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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · 6h

All blog posts will also appear on our website - check out our previous ones, on trauma-informed recruitment, qualifications and more sites.google.com/view/fairlib...

FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · 6h

Announcement! The Fair Library Jobs newsletter is getting off Subtack. Sign up to our contact list to receive future blog posts via email docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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This list is to submit your name to the Fair Library Jobs contain list. We will use the contact list to update subscribers on news, website updates and new blog posts. The list of email addresses wi...

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Kirsten the Librarian @librarykirsten.bsky.social · 10d

"The principles of the Fair Library Job Manifesto (2022) related to interview practice should be adopted, including sharing questions in advance to all candidates irrespective of a disclosure of neurodivergence."

NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · Sep 1

'The experiences of #neurodivergent #Library and Information Science [LIS] professionals working in #academic #libraries – a case study' ⬇️
eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...

#Research
#Neurodiversity
#Workplace
#Dyslexia
#Autism
#ADHD
#AuDHD
#Dysgraphia
#Dyspraxia
#Dyscalculia
#OCD

The experiences of neurodivergent Library and Information Science [LIS] professionals working in academic libraries – a case study - White Rose Research Online

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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.bsky.social · 28d

@nlisn.bsky.social is attempting to assess the proportion/spread of neurodiversity across across all UK library sectors. If you identify as neurodivergent, with or without a formal diagnosis, or suspect you may be - please fill in our short survey!

Reblogging/signal-boosting much appreciated!

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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Public and Commercial Services Union @pcsunion.bsky.social · 29d

PCS is balloting members at the British Library (London branch) for strike action from today until noon on 13 October over the organisation’s failure to offer an above-inflation pay award for a second consecutive year.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...

The image shows a picture of the British Library in London and includes the words PCS 15 September to 13 OCtober strike ballot over pay at the British Library

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Hiring Librarians @hiringlibrarians.com · Sep 10

"If academic libraries want to help make the interview process more inclusive for individuals with autism, they should implement steps that help both neurodivergent and neurotypical candidates alike through universal design." Great info for folks who hire in new C&RL crl.acrl.org/index.php/cr...

Autistic Librarians in the Academic Library Hiring Process | Cohen | College & Research Libraries

Autistic Librarians in the Academic Library Hiring Process

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you link to any of our blog posts you'll need to update the urls, but hopefully they won't move again (and if you are linking to our work in teaching, guidance etc. please let us know, we love to hear about it!)

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are in the process of moving the Fair Library Jobs newsletter off of Substack. If you're subscribed, you'll get an email soon about how to sign up to future updates. Our past posts are now up on the website sites.google.com/view/fairlib...

Fair Library Jobs - Newsletter

Fair Library Jobs is currently in the process of moving off of Substack. Posts from the newsletter will be shared here and direct via email to subscribers.

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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.bsky.social · Sep 2

I'm always impressed by organisations/institutions who send out interview topics or questions ahead of time, unpromoted or solicited. 👍 Suggests only good things about their overall approach to inclusivity and accessibility!

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Jul 28

Congratulations to @uvwunion.bsky.social! A victory in one workplace gives hope to all workers ✊

United Voices of the World @uvwunion.bsky.social · Jul 28

MASSIVE WIN AT THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE! 🔥

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After five months of intense negotiations, UVW cleaners and security guards — mostly migrant workers — have DONE IT!

Without striking, UVW members negotiated like pros and WON... 👇🏽

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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · Jun 18

News | National museum security guards secure ‘life-changing’ pay rises after strike – victory for workers who took more than 50 days of industrial action

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National museum security guards secure ‘life-changing’ pay rises after strike - Museums Association

Victory for workers who took more than 50 days of industrial action

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Jul 22

We love to see it: "We know this has only been possible because staff were determined to stick together and take collective action to protect their jobs and their workmates." #JoinAUnion #WorkersUnited

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Jul 22

Update: Lambeth library workers agreed to strike, but it got called off because of the progress made in negotiations with management! Sounds like really significant concessions on job cuts, pay and conditions - brilliant work all! lambeth-unison.org/2025/07/02/l...

