Sue Williamson
@librarychampion.bsky.social
Passionate reader and library lover. Worked in and for public libraries for 25 years. Retired not retiring. Trustee for The Reading Agency
,CILIP and the Ancient House Museum, Clare.
,CILIP and the Ancient House Museum, Clare.
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NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
![The American Library Association praises servic of Dr. Carla Hayden, decries 'unjust dismissal' of Librarian of Congress. [Image of Dr. Carla Hayden standing in the stacks in a library]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q5qyswhppr7tiskw43xhcv7f/bafkreicwqv4vszkknu4dvsdfhmrzzmtscjx5eg64gykfmrgynrnhup6sai@jpeg)
May 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
NEW: ALA salutes Dr Carla Hayden for her exceptional service to the nation as the Librarian of Congress. We are deeply disappointed in Dr Hayden's abrupt & unjust dismissal last night, an insult to the scope & breadth of her work.
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
Read ALA Pres. Cindy Hohl's statement: www.ala.org/news/2025/05...
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What a wonderful tribute to libraries. I love Dr. Hayden so much and I’m so deeply sad that she has been fired.
Per @washingtonpost.com: 'President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress — the first woman and first African American to hold the position. She was informed of the decision in a terse, two-sentence email'.
#DrCarlaHayden #LibraryofCongress.
#DrCarlaHayden #LibraryofCongress.
May 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
What a wonderful tribute to libraries. I love Dr. Hayden so much and I’m so deeply sad that she has been fired.
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If you're concerned about how federal funding cuts will affect Washington state’s libraries, listen to this KUOW story, Which includes a message from The Seattle Public Library Foundation's Brian Lawrence: “Support your local libraries as they are coming under attack." www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
Washington's libraries face 'deep and dramatic' funding cuts as Trump abruptly terminates federal grants
The Trump administration is notifying library systems across the country that grant funding is being terminated, despite pending litigation. The Washington State Library and Seattle Public Library are...
www.kuow.org
April 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If you're concerned about how federal funding cuts will affect Washington state’s libraries, listen to this KUOW story, Which includes a message from The Seattle Public Library Foundation's Brian Lawrence: “Support your local libraries as they are coming under attack." www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
At The Royal Albert Hall to see The Messiah. Bucket list tick! Great seats too!
April 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
At The Royal Albert Hall to see The Messiah. Bucket list tick! Great seats too!
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Access to knowledge is essential for society, democracy & prosperity. Preservation of knowledge allows us to learn, iterate,challenge. It drives innovation and growth in all senses of the word. Privileged to be part of the House of Lords roundtable on unlocking eBook access.
#CILIP #KR21 #Inflect
#CILIP #KR21 #Inflect
February 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Did you know that #CILIP membership gives you access to a free legal helpline and confidential access to our Benevolent Fund set up to help CILIP members and their families through financial difficulties? Both ready to help in times of need. more info👇
cilip.org.uk/page/MemberB...
cilip.org.uk/page/MemberB...
February 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Did you know that #CILIP membership gives you access to a free legal helpline and confidential access to our Benevolent Fund set up to help CILIP members and their families through financial difficulties? Both ready to help in times of need. more info👇
cilip.org.uk/page/MemberB...
cilip.org.uk/page/MemberB...
Every so often a book comes along that just blows me away&reminds why I fell in love with books all those years ago. There are no words to describe #AllTheColoursoftheDark by @WhittyAuthor,just read it.It’s the saddest&yet most uplifting book, so much love of every kind in its pages. 👏👏👏
February 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Every so often a book comes along that just blows me away&reminds why I fell in love with books all those years ago. There are no words to describe #AllTheColoursoftheDark by @WhittyAuthor,just read it.It’s the saddest&yet most uplifting book, so much love of every kind in its pages. 👏👏👏
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@cilip.bsky.social is concerned that the removal, hiding & modification of data, research & other information resources by authorities in the USA is starting to impede the vital work of UK library & information professionals, researchers & educators.
www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/...
www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/...
