Olivia Coyne

Image of a Canva graphic. It says "Survey! Librarianship & Mental Health" with the link to the survey via Google docs at tinyurl.com/library-mh-25. It has an image of books on shelves. Below the image, it says "Open through August 1. Answers anonymous and encouraged from *all* levels of library workers."

**Libraries & Mental Health Survey**

I'm updating my research and subsequent talks related to mental health in the library. I'd love insight from library workers of all backgrounds + experiences, and I've got a handy survey. Please take & share widely. Thank you!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Just got an email from the Fulbright Association. As of right now, funding has been cut off to 12,500 US citizens currently abroad and and more than 7,400 foreigner scholars and students in the United States

a blond baby dachshund sits on a blue and white striped blanket while wearing a coordinating dark blue harness. he has a crown of little white daisies balanced atop his noggin and a look of undeniable power in his eyes.

This is Louis. He was given a flower crown because it looked cute. But now he wields unfathomable power as the flower king. 12/10

"Screenshot of a TikTok welcome message, reading: 'Welcome back! Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump's efforts, TikTok is back in the U.S.! You can continue to create, share, and discover all the things you love on TikTok.' Below the message is a 'Continue' button, with visible engagement metrics on the app interface in the background."

What a joke. Tiktok is state media now. Don't think they won't do whatever Trump says in terms of content moderation and the algorithm.

Tweet from Skyler Johnson, At skylerForNY Reminder that TikTok didn't have to shut down today. The bill prohibited downloads and external maintenance, not use, and Biden already said he wouldn't enforce a ban. They shut down today solely to help Trump and the Republican Party.

Reposted with alt-text:

In addition to the obvious 1st Amendment issues, I’m now waiting for all the Republicans who called Harris a socialist to speak up and object to Trump wanting to nationalize companies

there is no way you believe the enemy this great nation are the people who actually read the instructions before getting started

we gotta do it again, folks

A wide-angle view of the VGHF library.

Also coming in early 2025: We are FINALLY opening our digital library. We needed a little more time than we expected on this, but with the extra work, we are confident that this is going to change how people study video game history, full stop.

we got like $200 but i still remember our realization when we tried to modulate and it sounded so bad i was trying not to laugh on stage 😭

i was playing a memorial for univeristy students and we got the music a few days before for the college almater, cut to the day of the performance my friend (1st violinist) ended up playing the sproano line that was in another key. no one sang. only a few clapped.

Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US Libraries around across the U.S. are helping people get healthier. They offer fitness classes, food pantries, cooking classes, conversations about loneliness and mental health, and even blood pressure...

Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US

Just out of curiosity I tried to ask chatgpt to suggest academic literature on a couple specific topics that I need to learn about for the first time. Out of 10 suggestions, 7 didn’t exist

Have I had my mind changed on social media? Yes - NOT by arguing with randoms, but by following experts and first hand folks who share what they do, what they think and what's going on. The change isn't binary - I used to think one thing, and suddenly now another - it's slow and additive: Learning.

The CUNY Digital History Archive is looking to expand and we need all the help we can get. Join us!

Google Rolls Back A.I. Search Feature After Flubs and Flaws Google appears to have turned off its new A.I. Overviews for a number of searches as it works to minimize errors.

Google appears to have rolled back its new AI Overviews — a generative AI feature — after the technology produced a litany of untruths and errors, including recommending glue as part of a pizza recipe and suggesting that people ingest rocks for nutrients.

supporting, uplifting, celebrating BIPOC in libraries and archives ❤️‍🔥 go.bsky.app/MpwbvRa

Metal: Everything sucks, but I have my rage.
Punk: Everything sucks, but I'll focus my anger.
Rap: Everything sucks, but I know how to survive.
Folk: Everything sucks, but there is beauty.
Ska: Everything sucks, let's ignore it.
Emo: Everything sucks, and I miss you.

A list of bands in order of efficacy:

3. Placebo
2. The Cure
1. Prevention

You're not "late to the party" when you enjoy an old book for the first time. Books don't have an RSVP deadline. The party started long ago, and guests show up when they're meant to.

Fun fact if you play SILENT HILL 2 on a CRT, your TV screen becomes the red save square.

think im gonna make a zine this week about my feelings... def time

three dogs on a couch and chair top down aurora mlzart and balto, theyre curled like shrimp

dog blog (theyre at my parents house)

wild how many different people are out there! i havent done more 'professional' oriented blogging in a while ahah!

Should start using social media to also stay in touch with library pps haha