As a library worker without a library degree I have always felt a good deal of imposter syndrome about that identity and my ability to do it justice. One of the critiques the text got during peer review asked me to dig deeper into #critlib conversations if I wanted to claim it.
September 22, 2026 at 2:45 PM
As a library worker without a library degree I have always felt a good deal of imposter syndrome about that identity and my ability to do it justice. One of the critiques the text got during peer review asked me to dig deeper into #critlib conversations if I wanted to claim it.
Came across this book that might be of interest:
📗'Beyond Accommodation: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Disabled Library Workers' ISBN: 978-1-63400-086-4
litwinbooks.com/books/beyond...
#Disability #Library #Libraryworker #librarian #Disabled #CripLib #CritLib
📗'Beyond Accommodation: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Disabled Library Workers' ISBN: 978-1-63400-086-4
litwinbooks.com/books/beyond...
#Disability #Library #Libraryworker #librarian #Disabled #CripLib #CritLib
Beyond Accommodation - Litwin Books & Library Juice Press
Accommodating disabled people in the library workplace is just the start. Truly creative changes that make the workplace more genuinely democratic and healthful for disabled individuals have the poten...
litwinbooks.com
August 21, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Came across this book that might be of interest:
📗'Beyond Accommodation: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Disabled Library Workers' ISBN: 978-1-63400-086-4
litwinbooks.com/books/beyond...
#Disability #Library #Libraryworker #librarian #Disabled #CripLib #CritLib
📗'Beyond Accommodation: Creating an Inclusive Workplace for Disabled Library Workers' ISBN: 978-1-63400-086-4
litwinbooks.com/books/beyond...
#Disability #Library #Libraryworker #librarian #Disabled #CripLib #CritLib
i think you are right about the political demographics of bsky not being an exact venn match to critlib! one factor i noticed in the breakup was that some people did bsky, some did mastodon, some did discord, and it made each subset smaller and less active
July 30, 2026 at 1:49 PM
i think you are right about the political demographics of bsky not being an exact venn match to critlib! one factor i noticed in the breakup was that some people did bsky, some did mastodon, some did discord, and it made each subset smaller and less active
okay this is primarily motivated by my fond memories of #critlib on the entity formerly known as Twitter but like. is there a map of where the fun library conversations happen these days. i feel like i used to know The Blogs and Twitter tags to follow and now it is all scattered like so much dust
July 30, 2026 at 1:02 PM
okay this is primarily motivated by my fond memories of #critlib on the entity formerly known as Twitter but like. is there a map of where the fun library conversations happen these days. i feel like i used to know The Blogs and Twitter tags to follow and now it is all scattered like so much dust
'Academic Libraries as (In)Equitable Workplaces: Voices of Disabled and Neurodiverse Librarians'
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utoronto.scholaris.ca/server/api/c...
#Librarian #Library #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #academic #academia #HE #disability #criplib #critlib #workplace #libraryworker📚
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utoronto.scholaris.ca/server/api/c...
#Librarian #Library #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #academic #academia #HE #disability #criplib #critlib #workplace #libraryworker📚
utoronto.scholaris.ca
July 29, 2026 at 8:16 AM
'Academic Libraries as (In)Equitable Workplaces: Voices of Disabled and Neurodiverse Librarians'
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utoronto.scholaris.ca/server/api/c...
#Librarian #Library #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #academic #academia #HE #disability #criplib #critlib #workplace #libraryworker📚
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utoronto.scholaris.ca/server/api/c...
#Librarian #Library #Neurodiverse #Neurodivergent #academic #academia #HE #disability #criplib #critlib #workplace #libraryworker📚
During a critlib chat ~10 years ago I wrote that I wanted to leave librarianship in better shape than when I found it, and:
1. LOL saviorism much?
2. I'm leaving librarianship in two days, which is about 15 years earlier than I thought.
3. It's in worse shape.
1. LOL saviorism much?
2. I'm leaving librarianship in two days, which is about 15 years earlier than I thought.
3. It's in worse shape.
July 13, 2026 at 6:55 PM
During a critlib chat ~10 years ago I wrote that I wanted to leave librarianship in better shape than when I found it, and:
