Elizabeth Hutchinson

Library social media in a post-Twitter world YouTube video by Ned Potter

Wonderful presentation on using social media for marketing your library by @nedpotter.bsky.social

www.youtube.com/watch?v=16DZ...

The National Archives to establish new hub for community-led research in the cultural heritage sector - The National Archives Staff working in galleries, libraries, archives and museums around the UK will soon be able to ask The National Archives for help funding community-led research projects, following a generous £1 milli...

"Staff working in galleries, libraries, archives and museums around the UK will soon be able to ask The National Archives for help funding community-led research projects, following a generous £1 million award by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)."

All the recordings of the inaugural FOSIL Symposium are now available to access for free. #FOSILinquiry

Check out the recordings, powerpoints/slides, and discussions here. Make sure you subscribe for free to comment... fosil.org.uk/forums/forum...

Dear school librarians supporting 7-16 year olds in England, please join the conversation and tell your story. A big, grateful thank you to those who have responded already🙏.
It takes roughly 5 mins, has 19 predominantly multiple choice questions and is mobile friendly. Link and info below. ✨️

My workstation for the symposium in the hallway. Sitting with my legs in a sideboard. Laptop and screen on top.

What lengths do you go to make it work?

The inaugural FOSIL Symposium was today. Speakers, librarians and teachers from all over the world.

Amazing that we are all running in the same direction.

Proud to have played my part in this event.

Even if it was from my hallway #FOSILinquiry

Ah thanks Verity, I’m glad you found it interesting… we never know where these conversations are going to end up but pay scales and progression certainly was an unexpected detour 😊.

Podcast | Elizabeth Hutchinson Elizabeth and friends talk about school libraries

New podcast episode: Lucy Roper, joins Engaging and Empowering School Libraries to discuss being a Solo Librarian. Listen in to hear the challenges but also the wonders of solo librarianship.
www.elizabethahutchinson.com/podcast/epis...

2) Impact on Thinking - Does the tool enhance your critical thinking, or does it risk creating over-reliance? Are you actively engaging with the task, or is the tool doing all the thinking for you?

Are thes questions important?

Big questions for AI tools in schools

1) Independent learning- Does the tool encourage independent problem-solving and learning? Can you clearly understand and trust the results, or are you blindly relying on the tool?

Update to #FOSILGroup Forum | The Nature of #Inquiry and #InformationLiteracy | *Discussing Education, Libraries & #FOSILinquiry with @elizabethutch.bsky.social* tinyurl.com/5f43xnm5.

Contextual information about *FOSIL 2025 Symposium* tinyurl.com/47xhvpf7 on Saturday 8 February - free & online.

We are going to have a wonderful day. I am delighted that we get to share some amazing speakers with you. If you haven't signed up yet there is still time. We look forward to seeing you there... Yes, it is free and online and you will get the recording if you sign up.

Happy Friday! An amazing 40 school librarians have already responded to my survey! Thank you, so many great contributions. Can you help me get to 60 by taking my #digitalcitizenship survey to see how #schoollibrarians could play a role? Please spare 5 mins 👀 thread below and follow the link 🙏

Thanks Pam. It certainly is important to talk more broadly about the skills school librarians can offer.

This is the programme of the FOSIL symposium. If you need help with it please just ask.

Inaugural FOSIL Symposium 8th February - Free and online. Book yourself a place and receive the recordings. Speakers worldwide are joining us to talk about inquiry and the importance of school libraries within it. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Sign up link below

Inaugural FOSIL Symposium 2025 | Elizabeth Hutchinson The FOSIL Symposium is an opportunity for colleagues who are developing engaged and empowered inquirers to share with and learn from each other. While our focus is FOSIL-based inquiry, it is not exclu...

To find out more and sign up click here www.elizabethahutchinson.com/service-page...

This is the programme of the FOSIL symposium. If you need help with it please just ask.

Inaugural FOSIL Symposium 8th February - Free and online. Book yourself a place and receive the recordings. Speakers worldwide are joining us to talk about inquiry and the importance of school libraries within it. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Sign up link below

Absolutely... I'm with you on this one.

