Y'all if you think that the reason we don't have universal healthcare is that it costs too much, I don't know what to say to you. We would get better healthcare for less money with universal healthcare. The cost is not the issue. There are many reasons we don't have universal healthcare.

Today’s the anniversary of the passing into law of Section 28 in 1988, the first homophobic legislation in a century. Politicians and media said it was our own fault, told us to shut up and give up. We didn’t. Dont you dare give up now on trans people.

Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

Niki De Saint Phalle, Untitled (Nana, Fountain Figure), 1999 #womensart #summer

'On the beach' by Mariann Johansen-Ellis, contemporary printmaker #Womensart

Worth reading this whole thread!

Bowl by Alexandra Raphael, artist who specialises in enamel bowls and jewllery #WomensArt

Is AI better at coding than a junior engineer? Maybe! Will we ever have senior engineers if we replace all junior engineers with AI? We will not Is AI better at writing then a 6th grader? Maybe! Will anyone learn to write of all 6th graders use AI? They will not

Hang on. There was a gnome ban?

We only rate dogs. This is a precious little seal. She is laying on the beach and everything. Please be more respectful of our craft, and only send dogs. Thank you… 12/10 (IG: jaynjoyyy)

Two publication updates: 1) We have codified our open-to-submission periods as January and August of each year. Our next open window will be August 2026. 2) We have increased our word cap to 7,000 words and encourage authors to aim for the range of 4,000-7,000 words (excluding references).

One of only two UK libraries with full access to all 10 China Academic Journals collections, you can access over 9,300 high-quality CNKI E-Books from China’s leading scholars, spanning Art, Literature, History, Geography, and Philosophy, fully downloadable for research, study, and teaching.

Still one week to apply for this awesome Archivist post based in Wiltshire with an absolutely amazing collection. #Archives #Archivist #Wiltshire #Swindon

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 We’re hosting the first ever NLISN Conference 🎉 📍 Leeds 📅 17–18 July Join us for two days of connection, ideas, and inspiration with people passionate about learning, inclusion & support networks. #NLISN #Conference #Leeds #Inclusion #Learning #Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD

I think this is a really interesting paper, and speaks to our disinvestment in public health over the last 15 years.

Important announcement: a staycation is where you have time off and stay at home. It is not a holiday away from home in the UK. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

If you’re a Public Library Worker in a Reform council then join a union now and be prepared to oppose book bans etc. it’s going to be a very bumpy ride 😬

It exists! I interviewed backup dancers, producers, the costume designer, the song’s producers who granted the rights, and so many more who were involved: web.archive.org/web/20240227...

and yes, a respected colleague calculated the intensity of the on-stage storm because that’s what heroes do.

I don’t make the rules….

NEW: Babies Are Bleeding to Death as Parents Reject a Vitamin Shot Given at Birth The vitamin K shot, a lifesaving injection given to newborns to prevent uncontrollable bleeding of the brain and intestines, has become collateral damage of the anti-vaccine movement.

Nothing has killed more soldiers in the history of humanity than disease. While worst is a more complicated question Hegseth is absolutely the dumbest secretary of defense the United States has ever had. bsky.app/profile/ones...

Death rates for cervical cancer in the United Kingdom have fallen by 80% since 1950— Cervical cancer death rates among women in the United Kingdom have fallen by around 80% since 1950. You can see this reduction in the chart. This progress happened for a couple of key reasons.

If you’ve been inspired by #LILAC26 & 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.

#LoveLD and love this week's #LTHEchat: Why care is a superpower right now: lthechat.com/2026/03/23/l... Weds 8-9 in Blue Sky - follow the hashtag - join the conversation

34% of Americans still approve of him. A third. It’s not something to celebrate, it’s something to be deeply concerned about.

My excellent colleague @katiedd.bsky.social has just published this remarkable investigation into rampant book banning in a Greater Manchester secondary school library. 193 books including The Da Vinci Code, Twilight, White Teeth and 1984 Graphic Novel www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho...

We're looking for a pro-active HE/research librarian, keen for responsibility, who likes being involved with a range of different tasks and is able to see the library service as an interconnected whole. If this sounds like you - why not apply? (must be able to work in London for some of the week).

