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The perfect librarian backpack really does exist! getreadycomics.com/shop/book-of...
This has already been the kind of week where I’ve had to check what day it is twice.
🌟Win a fully funded trip to #UKSG2026
Students, early‑career professionals, and new or underrepresented voices in #ScholarlyCommunications are invited to apply for one of 10 sponsored places!
📍 Glasgow, UK
📅 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply by 15 February 2026
🔗 www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
My cat does this sometimes, usually when the local neighbourhood bully cat has been seen in the vicinity. He’s a marshmallow.
Happy to share that our second CfP for #CALC26 is open 🥳
This is an open call so we accept proposals from any interested presenters. If you/your library have anything to share relating to critical library practice, we want to hear about it!
⏰Deadline: 6th Feb 2026
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
We are looking for a new committee secretary. This is a great opportunity to get involved with CILIP activities in the East, meet other information professionals and add evidence to your CV. More details here:
informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/secreta...
OK then.
Small red carriages on wheels which deliver books from library storage.
The book train 😍
The New York Public Library. Image shows the facade of the building including a statue of a lion.
Dream visit achieved 🥰 I definitely want a book train now!
One more weekend left to apply for our Open Day for library and information professionals. Closing date for applications is Monday 24th November at 11pm.
Screen grab from Dropbox saying Emojis in file names are finally here!
No no no begs every archivist. You are never going to be able to find anything. Please don’t start using emojis in file names. Who asked for this? What fresh hell is next?
It turned my Chartership Portfolio into a podcast which I think we can agree NOBODY wants!
Still thinking about applying for the House of Commons Library Open Day 2026? The webpage now includes a draft programme so you can see what's on offer on the day.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/content/uplo...
My latest piece, on open access and scholarly publishing - revealing my inner fangirl to the world in the process (you are not shocked, I know) 📚 #AcademicSky
The House of Commons Library Open Day returns in 2026!
Come and learn about what we do to inform democracy and take advantage of a rare chance to tour the Commons Library space.
Full details are on our website and applications close 24th November commonslibrary.parliament.uk/training-and...
📢We're ending an exciting week at #CILIP by looking into the future!
Yesterday it was announced that we'll be hosting the World Library and Information Congress with @ifla.org. A wonderful celebration of their 100th and our 150th anniversary. #WLIC2027 www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI...
When the House sits late, the Commons library stays open 📚
On Monday nights, library services are available to MPs and their staff, long after the sun sets. Follow John for a quick tour of one of Parliament's key services.
Have an interest in Information Literacy and want to get started in academic publishing? JIL is looking for Associate Editors! journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/announce... this is a great opportunity to be mentored by Alison, and to see the inner workings of journals and research.
Woody is the same. I’ve had many loud complaints about the fact it’s raining outside both the front and back doors (he made me open them so he could check!)
Today is your last chance to apply to join the #LILAC review panel! Play a critical part in our conferences, contribute to the #infolit discussion & have something great for your CV ⬇️
I have the same problem. I look at the statement ones and I love them but I know I could never wear them. Still want the giant lobster though.
I do have a bit of a Tatty Devine addiction if I’m honest! I only recently discovered they have a physical shop in London which might be dangerous for my bank balance …
Tatty Devine necklace depicting a silhouette of a woman walking across a windswept moor
I love many things about autumn but one of my favourites is the chance to wear this necklace again 😍
Looking forward to hosting our second in this series! Join us!
I might have to gather up some loud librarian friends and see what I can do!
Board game in a green box called Really loud Librarians
Spotted in the window of Waterstones and presented without comment
Since search is dead, how soon do you think Google Scholar is headed for the Google Graveyard? I'm betting it's soon, and academia is NOT prepared
It’s a ‘let’s go to the supermarket just to take advantage of the air con’ kind of day
Huge yellow Post It note on a desktop. Pink sign in the background reads I work hard so my cat can have a better life.
The giant Post It Notes are out. Let the planning commence! (Little sign is there to remind me of the important things 😂)
Have you seen the latest course launched as part of Empower? Teaching and Learning for Librarians is a 6-month course designed to support librarians in developing their teaching. Sign up individually for £795 or opt for an Empower membership... empowerlibraryskills.com/product-deta...
