Western Illinois University Librarians Win Their Jobs Back After Illegal Layoffs
An arbitrator found that when the university laid off the workers, it violated the collective bargaining agreement with the #union.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4uznfrjj
@aft.org #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife
An arbitrator found that when the university laid off the workers, it violated the collective bargaining agreement with the #union.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4uznfrjj
@aft.org #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife
June 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Western Illinois University Librarians Win Their Jobs Back After Illegal Layoffs
An arbitrator found that when the university laid off the workers, it violated the collective bargaining agreement with the #union.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4uznfrjj
@aft.org #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife
An arbitrator found that when the university laid off the workers, it violated the collective bargaining agreement with the #union.
Find out more: tinyurl.com/4uznfrjj
@aft.org #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife
@ulunyc.bsky.social is hosting two emergency peer support meetings for folks in California impacted/working in communities affected by the wildfires.
Please pass along and share!
#Libraries
#CalifoniaWildFires
#LibraryTrauma
#Library
#LibraryWorkers
#Librarians
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Please pass along and share!
#Libraries
#CalifoniaWildFires
#LibraryTrauma
#Library
#LibraryWorkers
#Librarians
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January 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
@ulunyc.bsky.social is hosting two emergency peer support meetings for folks in California impacted/working in communities affected by the wildfires.
Please pass along and share!
#Libraries
#CalifoniaWildFires
#LibraryTrauma
#Library
#LibraryWorkers
#Librarians
lnkd.in/gQ2btVFC
Please pass along and share!
#Libraries
#CalifoniaWildFires
#LibraryTrauma
#Library
#LibraryWorkers
#Librarians
lnkd.in/gQ2btVFC
September 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
We 💙 Mychal Threets - our keynote speaker for #HLA2024 #HawaiiLibraries #HawaiiLibraryAssociation #Libraries #Librarians #LibraryWorkers #ILoveLibraries #LibrariesAreForEveryone
November 15, 2024 at 7:10 PM
We 💙 Mychal Threets - our keynote speaker for #HLA2024 #HawaiiLibraries #HawaiiLibraryAssociation #Libraries #Librarians #LibraryWorkers #ILoveLibraries #LibrariesAreForEveryone
Not sure what to do exactly... #TLsky #libraries #KyLchat #libraryworkers #schoollibrary #publiclibrary
March 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Not sure what to do exactly... #TLsky #libraries #KyLchat #libraryworkers #schoollibrary #publiclibrary
What library workers are taking home from ThriveLib.
#ThriveLib #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife #Burnout #WorkplaceWellbeing
#ThriveLib #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife #Burnout #WorkplaceWellbeing
June 8, 2026 at 11:58 PM
What library workers are taking home from ThriveLib.
#ThriveLib #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife #Burnout #WorkplaceWellbeing
#ThriveLib #LibraryWorkers #LibraryLife #Burnout #WorkplaceWellbeing
With all the ramped up fear around DEI dissolution, seems like a good time to remind #librarians & #LibraryWorkers about the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Merritt Fund. If you face joblessness due to discrimination, the Merritt fund is here to help financially. #library
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LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
The LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund was established in 1970 as a special trust in memory of Dr. LeRoy C. Merritt. It is devoted to the support, maintenance, medical care, and welfare of librarians ...
www.ala.org
January 23, 2025 at 9:13 PM
With all the ramped up fear around DEI dissolution, seems like a good time to remind #librarians & #LibraryWorkers about the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social Merritt Fund. If you face joblessness due to discrimination, the Merritt fund is here to help financially. #library
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www.ala.org/aboutala/aff...
#LibraryWorkers #Labor #BookSky should know:
Audio book performers DO NOT GET ROYALTIES OR RESIDUALS for their performances! Unlike authors or actors, publishing pays them once-and-done -- often VERY little.
Fascinated to hear how Julia Whelan's audiobrary.com is changing this. More in this pod:
Audio book performers DO NOT GET ROYALTIES OR RESIDUALS for their performances! Unlike authors or actors, publishing pays them once-and-done -- often VERY little.
Fascinated to hear how Julia Whelan's audiobrary.com is changing this. More in this pod:
July 8, 2025 at 3:38 AM
#LibraryWorkers #Labor #BookSky should know:
Audio book performers DO NOT GET ROYALTIES OR RESIDUALS for their performances! Unlike authors or actors, publishing pays them once-and-done -- often VERY little.
Fascinated to hear how Julia Whelan's audiobrary.com is changing this. More in this pod:
Audio book performers DO NOT GET ROYALTIES OR RESIDUALS for their performances! Unlike authors or actors, publishing pays them once-and-done -- often VERY little.
