Dr Ruth Carlyle
@ruthcarlyle.bsky.social
Health librarian who sings, sews and reads. Head of Knowledge and Library Services (NHS KLS Leadership) at @england.nhs.uk
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New research on how public libraries and librarians in England tackle mis/dis-information - short survey, please complete & share app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a... #IntellectualFreedom
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New research on how public libraries and librarians in England tackle mis/dis-information - short survey, please complete & share app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a... #IntellectualFreedom
Reposted by Dr Ruth Carlyle
This issue of #InformationProfessional Magazine explores how public libraries support children with SEND. Read the full article and learn how your library could shape a more inclusive future for all children. https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/713675/How-public-libraries-support-children-with-SEND.htm
How public libraries support children with SEND
Public libraries welcome all-comers but some present challenges for children with SEND, Ayub Khan looks at how libraries are offering support.
www.cilip.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This issue of #InformationProfessional Magazine explores how public libraries support children with SEND. Read the full article and learn how your library could shape a more inclusive future for all children. https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/713675/How-public-libraries-support-children-with-SEND.htm
“Breathing search engines, we dissect the quest” Thank you @cilip.bsky.social for sharing the opening poem #cilipconf25
...And here's the #CILIPConf25 poem in full with a video of Rishi reading it.
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
A new poem for the profession
Poet Rishi Dastidar has created a new poem to celebrate the profession, exclsuively for CILIP
www.cilip.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Breathing search engines, we dissect the quest” Thank you @cilip.bsky.social for sharing the opening poem #cilipconf25
Good to see leadership engagement coming through for library colleagues attending #cilipconf2025
Been a bit too in it to post but the CILIP conference is good so far! I always get a lot out of coming #CILIPconf2025
July 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Good to see leadership engagement coming through for library colleagues attending #cilipconf2025
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The national NHS Knowledge & Library Services team and the South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has created this guide to checking the reliability of health information - Misinformation UnMASKED library.nhs.uk/wp-content/u... @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social #PIFTick5
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May 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The national NHS Knowledge & Library Services team and the South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has created this guide to checking the reliability of health information - Misinformation UnMASKED library.nhs.uk/wp-content/u... @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social #PIFTick5
Thrilled and humbled to have been elected as the next co-chair of @ciliphlg.bsky.social, taking on the role from Lynsey Hawker, to volunteer alongside Lesley Allen from 1 July. So many amazing librarians have volunteered for the Health Libraries Group since it was founded in 1947.
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Thrilled and humbled to have been elected as the next co-chair of @ciliphlg.bsky.social, taking on the role from Lynsey Hawker, to volunteer alongside Lesley Allen from 1 July. So many amazing librarians have volunteered for the Health Libraries Group since it was founded in 1947.
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Do you have experience working with AI?
We’re seeking proposals for presentations and workshops at Fantastic Futures 2025: AI Everywhere, All at Once, this 3-5 December.
Join global experts exploring AI & ML in GLAM, Digital Humanities, and beyond. Submit by 18 May: bit.ly/BLConferenceAI
We’re seeking proposals for presentations and workshops at Fantastic Futures 2025: AI Everywhere, All at Once, this 3-5 December.
Join global experts exploring AI & ML in GLAM, Digital Humanities, and beyond. Submit by 18 May: bit.ly/BLConferenceAI
April 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Do you have experience working with AI?
We’re seeking proposals for presentations and workshops at Fantastic Futures 2025: AI Everywhere, All at Once, this 3-5 December.
Join global experts exploring AI & ML in GLAM, Digital Humanities, and beyond. Submit by 18 May: bit.ly/BLConferenceAI
We’re seeking proposals for presentations and workshops at Fantastic Futures 2025: AI Everywhere, All at Once, this 3-5 December.
