25 years difference, but same elbow fractured!

And that’s #NLISN26 done and dusted! I am buzzing with happiness and exhaustion. Having a space where everyone felt able to unmask, fidget and be themselves was amazing. Here’s to the power of neurodiversity and community! Now, I’m off to sleep for a couple of days…

This is my favourite image and I now want a tattoo of it…

Jo Fitzpatrick@jofitz.bsky.social · 3w ago

I'm at #nlisn26 exactly where I need to be when I'm exhausted overwhelmed and I've used the wrong shampoo and made my scalp feel wrong. Ausome Charlie is speaking and making everything better :-)

Sharks required to cheer up the depressing part of the presentation! Things will only get better from now! #NLISN26

It’s begun! We have neurotype stickers, NLISN stickers, shark stickers, fidgets on every table, play dough… #NLISN26

Tomorrow’s the day! The first ever @nlisn.bsky.social conference kicks off tomorrow, and I am so excited! It feels really special to take part in organising a conference where we put a lot of thought into sensory needs and neurodivergent needs. Counting down the hours!

Friends TV: Chandler Bing's Iconic Dance

ALT: Friends TV: Chandler Bing's Iconic Dance

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Book incoming...📚

Andrew Walsh@playbrarian.uk · 2mo ago

We've just signed a contact with @facetpublishing.bsky.social for a neurodiverse library book, yet again that's @ahaire.bsky.social and I (which is already half written, whoops!)

And this one again with Amelia (it was nice to have a bit of a rant about #infolit again). informationmatters.org/2026/05/neur...

Neurodiverse Perceptions of Information Literacy - Information Matters

In many academic and professional settings, IL is treated as something people either possess or lack. Once someone is qualified or trained, they are often assumed to be information literate by default...

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After years of struggling to write anything, it's quite pleasing the brain fog is lifting enough to produce some written words again! Especially thanks to Amelia as a co-author. We've got this piece with @jofitz.bsky.social and @ahaire.bsky.social journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...

Ever since seeing Kirsten MacQuarrie’s talk at #CALC26, I knew I HAD to read this book. Inspiring, important and indispensable (oh the joys of alliteration)

What a day! My #CALC26 present came today after I won the raffle-esque wheel the first day.. I am so excited to read this 📚📚📚

Oh, a PDF of an article @ahaire.bsky.social @jofitz.bsky.social and I wrote about @nlisn.bsky.social has just dropped into my email for final checks! Hopefully that means not long until publication:)

A little thing on #infolit and #neurodiversity from @ahaire.bsky.social and I informationmatters.org/2026/05/neur...

Neurodiverse Perceptions of Information Literacy - Information Matters

In many academic and professional settings, IL is treated as something people either possess or lack. Once someone is qualified or trained, they are often assumed to be information literate by default...

informationmatters.org

A working from home mascot is essential.

🚨 Exciting news! 🚨 We’re hosting the first ever NLISN Conference 🎉 📍 Leeds 📅 17–18 July Join us for two days of connection, ideas, and inspiration with people passionate about learning, inclusion & support networks. #NLISN #Conference #Leeds #Inclusion #Learning #Neurodiversity #Autism #ADHD

NLISN Conference

Our first 2 day conference for neurodivergent library and information workers, held in person in Leeds, UK. 16th/17th July 2026.

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@playbrarian.uk and I are writing a book! Andy has been so kind throughout the process, and I have already learnt so much. (Primarily how jealous I am that he works from the beach). We're up to 14,000 words now- shows the power of writing about your special interest! #NeurodivergentLibrarians

kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .

ALT: kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter .

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📣Shout out for submissions is closing tomorrow⚠️

Andrew Walsh@playbrarian.uk · 6mo ago

Call for contributions for the first NLISN conference is open. We welcome anything related to neurodivergence and library, information, or archive work as short talks, longer talks, workshops or wildcard submissions. Please submit your ideas via our form by 2nd April 2026. forms.gle/y5SsGXZ4to2P...

Today, on #WorldAutismAwarenessDay, I’m wearing my sunflower lanyard (usually reserved for airports). I’m using my privileges to help make hidden disabilities more visible. I’m celebrating the way my brain is wired. 💛🌻 #ActuallyAutistic #HiddenDisabilities #NeurodiversityAtWork

I’m on the committee for the first NLISN Conference📚 🗓 16–17 July 2026 We’re looking for submissions on neurodivergence in library, information, or archive work; talks, workshops, or wildcard ideas very welcome. Deadline: 2 April 2026 Details + submissions form on the NLISN website.

Conference

We’re launching our first two day conference in 2026 with our call for contributions and our booking site, both now open. (See below). This page will evolve as we add more details about the c…

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I got to go to the London Book Fair yesterday, what fun! Really interesting talks about AI, responsibility and of course, we were surrounded by books! I also felt very lucky to see the wonderful @alisonhicks0.bsky.social chair an important panel on Book Banning (w/Juno Dawson!!)

New episode alert! I had the absolute joy of joining Chatting Info Lit and to talk about my dissertation: what I researched, what surprised me, and how it still shapes the way I think about information literacy today. 🎧 Episode link: open.spotify.com/episode/79bD...

Episode 12: Autistic Librarians in Academic Library Workplaces (with Amelia Haire)

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‘The alchemist saw himself operating on multiple levels of reality. By examining the behaviour of metals, he hoped to gain insight not only into their material properties but into the most profound mysteries of the universe.’ Nick Richardson on alchemy. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Nick Richardson · Puffing on the Coals: Alchemical Art

Chemical reactions reflect human dramas, which reflect celestial movements, which reflect the mind of the divine. The...

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“How many shopping days left till Christmas ?!?” - 1440, Morgan Library and Museum, MS M.917, p. 245

I still can't believe how many people attended this talk! It was an incredible experience.

NLISN@nlisn.bsky.social · 9mo ago

"What does it mean to be information literate for an autistic person in the academic library workplace" An online presentation by @ahaire.bsky.social given on 20/1/25 for @nlisn.bsky.social 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDUl... #LibraryWorker #Librarian #Autism #Neurodiverse #Neurodiversity

Got to be repping the ‘tism, even when working from home. #Unmasked #UnmaskingAutism

@nlisn.bsky.social is collecting case studies, to showcase stories from our network and show others like us that they are not alone. Share your story with us, big or small, about what you’ve learned, the support you’ve found, or how the network has made a difference. nlisn.org/case-studies/

Case Studies

NLISN are collecting case studies that showcase stories from the network. We would like to demonstrate what is possible to improve and achieve, show others like us that they are not alone, and demo…

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It's quite hard to be autistic in a neurotypical world. I've been experiencing autistic burnout like never before at the moment, but something that's helped is seeing other Autistics, AuDHDer's, and ADHDer's talk about their experiences on here. (Having a brilliant supervisor helps too).

This is the first time I've been cited, what an honour to have it be about a topic as important as this one! An excellent read.

In the Library with the Lead Pipe@libraryleadpipe.bsky.social · 10mo ago

"... best practices are better implemented as the default so that all candidates, regardless of whether they are neurodivergent or neurotypical, can benefit without the added burden of disclosure at potential personal risk."

We will be closing our representation statistics survey at some point in the next month, and we have already heard from more than 1000 neurodivergent librarians! #librarians #neurodiversity lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Huge thankyou to CILIP Disability Network for awarding NLISN this Accessibility Award, which has now safely arrived in the post! We won as an organisation so although Jo and Andy are named, this award is for all of us. The committee, the network and all our allies. #cilip #libraries #accessibility