Fascinated to hear how Julia Whelan's audiobrary.com is changing this. More in this pod:
#Throwback from 2020. This picture was taken as part of a campaign by @aacpl.bsky.social to show its employees were reading during the pandemic. #nationallibraryweek #libraryworkers #readingcommunity #reading
April 22, 2026 at 10:54 AM
#Throwback from 2020. This picture was taken as part of a campaign by @aacpl.bsky.social to show its employees were reading during the pandemic. #nationallibraryweek #libraryworkers #readingcommunity #reading
If you have the capacity pleas consider applying! #LibraryWorkers #Librarians #LibraryWorkerSupport #LibraryTrauma #PublicLibraries #SchoolLibraries #AcademicLibraries
The Library Worker Support Network is recruiting its second cohort of peer leaders! We're also (always) recruiting new members. Learn more here and apply to be a leader before 7/12! libraryworkersupport.org
July 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
If you have the capacity pleas consider applying! #LibraryWorkers #Librarians #LibraryWorkerSupport #LibraryTrauma #PublicLibraries #SchoolLibraries #AcademicLibraries
Tell me you know nothing about the how or why of libraries without telling me. #libraries #library #librarian #librarians #LibraryWorkers
April 11, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Tell me you know nothing about the how or why of libraries without telling me. #libraries #library #librarian #librarians #LibraryWorkers
Today is my first day of work after a 2 week vacation. I slathered on the diclofenac gel, took a meloxicam, had my wife slap a Salonpas lidocaine patch on my shoulder blade. Let's do this.
#fibromyalgia #libraryworkers #summerreading
#pride
#fibromyalgia #libraryworkers #summerreading
#pride
June 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Today is my first day of work after a 2 week vacation. I slathered on the diclofenac gel, took a meloxicam, had my wife slap a Salonpas lidocaine patch on my shoulder blade. Let's do this.
#fibromyalgia #libraryworkers #summerreading
#pride
#fibromyalgia #libraryworkers #summerreading
#pride
Librarians, are you having discussions with your vendors about e-resource accessibility? Then check out our Core eForum coming up, where we're going to be chatting with everyone about just that!
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📜 📚 #EResources #Accessibility #Librarians #LibraryWorkers
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📜 📚 #EResources #Accessibility #Librarians #LibraryWorkers
Engaging with Vendors on E-Resource Accessibility
www.ala.org
August 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Librarians, are you having discussions with your vendors about e-resource accessibility? Then check out our Core eForum coming up, where we're going to be chatting with everyone about just that!
www.ala.org/events/engag...
📜 📚 #EResources #Accessibility #Librarians #LibraryWorkers
www.ala.org/events/engag...
📜 📚 #EResources #Accessibility #Librarians #LibraryWorkers
Happy National Library Workers Day! Librarians don't wear capes, but they should. #library #libraryworkers #supportyourlocallibraries
April 11, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Happy National Library Workers Day! Librarians don't wear capes, but they should. #library #libraryworkers #supportyourlocallibraries
Hey where are all the Blueskybrarians hanging out? #libraries #librarians #libraryworkers
June 5, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Hey where are all the Blueskybrarians hanging out? #libraries #librarians #libraryworkers
Free training for California Library workers, thanks to LSTA funding! Collection Development Basics on Wednesday, Sept 30th at 11 AM events.callacademy.o... 📚 #Libraries #LibraryWorkers
September 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Free training for California Library workers, thanks to LSTA funding! Collection Development Basics on Wednesday, Sept 30th at 11 AM events.callacademy.o... 📚 #Libraries #LibraryWorkers
We are, we are!
Maryland Public Library Workers Local 6359
Pratt Baltimore
Howard County
Anne Arundel County
afscmemdlibraryworkers.org/about-us
#unionstrong
#LibraryWorkers
#DoNotRomanticizeLibraryAdministration
#FundLibraries
Maryland Public Library Workers Local 6359
Pratt Baltimore
Howard County
Anne Arundel County
afscmemdlibraryworkers.org/about-us
#unionstrong
#LibraryWorkers
#DoNotRomanticizeLibraryAdministration
#FundLibraries
About Us
AFSCME Maryland Library Workers United is made up of over 1,000 library workers across Maryland, including the Howard County Library System, Anne Arundel County Public Library, Frederick County Public...
afscmemdlibraryworkers.org
December 14, 2025 at 11:34 PM
We are, we are!