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Jun 25

Solidarity to everyone at the brilliant Lambeth libraries!

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jun 25

I don't think I have to tell most people who follow me why libraries are important, or that they're under threat in the UK. But I want to make sure everyone knows Lambeth libraries are going on strike and there's a solidarity hardship fund HERE linktr.ee/savelambethl... #KidlitUK #SaveLibraries

Save Lambeth Libraries | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Linktree. Make your link do more.

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · May 18

This is a brilliant post that everyone hiring or job hunting in libraries should read. It reflects the ethos behind Fair Library Jobs: the process of job applications does not need to be this horrible. Things can and should be better for everyone.

Hiring Librarians @hiringlibrarians.com · May 4

"if you see all of the external threats coming to our profession and then turn around and say "yeah the best i can do is hire part time for a job that requires a master's degree and offer no benefits", you are part of the problem" #LIS #GLAM #Libraries

“libraries are nothing without the labor of library workers”

"if you see all of the external threats coming to our profession and then turn around and say "yeah the best i can do is hire part time for a job that requires a master's degree and offer no benefits", you are part of the problem and I am seeing this far too often in my search."

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Binni Brynolf (they/them) @brynolf.bsky.social · May 2

On Tuesday 27 May 1-2pm, I'm presenting a webinar on behalf of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social, "How to be a good ally to trans*, non-binary and gender-conforming people"

I've spoken about this before but allies are more vital than ever now...

Register and share please!

www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Jan 7

PCS Union @pcsunion.bsky.social have been calling out low pay at the British Library for years, including strike action in 2023. If you care about working conditions in heritage institutions support their workers' trade unions where you can! www.pcs.org.uk/employers/br...

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Jan 13

UK library workers, get your trade union options here sites.google.com/view/fairlib...

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Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · Mar 26

On this - don't wait for your large central HR departments to catch up with this, libraries.

Be the change you want to see and send out questions (or at the very least, themes) in advance. We had to badger HR for permission to do this but they did agree in the end!

NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · Mar 26

Antonis from the Royal College of Art is now delivering a talk on 'Making the interview work for you' from the perspective of struggling with Neurotypical interviews, which generally lack any advanced information prior to the interview.

#NLISNevents #Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

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Jo Fitzpatrick @jofitz.bsky.social · Mar 26

I'm at #NLISNevents Recruitment Experiences of Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff this afternoon, and I'll Live Sky through the next 2 talks before I deliver mine in a bit.

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Mar 26

That's the dream! Full manifesto is here - please do get in touch if you've got questions or comments. sites.google.com/view/fairlib...

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sounds like an amazing event! There's lots of interesting stuff in this thread and the #NLISNevents tag.

NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · Mar 26

Great start to our online event 'Recruitment Experiences of #Neurodivergent #Library and Information Staff'

Hello to all who have joined in. We have a global audience which is amazing! 🌍
Slides will be available afterwards.
#NLISNevents

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NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · Mar 3

"Recruitment experiences of #neurodivergent #library and information staff"

Our next event is is online on 26/3/25 9:30-3pm. It's a mix of talks and presentations with Q&A time. This is a free event, book via Eventbrite⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/recruitmen...

#Employment
#HiddenDisability

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FairLibraryJobs @fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social · Mar 10

Booking is now open for the next seminar by NetIKX netikx.org.uk

Innovative, high quality discovery and retrieval solutions for libraries, information centres and digital archives using Koha and TD Net
There is no charge to attend this hybrid event. Please book here:
www.netikx.org/book-this-ev...

Book this event - Non-member - Netikx

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Hiring Librarians @hiringlibrarians.com · Feb 20

Gathering a few resources for LIS job seekers around disability and accommodations in the job search process - would love to hear any of your suggestions (looking for resources specifically aimed at job seekers, rather than employers). 📚 #libraries #librarians #LIS

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