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Titkemeyer, Erica

February 16, 2022

Erica Titkemeyer joined University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries as associate head of Repository Services October 1.

Smith, Todd

February 16, 2022

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries appointed Todd Smith user experience research and design librarian September 13.

Weigand, Kelly

February 16, 2022

October 1 Kelly Weigand started as head of Cary Veterinary Medical Library at Auburn (Ala.) University Libraries.

Jackson, Stephen

February 16, 2022

Oak Park (Ill.) Public Library promoted Stephen A. Jackson to director of equity and antiracism October 11.

Kader, Emily

February 16, 2022

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Libraries promoted Emily Kader to associate curator of rare books in the Wilson Special Collections Library September 27.

Lewis, Annie

February 16, 2022

Multnomah County (Oreg.) Library promoted Annie Lewis to director of community services in September.

McCurtis, Kirby

February 16, 2022

Kirby McCurtis was promoted to director of location services at Multnomah County (Oreg.) Library in September.

Minkin, Rachel

February 16, 2022

Michigan State University Libraries promoted Rachel Minkin in October to the new position of assistant dean for faculty engagement.

Pyko, Marie

February 16, 2022

Topeka and Shawnee County (Kans.) Public Library promoted Marie Pyko to chief executive officer, effective October 22.

Ratliff, Dave

February 16, 2022

Multnomah County (Oreg.) Library promoted Dave Ratliff to director of integrated services in September.

Schmidt, Greg

February 16, 2022

October 1 Auburn (Ala.) University Libraries promoted Greg Schmidt to head of Special Collections and Archives.

Sears, Jill

February 16, 2022

Broward County (Fla.) Library promoted Jill Sears to assistant director September 21.

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Matthew Carey writes: “The Librarians premiered on PBS February 9, after a robust theatrical and festival run that saw Kim A. Snyder’s documentary earn awards across the country. The film examines the coordinated effort by conservative groups like Moms for Liberty to ban a wide range of books at public schools and public libraries nationwide, and the abuse librarians have received for defending the right of children to access reading material, including books with antiracist or LGBTQ themes.” The film is streaming free on the PBS website until May 9.

Deadline, Feb. 4
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Amanda Galliton writes: “When people talk about leadership in schools, the focus often lands on titles: principals, administrators, and department heads. Yet some of the most impactful leadership happens without a formal title. For school librarians, leadership frequently begins with self-leadership: the ability to intentionally guide our own actions, mindset, and professional growth in service of students and the school community. For school librarians, self-leadership is not optional. Without strong self-leadership, it is easy to become reactive rather than intentional.”

Knowledge Quest, Feb. 3
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Violet Fox writes: “To be unexpectedly unemployed in the US is to be in a state of desperation. If you haven’t been out of work lately, it’s a particularly challenging time. The labor market is cooling, and people are struggling to find work, especially younger workers and people of color. There has been a sharp increase in the number of ‘ghost jobs,’ job listings that never result in a hiring. The job search is inherently demoralizing and difficult; consider making changes in your workplace processes that make it less dehumanizing.”

ACRLog, Feb. 5
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ALA Council has elected Lesliediana Jones, director of the Arthur Neef Law Library at Wayne State University Library System and assistant professor at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, and Shauntee Burns-Simpson, director of youth and family services at DC Public Library, to serve on the ALA Executive Board. Elected board members will begin a three-year term in July 2026 and conclude in June 2029. The ALA Executive Board provides the strategic and fiduciary oversight of the Association.

ALA Communications and Media Relations Office, Feb. 3
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Brett Bonfield writes: “As my colleagues and I offer guidance on ALA’s more than $60 million in investments, some of the questions that arise are the same ones you may consider when managing a personal retirement account. How much to take out of the account each year as a distribution is significant, because it affects how long the money will last and continue to grow, and it’s the one I will discuss in this column.”

American Libraries Online, Feb. 9
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Rosie Newmark writes: “Hands flew, timers ticked, and tensions ran high. In 33 minutes and 23 seconds, team Piece Out triumphed in the inaugural speed puzzling tournament at Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) in southeastern Washington last January. Speed puzzling, or the practice of assembling a jigsaw puzzle as fast as possible, has become an unlikely hit at public libraries. What began as a social media curiosity and niche hobby has turned into a low-cost way to engage patrons of all ages—especially during colder months.”

American Libraries Trend, Jan./Feb.
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Lisa Varga writes: “After the threats to federal library funding in the past year, the fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations bills signed by President Trump on February 3 included an increase in federal funding for libraries. Less than a year ago, an executive order threatened to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the only source of federal funding dedicated to libraries. Thanks to advocates, IMLS still exists today, and Congress just passed a $1.4 million increase for library programs run by IMLS through the Library Services and Technology Act.”

American Libraries Online, Feb. 6

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