 2025
"The Maine State Library announced layoffs on Wednesday, citing an ongoing inability to access federal funding.
"The announcement comes after President Donald #Trump signed an executive order in March deeming the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 'unnecessary' and slated to be dismantled, later placing the entire agency's staff on administrative leave.
"The Maine State Library said in a news release that IMLS funding represents 30 percent of its annual budget and has not received any communication from IMLS on if or when funding might be restored.
"The state library said it last received funds from its 2025 federal award advance through the IMLS on March 24.
"Thirteen employees whose positions are supported by federal funding have been laid off, the state library said. Those employees represent approximately 30 percent of Maine State Library staff.
"The Maine State Library said the layoffs could be rescinded if funding is restored.
"Starting on Thursday, the Maine State Library will close for a two-week reorganization period where its location at 242 State St. in Augusta will not be open to the public.
"'Losing access to this Federal funding harms Maine residents and will have negative consequences in communities across the state," Maine State Librarian #LoriFisher said in the release. 'Despite these significant cuts, the Maine State Library remains committed to advancing the mission of libraries in Maine and to serving every library patron to the best of our ability.'
"In 2024, the Maine State Library says it received $1,526,754 from the #IMLS Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States program which supports services including #HighSpeedInternet for public libraries; #InterlibraryLoans, #EBooks, and #audiobooks; services for #VisuallyImpaired patrons; and professional development for library staff.
"The library says it is continuing to evaluate the range of impacts on library services from the funding cuts and hopes to provide further updates as they become available.
"Following Trump's executive order, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling a handful of agencies, including the IMLS."
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