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Westminster Library debate: Jonathan Davies MP has opened the debate with a robust defence of these vital services and asks that the government considers developing a full cross-departmental, national strategy for public libraries, backed by robust data.

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Absolutely thrilled to be working on this research project with @sharonwagg.bsky.social and @woodsiegirl.bsky.social and 100% Digital Leeds: bit.ly/44VRWbB We're still collecting and analysing data, but we are already seeing how valuable arts and culture are as a gateway to digital inclusion

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This looks like a brilliant career development opportunity :)

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Thinking about doing a library masters? @jaynefinlay.bsky.social and I, with our students, will be hosting an online open day for the on-campus MA Librarianship and the distance learning MA Library and Information Services Management on Wednesday 30th April 5-6pm. www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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Final Keynote from #LILAC25- Elinor Carmi: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society, by Pam Mckinney @pammckinney.bsky.social / Information Literacy Weblog information-literacy.blogspot.com/2025/04/fina...

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Now that #lilac25 is done I can start thinking about my new role with @jinfolit.bsky.social, I'm taking over as Managing Editor! This is a HUGE transition for me, which may take some getting used to. But I have ideas and plans and schemes and it's going to be FUN I PROMISE.

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I posted last week about the #LILAC25 information literacy award runner up, @sheilawebber.bsky.social reminded me that the 2025 winner, Reecca Mogg is ALSO an alumni of the MA Librarianship programme! Congratualtions Rebecca!

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The research @bookelf.bsky.social has done on the impact of the @lilacconf.bsky.social is immense. A great presentation today that was fully transparent of method to tell the stories of the conference. #Lilac25

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We’re so excited to reveal that the location of #LILAC26 will be @sheffielduni.bsky.social We hope to see you all there next year. Thank you to everyone that joined us at #LILAC25 and safe journey home.

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If you’ve been inspired by #LILAC25 & you’re planning your own project or research, or if you’re one of our amazing presenters, you should also think about writing for publication. Take a look at the @jinfolit.bsky.social for advice & information.

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Would anyone who's used a read and publish deal to publish a journal article be willing to be interviewed by a student doing a masters dissertation about why? Please let me know! (And please RT)

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Sharing this teaching reflection toolkit from the University of Houston Libraries, Texas: libteach.pubpub.org/reflectionto... Co-created by JIL Editorial Board member, Veronica Arellano Douglas. #LILAC25 #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy

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I had an amazing time at #LILAC25 learning about the latest research and practice in information literacy. Beyond excited to be welcoming the 2026 conference to the home of the information school in the Wave at the University of Sheffield

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Three MILA trustees at #LILAC25, the Librarians Information Literacy Annual Conference in Cardiff: Elinor Carmi, Stéphane Goldstein and Jane Secker. Elinor and Jane delivered two of the keynote addresses, so MILA is definitely on the map!

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There will be an online open day for the on-campus MA Librarianship and distance learning MA in Library and Information Services Management programmes at the University of Sheffield on Wednesday 30th April. If you'd like to find out more you can book a place at www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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When you consider even some of the most powerful and knowledgeable people in the land are also learning and taking notice of Information Literacy, it really makes you reflect on your own practice. A fascinating session from Anne-Lise that covered both her work and the wider sector issues. #LILAC25

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Another book recommendation: Richard Ovenden's "Burning the Books: A history of knowledge under attack". Libraries play a vital role in preserving knowledge and memories, which is why they are always a first line of attack for authoritarian governments #lilac25

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#infolit

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Really enjoying the Lilac stories talk by Jess Haigh - it's what I needed to hear this afternoon at #lilac2025 and Andy Walsh will like this!

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Day 2 at #lilac25 has kicked off with a brilliant presentation from two librarians from the university of Houston, Texas on reflection for assessing information literacy. Hand-wrote my notes but wanted to share this awesome toolkit they've put together: libteach.pubpub.org/reflectionto...

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#infolit

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Ready and raring to go for day 2 if #LILAC25 with @woodsiegirl.bsky.social come and say hi to us on the @infolitgroup.bsky.social stand :)

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Anne-Lise Harding, MA Librarianship graduate from the information school wins runner-up information literacy award at #LILAC25 for her work to develop information literacy at the House of Commons. Congratulations Anne-Lise!

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Catching up with Amy from the university library at #LILAC25 networking evening at the beautiful Cardiff museum

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Brilliant and discussion-provoking workshop from #LISM graduate Alberto @albertogarcia4.bsky.social on AI literacy at #LILAC25 it was great to chat about whether AI is an obstacle to learning or a support for learning

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Make sure you check out the Information Literacy Weblog, as @pammckinney.bsky.social live blogs from #LILAC25 information-literacy.blogspot.com?m=1

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Thanks to my colleague @pammckinney.bsky.social who's liveblogging from the @lilacconf.bsky.social #LILAC25 from the Information Literacy blog information-literacy.blogspot.com - links will appear on my feed (here)

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If you’re a new professional or attending LILAC for the first time, head over to the First Timers and New Professionals Breakfast! Meet other people that are new to the conference or the profession before sessions begin on Level 3 of the Centre for Student Life (CSL) #LILAC25

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In Cardiff for #LILAC25 and excited to catch up with the latest information literacy research and practice! The last time I was here for Lilac I was expecting baby #2, he's currently revising hard for his GCSEs 😱

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While the Ross Todd Award 2023-24 is being judged, why not revisit the award winning papers from 2021-22? #InfoLit #LISResearch

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Early birds can take advantage of discounted rates for the ALN Conference 2025. ALN members: £30 (online), £75 (in-person) Non-ALN members: £45 (online), £110 (-in-person) See the ALN website for further details:-https://www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conference-2025 #ALN25

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Two of our Information School graduates are speaking at the @nlisn.bsky.social online event today, sharing their dissertation research into neurodivergent experiences of recruitment practices in libraries - Good luck to all the speakers! nlisn.org/nlisn-recrui...

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We're up to 107 registrations for #CALC25! 🥳 Join us for 3 days exploring #CritLib in all its many and varied forms. We've got a huge programme of sessions and tickets are only £15 with bursaries available. #LibrarySky #Skybrarians #LISConference 📚 sites.google.com/view/calccon...

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Interim report from review of the school curriculum in England has been published. Includes brief references to importance of media literacy & critical thinking, but nothing substantive - that might be for next stage of the review, looking at subject areas in more detail. www.gov.uk/government/p...

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