Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
Celebrate #Juneteenth @ Longfellow House: Family activities, #poetry, #music, #art, & #documentary #film DESCENDANT. Info: ow.ly/kzQ550OO1XU #history #aricanamericanhistory #emancipation #cambridgema #CenterForTheBook @MassLibAssoc @mblclibraries @MAAHMuseum @sharonshaloo
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
πThe MBLC, @MassLibAssoc , @masslibsystem & MSLA released a joint statement against #censorship and intolerance. We support #librarystaff & free, equal and #openaccess to information. Read the statement and join us in supporting #MAlibraries: tinyurl.com/supporting-libraβ¦
#msla
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
Replying to @BPLBoston
@BPLBoston has published a list of #books for all ages, published in the past year, concerning the diverse experience of the #lgbtq community. See: ow.ly/wc3a50OCVFO #pridemonth #pride #rainbow #CenterForTheBook @MassLibAssoc @mblclibraries @sharonshaloo
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
It's #aapiheritagemonth! @BPLBoston has a booklist: ow.ly/r0Rq50OtnAX w/ 2 #massachusettsbookawards Must Reads: Betty Yee's GOLD MOUNTAIN (@LernerBooks); @pronounced_ing's MISSING HEARTS (@penguinusa) #CenterForTheBook @MassLibAssoc @mblclibraries @NEIBAbooks @sharonshaloo
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
Sound advice from the NMRT blog!
nmrt.ala.org/notes/five-simpβ¦
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
Mayor @wutrain announced that riders at 20 bus stops can access free digital content in @BPLBoston pilot program βBrowse, Borrow, Board.β @MassLibAssoc @chanyasulkit @mblclibraries
boston.gov/news/mayor-wu-annβ¦
Congratulations @jmgold! π₯³
Things at #IUG2023 are underway, and Jeremy Goldstein of the @MinLibNet has been awarded the Innovative Users Group IUG Beacon Award!
The Beacon award awards exceptional service to the Innovative Users Community. Congratulations, Jeremy!
innovativeusers.org/about/beβ¦
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
πThank you, @MassLibAssoc for putting together a fantastic annual Conference in Falmouth! πCommissioners Karen Traub, Debby Conrad, Mary Ann Cluggish and Vicky Biancolo and the MBLC staff had a wonderful time. πnext year's conference! #masslibraries #masslib2023 #mblclibraries
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
FYI! if you were at our library programs for neurodiverse youth panel, slides will be available whenever the rest of the MLA panels go up online. that is also where the link to the discord server will be.
#MassLib2023
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
Strong relationships with your elected officials are key to library advocacy. Join @ala_united for tips and strategies on connecting with electeds tomorrow at 2pm ET. Free to those in MA, MD, MI, NE, SC, SD, TX, MT, ND, NH, OR, VA, & WI. bit.ly/3ySBV4r

ALT Elected officials are people too: Advocacy tips for library trustees, friends, foundations, and staff. Tuesday, May 9 at 2:00 pm Eastern.United for Libraries Learning Live: Learn how to connect with your electeds (and their staffs) and consistently demonstrate the value of your library. With Lori Fisher, Deborah Doyle, and David Paige
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
These laws are meant to regulate the market only to increase it.
Also, these businesses might face backlash if they tried to pull out of offering materials in this time of extreme censorship.
We just need to be strong, and organize, to meet that challenge.
#MassLib2023
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
panel 2 (for me): "launching a library comic con" with casey c of wakefield library, and brigid b of somerville library
#MassLib2023
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
@MassBook & #MSLA announce the #Massachusetts #Student Edition of the #Reading Challenge! Encourage your #school, #library, #bookstore to partner! Info: ow.ly/UIpm50OcG8R #beanstack#KeepReading @zoobeanreads @MassLibAssoc @NEIBAbooks @mblclibraries @sharonshaloo
Stellar presentation today at #MassLib2023 on programming from Betsy Perry & @MeenaJain16!
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Session 1 of Tuesday: Managing Programming from the Top Down
What does administration have to do to support programming at the Library?
#MassLib2023
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
There is a laundry list of items in the bill in MAβs legislature that would allow consumer protections for libraries when it comes to digital book contracts.
malegislature.gov/Bills/193/β¦
#MassLib2023
Another excellent @LibraryFreedom presentation at #MassLib2023. Learn more about how to safely provide information on reproductive health in the surveillance age π§΅π§΅π
panel 1 of the day: "privacy and reproductive rights: what you need to know" with claire lobdell of @LibraryFreedom and online librarian and archivist
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
There are legislative efforts underway to make the deals and pricing set by publishers much more transparent and reflective of MA law.
They are not barred from selling, they have to follow MA law when selling.
#MassLib2023
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
How are these books so different from physical materials?
Why is there such a discrepancy in prices? How are they being set by who?
#MassLib2023
Good morning #Masslib2023! ποΈπβοΈπΊ
It is shaping up to be another beautiful day! Buffet breakfast is underway.
This morning at 8 AM our annual business meeting kicks off in the Seacrest ballroom.
Reports & meeting materials are online: mla.wildapricot.org/AnnualMeβ¦
Massachusetts Library Association π retweeted
The Must-Read titles in the 23rd #MassachusettsBookAwards were announced at #MassLib2023! See: conta.cc/44FuT2c #Massachusetts #authors #books#fiction#nonfiction #poetry #childrensbooks #CenterForTheBook @MassLibAssoc @mblclibraries @NEIBAbooks @masspoetry @sharonshaloo





















