Amanda Page

Teaching, Writing, Open Access, K-12 School Libraries. I have Opinions & they are mine. Not of any institution of which I am affliated.

[Amanda Page @pageaslibrary]

My favorite part of today was when a sixth grade boy told me his new favorite author is @kwamealexander because I recommended The Crossover to him (and he loved it!) #SchoolLibrarianStories

[Amanda Page @pageaslibrary]

@OCPL_CNY and the 'Knit Together' group donated provide winter gear to our @GrantGatorsSCSD students, and just in time for the upstate blizzard. Thank you so much! #schoollibrary #publiclibrary

[Syracuse City School @SyracuseSchools]

#SCSDGivesThanks to the @OCPL_CNY knitting group and Ann Horan - they made hats and scarves which they donated to scholars at @GrantGatorsSCSD this week! We appreciate the support & generosity of the Syracuse community.

[Jonathan Friedman 📚 @jonfreadom]

1 person filed a complaint.
District formed a committee.
Committee voted unanimously to keep the book.
School board didn't like the committee's decision.
So now they've just... overridden it.
This is book banning.
This is Keller ISD.
This is America. https://t.co/aFPykQTqu9

[Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work @APSWJournal]

Announcing a new, open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to abolitionist perspectives in social work research, education, policy, and practice. Abolitionist Perspectives in Social Work is now accepting articles for publication!

LEARN MORE HERE: https://t.co/iejwB322Bx

[syracuse.com @syracusedotcom]

Syracuse schools spend $1 million to buy school supplies for 20,000 students https://t.co/mDJJXyPkFi

[NC State University Libraries @ncsulibraries]

JOB OPENING for a Software Development Librarian. The position is part of a team that advances library services through applied research and application development and manages the entire life cycle of projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.

https://t.co/CelGziG9C5

[Skee-Ball Librarian @oodja]

OK, initial thoughts on Monkeypox from an Access Services librarian's perspective:

1. Quarantining of materials is not going to work like it did with COVID, as monkeypox virus can survive on surfaces for 15+ days

[Amanda Page @pageaslibrary]

Enrolled in a class for NYS certification for Librarians. Required reading is an #OER Tangible proof that we have made a difference through efforts to further #OpenAccess Woohoo!

[Anika Fajardo (is on hiatus) @anikawriter]

Calling all #mg readers!

ARC giveaway of Meet Me Halfway (coming Sept 13!)

RT and follow to enter. Will draw winner 8/7. (US addresses only sorry)

[Luqman Hayes @theluqmanarian]

I am helping to organise a panel discussion for #OAWeek22 the theme for which is "Open for Climate Justice". I'd like to hear from Pacific-based climate activists & researchers whose work/activism is hindered by publisher paywalls. Please throw names my way and retweet. Tx

[Amanda Page @pageaslibrary]

@LibColleen @mkramer I Survived books are very popular at my school. Try the school library or the public one!

[Alix @alixandra27]

Food and school supplies should be provided to all students at no cost. I will never understand.

[Daniel E. Acuna @daniel_akuna]

What better timing to have our paper on the MENTORSHIP dataset than the day before the network science and mentorship lectures in the summer school?

https://t.co/6biJ8maECZ

[Daniel E. Acuna @daniel_akuna]

The science of science summer school is starting tomorrow! We are excited to announce that, just like last year, students will have the opportunity to apply for $1,000 micro-grants 💸💸💸
https://t.co/JJ3B94LgxD

[Tracie D. Hall @TracieDHall1]

At a time when librarians across the nation need your tangible support, please take the time to nominate a librarian who stands up for inclusion, intellectual freedom, and the joy of reading for this recognition. Thank you in advance!! 🙏🏾💕

[Amanda Page @pageaslibrary]

@_WildeAtHeart Try Cafe Vittoria in the North End. Imo better than Mike's.

[Amanda Page @pageaslibrary]

@bb_alston Awesome! Amari and the Night Brothers was a popular choice for the library summer reading program at my school. Great book.

[Irene Solaiman @IreneSolaiman]

An Anti-Acknowledgments section of a research paper for the people who tried to stop your progress.