1. LOL saviorism much?
2. I'm leaving librarianship in two days, which is about 15 years earlier than I thought.
3. It's in worse shape.
1. LOL saviorism much?
2. I'm leaving librarianship in two days, which is about 15 years earlier than I thought.
3. It's in worse shape.
I think probably thinkers who don’t work in one’s institutional position, whatever that might be. So the #critlib folks, labor organizers and activists, Black futurist thinkers, instructional designers, administrative teachers, and more. One thing i try to do in the book js make the case that
July 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I think probably thinkers who don’t work in one’s institutional position, whatever that might be. So the #critlib folks, labor organizers and activists, Black futurist thinkers, instructional designers, administrative teachers, and more. One thing i try to do in the book js make the case that
Reaching out to US+UK public librarians with a survey! Public libraries are increasingly navigating complex social issues. This study examines how librarians apply neutrality in such contexts. Please share! qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... #library #critlib #libraries @dralicecorble.bsky.social
July 1, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Reaching out to US+UK public librarians with a survey! Public libraries are increasingly navigating complex social issues. This study examines how librarians apply neutrality in such contexts. Please share! qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... #library #critlib #libraries @dralicecorble.bsky.social
Reaching out to US+UK public librarians to fill out a survey! Public libraries are increasingly navigating complex social issues and this study examines how librarians apply neutrality in such contexts. Please share! qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... #critlib #libchat #librarylife #librarysky
June 29, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Reaching out to US+UK public librarians to fill out a survey! Public libraries are increasingly navigating complex social issues and this study examines how librarians apply neutrality in such contexts. Please share! qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... #critlib #libchat #librarylife #librarysky
Really pleased to share our next #CALC26 recording.
This is our first keynote from Rodney E. Freeman Jr. discussing his journey of discovery in the history of Black Librarianship in the USA and his new film 'Are You a Librarian?'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/7PBLdGVPW9U
This is our first keynote from Rodney E. Freeman Jr. discussing his journey of discovery in the history of Black Librarianship in the USA and his new film 'Are You a Librarian?'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/7PBLdGVPW9U
Keynote1: Rodney E Freeman Jr ; May Day!
YouTube video by CALC Conference
youtu.be
June 3, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Really pleased to share our next #CALC26 recording.
This is our first keynote from Rodney E. Freeman Jr. discussing his journey of discovery in the history of Black Librarianship in the USA and his new film 'Are You a Librarian?'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/7PBLdGVPW9U
This is our first keynote from Rodney E. Freeman Jr. discussing his journey of discovery in the history of Black Librarianship in the USA and his new film 'Are You a Librarian?'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/7PBLdGVPW9U
Next #CALC26 recording is out, this one is Julia Dielmann presenting her MA dissertation research 🌈'The Rainbow Point of View: LGBTQ+ identity, outness and their impact on the professional practice of German librarians' 🌈
#CritLib #Skybrarians #LibrarySky
youtu.be/EEdotbJwxp0
#CritLib #Skybrarians #LibrarySky
youtu.be/EEdotbJwxp0
Julia Dielmann - The 'rainbow point of view'
YouTube video by CALC Conference
youtu.be
May 29, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Next #CALC26 recording is out, this one is Julia Dielmann presenting her MA dissertation research 🌈'The Rainbow Point of View: LGBTQ+ identity, outness and their impact on the professional practice of German librarians' 🌈
#CritLib #Skybrarians #LibrarySky
youtu.be/EEdotbJwxp0
#CritLib #Skybrarians #LibrarySky
youtu.be/EEdotbJwxp0
Along with these beautiful visuals, really pleased to share the now-captioned recording of @bmitra.bsky.social's keynote talk 'Information Access of the Oppressed' from #CALC26.
youtu.be/lW8LNlYcdpQ
#LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CritLib 📚
youtu.be/lW8LNlYcdpQ
#LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CritLib 📚
May 28, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Along with these beautiful visuals, really pleased to share the now-captioned recording of @bmitra.bsky.social's keynote talk 'Information Access of the Oppressed' from #CALC26.
youtu.be/lW8LNlYcdpQ
#LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CritLib 📚
youtu.be/lW8LNlYcdpQ
#LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CritLib 📚
First of our #CALC26 recordings is out! 🥳
In this session @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social makes a strong case for 'Why School Librarians Should be Luddites'.
Really interesting and energetic session discussing tech, GenAI and school libraries 📚
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians
youtu.be/XB6MzhCupwU
In this session @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social makes a strong case for 'Why School Librarians Should be Luddites'.
Really interesting and energetic session discussing tech, GenAI and school libraries 📚
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians
youtu.be/XB6MzhCupwU
Steve Tetreault - Why school librarians should be Luddites.
