So, in exciting news, I can now add "photo credit in the New York Times" to my list of accomplishments! And what a great photo to be known for too! These great posters went up around campus this past spring when Sasse was still hiding from campus, never even coming into his office in Tigert … Continue reading The New York Times on Sasse
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ALA Councilor at Large
So, after some serious consideration and thought, and talking to my mentor and other work friends, I finally decided to throw my hat in the ring to run for ALA Councilor-at-Large. Assuming I am selected by the nominating committee, I would be one of 18 candidates running for 12 council seats. Council is the governing … Continue reading ALA Councilor at Large
Perpetual Stew
Heyyyy I'm still around, I swear! I'm sorry for my unexpected, unannounced month long hiatus. The latter part of May and all of June has been extremely crazy for me. In June alone I had 3 events I was planning, including an event for the Zinn Education Project's Teach Truth Day of Action, where we … Continue reading Perpetual Stew
Conference Report: Society of Florida Archivists
So, I only went for one day of the conference, driving to Tallahassee and back in the same day because I've already used and abused my allotment of travel funds from work this fiscal year and I couldn't afford it out of pocket either. But we proposed a panel discussion to the Society of Florida … Continue reading Conference Report: Society of Florida Archivists
Book Musings: “All Boys Aren’t Blue”
For the recent National Library Week, I chose to read a Banned Book, and elected "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson. I checked out the audio-book and listened on my commute and while doing my cross stitch, in place of my usual podcasts. The audio-book is read by Johnson themself so you really … Continue reading Book Musings: “All Boys Aren’t Blue”
National Library Week: Right to Read Day
Today is the first day of National Library Week, and in the wake of the horrible attempts at censorship that have been spreading all over the country, the American Library Association has dubbed it the "Right To Read Day". It is a day of action, and there are a number of actions you can take … Continue reading National Library Week: Right to Read Day
The National Archives
I started my summer internship in UF's archives two weeks ago, and I've been learning a lot and really enjoying the work so far. (There will definitely be future posts about some of the work I've been doing with LGBTQ collections). One of the activities my supervisor came up with for me while I'm away … Continue reading The National Archives
Conservative book burners are getting what they want, and we’re letting them
Basically what it says on the tin. I read this article (warning for possible paywall) from the Washington Post about self-censorship happening all over the country, as school administrators pull books that have not yet been challenged quietly and without any sort of due process. The censorship is happening in secret. And that is exactly … Continue reading Conservative book burners are getting what they want, and we’re letting them
Media Literacy and Censorship
One of the things I'm seeing lately is an attempt by people to narrow the parameters of what media is "acceptable" to read or consume. This happens in fandom spaces with the "Purity Police" harassing anyone who reads or writes fiction with dark themes such as deviant sex, violence, or mental illness. We are also … Continue reading Media Literacy and Censorship