Library Services Trust
We have recently added the Library Services Trust to the useful resources section of the blog and have tweeted about the bursaries they offer. Barbara Band, trustee and treasurer of … Continue reading
Interview: Clare Murnane, one of the co-founders of SLIP Ireland
In this interview we speak to Clare Murnane, co-founder of SLIP Ireland (alongside Helena Byrne). The interview discusses advice for new professionals, future plans and podcast recommendations. Can you tell … Continue reading
Interview: Edmund Wilkinson, Liaison Librarian
Edmund, a Liaison Librarian, has answered some of our questions about their library career and the skills they use in their current role. Can you tell us a bit about … Continue reading
Open Licensing in Libraries, guest post by Simon Bowie
In 2018, I was asked to speak about open licensing at UKSG 41st Annual Conference in Glasgow. I decided to combine my work in librarianship with my part-time MA in … Continue reading
Job shadowing: Rachel and Jen
In March 2019, using our job shadowing page, Rachel contacted Jen and arranged to shadow her at Leeds Beckett University. Rachel has shared her thoughts about the day. Jen is … Continue reading
Interview: Emma Suffield, Learning Resources Centre Manager at Saint Wilfrid’s C of E Academy
Emma, a Learning Resources Centre Manager, has answered some of our questions about their library career and the skills they use in their current role. Can you tell us a … Continue reading
UKSG Innovation competition/award
We are excited to announce that we will be working with UKSG and the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) to offer a new annual competition/award with three distinct aims as … Continue reading
Interview: uklibchat team
In this interview we speak to the current uklibchat team (minus Siobhan McGuinness). The interview includes background info on the team, their proudest achievements and recommendations of other networks/groups/sites/podcasts that … Continue reading
Interview: Sally Turbitt & Amy Walduck, co-founders of the Turbitt & Duck Podcast
In this interview we speak to Sally Turbitt and Amy Walduck, co-founders of the Library podcast Turbitt & Walduck. The interview discusses advice for new professionals, how podcasts can help … Continue reading
Interview: Jen Bayjoo, founder of DILON
In this interview we speak to Jen Bayjoo, the founder of Diversity in Libraries of the North (DILON), about setting up a network, plans for the future and her advice … Continue reading
