Matthew Noe

@noethematt.bsky.social

9610 Followers 3071 Following

Overcaffeinated Kentuckian in Massachusetts. Librarian. Professor. Trustee. Ask me about #GraphicMedicine. Trying to be kind, do good, and read comics. (He/Him) noethematt.com

Enhance Your Library, Enhance Your Well-Being How to Fight Burnout and Reclaim Library Joy physical book next to a sticker filled water bottle
Oscar the Grouch saying AI art is too trashy even for me
Hadestown poster divided into two brackets The very large one is "maybe he won't turn around this time' The much smaller one is "fuck"
annoying bsky thread
Upcoming Change to AI-Assisted Search and Ask This Document (AI Ask) Effective September 1, 2026, EBSCO will transition AI-Assisted Search and Ask This Document (AI Ask) beta from opt-in to opt-out, making both features available by default across applicable researcher interfaces, including EBSCOhost and EBSCO Discovery Service. Libraries will continue to have full administrative control through EBSCO Experience Manager (EEM). Any existing customizations or decisions to disable these features will remain unchanged through the transition. EBSCO initially used an opt-in model to respect libraries’ varying policies and readiness to adopt AI. However, customers reported that limited awareness, competing priorities, and uncertainty about administrative responsibilities often prevented enablement. Customer feedback and usage data also indicate that these features help researchers discover and use trusted, library-provided content more easily. Moving to an opt-out model will make the features more accessible while preserving institutional choice. Libraries may disable either feature based on their policies, and both are clearly labeled and optional for users. For more information about these features or instructions for opting out, visit EBSCO Connect.
Maura Healy signing surrounded by advocates
Opioids and Organs by Arizona O'Neill Recommended by: Matthew Noe, MSLS, Lead Collection and Knowledge Management Librarian Why they liked it: From Matthew's Booklist starred review, he notes: "After her father’s death from a fentanyl overdose and the subsequent donation of his organs, O’Neill finds herself struggling to come to terms with the contradictions at play in the way society treats people living with addiction and the organ transplant industry. ... Opioids & Organs is at once a gripping meditation on grief, a vital exploration of medical history, and an indictment of an industry—and a society—that takes advantage of those most at risk. A must-read for fans of graphic medicine, medical history, and social justice." Where to find it: Opioids and Organs in HOLLIS or Opioids and Organs at public libraries
screenshot from the Countway newsletter with two panel photos and the following text Countway Celebrates Recognizing the incredible talent, impact, and expertise of Countway staff Countway at ALA 2026 The American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, the world's largest library event, brought together thousands of library professionals in Chicago at the end of June. Many Countway staff attended, presented, and participated throughout this year’s conference. Here are a few highlights from Lead Collection and Knowledge Management Librarian Matthew Noe: Graphic Medicine: Matthew moderated a conversation on health, wellness, medicine, and the power of comics with Sydney Halpern, Brian Callender, MK Czerwiec, and Lily Williams. Truth & Testimony in Comics Storytelling: Matthew also moderated a panel discussion with Chris Hedges, Joe Sacco, Dana Mashoian Walrath, Jim Terry, and Derf Backderf exploring graphic journalism, biography, and memoir. In the News: Matthew was quoted in a Publishers Weekly article about the growth of comics librarianship and where the field is heading.
A bright yellow book cover featuring a large rooster Educating the Exhausted Adolescent Sleep and the Struggle for a Later School Start Terra Ziporyn and Amy R. Wolfson
"Matthew Noe, a Worcester resident, said parking minimums should be “abolished,” saying they take up too much space for cars instead of building more homes for people. “I look around downtown Worcester and see endless stretches of empty parking lots most of the time,” Noe said. “It’s poor land use and creates heat islands.” Noe was surprised but pleased to learn that Batista wanted to reduce parking minimums, calling the proposal a “great move.”"
A photo of a group of librarians pretending to be kaiju in front of the ALA Annual 150 standee with the Chicago skyline in front The words STRONGER TOGETHER FOR 150 YEARS WE ARE ALA and the ALA 150 logo are layered over the image Text below the image reads Thank you for celebrating ALA’s 150th anniversary with us at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago. Let’s keep the learning going!
