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creativelibrarypractice.org
| | www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org
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| | [AI summary] The discussion revolves around the concept of 'vocational awe' in librarianship, which involves the belief that libraries are inherently good and sacred, thus beyond critique. Contributors explore the tension between this ideal and the realities of professional challenges, such'the need for self-care, work-life balance, and institutional critique. Some emphasize the importance of maintaining sacredness in the profession while acknowledging the need for reform and reflection on practices. Others question the value of an MLIS degree and highlight the gap between academic training and real-world experience. The conversation also touches on patron saints of librarians, the role of donors, and the broader implications of vocational awe in neoliberal ...
| | pagesunbound.wordpress.com
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| | When I first started book blogging, many bloggers were excited about the public library. They would share their favorite resources, talk about how much they appreciated library services, and generally spread library love. Many bloggers even seemed to be library workers. Over the years, however, I have seen enthusiasm for public libraries diminish. Often online...
| | blog.witness.org
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| | Last updated: June 2019(NOTE: please send feedback on areas/examples we are missing to sam [at} witness.org: this is not a comprehensive list!) This is a survey of solutions around the emerging and potential malicious uses of so-called "deepfakes" and other forms of AI-generated "synthetic media" and how we push back to defend evidence, the truth [...]
| | justmuddlingthroughlife.co.uk
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| I was just ten when my mum told me fearfully about Blackwood Forest. So many stories, scary events, disappearances.