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clairesewell.bsky.social
Longtime librarian. Known as ces43 in a previous place. Does too much to fit into a bio. All opinions my own (she/her)
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Apparently it’s Love Your Pet Day. Any excuse to share photos of the little poser. Puss in Boots in his role model.

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across the UK to our annual Library Open Day. Always great to show off our beautiful space.

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

Train carriages where laptops are banned. Who’s with me?

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

Those of you in UK HE sector right now: a reminder that no matter how passionate you are - a job is a job. It might feel like you could never land anywhere else. You can, and will, should you need to. And wherever you end up, your new workplace will be lucky to have you.

submitted 30 days ago • 1 comment

We have ten expenses paid places for our Annual Conference this year! You can apply here: dub.sh/waarYbr See you in Brighton!

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Lots of great looking jobs about at the moment. I’ve applied for MANY jobs over the past 20 years and the biggest piece of advice I can give is apply even if you don’t meet absolutely all the criteria. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain!

submitted 52 days ago • 1 comment

New year, new challenge? Come and help support the Parliamentary research community in this exciting new information professional role. housesofparliament.tal.net/vx/lang-en-G...

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

The number one movie at the box office on your 10th birthday is how 2025 will turn out for you. This does not fill me with confidence!

submitted 61 days ago • 0 comments

Places still available - contact myself or Teresa to sign up!

submitted 62 days ago • 0 comments

OK then …..

submitted 67 days ago • 0 comments

Last working day of 2024. As much as I love my job I’m very much ready for the break!

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Today has been mostly fuelled by Quality Street. Definitely on a countdown to the end of a busy year.

submitted 83 days ago • 0 comments

Went to see The Devil Wears Prada musical yesterday and couldn’t resist a new mug for the home office (very much tongue in cheek before anyone gets upset!)

submitted 87 days ago • 0 comments

Pleased to report that after many years of saving I’ve finally been able to afford my dream house.

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

The perfect Christmas decoration doesn’t ex…

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It’s not the fact that the train decided to randomly go to a completely different station or that my journey took 3+ hours as a result. It’s the fact that the compensation is 50p that annoys me!

submitted 101 days ago • 1 comment

The 2024 St Pancras Christmas tree is going to be Popular (sorry not sorry)

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Please share! The Call for Papers is now live for UX in Libraries 9, 10-12 June 2025 in Liverpool: ‘Trust the Process’. If you work in libraries and are involved in user experience research or design work then you might want to submit a paper proposal. Full details: uxlib.org/2024/11/14/c...

submitted 114 days ago • 0 comments

You’ve got until Friday (22 Nov) to apply for a bursary to attend #LILAC25. Full conference places are available for people from under-represented groups & sectors and day delegate places for people who live/ work close to #Cardiff. We'd love to see you there! www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2025/b...

submitted 111 days ago • 0 comments

Call for speakers: #CILIP Copyright Conference. Do you have an interesting idea around copyright or licence? We're inviting speakers for lightning talks & standard sessions. Esp. keen to hear from you if you're new to conference speaking. Deadline: 8 Dec www.cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig...

submitted 111 days ago • 0 comments

It's nice to be back here after some time away (password issues). It's like a time machine back to the 'good days' isn't it?

submitted 114 days ago • 0 comments

It's time to apply for the 2025 House of Commons Library Open Day. Hear all about our work and get the chance to visit the Library within the Palace of Westminster. Full details and application form here: www.linkedin.com/posts/claire...

submitted 114 days ago • 0 comments

Big welcome to @infolitgroup.bsky.social! Information literacy types, give them a follow 😊

submitted 461 days ago • 0 comments

The House of Commons Library open day resumes on 14 February 2024. Apply for a place today and come learn more about what we do! commonslibrary.parliament.uk/commons-libr...

submitted 461 days ago • 0 comments

Pleased to report that the book themed Christmas tree at St Pancras is well worth the detour. You can even sit in the little booths and be read to!

submitted 493 days ago • 0 comments

New job alert. Looking for a new challenge? Want to make a difference? Take a look at this excellent role in the House of Commons Library working with a welcoming and inclusive team lnkd.in/eAj7jUwt

submitted 495 days ago • 1 comment

You all seem like a well informed crowd, but thought it might be useful to tell you a little about the House of Commons Library. A short 🧵 on who we are, what we do & how to find our work.

submitted 503 days ago • 4 comments

Caturday snoozes

submitted 519 days ago • 0 comments

I know it’s biscuit week on Bake Off but this looked too good not to.

submitted 523 days ago • 0 comments

The good kind of tired after week three of the new role. LOTS to learn about new workplace and sector but everyone has been lovely. Looking forward to a quiet weekend with this one to recharge.

submitted 526 days ago • 0 comments

Hello to the new place (seem to have been saying that a lot lately!)

submitted 534 days ago • 1 comment