Happy National Library Week. I have spent the first day of this nominal holiday on a self-appointed task of telling library advocates on social media that if they’re not using alt text with their images, they’re not actually supporting the full mission of libraries which is to serve everyone. You can join me. For anyone who shares the ALA poster, here’s a Bluesky-length reply that you can just copy and paste.
Alt text: A colorful illustration of the front of a library with a librarian waving to community members outside. A banner over the library reads "FIND YOUR JOY!" Logos for ALA and Library Champions in top right. Text below the illustration reads "Celebrate NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 19-25, 2026" Continue reading “social media is real life, make it accessible”