Working in social care I've had multiple years with no rise in pay. If I do get one it's always under 2%. Because I'm employed for a charity there's always the element of it being vocational & not about pay. And we are told the injuries/danger element is just part of the role of supporting people.

UK university staff: have you feared for your job at any point during the past two years? How confident are you that redundancies are less likely this year than they were last year? This is your last chance to let us know in our UK Redundancy Survey. @timeshighered.bsky.social

We’re counting down to #LILAC26, in four weeks we’ll be saying hello from Sheffield! Bookings close on Friday, visit our website and book your place today.

You’ve got extra time to submit your nomination for the 2026 Information Literacy Award! Nominations for the #infolit award now close on Monday 16 Feb (17:00 GMT). Don’t forget - individuals & teams can self-nominate or nominate others. Nominate via our website: buff.ly/hB0446A

Still not booked your place for #LILAC26? We know you’ll want to after you’ve seen our amazing draft programme: buff.ly/ZJfnhsk Our early bird rate ends on Friday (6 Feb) – don’t miss out! #infolit #digilit

If you're coming to #LILAC26 take a look at the new @infolitgroup.bsky.social initiative - LILAC Learning Sets. If you take part, you'll be grouped with colleagues from diverse organisations, geographical locations & career stages, & supported to maintain contact. Find out more ⬇️

Upcoming event klaxon! On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US. If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇 infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

A gentle reminder if you've received an invoice from a Freelancer/Self employed person which is due before Christmas. Be a love, and pay it today.

LearnHigher is the UK's library of learning development resources for higher education. All LearnHigher resources are free of charge, peer-reviewed for accessibility, peer evaluated, research-informed, and shared under Creative Commons Licenses./aldinhe.ac.uk/learnhigher #LoveLD

Children queuing for soup at Manchester's Wood Street Mission, c.1900. Created 1869 and still in existence continuing to support struggling families and help children across Manchester and Salford. Donate here - www.woodstreetmission.org.uk/support-us/d...

Dee Nickerson, contemporary painter who explores themes of living in the countryside #WomensArt #FridayFeeling #ArtAdvent

Isn't it the same in many careers though - you're good at something and you're rewarded by being given a management role instead 🤷‍♀️

Bookings for #LILAC26 are open 🎉 To find out more, and to secure your place, visit our website: buff.ly/2gyo3d4 We can’t wait to see you in Sheffield! #infolit #digilit

“As a mum and a wheelchair user, pavement parking puts me and my children in danger every day. I don’t understand why drivers think they can block pavements — they’re for pedestrians.” - Aideen, campaigner Join our campaign against pavement parking https://bit.ly/4hWpLxM

Booklovers, your favourite game is back! 📚🔎 Guess all 20 books in the #HiddenBooksGame and you could win a £500/€500 National Book Token to spend in your local bookshop (the best gift ever, in our opinion). Play now: buff.ly/460M0aR

Do you live or work close to #Sheffield & would like to attend a day at #LILAC26? Apply for one of our Local to LILAC day bursaries! Winners will be randomly selected & get a free place + £50 for travel expenses. It’s really easy to apply via our website, the deadline is the 21 November (17:00 GMT).

People who want to make the web accessible need to understand the many different ways that people with disabilities use the web. This W3C resource offers a good introduction to how disabled people navigate the web, and barriers they commonly encounter. www.w3.org/WAI/people-u...

Many struggle with writing alt text for charts and other other data visualizations. Amy Cesal's "Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization" hammers home the importance of explaining the chart type, the type of data, and the reason for the chart. medium.com/nightingale/...

You’ve only got a few days to finalise your #LILAC26 proposal! Our Call for Presentations closes on Thursday, 13 November, at 16:00 (GMT). Find out more and submit on our website. #infolit #digilit ⬇️

"3.5 million people live in homes that fail the UK Decent Homes Standard." We were joined by housing and health researcher Faye Sanders earlier this year to talk about what's driving unhealthy homes, and what we can do to fix the problem. Listen now: https://ow.ly/jhS850XpfVy