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).

Our new external relationships manager @bethtapster.bsky.social recently shared her thoughts on the #LILAC26 bursaries with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social. Applications close on the 21 Nov and it's really easy to apply via your LILAC account. Don't miss out! ⬇️ buff.ly/BMykNHB

Would love to run a zine making day for our students on World Book Day next year, anyone got any South Yorkshire based people they could recommend?

I'm writing my presentation trying to remember to include a "how" for every bit of evidence, but it's REALLY HARD because I don't always have specific details of HOW my work has changed people apart from people saying "your work is so good" etc etc. There MUST be a better way of recording this

Get your applications in over the weekend folks, there's still time to join us.....join us......

Applications are open for #LILAC26 bursaries! In addition to LILAC bursaries, which provide a full conference place, you can apply for Local to LILAC day delegate bursaries, aimed at those that live or work close to the University of Sheffield. Find out more & apply on our website.

SHOCKING news NONE OF US have been saying for YEARS www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

"It's short notice, but...."

Have an interest in Information Literacy and want to get started in academic publishing? JIL is looking for Associate Editors! journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/announce... this is a great opportunity to be mentored by Alison, and to see the inner workings of journals and research.

Our CILIP LGBTQ+ Network seeks a new Chair. You'll act as leading officer, informing the decisions made to raise awareness & advise Library, Knowledge & Information workers on LGBTQ+ subjects. Role open to those identifying as LGBTQ+ or Queer. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...

We are very pleased to announce that the #LILAC26 Call for Presentations is now open! Find out about the different types of presentation you can submit and how to submit on the #LILAC website: buff.ly/cICI5lk #infolit #digilit

journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/announce... if you have been part of this and want to write about it anonymously we in the UK library land are here for you

This is NOT just america. This is happening here. Local coverage of it, if you can bear the pop up ads.... www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2548259... #UKKidlit #Edusky

If you're thinking about submitting an abstract for #LILAC26 but you have questions, or would like some practical tips, come along to the @infolitgroup.bsky.social online workshop on Friday 3 October, 12-1pm BST. Book your place ⬇️

There’s still time to apply to join the #LILAC review panel. Play a critical part in our conferences, contribute to the #infolit discussion & have something great for your CV! Applications close in one week (18 Sept)⬇️ www.lilacconference.com/about-lilac/reviewers

If you haven't seen it, the Journal of Information Literacy has a call for papers out for a special issue on censorship/banned words and why words matter. We're based in the UK and can publish anonymously journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/announce...

They do play proper tunes in ASDA.... www.tiktok.com/@stefftodd/v...

I was showing the difference between a quotation and a paraphrase. I used the sentence "Vygotsky is the GOAT" to sum up a three sentence paragraph explaining that Vygotsky is, in fact, the GOAT. And did I get a single laugh? Yes, and yes I will be living on that high for the rest of this term.

A slide from my med school syphilis talk

Yup, yup yup yup

Started King and Conqueror knowing nothing about it except the posters, and I was very much presuming that James Norton was playing William because Harold quite famously were the one with the moustache.