Maryland Public Library Workers Local 6359
Pratt Baltimore
Howard County
Anne Arundel County
afscmemdlibraryworkers.org/about-us
#unionstrong
#LibraryWorkers
#DoNotRomanticizeLibraryAdministration
#FundLibraries
Maryland Public Library Workers Local 6359
Pratt Baltimore
Howard County
Anne Arundel County
afscmemdlibraryworkers.org/about-us
#unionstrong
#LibraryWorkers
#DoNotRomanticizeLibraryAdministration
#FundLibraries
ThriveLib is the only conference focused on the well-being of library workers, not patrons.
Built by library workers.
Paid speakers.
Sliding scale tickets. Virtual and recorded.
August 12–14, 2025
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #LibraryWellbeing #LibraryWorkers
Built by library workers.
Paid speakers.
Sliding scale tickets. Virtual and recorded.
August 12–14, 2025
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #LibraryWellbeing #LibraryWorkers
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
ThriveLib is the only conference focused on the well-being of library workers, not patrons.
Built by library workers.
Paid speakers.
Sliding scale tickets. Virtual and recorded.
August 12–14, 2025
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #LibraryWellbeing #LibraryWorkers
Built by library workers.
Paid speakers.
Sliding scale tickets. Virtual and recorded.
August 12–14, 2025
www.thrivelib.com
#ThriveLib25 #LibraryWellbeing #LibraryWorkers
MPL Workers United has a supermajority of library workers demanding civil service and a union. Finally we have a resolution in process for a referendum on the Nov ‘26 ballot for the people to vote!! this is a real win. #libraryworkers #unionstrong #labor
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
MPL Workers United has a supermajority of library workers demanding civil service and a union. Finally we have a resolution in process for a referendum on the Nov ‘26 ballot for the people to vote!! this is a real win. #libraryworkers #unionstrong #labor
Happy #NationalLibrariansDay and Happy 133rd Birthday to the Godfather of #LibraryScience #SRRanganathan ! #LibrariesAreMadeofPeople #LibraryWorkers #TheLibraryIsAGrowingOrganism
www.isibang.ac.in/~library/por...
www.isibang.ac.in/~library/por...
August 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Happy #NationalLibrariansDay and Happy 133rd Birthday to the Godfather of #LibraryScience #SRRanganathan ! #LibrariesAreMadeofPeople #LibraryWorkers #TheLibraryIsAGrowingOrganism
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www.isibang.ac.in/~library/por...
#LibraryWorkers and #SkyBrarians! Cool webinar coming up on Oct 2 from @nextcity.org:
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Meet Me at the Library: Reclaiming Public Libraries as Civic Infrastructure
Join Shamichael Hallman, author of “Meet Me at the Library,” for a webinar on how public libraries can help bridge divides and foster stronger, more connected communities.
nextcity.org
September 13, 2025 at 3:05 AM
#LibraryWorkers and #SkyBrarians! Cool webinar coming up on Oct 2 from @nextcity.org:
nextcity.org/events/detai...
📚💙
nextcity.org/events/detai...
📚💙
It's National Library Workers Day, our favorite day of #NationalLibraryWeek where we celebrate the hardworking, dedicated professionals who power possibility in our neighborhoods, our schools, and our places of higher learning.
Thank you, library workers - libraries work because YOU do! #NLWD26
Thank you, library workers - libraries work because YOU do! #NLWD26
April 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Great Books about Libraries
#libraryworkers #librarians #library #readthis #books #bookbuzz #BookRecommendation #mustread
#libraryworkers #librarians #library #readthis #books #bookbuzz #BookRecommendation #mustread
Books about Library Workers
The Tuesday of National Library Week is National Library Workers Day
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May 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Great Books about Libraries
#libraryworkers #librarians #library #readthis #books #bookbuzz #BookRecommendation #mustread
#libraryworkers #librarians #library #readthis #books #bookbuzz #BookRecommendation #mustread
Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to prove you care.
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
August 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Because you shouldn’t have to burn out to prove you care.
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
#ThriveLib25 is a virtual event for library folks who want more balance, more boundaries, and more joy.
Aug 12–14. 12 speakers. 3 days of healing and real talk.
thrivelib.heysummit.com
#LibraryWorkers #publibs #medlibs #skybrarians
Free Library Journal courses for California Library workers! Provided by CALL and funded by LSTA! Sign up at events.callacademy.o... 📚 #Libraries #LibraryWorkers
September 16, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Free Library Journal courses for California Library workers! Provided by CALL and funded by LSTA! Sign up at events.callacademy.o... 📚 #Libraries #LibraryWorkers