My article on leadership and school librarians is out now in . All school libraries need an experienced, professional librarian at their helm. We should be looking to our international colleagues for inspiration!
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My next column for is out now - Digital transformation: how we can build a digital future for libraries to thrive
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Please help us build a 'rich picture' of today's #library, #information and #knowledge workforce, focused on diversity, post-pandemic recovery and professional development. UK Information Workforce Survey questionnaire at eu.research.net/r/workforcesur
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Does the UK have a different attitude to ebooks? If anyone can tell you it's , CEO of OverDrive
Today is 10th birthday! 🎂�?�?To celebrate, we’re opening our 45th public library in Moreton Hall, Bury St. Edmunds. Lots of other amazing activities across all our libraries today so please pop by ❤️
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The brilliant tackles definitions of #knowledgemanagement in the current 's latest issue of #InformationProfessional. Are they useful, are they ISO 30401 based? What do they have to do with Dracula? Make sure to read the article and email her as requested.
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Absolutely loved working with , , Ian and the people of Nailsea to co-design the first version of . It’s incredible to see it thriving 5 years on and I still take the founding principles of this project with me.
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The CILIP Conference in Liverpool is next month. I'll be there both days, speaking on intellectual freedom in public libraries as well as reporting on the conference and meeting as many lovely library people as possible. I hope to see you there. cilipconference.org.uk
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Delighted to be delivering the #keynote speech at the #copyright conference this year. Thank you for the invite. Looking forward to exploring the #opps & #challenges presented by #NFTs #AI #3Dprinting for #copyright #IP
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What is the impact of new and emerging tech on copyright? Prof Dinusha Mendis explores the challenges as a result from NFTs, AI and 3D printing in this @InfoProMag article, leading up to her keynote at this year's Copyright Conference (18 May, online) cilip.org.uk/news/599596/Cu
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What is the impact of new and emerging tech on copyright? Prof Dinusha Mendis explores the challenges as a result from NFTs, AI and 3D printing in this article, leading up to her keynote at this year's Copyright Conference (18 May, online) cilip.org.uk/news/599596/Cu
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Chilling with a glass of wine & catching up with my #CPD reading via . Articles on #professionalregistration #apprenticeships #cataloguing not to mention #festivalplanning from - also love the 10 reasons leaflet
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A HUGE weekend shoutout to the team for another splendid issue. I’m lying in state with the famous lurgy and devouring every moment in between cocodomol and chicken soup. Kudos 👏
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Very pleased to see my column in the latest issue of �?��?��?��?��?� Information Professional. My thoughts on getting the best out of the relationship with your IT department.
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Nice to see my column on unlearning in this month's Information Professional magazine.
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Are public libraries powerless in the face of inflation? 's head of content and resources development looks at the options
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You'll find Information Professional looked at employment market in September with commentary from 's Simon Burton, ' Angela Krzyzanowska and 's Sue Wills
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Replies to this have made for fascinating if troubling reading. Job precarity, lack of recognition & a concern about the over-specification of roles which deter talented people from applying. As & others note, it sounds as if we need a fresh approach to recruitment
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Says Jess Pembroke, soon to be Head of Data Protection at Naomi Korn Associates ......
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"I feel very nervous about the proposal to remove the legal requirement to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO)..." says @jess_pembroke head of data protection @NKorn #dataprotection
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"I feel very nervous about the proposal to remove the legal requirement to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO)..." says head of data protection #dataprotection
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"CILIP believes that data has the potential to be a powerful force for social and economic development, but only if managed by ethical information professionals with a clear focus on people’s rights and safety." #dataprotection cilip.org.uk/news/587035/Wi
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Excellent piece in on the opportunities for #libraries in the new Delivery Plan 2921-24 - CILIP members look out for your copy or read it on the app!
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New animation from academic ebook investigation making the campaign accessible beyond the sector #ebookSOS
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Tech depends on availability of well-structured info, data & metadata to function, and #infopros should understand the value they bring to digital transformation projects. This past article showcases our keynote speaker Janet Peden. cdn.ymaws.com/www.cilip.org.
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Jake Hearn member took the path from weekend assistant in a public library to a career as an info professional. He tells about his first role, making the transition from student to professional, and why it pays to keep an open mind. cilip.org.uk/news/582003
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One day I'll see my name in the chartership section of the
Really need to get going and finish...
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In your copy of this month you will find an article by our Chair detailing what SLG is doing in this, our 40th anniversary year, and our plans for the future. Look for our articles every month on different aspects of school library life.
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KnowledgeRights21 formally launches today, with the generous support of @ArcadiaFund!
We’re looking forward to working with library organisations, key experts, and all committed to education, research and culture in the 21st century to deliver change! bit.ly/39sGA13
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Patience is a virtue. This new runner is now at the starting blocks. formally launches today. Watch this space as we will soon be annnouncing our Policy Committee. knowledgerights21.org/press-release/
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KnowledgeRights21 formally launches today, with the generous support of @ArcadiaFund!
We’re looking forward to working with library organisations, key experts, and all committed to education, research and culture in the 21st century to deliver change! bit.ly/39sGA13
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53% thought levelling up "would have either a negative impact on their local economy, or no impact at all"... said 25% of £4.8bn levelling up fund should be spent on social infrastructure, such as parks, libraries and pubs...
Here's the direct link to the Library Issue, free to read for one week! bit.ly/3gZoh7w
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That's all from today's amazing panel @Zoey_Dixon, @NickPoole1 and Ian Anstice and chair @Saltounite! The Library Issue is free to read online this week so head over to The Bookseller and check it out: bit.ly/2YqbEMA
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Fantastic interview in with the brilliant , "We need to demonstrate continually the innovative practice and flexibility, the understanding of community and the impact that libraries have on so many areas". Now on the app!
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Incredibly honoured to be able to celebrate two firsts today 
First byline and first cover!
Thank you for the opportunity @InfoProMag @CILIPinfo and thank you to @ciliplndn for providing me with support and community beyond my wildest dreams 
First byline and first cover!
Thank you for the opportunity @InfoProMag @CILIPinfo and thank you to @ciliplndn for providing me with support and community beyond my wildest dreams 
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Incredibly honoured to be able to celebrate two firsts today 🥳
First byline and first cover!
Thank you for the opportunity and thank you to for providing me with support and community beyond my wildest dreams 🥰
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Huge congratulations from all to on your appointment as National Librarian and CEO . You are such a fantastic ambassador for our sector and we're very much looking forward to working with you.
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We are so delighted to hear that from October our incredible Vice President @AminaTShah will be the new National Librarian and CEO of @natlibscot! Amina inspires us everyday with her energy, imagination, talent and drive - many congratulations Amina from all at CILIPS! @CILIPinfo
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Very inspiring to read about and in (April). Mention of efirst policy, leadership, skills development and mentoring. is looking forward to working on this and getting the Virtual Mentoring Network up and running.
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Being off on a public holiday today allows me to catch up on some much needed reading of . Only on p11 of the April issue and I've taken half a page of notes already. And have been mentioned twice!
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