Statement: Removal of access to and modification of data by authorities in the USA
CILIP invites members and the wider information profession community to share examples of how content, reports, datasets, evidence, and tools are being removed by US authorities
www.cilip.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 1:44 PM
@cilip.bsky.social is concerned that the removal, hiding & modification of data, research & other information resources by authorities in the USA is starting to impede the vital work of UK library & information professionals, researchers & educators.
www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/...
www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/...
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Please let us know if you're seeing any impact in the UK from removing/limiting access to USA science & health data and research, or altering it #FactsMatter Worrying reports already from some of our members https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?id=693964
February 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Please let us know if you're seeing any impact in the UK from removing/limiting access to USA science & health data and research, or altering it #FactsMatter Worrying reports already from some of our members https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?id=693964
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Just🔟days to go! Apply for a committee or section position at IFLA. Membership of one of @iflaglobal.bsky.social's many diverse groups is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, make new contacts and connections, and represent the UK library sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/693285/...
February 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Just🔟days to go! Apply for a committee or section position at IFLA. Membership of one of @iflaglobal.bsky.social's many diverse groups is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, make new contacts and connections, and represent the UK library sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/693285/...
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Fall (back) in love with reading this #ValentinesDay by visiting your local #Library. Whether you are interested in the crime genre, sci fi, literary fiction, romance or non-fiction the possibilities for adventure are endless!
February 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Fall (back) in love with reading this #ValentinesDay by visiting your local #Library. Whether you are interested in the crime genre, sci fi, literary fiction, romance or non-fiction the possibilities for adventure are endless!
#KatherineRundell calls closing libraries “an act of cruelty and of grand stupidity” in today’s lecture on #BBCRadio4 in The Looking Glass series. In the UK we spend only £12 per capita on libraries whole Europe spends £25 and Finland £50. We need this to change
February 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
#KatherineRundell calls closing libraries “an act of cruelty and of grand stupidity” in today’s lecture on #BBCRadio4 in The Looking Glass series. In the UK we spend only £12 per capita on libraries whole Europe spends £25 and Finland £50. We need this to change
In her last lecture in the series #TheLionTheWitchandTheWardrobe, #KatherineRundell makes a passionate plea for libraries, both school and public, and their role in driving reading for pleasure. 1 million children in the UK do not own a book. We need our libraries
February 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In her last lecture in the series #TheLionTheWitchandTheWardrobe, #KatherineRundell makes a passionate plea for libraries, both school and public, and their role in driving reading for pleasure. 1 million children in the UK do not own a book. We need our libraries
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📣📣"CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England."
Invitation to tender: Future ready libraries
CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England.
www.cilip.org.uk
February 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
📣📣"CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England."
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📢CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England. Find out more👇
cilip.org.uk/news/692550/...
cilip.org.uk/news/692550/...
Invitation to tender: Future ready libraries
CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England.
cilip.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢CILIP is inviting researchers to undertake a gap analysis and consultation with sector experts to create a comprehensive review of training provision for leadership in the public library workforce in England. Find out more👇
cilip.org.uk/news/692550/...
cilip.org.uk/news/692550/...
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43% of us are 15 mins walk from a public library, 78% are 30 mins away https://blog.librarydata.uk/walk-to-your-local-library/ Love this analysis from Libraries Hacked, illustrates the need for more local branches #LibrariesChangeLives
Walk to your local library
Thoughts about walking to and from your local library and accessibility
blog.librarydata.uk
February 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
43% of us are 15 mins walk from a public library, 78% are 30 mins away https://blog.librarydata.uk/walk-to-your-local-library/ Love this analysis from Libraries Hacked, illustrates the need for more local branches #LibrariesChangeLives
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SAVE THE DATES 2025: Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives will take place in June and Green Libraries Week in October. Through a new campaign approach & schedule, CILIP will lead two separate annual campaigns with partners. Read more: cilip.org.uk/news/693446/...
February 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
SAVE THE DATES 2025: Libraries Week: Libraries Change Lives will take place in June and Green Libraries Week in October. Through a new campaign approach & schedule, CILIP will lead two separate annual campaigns with partners. Read more: cilip.org.uk/news/693446/...
