New research explores the challenges facing public library collections in England. “Need to do more with less!” “…making choices in a vacuum.” “Stronger lobbying for sustainable funding…” Read the full report: doi.org/10.15131/she... @sheffielduni.bsky.social #PublicLibraries #LibraryResearch

Early Valentine’s as I’ll be prone (in post knee-op recovery) by then. Escape room (Pier Pressure, Brighton is 🤌). Pancakes. Books. New trainers. Lovely day out.

Enjoyed a night of creativity yesterday. The Paint Club. They provide everything, including step by step instructions. A bit of escapism. #art #painting

The trick was to have another coffee. #HiddenBooksGame @waterstones.bsky.social

Going to dream of these two. #HiddenBooks2025

Well well well. That was cracking. #CelebrityTraitors And Neuroblastoma UK seems like a fabulous charity.

I’m sorry for my face this morning. It’s because I started work early (on my 3rd coffee already) so I can clock off early. My brain knew this was a great idea; I just don’t think it communicated it to my body. GIF is fair approximation of my current vibe and aesthetic. #Monday #EarlyStart #Regrets

It’s my two year gym birthday. September 2023, I was so scared to use the gym. Found a great, friendly local one and haven’t looked back. Some progress pics because I’m one of those annoying gym people now. #Gym #StrengthTraining #FitInYourForties

When you want a coffee. But you’re in your office in the garden (in slippers) and the coffee machine is in the house. (Volume up)

My wife: why were you at the gym for so long on Sunday? Me: www.instagram.com/reel/DODyzGG...

Leaning into the 1st September. Autumnal socks and apple crumble cake for breakfast (with protein yoghurt, for balance). #Autumn #PumpkinSeason

It’s not all about the numbers but the numbers are pretty cool. I’ve lost 53% of my body weight. Or 92.4% of my excess body weight. Currently working on muscle gain but that’ll get easier once my knee surgery happens: probable bucket-handle-meniscus-tear 🪣 #GettingFit #FortiesAndFit

New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.

My little bookcase tracker is rapidly filling up. Either I need to slow down (unlikely) or I’m going to have to squeeze in some extra books before the year is out. #RemarkablePro #YearOfReading

Dr Emma Swai is up next in our intro series. An educator for over two decades, her research interests look at the portrayal of disability in New Testament writings, linguistic analysis of ecclesiastical texts and positionality & interpretation. More info about Emma’s research in bio: buff.ly/kNk2CXB

Finally got around to getting this big beasty printed. 🤩 Still feels unreal. If little Jo could see middle aged Jo, I think she’d be chuffed. #PhDone #BigBook #PublicLibraries @sheffielduni.bsky.social

The University of Sheffield & The Combined Regions are exploring how the current challenges faced by UK local authorities are impacting #PublicLibraries & their collections. We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!

First paper related to my PhD is published. Definitely feels like a milestone. www.tandfonline.com/eprint/K66RA... It argues that Q methodology is an ace way to investigate public opinions of public libraries. #QMethodology #Research #PublicLibraries

The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025! survey.gendercensus.com It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.

Today’s my 2 year Bariatric birthday. I had a gastric sleeve (NHS). Turns out it was 100% the right tool for me. Pic1: the numbers, a total loss of 178.75lb Pic2: full body comparison Pic3: belly comparison (still working on it) Pic4: my wife & I, then vs now #PersonalJourney #Health #Fitness

3.5 weeks and we get to go again with the #RedRoses 🏉 Just enough time for my heart to recover from the #Lionesses ⚽️ #WomenInSport #RugbyWorldCup2025 #Euro2025

HISTORIC EURO SUMMER IN SWITZERLAND 👏 🎥: FOXSoccer

Absolutely wrecked but over the moon. Bring on Sunday. Although, I might watch with my eyes closed. #Lionesses #Euro2025 #Finalists

Crikey. Nearly got a stress nosebleed in sympathy tonight. The #Lionesses worked their butts off for that. Turns out Hannah Hampton is a class act.

I don’t wanna appear too smug but it’s 10 a.m. on a Friday and I have emptied my inbox. #IsItTheWeekendYet?

STEM lego. It moves too but I couldn’t work out a good way to film that. A very enjoyable build. #Lego #STEM

Lunch hour in the gym. Forgot my trainers 🫣🫣🫣 #Crocs #IShouldBeSupervised #PerimenopauseMakesMeForgetful

Been having some personal victories recently. So celebrating #FaceToFaceFriday

My view vs her view. Also, I want it noted that I got dressed first and chose pink. She soooo copied me. After 25 years together, are we finally morphing our styles?! #Gym #Spotter #PrettyInPink #CopyCat

Engagement and impact through “The Lord of the Rings”? Considered me engaged! This is off to a great start. @jamiebgall.co.uk @sheffielduni.bsky.social #Hobbits #TheLordOfTheRings

Oh, bugger off, Monday. #BackToBed ?

And this is even more impressive as it’s a macchiato, so it’s a tiny espresso cup! #Coffee #CoffeeArt

My “I’m pretty clever” moment of the day* was hanging a resistance band on the washing line so I could wedge in more socks. *I’ve probably peaked for June, to be honest.

Session on communicating research data for non-research audiences. Very helpful and loads of great examples… thanks, @researchretold.bsky.social Supported with a coffee and a cookie from my local vegan coffee shop: Kind in Selsey. @sheffielduni.bsky.social

Bit of a different Sunday… supporting the #DedicatedByDesign kings at the British Powerlifting Union comp. Absolutely smashed their goals. I have lost my voice though. #MightHaveScreamedABit #PowerLifting #BigWeights

Holy shitballs.

It’s my one hundred and eleventh* birthday today. Celebrating by building more #Lego. *44 but I do feel 111 most mornings (pre-espresso).

Early birthday gift to myself. Coz having adult money means I have a #Lego problem. 49 bags in this set 😍😍😍

New addition the Lego in my library. I love the colour combinations in this set. #HeiHei #Moana

Through the Rebrickable website, I turned my Bonsai Lego set into Treebeard. I need to improve the hobbit minifigure. #LordOfTheRings #TheEnts

Science Magazine gets it wrong. 🧵

It's #buyastrangerabook day. If you'd like a book, but aren't quite sure what, just let @melissaschuh.bsky.social know what kinda stuff you like reading. Melissa will then reply with a choice of four books. You can choose your favourite & Melissa will pay for it! So get in touch! UK only

Today is #buyastrangerabook day. And here's a very kind offer from @shaunasaur.bsky.social , who's offering to buy someone the book of their choice, up to £20! not just the stuff on my website. Any book! So if there's something you'd like, get in touch! UK only.

I’ll #BuyAStrangerABook 🤗 Personalised recommendations are my thing, so don’t forget to mention what kinds of things you like to read and I’ll suggest accordingly 📚 @biggreenbooks.bsky.social

So glad I went out on a school night. This was glorious. Wilde would have loved it #TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest @nationaltheatre.org.uk

Stupid knee being stupid again. I don’t have time for this!

Officially in our mothers-in-law era. What a wonderful weekend. #TheBoyGotHitched #LasMadres

Attended a great focus group on open research, rigour and transparency this morning. Superbly facilitated by @jenniad.bsky.social Certainly thought-provoking but also enjoyable.

Working from home is awful. 😉