Join global experts exploring AI & ML in GLAM, Digital Humanities, and beyond. Submit by 18 May: bit.ly/BLConferenceAI
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43% of adults in England struggle with low #HealthLiteracy, that number jumps to 61% when the information includes numbers as well as words. This means many people find it hard to navigate the healthcare system, especially online
NHS England » Tackling digital exclusion and health literacy: How libraries can help bridge the gap
In today’s digital age, managing your health online should be easier than ever – yet for many, it’s still a challenge. Digital exclusion and low health literacy are significant barriers stopping…
www.england.nhs.uk
February 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
43% of adults in England struggle with low #HealthLiteracy, that number jumps to 61% when the information includes numbers as well as words. This means many people find it hard to navigate the healthcare system, especially online
Reposted by Dr Ruth Carlyle
Last year, we launched four song settings of poems by L.M. Montgomery in her 150th year; two by myself, and two by @saabsandmusic.bsky.social In this guest blog post, @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social shares more about story and inspiration behind the commission: www.davidbartonmusic.co.uk/finding-the-...
Finding the music in the words: song settings of poems by L. M. Montgomery - David Barton Music
The Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery is best known for her novels, particularly Anne of Green Gables. Anyone who has read her fiction will have come across her beautiful descriptions of rosy sunse...
www.davidbartonmusic.co.uk
February 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Last year, we launched four song settings of poems by L.M. Montgomery in her 150th year; two by myself, and two by @saabsandmusic.bsky.social In this guest blog post, @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social shares more about story and inspiration behind the commission: www.davidbartonmusic.co.uk/finding-the-...
Today is the last day of Health Information Week 2025. Wonderful to see the range of cross-sector activities as part of this partnership. Search for #hiw2025 to find activity from this year and follow the link for evaluations from previous years
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Evaluations | Health Information Week
Local evaluations from Health Information Week.
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January 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Today is the last day of Health Information Week 2025. Wonderful to see the range of cross-sector activities as part of this partnership. Search for #hiw2025 to find activity from this year and follow the link for evaluations from previous years
healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfowe...
healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfowe...
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My blog post and video in support of Health Information Week. @kls-sft.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @sophierandall.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social
#HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy #misinformation
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#HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy #misinformation
caringmindblog.com/2025/01/25/e...
Empowering Health Literacy: Unveiling the Impact of Health Information Week
Here is a health and wellbeing blog by carer champion Matthew McKenzie. On this blog post, we can explore the significance of Health Information Week in providing reliable health information, empow…
caringmindblog.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My blog post and video in support of Health Information Week. @kls-sft.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @sophierandall.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social
#HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy #misinformation
caringmindblog.com/2025/01/25/e...
#HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy #misinformation
caringmindblog.com/2025/01/25/e...
Keen to know more about #HealthLiteracy this Health Information Week? Find out more by using the Health Literacy Toolkit. #hiw2024
library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
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January 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Keen to know more about #HealthLiteracy this Health Information Week? Find out more by using the Health Literacy Toolkit. #hiw2024
library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
Such wonderful news for Health Information Week! Congratulations to all #hiw2025 #patientinformation
We have reached a huge milestone in #HIW2025 – 150 PIF TICK certified Trusted Information Creators. 🎉
Congratulations to our 150th certified creator – NCT (National Childbirth Trust).
Read more about what the certification means for the charity here: pifonline.org.uk/news/nct-150...
Congratulations to our 150th certified creator – NCT (National Childbirth Trust).
Read more about what the certification means for the charity here: pifonline.org.uk/news/nct-150...
January 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Such wonderful news for Health Information Week! Congratulations to all #hiw2025 #patientinformation
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The theme for day 3 of Health Information Week 2025 is Wellbeing - have a look at the link below for some resources on physical and mental wellbeing, aimed at a range of ages.
illingworthlibrary.wordpress.com/hiw-2025/
#hiw2025
illingworthlibrary.wordpress.com/hiw-2025/
#hiw2025
January 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The theme for day 3 of Health Information Week 2025 is Wellbeing - have a look at the link below for some resources on physical and mental wellbeing, aimed at a range of ages.
