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grandrevans.bsky.social

Recent MLIS grad. Aspiring book conservator. Current freelance archivist. Former production editor/publicist. Just a guy who loves books. He/him. 🏳️‍🌈 "He never went out without a book under his arm, and he often came back with two.” ― Victor Hugo

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I heard the NEA is only considering proposals related to 1776 & the USA’s 250th birthday & I was feeling intensely patriotic, so I’m printing these really big posters inspired directly by the Founding Fathers The cut was carved from the masthead of a 19th century newspaper

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Here’s a dog. Don’t forget to take breaks. Get rest. Do something that makes you feel better. Read a good book. Watch a movie. None of these things will prevent you from helping others. Your first job is to stay above water.

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Seems like time to quote the Nac Mac Feegles: “Nae king! Nae quin! Nae laird! Nae master! We willnae be fooled again!”

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I've been thinking about why there hasn't been more organizing happening publicly in my city. There have been no big protests or campaigns—just some small demonstrations & one day of targeted action at our senators' local offices. This is an anomaly—historically, we've been all in on protests.

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If you've never made a public comment on a regulation before and are not sure what they are, how they work, or what they do, it is worth reaching out to a gov docs librarian for help. This stuff is their bread & butter. They can't tell you what to write, but they can explain the process to you.

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Alright, BlueSky, I need your help. I’m looking for people to talk to about my Master’s Thesis. Particularly anyone who’s a subject matter expert in regional policy/advocacy for heritage preservation or environmental conservation. Please help a brotha out!

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"Archives, sites of memory, and commemorations are being threatened. When the custodians of our collective memory are undermined, the risk of erasure, distortion, and historical amnesia becomes even more acute, threatening the public’s access to an accurate and inclusive understanding of the past."

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"Where is the King of America?' Thomas Paine had an answer in 1776 in "Common Sense." And it IS common sense. In America, the LAW is King. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bjj...

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Want to spot misinformation like a pro? I describe how lateral reading and value checking can help you separate fact from fiction online. matthewfacciani.substack.com/p/quick-tips... #MisinfoResearch

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This is an extremely powerful piece by an author I've admired since I was in undergrad. Read the whole thing if you're in a mental space to do so (and if not please bookmark it for later).

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Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions theonion.com/historians-p...

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Bad news from LCSH. This will percolate down to libraries as well, as we use these subject headings.

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Stellar piece on Defector today about the discovery and high-quality preservation of VHS media. defector.com/someone-has-...

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Here's a fun bit of book production history for y'all this morning.

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We're hiring a Paper Conservator to join our team at the University of Reading's Museums and Collections! You'll deliver conservation treatments across archive, museum, art and library materials (including Three designated collections). Apply now: jobs.reading.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

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Garden update (W4 belated): 🌱 -Lavender & parsley have sprouted & been potted up into soil blocks -Took inventory on how many seedlings are thriving -Thinned lettuce -Planted new sensitive seeds—with proper scarification this time! -Pressed extra soil blocks for basil varieties & cherry tomatoes

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I am very proud to announce the Call for Papers for the Dyes in History and Archaeology conference and workshop that will take place for the first time in North America! Please join us from October 7-10, 2025 in beautiful Ottawa, Canada. #DHA44 www.linkedin.com/posts/joanne...

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