Louise Masson
@louiselib.bsky.social
Faculty Liaison Librarian @ Newcastle University & Development Manager at ALN. Passions = libraries, theatre, music, Toon related stuff, being a mam to Isla & Robbie. Personal account
9am lecture on researching companies and a 60% student turnout; always surprised by those from the Business School
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 AM
9am lecture on researching companies and a 60% student turnout; always surprised by those from the Business School
Digital Preservation Project Officer vacancy at Newcastle University Library. Full Time. £31,236 to £32,080 with progression to £34,610 per annum jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Digital Preservation Project Officer
Digital Preservation Project Officer
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November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Digital Preservation Project Officer vacancy at Newcastle University Library. Full Time. £31,236 to £32,080 with progression to £34,610 per annum jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Assistant Librarian vacancy at Newcastle University library. £35,608.00 - £46,049.00 per annum (3 days) jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Assistant Librarian
Assistant Librarian
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November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Assistant Librarian vacancy at Newcastle University library. £35,608.00 - £46,049.00 per annum (3 days) jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
I’m happy to share that I’ve started a new position as Development Manager at ALN! Working alongside my academic liaison role at Newcastle Uni. I'm so pleased; an opportunity to help others share good practice, learn from each other and make connections between library staff (all the things I love!)
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I’m happy to share that I’ve started a new position as Development Manager at ALN! Working alongside my academic liaison role at Newcastle Uni. I'm so pleased; an opportunity to help others share good practice, learn from each other and make connections between library staff (all the things I love!)
Doing that thing where I'm defrosting something where I'm hoping its pasta sauce but I'm not entirely convinced
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Doing that thing where I'm defrosting something where I'm hoping its pasta sauce but I'm not entirely convinced
Organising an induction programme for a new member of the Liaison team; so many fab things to learn (must be careful not to overwhelm her)
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Organising an induction programme for a new member of the Liaison team; so many fab things to learn (must be careful not to overwhelm her)
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Join CILIP North East on 27th November for a visit to the Northern Poetry Library in Morpeth, where the Librarian will give a talk on the Library’s history and a showcase of some special items from the collection. Book your place now! www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join CILIP North East on 27th November for a visit to the Northern Poetry Library in Morpeth, where the Librarian will give a talk on the Library’s history and a showcase of some special items from the collection. Book your place now! www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
Senior Liaison Assistant permanent post available in my team jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
Senior Library Assistant
Senior Library Assistant
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July 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Senior Liaison Assistant permanent post available in my team jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
A joy to attend to separate sports days and a choir/cello concert for the kids this week. Lots of smiles and encouragement between the kids made my heart soar
June 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A joy to attend to separate sports days and a choir/cello concert for the kids this week. Lots of smiles and encouragement between the kids made my heart soar
Reposted by Louise Masson
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Those journal articles, ebooks, bits of data you found? The uni library paid hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions for all that, depending on size of uni. Then we hooked it all up mostly seamlessly so you didn't notice.
Those journal articles, ebooks, bits of data you found? The uni library paid hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions for all that, depending on size of uni. Then we hooked it all up mostly seamlessly so you didn't notice.
What's common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
No, I do not hand-knit to-order (but if I did, you wouldn't be able to afford it) but I can teach you how to knit that garment (but I expect to be paid).
No, I do not hand-knit to-order (but if I did, you wouldn't be able to afford it) but I can teach you how to knit that garment (but I expect to be paid).
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Unless you seek it out, most professors don't learn how to teach. It's not part of the job requirements. The idea is that you're an expert in your field and that's Enough.
Unless you seek it out, most professors don't learn how to teach. It's not part of the job requirements. The idea is that you're an expert in your field and that's Enough.
June 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What is common knowledge in your field, but shocks outsiders?
Those journal articles, ebooks, bits of data you found? The uni library paid hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions for all that, depending on size of uni. Then we hooked it all up mostly seamlessly so you didn't notice.
Those journal articles, ebooks, bits of data you found? The uni library paid hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions for all that, depending on size of uni. Then we hooked it all up mostly seamlessly so you didn't notice.
