Rachel Vogus

public librarianship,
info lit, ref services, and evidence-based practices to improve patron experiences
She/her

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

The 3 lies of literacy-capitalists: (1) Reading should improve you as a person, (2) the only type of reading that “counts” is reading a physical book (“genre” books don’t count. See 1), (3) book are sacred objects to be handle with reverence (i.e. selling free books is a crime)

[Bloomington Police @BPD_MN]

After some thefts from little libraries in our city, officers and staff came together to donate a bunch of books to the libraries. Now people can use and enjoy them again! 📚📖

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

@EmilyGorcenski I will always remember the family that I nannies for one year that gave me a bonus to cover all my books for the next semester. It meant so much to me

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

“What happened to civility?” is this decades “but the first amendment says…”

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

@pdobryden Yes. My parents-in-law were stunned when I said that parents should homeschool if they want to control their child’s curriculum. We don’t own our children. We can’t dictate their every experience.

[Karen Attiah @KarenAttiah]

Here's the list of the 800 books that GOP Rep Matt Krause wants Texas school districts to investigate if they own, and how much they spent on them.

The titles are largely related to race, sex, and gender Read and weep.

https://t.co/zL1IZ4erpY

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

Kudos to these parents for pushing back against the criminalization of children

[CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil @CBSEveningNews]

DADS ON DUTY: After a violent week of fighting at a Louisiana high school, parents knew something had to change. So, a group of dads decided to show up not just for their kids - but for the whole student body - to help maintain a positive environment. @SteveHartmanCBS has more.

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

@JimDuncan Oh man ugh

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

not prepared for how much of adulting would be like those scenes where medieval knights hover over a map & move figurines around. Only instead of knights in armor, picture @jxxf & me in rumpled PJs & w/bedhead. And, of course, there is no map, not really, not in either scenario.

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

Still time to vote 😃

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

You open a book that looks interesting.

On the inside cover is a detailed map of the book's world. In the back of the book is an appendix with extensive facts on various characters and factions.

Without knowing anything else about the book, how do you now feel about reading it?

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

Yes, yes there are street drugs but have you heard of getting a detailed response to your #FOIA request????

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

You open a book that looks interesting.

On the inside cover is a detailed map of the book's world. In the back of the book is an appendix with extensive facts on various characters and factions.

Without knowing anything else about the book, how do you now feel about reading it?

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

My child during QT: Helllooooooo? hellloooooo? It’s making me regret that we long ago mastered object permanence…

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

Spread the word. The most powerful thing you can do for IN is take a moment to look at the other 3 things we asked for. Who is the first person that comes to mind for you? Reach out to that person and ask them if they’ve heard of IN and would consider helping.

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

Let’s talk refugees and SIV (special
immigrant visa) holders and #charlottesville and how you can help #cville

[Rachel Vogus @VogusRachel]

Donate $. Applications are $535 a piece. it’s 40+ hours of staff time for each family IN assists. IN supports families with food, rent relief, skills building, extracurricular activities for kids, community partnerships & more. And it all takes $. https://t.co/EttqySvMs2