Unlocking the Potential of School Libraries YouTube video by Elizabeth Hutchinson

In my latest podcast with Adam Barry he asked me this; if I had a magic wand what would I implement overnight for every school library?

How would you answer this question?

I would love to hear your thoughts #SchoolLibraries #Education

youtu.be/325fK7y5Dd8

What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation The company says the change aims to promote free expression and reduce censorship.

What Meta’s move to community moderation could mean for misinformation.

Once again this highlights the importance of schools and school libraries focusing on teaching digital and media literacy. The only way to verify fake news...

theconversation.com/what-metas-m...

Podcast | Elizabeth Hutchinson Elizabeth and friends talk about school libraries

New Podcast Episode: Unlocking the Potential of School Libraries.

Have you ever wanted to ask a question about school libraries? Adam Barry took the opportunity on my podcast last night.

www.elizabethahutchinson.com/podcast/epis...

@tracyshopkins.bsky.social Yay, Tracy lovely to see a face I recognise here. Nice to be connected again.

Inaugural FOSIL Symposium 2025 | Elizabeth Hutchinson The FOSIL Symposium is an opportunity for colleagues who are developing engaged and empowered inquirers to share with and learn from each other. While our focus is FOSIL-based inquiry, it is not exclusively so, and the Symposium is open to and free for all who share our conviction that inquiry, properly understood and supported, is the most potent educational survival strategy that we can equip our students with, which also enables them to thrive. The revolution will not be televised, although in this case it will be recorded. Event Highlights: Theme: "The revolution will not be televised" The genuine educational transformation we need is a challenging yet rewarding process, focusing on intrinsic growth rather than superficial recognition. Key Questions Explored: Why inquiry? What are your obstacles to inquiry? Nevertheless, how are you engaging and empowering inquirers? These sessions will provide practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable advice for embedding inquiry-based learning into your educational practice. Revolutionary Musings will speak to the moment we find ourselves in. Who Should Attend? School Librarians Teachers Senior Leaders Anyone passionate about inquiry as a transformative approach to teaching and learning will find value in this event. This symposium promises a rich exchange of ideas, practical tools for overcoming challenges, and inspiration to empower inquirers in every educational setting. Join us in revolutionising education, one inquiry at a time! To book please look for the 8th February when the calendar pops up.

You are very welcome Darryl! I am so looking forward to this!

Anyone interested, here is the link to book your place. www.elizabethahutchinson.com/service-page...

Membership Prices | Elizabeth Hutchinson Check out my membership options. Individual and School Memberships are available.

New for 2025! Now included in my Engaging and Empowering School Libraries membership is an opportunity to regularly discuss using AI in School libraries. Join this monthly chat at no extra cost...

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Beautiful sunset this evening… nice to see the sunshine today.

@alannel.bsky.social Hi Alan, welcome to BlueSky! I hope you had a great Christmas and look forward to chatting to you in the new year!

Always happy to chat about school librarians. Why don't we catch up in the new year and see if we can collaborate on something?

New Year, New Ideas, New Connections Offering support, guidance, training and a friendly community for school librarians

New Year, New Ideas, New Connections

Are you a school librarian with no money for professional development?

Do you wish to be inspired in 2025?

Are you looking for a community?

No catch, all you have to give is your time! #SchoolLibrarians

elizabethhutchinson.substack.com/p/new-year-n...

Saturday 8th February 2025, 8.45am - 4.30pm GMT Free and online

Programme of the day

New for 2025!

Inaugural FOSIL Symposium - Free and online

Is it time to learn more about inquiry and the school library?

We hope you will join us. Find out more from this link bit.ly/FOSILSymposium

I absolutely agree with this... it is time to stop the selling of books based on celebrity status and start helping real authors sell their books.

Saturday 8th February 2025, 8.45am - 4.30pm GMT Free and online

Programme of the day

New for 2025!

Inaugural FOSIL Symposium - Free and online

Is it time to learn more about inquiry and the school library?

We hope you will join us. Find out more from this link bit.ly/FOSILSymposium