Ellen Wilson

Systems librarian, occasional science nerd, pizza aficionado. She/they

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

Hello, friends! I have started a weird little newsletter and if that appeals to you, you can find it here. Today’s is about fried pickles. https://t.co/RHStm9TLtK

[Katie Notopoulos @katienotopoulos]

There is no trigger warning strong enough for the content I’m about to show you

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

@GEO_Schultze All your library access should work fine!

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

I met Alan Sealls! I geeked out (cough cough Fortran 77) and he was super gracious.

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

Can you confirm, @FakeLibStats?

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

@rgay The books are Yellowface by R. F. Kuang (my mother has raved about her previous books) and And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode, respectively.

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

Banner day of mail today - the next book for @rgay's book club AND the first book in her imprint both came - just in time for vacation!

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

Happy Mount St. Helens Day to all who observe!

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

@MerriamWebster Early in our courtship, my partner called me "frumpy," but it was clear from his expression that he thought he was paying a compliment.

[Associate Deans @ass_deans]

We are pleased to announce our experiment with beer sales during graduation was a great success. The college made money on $12 beers and there was only one incident. Since it involved an Econ professor and his PhD student, we really can’t blame the alcohol.

[WashU @WashU]

Just when you thought they couldn’t get any cuter. Bear and Brookie are all ready for WashU’s Commencement weekend. ❤️🐶💚

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

@rgay Thank you for this recommendation - I tried it out and I'm hooked!

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

A former student of mine has an adorable black Lab, Onyx, who needs unexpected surgery. If you are so moved, I've linked the GoFundMe. https://t.co/VfeuCZVqZp

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

This is my occasional reminder that you don't own your e-books.

[ilovelibraries.org @ILoveLibraries]

The American Library Association is giving an honorary lifetime membership to Dolly Parton! Parton is receiving the honor for her longstanding support and commitment to inspiring a love of books and reading. She's also on a new ALA Celebrity READ poster. https://t.co/dn55jgs7fp

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

@JasonKander I was named after my living great-aunt - same first and middle names.

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

@lindsaydevon I'm powerless in the face of Roxane Gay recommendations, done!

[Ellen Wilson @ekwlibrarian]

Here's my April reading list!

[USGS Volcanoes🌋 @USGSVolcanoes]

#43YearsAgo at #MountStHelens: Apr 27, 1980
At Timberline parking area, scientists set up distance measuring instruments (theodolite, geodimeter) to track surface changes. In 2 days, reflectors on Goat Rocks (dark brown area mid-way up slope on right) have moved 3 yards north.