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MLISrevenge

@MLISrevenge@gilbertredman.masto.host

Spouse to https://gilbertredman.masto.host/@BigFrickinSwede, kitty-mom to Rosie, non-parent by choice, & infowright (librarian for librarians).

The 'J' of NJGR and sometimes Lady Toad and Yoshi

Even though they are not apparent to you, my disabilities color every second of my life.

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ProPublica, to Colorado
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An Expert Who Has Testified in Foster Care Cases Across Admits Her Evaluations Are Unscientific

Diane Baird labeled her method for assessing families the “Kempe Protocol” after the renowned University of Colorado institute where she worked for decades.

The school has yet to publicly disavow it.

https://www.propublica.org/article/expert-in-foster-care-cases-admits-her-method-is-unscientific?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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@ProPublica
I used to supervise visits between parents and their children in the C&FS system. Many times, foster parents would slip things in or try to make asides that they were hoping would influence my visit reports. Sometimes they did, but only to indicate that the foster parents were acting unethically.

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@ProPublica

I do not like to be manipulated, but more than that, I think that the strength of my being there was in reporting what I saw happen in the home of the actual family members. The foster parents' desires to adopt was of no importance to me unless it impeded my actual job (e.g., they lied about what they "suspected" happened during the visit).

MLISrevenge, to random
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Any ideas of where to buy a glass, gallon pitcher with lid (that isn't Amazon)?

MLISrevenge, to random
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Surprise. I'm shocked.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/07/donald-trump-illinois-loyalty-oath-overthrow-government?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

MLISrevenge, to random
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Amen. There is a clear difference between the overly rigid politics of evangelicals and the progressive values of those who actively center Jesus' teachings. Evangelicalism is a shitty cover for racism and sexism.

https://www.salon.com/2024/01/16/with-donald-iowa-landslide-evangelicals-reveal-they-really-are/

MLISrevenge, to random
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They're still trying to figure out who these pictures belong to. Camera purchased in Minot, ND.

https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/its-someones-history-fargo-man-develops-photos-from-vintage-camera-found-at-estate-sale

MLISrevenge, to random
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Four years ago today, I went against what my boss's boss told my dept (that we librarians at a university were suddenly "essential workers" in the case of a pandemic) after two days of still going to work while all other depts stayed home. For the first time, I stayed home. I haven't gone back.

MLISrevenge,
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Our budget has sure never been essential.

Our lives obviously weren't essential.

But my butt in a chair? Apparently suddenly became essential.

I stuck it out that day and the next, but on the 18th, I had had enough, and I stayed home. I didn't ask. I didn't tell. I just did it.

MLISrevenge, to random
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If you want to help knock Google out, Kagi is a better browser and well worth the cost for better, private searches.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/09/google-exec-said-users-get-hooked-on-search-engine-like-cigarettes-or-drugs/

MLISrevenge, to random
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If you're writing about "post-covid" anything in your presentation or paper title, I am really not prepared to trust anything else you're going to tell me today.

MLISrevenge, to random
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Hey, if anyone is attending virtually or in person, check out my presentation with a colleague about creating policies around digital product procurement! As a librarian, I spend a lot of time checking the accessibility of on our online subscriptions and resources, and I have made it a large part of my work to help my entire organization do this effectively.

MLISrevenge, to random
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Liz Prince's Tom Boy changed my entire life (no joke), so please go and support this latest project if you can! The PDF is $3 and the physical comic is $7, but there are also a couple of higher tiers.

@BigFrickinSwede and I pledged $10 for the PDF to help it (hopefully) succeed.

Please check it out! There are only 58 hours left!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sxbond/suddenly-one-summer-camp-from-hell-1971-1974

MLISrevenge, to random
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July is the last month for founding members to join @coopartisans as we push to raise money to bootstrap the building of the platform. I mean, yeah, you can always join later as a member, but think of the rush of being able to say you were there from the beginning? 😜

I joined as a supporter member, because I'm putting my money and time where my mouth is.

Let's build a better handmade marketplace. Together!

MLISrevenge, to random
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Bookshop.org also has free shipping going on right now, so you can buy books THERE instead of Amazon, too!

MLISrevenge, to random
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I just discovered this NNLM book read for librarians, but I already grabbed the ebook and have jumped into it. Super glad to see some discussion on chronic, long-term illness instead of the regular narrative of "I was ill, but now I'm well!" It's hitting home.

https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/nnlm-book-discussion-aug-14-oct-31-invisible-kingdom-reimagining-chronic-illness

MLISrevenge, to random
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I'm attending a small conference online and have been in sessions for just a half hour, but there have already been three separate people who have referenced our "post-COVID" whatevers.

...

We aren't in a post-COVID anything.

MLISrevenge, to random
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It's official: The CDC&P has now official just become the Center for Disease (and capitulation to capitalism over health). CDCCOH?

Anyway, how ludicrous is this?

https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/01/health/cdc-covid-isolation-recommendations/index.html

MLISrevenge, (edited ) to random
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Watch out, peeps. Next to be attacked is the ability to have our own bank account or a credit card.

"The good ol' days" weren't for more than half of the population. And we shouldn't be trying to return to them just for others to take control of our lives again.

https://theconversation.com/why-are-americans-fighting-over-no-fault-divorce-maybe-they-cant-agree-what-marriage-is-for-223422

MLISrevenge, to random
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So far, degoogling (as much as possible) and de-enshittifying has been going okay. We have a good email and calendar system, appropriate computer and mobile backup/storage for both documents and pictures/video, and better social media (although I'm still sad that Pebble/T2 is gone).

MLISrevenge, to librarians
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The Online Dakota Information Network (ODIN) is looking for a director, if anyone is interested. (Sadly, the previous director passed away.)

The job can be a remote position, although preference will be given to those in or near North Dakota. It requires a bachelor's degree and the pay is ,000/year.

https://ndla.info/job-listings/#odin

Find out more about ODIN at https://cts.ndus.edu/services/odin-library-system/.

@librarians @librarians @LISJobs

MLISrevenge, to random
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@resistbot just started their Premium offering (https://resist.bot/premium). I've been a supporter for some time, as ResistBot makes it so easy to contact my legislators across the board: it was immensely helpful during the horrific legislative session in my state earlier this year.

Check it out and start letting the people who are supposed to be representing you how you feel about what they're working on!

MLISrevenge, to random
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Great day to remind everyone to buy books ANYWHERE BUT AMAZON! Call your local bookstore & have them order it (free shipping + excuse to visit) or directly from the author/publisher, if you can!

Danielle Corsetto has opened their Etsy shop for two days to spite Amazon, so go forth and buy your Girls With Slingshots Compendium. They promise "a little Amazon-spite will be included in every order. <3 (Also probably at least one cat hair.)"

This book is freakin' gorgeous!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/899630887/the-complete-gws-hardcover-compendium

MLISrevenge, to LISJobs
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I created a chirp.social group for LIS jobs: @LISJobs

MLISrevenge, to random
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Don't pee in your Cheerios; donate the cereal to a Duluth food bank instead!

https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/duluthcheeriochallenge

MLISrevenge,
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More info on the reason behind the challenge (which, of course, involves a snotty rich person & the normal folks who respond by being good & kind):

https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/minnesota/duluthians-respond-to-cargill-dig-with-cheerio-challenge-food-drive

MLISrevenge, to random
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@sarahtaber I didn't realize you had moved (or mooooved) over here! 👋

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