illingworthlibrary.wordpress.com/hiw-2025/
#hiw2025
illingworthlibrary.wordpress.com/hiw-2025/
#hiw2025
The third theme for Health Information Week is wellbeing. For high-quality resources, do look at the digital and print materials in Your Health Collection curated by the national NHS Knowledge and Library Services team with @readingagency.bsky.social #hiw2025 library.nhs.uk/yhc/
Your Health Collection - Knowledge and Library Services
A selection of books and digital support resources from the national NHS library and knowledge services team. Access, understand and […]
library.nhs.uk
January 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The third theme for Health Information Week is wellbeing. For high-quality resources, do look at the digital and print materials in Your Health Collection curated by the national NHS Knowledge and Library Services team with @readingagency.bsky.social #hiw2025 library.nhs.uk/yhc/
The theme for day 2 of Health Information Week is mental health. Check out these uplifting resources selected by NHS staff
library.nhs.uk/employers-le.... #hiw2025
library.nhs.uk/employers-le.... #hiw2025
Uplifting resources for the NHS from the NHS - Knowledge and Library Services
Health Education England and the Reading Agency have crowd-sourced a list of uplifting, resources for NHS staff. The full suite […]
library.nhs.uk
January 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The theme for day 2 of Health Information Week is mental health. Check out these uplifting resources selected by NHS staff
library.nhs.uk/employers-le.... #hiw2025
library.nhs.uk/employers-le.... #hiw2025
Health information week starts on Monday 20 January. If you are following the themes, the opening theme is winter health - keeping well in winter healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek #hiw2025
Home | Health Information Week
Welcome to the home of Health Information Week a national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public.
healthinfoweek.wixsite.com
January 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Health information week starts on Monday 20 January. If you are following the themes, the opening theme is winter health - keeping well in winter healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek #hiw2025
Looking for a small step that could make a big difference in Health Information Week (20-26 Jan)? Share the health literacy geodata for England to help colleagues to prioritise activities #hiw2025 healthliteracy.geodata.uk
HEALTH LITERACY - Home
healthliteracy.geodata.uk
January 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Looking for a small step that could make a big difference in Health Information Week (20-26 Jan)? Share the health literacy geodata for England to help colleagues to prioritise activities #hiw2025 healthliteracy.geodata.uk
Reposted by Dr Ruth Carlyle
How can our sector spot and challenge fake news and misinformation? Follow these 8 simple steps from @iflaglobal.bsky.social giving you practical advice on how to verify what you're reading and check that what you're reading is telling you the truth. #FactsMatter www.ifla.org/news/how-to-...
January 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
How can our sector spot and challenge fake news and misinformation? Follow these 8 simple steps from @iflaglobal.bsky.social giving you practical advice on how to verify what you're reading and check that what you're reading is telling you the truth. #FactsMatter www.ifla.org/news/how-to-...
Health Information Week is coming up soon, 20-26 January. If you wish to follow any of the themes or use the materials, you can find them here: healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek #hiw2025
Home | Health Information Week
Welcome to the home of Health Information Week a national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public.
healthinfoweek.wixsite.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Health Information Week is coming up soon, 20-26 January. If you wish to follow any of the themes or use the materials, you can find them here: healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek #hiw2025
Reposted by Dr Ruth Carlyle
We may have shared this before, but it bears repeating...
January 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We may have shared this before, but it bears repeating...
Fun to find myself on the Bluesky platform ☺️
📢 The latest issue of @hiljnl.bsky.social is out now! Featuring an editorial by Ruth Carlyle, Head of Knowledge & Library Services, NHS England. Don’t miss this free-to-read piece, available until 30th February! 📖✨ Read here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14711842... #Governance #HealthPolicy
December 31, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Fun to find myself on the Bluesky platform ☺️
Just testing out a first post, as I thought a new account would be a good way to start 2025. The image is of the fortress I created as an alternative to a gingerbread house for a Camelot Christmas theme.
December 31, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Just testing out a first post, as I thought a new account would be a good way to start 2025. The image is of the fortress I created as an alternative to a gingerbread house for a Camelot Christmas theme.