Just out! A new issue of the Journal of Information Literacy (JIL): Vol. 20, No. 1 (2026).  6 research articles  6 project reports 2 LILAC 2026 reports 2 book reviews Open access! Read it here: journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/issue/vi... #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy #HE #SchoolLibraries #Health #GenAI

V20i1 of JIL just dropped and it is a BEAST journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/issue/vi...

“I write with dismay, grief and sorrow for the permanent closure of MIT Libraries Barker, Dewey and Rotch, and termination of library staff in those libraries. For MIT to be closing three of its four major libraries..." fnl.mit.edu/may-june-202...

"I see disinformation—which is an intentionally deceptive speech act—as often a preparatory act to engage in an intentional associated harms or exploitation act. In other words, I see disinformation as preparing the landscape for corruption." Dr. Alan Jagolinzer youtu.be/3fye7X6TtVw?...

🚨 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 don’t make the rules….

Phd funding opportunity for leeds based studies into children’s library use perhaps @stuhennigan.bsky.social if you know anyone!

Freemans should pay me the amount of love these boots are getting

If you are going to #lilac26 please do consider writing a conference report for @jinfolit.bsky.social journals.cilip.org.uk/index.php/ji...

I am at #lilac26 today, happy to chat about writing for JIL, or whatever you like!

New day of LILAC conferencing! If anyone is interested in chatting to me about publication in @jinfolit.bsky.social please come and find me in the breaks (or I’ll be at the ILG stand at 3pm today) We are friendly, supportive and have lots of publication formats for your work! #LILAC26

What a wonderful person Elaine was. I miss her.

If you are going to #lilac26 please do consider writing a conference report for @jinfolit.bsky.social journals.cilip.org.uk/index.php/ji...

Are any other news outlets going to cover this? Still only seen one local paper do so (with an interesting angle on why this is dangerous) northwestbylines.co.uk/news/educati...

Got something to say about censorship, democracy and it's links with information literacy (how can you make balanced judgements about information you find if you legally can't find it?) WE ARE HERE FOR THIS journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/announce...

"Mummy, why DOES the sun stay up?" Nothing makes you feel more thick than a six year old at seven in the morning.

First day as a manager today. What was the best thing a manager ever did for you?

I need example dissertation titles For A Thing - to make this FUN and HUMAN - what was your Undergraduate Dissertation? Mine was on the Luddite Rising in West Yorkshire in 1812 and the use of medical professionals as informants.

Would you like to come and work in my team? Feel free to get in touch to chat about the role.

I feel like I need a OA Scholarly Publishing Beefs and Gripes Network. Does one already exist I don't know about?

I went to both Bradford Industrial Museum AND Cliffe Castle this half term and they were both banging. My little one had to listen to me bang on about working conditions and child labour laws that funded the extravagance but START THEM WHILST THEY'RE YOUNG

There’s just a few days to make your nomination for the 2026 Information Literacy Award. Nomination for the #infolit award 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/RC43zzP

HIVE MIND #infolit looking for quippy quips and examples of what information literacy isn't (or what some might think IL is, but it's a bit more complicated than that) for a thing. Think stuff like "I'm Information Literate because I know how to use a database" (How? Why? What do you do next?)

The work of Fobazi Ettarh was inspired, influential beyond words and has fundamentally changed how (some but growing number) librarians talk about themselves and their profession, her impact was phenomenal. This is a tragic, tragic loss and my thoughts are with those who loved her. What a voice.

I'm pleased to have co-authored a new article out today in the Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship. Kevin Sanders, @sluginkpress.bsky.social, and I reflect on the Radical Librarians Collective and how we situate radical librarianship alongside critical librarianship. doi.org/10.33137/cja...

Do you know someone who is an outstanding practitioner of Information Literacy? Nominations for the 2026 #infolit award close on Friday (6 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

Nominations for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk Department of Information Studies Information Literacy Award close in one week. The award is open to all practitioners, researchers & academics working in the #infolit field in the UK. Self-nominate or nominate others ➡️ buff.ly/hB0446A

Just seen this. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/nationa... and I CANNOT commit this much time but OOOOOOOFFFFFFFFF that's SUCH a good opportunity.

After announcing it in the summer, today the UK government launched free training courses to AI upskill workers. It's free because it's funded by big-tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others, and not by local organisations in the UK who have been working with communities->

There is money for "education" if and only if that money is being directly funneled to corporations. Anything involving actual learning, however, well there's no magic money tree

Do you know someone who is an outstanding practitioner of Information Literacy? Make your nomination for the 2026 #infolit award by the 6 February (17:00 GMT). Don’t forget - individuals & teams can self-nominate or nominate others. Nominate via our website ➡️ buff.ly/afBdLow

Dear librarian colleagues, you are invited to take part in a short survey for the Open Book Collective's evaluation. Whether or not your library supports or has supported any publisher and/or infrastructure service providers via membership of the Open Book Collective we'd love to hear from you.

The @infolitgroup.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk Department of Information Studies are proud to announce the return of the Information Literacy Award at #LILAC26 The award is open to all practitioners, researchers & academics working in #infolit in the UK. Nominations close 6 Feb (17:00 GMT).

So I'm asking for help now. Do you have a story or initiative about Queers and Libraries that you'd like in the book? Let me know! FYI, they don't have to be positive if that doesn't reflect your experience. forms.office.com/e/SRh70ukEeN 1/2

Small personal announcement - I'll be starting 2026 with a new role of Academic Engagement Manager at LBU. First management job starting a brand new team. Obviously delighted but very much bricking it so hints and tips are welcome.

Latest Playful Learning Newsletter is out, news about lots of playful conferences, contributing towards things like RE:PLAY, & a cheeky little extension for a journal special issue too. Take a look if you're interested in adult play, playfulness, learning. playfullearningassoc.co.uk/december-new...

Moon Tiger by Penelope Lively

Do you know someone who is an outstanding practitioner of Information Literacy? Nominations for the 2026 #infolit award open in the new year, so it's a great time to start thinking about who you want to be recognised. Don't forget - individuals & teams can self-nominate or nominate others.

First @jinfolit.bsky.social published I've been Managing Editor for. There's such a massive team behind this publication, so much work goes into it. Very proud.

Out now: Vol. 19, No. 2 (2025) Editorial: Alison Hicks on silence in #InfoLit. 3 research articles: critical and workplace IL, service-learning, IL framework in schools. 5 project reports: reflection, pop culture, outreach, children’s IL, curriculum mapping. journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/issue/vi...

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

Late to the game sharing this: Stage 1 of #CALC26 CfP is out and we're accepting submissions The Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference is for anyone with research, projects, perspectives on all things using critical practice in libraries and information studies sites.google.com/view/calccon...

The sixth picture on my phone is a screenshot of my kid's birthday party invite which I ain't sharing but will definitely be the thing that kills me.

I did, you know, I did make a book (with a LOT of other people) and it's got my name on the front and everything. eprints.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/id/eprint/81...

Are you a PhD student & interested in using museum collections in your teaching or research? We're running a *free* doctoral training programme for students at any institution to learn about working with collections. Find out more: collections.reading.ac.uk/whats-on/

That's SENIOR Fellow of the Higher Education Academy to you, matey

Bursary applications for #LILAC26 close today at 17:00 (GMT). Full conference places are available for people from under-represented groups & sectors and day delegate places for people who live or work close to #Sheffield. Don’t miss out! buff.ly/oiE5lDT

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).