keegan @steadfastpetrel people with chronic illnesses will go "dang why do i feel bad today" as if they literally don't have feelsbad disorder 6:59 PM 2/9/23 from Earth. 1.1M Views
Article I The Right to a Safe, Respectful, and Discrimination-Free Workplace All library workers have the right to perform their duties in an environment free from harassment, bullying, discrimination, and threats to personal safety. Article II The Right to Recognition and Respect for the Librarian’s Role in Fostering Intellectual Freedom Librarians and library workers shall not be censored, silenced, or punished for upholding intellectual freedom and professional ethics. Article III The Right to Fair Compensation and Ongoing Professional Development All library workers deserve fair pay, professional respect, and opportunities for continued growth within their field. Article IV The Right to Reflect and Respect the Diversity of the Human Experience Librarians and library workers shall strive to represent the diversity of their communities in the materials they collect, in the displays they create, and the programs and services that they offer. Article V The Right to Protection from Workplace Harassment and Threats No library worker shall endure intimidation, violence, or bullying from patrons, colleagues, or administrators. Article VI The Right to Fair Treatment and Due Process Library workers shall be guaranteed transparency, fairness, and access to representation in all disciplinary or termination actions.
marketing email from PW for Smarter Book Buing with Amazon Business for Libraries   Getting books into readers’ hands shouldn’t be slowed down by complicated purchasing processes. Join Amazon Business for an exclusive look at Amazon Library Hub and discover how libraries of all sizes are using its pricing, workflow, and discovery tools to simplify book procurement, manage budgets, and save valuable staff time. You’ll learn practical ways to: Set up your account and get started Sign up for early delivery Streamline cataloging with grids and integrations Build workflows for users, groups, approvals, and invoicing Explore upcoming solutions and share feedback directly with the Amazon Business team
how it feels to put someting in the recycling bin while it's 99° and acid raining through orange air and we can't eat egetables
"It comes after a lot of discourse politically around diversity, equity and inclusion at universities and just free speech in general at universities, art displays, at campuses from Florida to Texas and across the nation," Schrader said. NPR and NPR member stations have previously reported on the University of North Carolina board of governors voting to repeal the school's DEI policy in 2024; last year, lawmakers in Ohio introduced measures to limit or eliminate DEI initiatives at all public universities in their state. "It's not like they were directly censored," Schrader said of UNT. "There were no politicians that directly came and said, 'You cannot have this show.'" Schrader said that's where the real story is. The White House has withheld billions from federally-funded universities whose diversity and inclusion policies do not align with those of President Trump. This is similar to policies enacted in some state legislatures around the country. In 2023, Texas began abolishing DEI programs at state-funded colleges and universities — including UNT — via a state senate bill.
Introduction Lisa Diedrich and Briana Martino In his closing address at the tenth annual Graphic Medicine Conference in 2019 Matthew Noe. lead collection and knowledge management librarian at Harvard Medical School and general coeditor and social media editor for GraphicMedicine.org, said, "We are past the evangelism stage of graphic medicine." He advised that the time had come to take stock and reflect on the state of the field of graphic medicine. This book emerges from a similar reflective impulse. We think the time is right to propose a set of <eywords/keyimages, a term we have coined to capture what is unique about the comics form, in order to provide a snapshot af the field of granhic medicine in action
Garber also indicated Thursday that Harvard was trying to prepare students for a labor market that would look very different in a world equipped with artificial intelligence. “The number one question is ‘what is the future of work?’” he said. “And we need to contribute to that.”
maybe this is unpopular but I'd love libraries that kids aren't allowed in. truly don't want to be interrupted by running, crying, & yelling while i'm working/reading.