As we head towards the 31st of July my inbox is inundated with leaving drinks and presentation invitations. Latest round of voluntary severance has been tough
June 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
As we head towards the 31st of July my inbox is inundated with leaving drinks and presentation invitations. Latest round of voluntary severance has been tough
Super pleased for members of my team receiving some fab feedback at today's ALN event and our embedded information literacy sessions with Faculty
June 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Super pleased for members of my team receiving some fab feedback at today's ALN event and our embedded information literacy sessions with Faculty
Wow! Been at work for 4 hours today and already feels like I've put a hell of a shift in. Team brought up to speed with staffing changes in light of voluntary severance. Tough tough tough tough
June 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Wow! Been at work for 4 hours today and already feels like I've put a hell of a shift in. Team brought up to speed with staffing changes in light of voluntary severance. Tough tough tough tough
Been to the Metrocentre as daughter couldn't possibly keep her birthday money any longer and it needed to be spent
June 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Been to the Metrocentre as daughter couldn't possibly keep her birthday money any longer and it needed to be spent
My daughter has been to the cinema with her boyfriend. She's 9 and growing up quickly
May 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My daughter has been to the cinema with her boyfriend. She's 9 and growing up quickly
Back from a very sweaty zumba session and a less sweaty yoga session
May 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Back from a very sweaty zumba session and a less sweaty yoga session
Final speaker Personal Brand for Library, Information, and Knowledge Professionals. June Huang - Knowledge & Information Professional, ELLN Pro #cilipne
May 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Final speaker Personal Brand for Library, Information, and Knowledge Professionals. June Huang - Knowledge & Information Professional, ELLN Pro #cilipne
4th speaker after a quick break Celebrating 100 years of the County Library Service by Kate St Clair Gibson - Local Studies Librarian, Northumberland County Council #cilipne
May 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
4th speaker after a quick break Celebrating 100 years of the County Library Service by Kate St Clair Gibson - Local Studies Librarian, Northumberland County Council #cilipne
3rd speaker of the day : Sixth Form Study Skills: Supporting A-Level students to succeed
Lauren Aspery - Project Coordinator, Newcastle University #cilipne
Lauren Aspery - Project Coordinator, Newcastle University #cilipne
May 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
3rd speaker of the day : Sixth Form Study Skills: Supporting A-Level students to succeed
Lauren Aspery - Project Coordinator, Newcastle University #cilipne
Lauren Aspery - Project Coordinator, Newcastle University #cilipne
Issues with students about AI ; critical skills, checking sources, evaluation and reading. The divide of those who can afford paid for AI tools and those who cannot and the advantage in this #cilipne
May 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Issues with students about AI ; critical skills, checking sources, evaluation and reading. The divide of those who can afford paid for AI tools and those who cannot and the advantage in this #cilipne
Recommended book www.amazon.co.uk/Atlas-AI-Kat... #cilipne
Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence: Amazon.co.uk: Kate Crawford: 9780300209570: Books
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May 19, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Recommended book www.amazon.co.uk/Atlas-AI-Kat... #cilipne
2nd talk of the day Artificial Intelligence and Perceptions - the student, the teacher and the librarian
Janice Fernandes Academic Support Manager, University of West London #cilipne
Janice Fernandes Academic Support Manager, University of West London #cilipne
May 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
2nd talk of the day Artificial Intelligence and Perceptions - the student, the teacher and the librarian
Janice Fernandes Academic Support Manager, University of West London #cilipne
Janice Fernandes Academic Support Manager, University of West London #cilipne
1st speaker Getting it 'Just Right' Making information literacy teaching more inclusive: an academic librarian’s reflections
Shazia Arif - Academic Liaison Librarian Brunel, University of London #cilipne
Shazia Arif - Academic Liaison Librarian Brunel, University of London #cilipne
May 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
1st speaker Getting it 'Just Right' Making information literacy teaching more inclusive: an academic librarian’s reflections
Shazia Arif - Academic Liaison Librarian Brunel, University of London #cilipne
Shazia Arif - Academic Liaison Librarian Brunel, University of London #cilipne