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Yes, I have moved across to that other platform to learn what the conversation is like there. You can find me here bsky.app/profile/janecowell.…
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
Somewhere along the way, political parties shifted from doing what’s best for communities and this country to maintaining power at all costs.
Now, when “faced with a choice between Labor and the Coalition, roughly one-third of voters say neither”.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/…
The @IFLAMetLib & @IFLA_PLS Sections are reviewing the International Public Library Guidelines & want to hear from #Librarians globally - what do you use guidelines for? Fill out the survey here survey.alchemer.com/s3/76877…
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“The former child refugee learnt English in his local library and has said he will now do "everything in my power" to save Langley Library in Slough from closure.” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg0…
It's official: Research has found that libraries make everything better. lithub.com/its-official-rese… via @lithub
"The ludic loop of the internet has automated our inner worlds: we don’t have to choose what we like, or even if we like it; the algorithm chooses for us." thewalrus.ca/collapse-of-sel…
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Schoolhouse Crock: Christian education vs State education - all education needs to be paid for. thebaffler.com/latest/school…
As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California latimes.com/california/story…
Goodbye to All That, Twitter Edition - me too you can now find me at bsky.app/profile/janecowell.… - come on over. lithub.com/goodbye-to-all-th… via @lithub
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
Scotland now has fewer schools with a librarian than the rest of the UK, this needs to change. If any MSPs would like to find out more about the impact of school librarians and libraries come and chat to us, last day in @ScotParl
Florida's Education Dept. releases a list of over 700 books removed in K-12 schools wusf.org/education/2024-11-1…
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
“The Coalition’s nuclear energy plan takes a sharp turn away from a cheaper, cleaner future” thanks @simonahac & I would add the nuclear policy abandons rational market economics. Liberals who support this could only do so for tribal reasons. theguardian.com/australia-ne…
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
School libraries and librarians are essential but need protection and support. We are in the Scottish Parliament this week making that clear (plus we have library baubles)
ALT Cilips stand at holyrood
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
New data from Dept of Liquor & Gaming reveals record losses in NSW to poker machines of $2.25 billion in 92 days between July & Sept 2024. That’s over $1 million EVERY SINGLE HOUR. It's time to #PutPokiesInTheirPlace Join the movement for gambling reform👇 yourebeingplayed.wesleymissi…
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
We don’t need nuclear power – the path to cheaper electricity is renewables
australiainstitute.org.au/po…
The reality is that antisemitism has been weaponized, Not the antisemitism of yesteryear, but a new, imaginary antisemitism aimed at criminalizing any criticism of Israel lithub.com/on-the-dangerous-…
The Republicans’ Project 2025 is Disastrous For Books lithub.com/the-republicans-p… via @lithub
Jane Cowell AALIA (DCP) Public Library retweeted
A Stranger in the Family is in the Times top ten crime novels of the year alongside @RuthWareWriter and @NolanDom and @MarkBillingham. Huge thanks to @MrMarkSanderso1. (The good news is sort of relentless at the moment so apologies to my enemies.) thetimes.com/culture/books/a…
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It’s heartbreaking so few children read for pleasure – and sad to know the reasons why | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett theguardian.com/commentisfre…