Oh enjoy One of my favourite places! ❤️📚
February 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Oh enjoy One of my favourite places! ❤️📚
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New analysis shows borrowing eBooks encourages reading & boosts eBook sales. Much food for thought here for publishers #WinWin www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-... Bravo @librariesconnected.bsky.social @biblioluke.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #eBooks #publishers #libraries
February 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
New analysis shows borrowing eBooks encourages reading & boosts eBook sales. Much food for thought here for publishers #WinWin www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-... Bravo @librariesconnected.bsky.social @biblioluke.bsky.social @artscouncilengland.bsky.social #eBooks #publishers #libraries
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Amazing project and programme designed and lead by the wonderful team at @thespacearts.bsky.social with some fantastic library services demonstrating the ability of libraries to co-create rich dynamic cultural experiences in and for communities tailored to them. Really exciting stuff! #ACEsupported
The power of nine: Creating a community of digital practice in library services - Arts Professional
What happens to a library’s capacity for creative expression and innovation when knowledge is shared among nine services? asks The Space’s Fiona Morris, as she explores the opportunities within these ...
www.artsprofessional.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Amazing project and programme designed and lead by the wonderful team at @thespacearts.bsky.social with some fantastic library services demonstrating the ability of libraries to co-create rich dynamic cultural experiences in and for communities tailored to them. Really exciting stuff! #ACEsupported
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Public Libraries are amazing. Pop into yours! Nonjudgmental, warm. There's books & activities for Children's Mental Health Week, LGBTQ Week & #Romance In The Library. After all Dear Reader I did marry a librarian! Feel the love @cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social #Community #Libraries
February 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Public Libraries are amazing. Pop into yours! Nonjudgmental, warm. There's books & activities for Children's Mental Health Week, LGBTQ Week & #Romance In The Library. After all Dear Reader I did marry a librarian! Feel the love @cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social #Community #Libraries
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Whether it’s a Lego Club in @hulllibraries.bsky.social, board games in Bath or a digital arts workshop in St Helens, libraries have you covered: libraryon.org/events #LibraryOn #lovelibraries 📚
Discover Library Events | LibraryOn
Explore engaging events at your local library and beyond. From workshops to author talks, find something for everyone.
libraryon.org
February 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Looking for something to do this weekend? Whether it’s a Lego Club in @hulllibraries.bsky.social, board games in Bath or a digital arts workshop in St Helens, libraries have you covered: libraryon.org/events #LibraryOn #lovelibraries 📚
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💘📚 Take a chance on a book 📚💘
Check out one of the mystery reads from our Blind Date with a Book display—starting Monday on Ground Floor, Boole Library.
Who knows? You might just find your perfect match ❤️✨
#BlindDateWithABook #LibraryLove #ucclibrary
Check out one of the mystery reads from our Blind Date with a Book display—starting Monday on Ground Floor, Boole Library.
Who knows? You might just find your perfect match ❤️✨
#BlindDateWithABook #LibraryLove #ucclibrary
February 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
💘📚 Take a chance on a book 📚💘
Check out one of the mystery reads from our Blind Date with a Book display—starting Monday on Ground Floor, Boole Library.
Who knows? You might just find your perfect match ❤️✨
#BlindDateWithABook #LibraryLove #ucclibrary
Check out one of the mystery reads from our Blind Date with a Book display—starting Monday on Ground Floor, Boole Library.
Who knows? You might just find your perfect match ❤️✨
#BlindDateWithABook #LibraryLove #ucclibrary
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Next up on The Rest is History...
Because we do not already have one, I am writing a history of every Cambridgeshire County Council administration from 1973 to today in terms of what committees they set up or dissolved. Am up to 1989. It will be by far the single most boring document ever written, and I am thoroughly enjoying it
February 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Next up on The Rest is History...
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Links to this research on @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @librariesconnected.bsky.social websites exploring how elicencing conditions between publishers and libraries could be enhanced for mutual benefit. Also a survey on consumer behaviour in relation to borrowing eBooks and purchasing habits.
Ebook lending in public libraries research
Have a look at the Ebook lending report
www.artscouncil.org.uk
February 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Links to this research on @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @librariesconnected.bsky.social websites exploring how elicencing conditions between publishers and libraries could be enhanced for mutual benefit. Also a survey on consumer behaviour in relation to borrowing eBooks and purchasing habits.