YouTube video by CALC Conference
youtu.be
May 27, 2026 at 8:38 AM
First of our #CALC26 recordings is out! 🥳
In this session @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social makes a strong case for 'Why School Librarians Should be Luddites'.
Really interesting and energetic session discussing tech, GenAI and school libraries 📚
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians
youtu.be/XB6MzhCupwU
In this session @drtlovesbooks.bsky.social makes a strong case for 'Why School Librarians Should be Luddites'.
Really interesting and energetic session discussing tech, GenAI and school libraries 📚
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians
youtu.be/XB6MzhCupwU
ICYMI I shared some notes on how I'm reading more deeply into #critlib and GenAI conversations for my book revision. Discusses the process I'm using to go about it.
Some notes on the workflow I’m following to revise my book based on one of my reader’s reports that asked me to engage more deeply in a pair of critical discussions.
walshbr.com/blog/book-re...
walshbr.com/blog/book-re...
Book Revision Workflow · Brandon Walsh
walshbr.com
May 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
ICYMI I shared some notes on how I'm reading more deeply into #critlib and GenAI conversations for my book revision. Discusses the process I'm using to go about it.
Look what gift just landed on my desk! It is really such an honor to have a chapter in this important volume from @libraryjuicepress.bsky.social and an absolute delight and learning experience working with volume editor Christine Smith. #critlib #academicLibraries #platformPower #publicLibraries
May 12, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Look what gift just landed on my desk! It is really such an honor to have a chapter in this important volume from @libraryjuicepress.bsky.social and an absolute delight and learning experience working with volume editor Christine Smith. #critlib #academicLibraries #platformPower #publicLibraries
Palo Alto University is hiring a Library Director!
Come work with amazing students, faculty, and staff who are committed to improving mental and behavioral health and advancing social justice
#lisjobs #libjobs #libraryjobs #critlib #librarysky #academiclibrarian
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Come work with amazing students, faculty, and staff who are committed to improving mental and behavioral health and advancing social justice
#lisjobs #libjobs #libraryjobs #critlib #librarysky #academiclibrarian
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Palo Alto University hiring Director of University Library in Palo Alto, CA | LinkedIn
Posted 2:37:51 AM. Palo Alto University (PAU) is a private, nonprofit university located in the heart of Silicon…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
May 11, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Palo Alto University is hiring a Library Director!
Come work with amazing students, faculty, and staff who are committed to improving mental and behavioral health and advancing social justice
#lisjobs #libjobs #libraryjobs #critlib #librarysky #academiclibrarian
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Come work with amazing students, faculty, and staff who are committed to improving mental and behavioral health and advancing social justice
#lisjobs #libjobs #libraryjobs #critlib #librarysky #academiclibrarian
www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
#CritLib & #CALC26 attendees are awesome!
Thanks to folks buying the 'Ticket+Bursary Place' option we've been able to offer everyone who applied for our underrepresented/marginalised bursary scheme a free conference place.
Last few spots left, £15 👇
👏 🥳🥳🥳👏
opencollective.com/calc/events/...
Thanks to folks buying the 'Ticket+Bursary Place' option we've been able to offer everyone who applied for our underrepresented/marginalised bursary scheme a free conference place.
Last few spots left, £15 👇
👏 🥳🥳🥳👏
opencollective.com/calc/events/...
April 22, 2026 at 10:46 AM
#CritLib & #CALC26 attendees are awesome!
Thanks to folks buying the 'Ticket+Bursary Place' option we've been able to offer everyone who applied for our underrepresented/marginalised bursary scheme a free conference place.
Last few spots left, £15 👇
👏 🥳🥳🥳👏
opencollective.com/calc/events/...
Thanks to folks buying the 'Ticket+Bursary Place' option we've been able to offer everyone who applied for our underrepresented/marginalised bursary scheme a free conference place.
Last few spots left, £15 👇
👏 🥳🥳🥳👏
opencollective.com/calc/events/...
#CritLib folks, we're well past half way to selling out #CALC26 🥳
If you were on the fence about coming, now's the time to jump off and get a ticket; programme and keynotes are ace and we get super engaged and chatty attendees.
Info, ticket link, bursary info here: sites.google.com/view/calccon...
If you were on the fence about coming, now's the time to jump off and get a ticket; programme and keynotes are ace and we get super engaged and chatty attendees.
Info, ticket link, bursary info here: sites.google.com/view/calccon...
April 13, 2026 at 9:34 AM
#CritLib folks, we're well past half way to selling out #CALC26 🥳
If you were on the fence about coming, now's the time to jump off and get a ticket; programme and keynotes are ace and we get super engaged and chatty attendees.
Info, ticket link, bursary info here: sites.google.com/view/calccon...
If you were on the fence about coming, now's the time to jump off and get a ticket; programme and keynotes are ace and we get super engaged and chatty attendees.
Info, ticket link, bursary info here: sites.google.com/view/calccon...
📖 New book review! 📖
Joel Blechinger reviews Critical Voices in Library and Information Work, by Stephen Bales and Tina Budzise-Weaver
Read it here: doi.org/10.33137/cja...
#AcademicSky #CritLib #Library
Joel Blechinger reviews Critical Voices in Library and Information Work, by Stephen Bales and Tina Budzise-Weaver
Read it here: doi.org/10.33137/cja...
#AcademicSky #CritLib #Library
doi.org
April 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
📖 New book review! 📖
Joel Blechinger reviews Critical Voices in Library and Information Work, by Stephen Bales and Tina Budzise-Weaver
Read it here: doi.org/10.33137/cja...
#AcademicSky #CritLib #Library
Joel Blechinger reviews Critical Voices in Library and Information Work, by Stephen Bales and Tina Budzise-Weaver
Read it here: doi.org/10.33137/cja...
#AcademicSky #CritLib #Library
Lastl the original pieces I THINK lean towards critlib. , thinking about power and "who benefits" something i don't pretend to understand so im likely missing the point here
March 24, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Lastl the original pieces I THINK lean towards critlib. , thinking about power and "who benefits" something i don't pretend to understand so im likely missing the point here
New post just dropped on ACRLog!
Drawing connections between critical pedagogy and coaching as a leadership skill
#critlib #📚
acrlog.org/2026/03/19/c...
Drawing connections between critical pedagogy and coaching as a leadership skill
#critlib #📚
acrlog.org/2026/03/19/c...
Coaching as Critical Leadership Praxis - ACRLog
Editor’s note: We welcome a guest blog post from Angela Pashia, who was an academic librarian for 12 years before becoming an ICF-Certified (ACC) leadership coach. For the first half of my library car...
acrlog.org
March 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
New post just dropped on ACRLog!
Drawing connections between critical pedagogy and coaching as a leadership skill
#critlib #📚
acrlog.org/2026/03/19/c...
Drawing connections between critical pedagogy and coaching as a leadership skill
#critlib #📚
acrlog.org/2026/03/19/c...
🎉CJAL is delighted to release our latest special issue, Reflections and Speculations on Critical Librarianship, co-edited by Sam Popowich, Lydia Zvyagintseva, and Maura Seale.
Read the full volume here ⤵️
cjal.ca/index.php/ca...
#CritLib #Libraries #AcademicSky
Read the full volume here ⤵️
cjal.ca/index.php/ca...
#CritLib #Libraries #AcademicSky
Vol. 11 (2025): including Special Focus on Reflections and Speculations on Critical Librarianship
| Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship
cjal.ca
February 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
🎉CJAL is delighted to release our latest special issue, Reflections and Speculations on Critical Librarianship, co-edited by Sam Popowich, Lydia Zvyagintseva, and Maura Seale.
Read the full volume here ⤵️
cjal.ca/index.php/ca...
#CritLib #Libraries #AcademicSky
Read the full volume here ⤵️
cjal.ca/index.php/ca...
#CritLib #Libraries #AcademicSky
Mark the calendar! The #CritLib SIG will meet 2/6 to talk about the current state of DEI. Discussion will start from "Moving Beyond the Acronym" and cover institutional mandates, current climates, & personal experiences. Find the RSVP link on the events calendar! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
January 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Mark the calendar! The #CritLib SIG will meet 2/6 to talk about the current state of DEI. Discussion will start from "Moving Beyond the Acronym" and cover institutional mandates, current climates, & personal experiences. Find the RSVP link on the events calendar! linktr.ee/arlisna #skybrarians
🚨 Last day to submit a session proposal for our first stage CfP 🚨
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#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CALC26
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#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CALC26
Late to the game sharing this: Stage 1 of #CALC26 CfP is out and we're accepting submissions
The Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference is for anyone with research, projects, perspectives on all things using critical practice in libraries and information studies
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
The Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference is for anyone with research, projects, perspectives on all things using critical practice in libraries and information studies
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
CALC
A conference to discuss critical practice in libraries.
sites.google.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨 Last day to submit a session proposal for our first stage CfP 🚨
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#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CALC26
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#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians #CALC26