Jo Fitzpatrick
@jofitz.bsky.social
Research Data Manager at Lancaster University and Co-chair of NLISN.org
Our AGM where will will present our annual report: zenodo.org/records/2211... is open to all on the 16th September. Please register here: lancaster-uk.libcal.com/calendar/lib...
NLISN Annual General Meeting (AGM)
If you're neurodivergent and work in a library or information role, then you are welcome at NLISN's Annual General Meeting. The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network...
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AlanFricker@alanfricker.bsky.social · 2mo agoNew CILIP website is a mess of AI slop images. Check out the images of senior professionals and try and imagine the prompt that generated them. All backed by walls of fake books that look like the ones sold by the yard to furnish pubs www.cilip.org.uk/learn-develo...
I'm darting home early as my little girl leaves primary school tomorrow. Thanks for a good day #NLISN26, I wasn't my usual super-chair self, but after today I think we'll definitely be doing this again. I will return next year for the full thing, and by then...
Bright and early to deliver the opening keynote for #NLISN26 the Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (pronounced ‘En-Listen’), the peer support network for neurodivergent people working in libraries and information. @nlisn.bsky.social #Neurodiversity #NeurodivergentSpeaker #AuDHD
#nlisn26 Emma talking about difficult things and she's hilarious with it. Recommends the Autistic Burnout Workbook.
#nlisn26 Appreciate our cognitive differences, a self reflective session from Gem Sosnowsky and Sarah Howley. Ah this is like magic therapy :-)
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 :-)
Delighted to also share @jofitz.bsky.social talking about "the open book accessibility model" at #CALC26. youtu.be/B6pLDDNhJhI?...
Joanne Fitzpatrick - The open book accessibility model
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I don't know why this tombstone sunset webpage makes me laugh, but it does rdmonitor.com
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Elsevier Data Monitor sunset notice
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[BLOG] Small Press, Shared Success: Librarian Agency over Accessibility in Emerging Publishing Models @jofitz.bsky.social ⭐ Evidence & audit the accessibility features of library content ⭐ Make informed decisions during acquisition ⭐ Provide alternative formats 🔗
Small Press, Shared Success: Librarian Agency over Accessibility in Emerging Publishing Models - Copim
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NEW RECORDING: 'How to make your #OpenAccess books more accessible (and why it matters' A recent OABN webinar with @jofitz.bsky.social of @copim.bsky.social, Richard Orme of DAISY & James Rice of @whitehorsepress.bsky.social on the tools & strategies publishers can use: youtu.be/_QPncp6FHPk?...
How to make your open access books more accessible (and why it matters)
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Greater Feast of Austin Osman Spare, died May 15, 1956 at London, United Kingdom hermetic.com/hermene... #calendar #historic #OTD #OnThisDay
If anyone might be interested in this, stick your email address down so I can guage if it's worth doing and I'll shout out if I set it up! forms.gle/wE6MGecZfRM1...
Autistic/ Neurodivergent burnout and play
Pop your email in if you might be interested in this and I'll let you know if I set it up! Data will be deleted after I've contacted people, or in 3 months time, whichever is soonest.
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Andrew Walsh@playbrarian.uk · 5mo agoPrompted by a session on burnout in nurses and whether play can help inoculate against it and help recovery, I have thoughts! I think the evidence (for NTs) that this works is weak but probably +ve. Could I do something (weakly preventative) for ND burnout?
Gordon White left us as well. A big influence on lots of my peers, who credit his Headless Rite description in Chaos Protocols as the 'gateway' to ending up stood beside me.
𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖉Ω𝖌𝖔𝖙𝖍@randogoth.com · 4mo agoChaos mage Gordon White has died. May the gods bless his soul. #runesoup #occultsky
PJC left us a few weeks ago. I did Liber Null for years, both under supervision and on my own, and now I do at least 2 other things that are clearly in that format. I have major criticisms of his work, but he was massively influential including on myself. Rest well Arch Chancellor.
Phil Hine@philh.bsky.social · 5mo agoPeter J Carroll (1953-2026) The Wizard has gone. The celebrated occultural author, teacher and innovator Peter J Carroll passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Wednesday 22nd April 2026. www.specularium.org/blog/the-wiz...
🥳We're pleased to say our Keynote for the #NLISN26 conference is @ausomecharlie.bsky.social who'll be talking about "The 'Double Rainbow' Intersection: Neurodivergent & LGBTQIA+🧠🏳️🌈 #Librarian #LIS #LibraryWorker #Neurodiversity #Dyslexic #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dyspraxia #Autistic #LGBT #LGBTQ
NLISN@nlisn.bsky.social · 5mo agoThe countdown is now on, you can book for our in person conference for #neurodivergent #library and information workers. 16th & 17th July, Leeds. www.eventbrite.com/e/nlisn-conf... #Librarian #LIS #Neurodivergence #LibraryWorker #Neurodiversity #Dyslexic #ADHD #autistic #Dyscalculia #Dyspraxia
Signing off from Open Book Futures as I post our final outputs on the blog, the full set of which are now available here: copim.pub/groups/acces...
Accessibility Archives - Copim
Accessibility in open source publishing ensures content and tools are usable by all, including people with disabilities. It promotes inclusive design—semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, readable typog...
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Unite and unite, because the summer is come! May again of another year where the bluebells spread in a carpet and the blossom falls at the feet of the Queen. May you be so giddy you forget your years. 1st of May 1st of May… youtu.be/xtPczhXET08?...
📢 Tickets for #CALC26 are now on sale! 📆 Tuesday 12 - Thursday 14 May 📍 Online Featuring @jofitz.bsky.social on Day 1 👉 The Open Book Accessibility Model: libraries and small presses partnering for sustainable accessibility practices 🔗 buff.ly/cQY6drZ Photo by CURVD® on Unsplash
CALC - CALC2026
CALC26 will place online from Tuesday 12th May - Thursday 14th May 2026. Our conference organisers are based in the UK so please note all programme times are in BST (GMT+1). You can view a…
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I remember when this tweet won GLAM sector marketing for life, it's still unbeaten.
The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL)@themerl.bsky.social · 6mo agoHappy 8th anniversary to the tweet that changed us forever. Look at this absolute unit.
Vernal Equinox blessings from the equal Hodge and Podge. Sew seeds even though it might not be yourself that harvests them. May the infinite possibilities inside yourself not swing to extremes, but be balanced.
@nlisn.bsky.social "Emily [an anonymised pseudonym for the librarian] is autistic, and she described how she “always assumes that surely people will see the common sense in things”." "Emily" if you see this, we're at nlisn.org and there's loads of us.
CILIP School Libraries Group@cilipslg.bsky.social · 6mo agoA concerning case of school library censorship in Greater Manchester: Read more: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho... SLG supported the librarian with expert guidance, and CILIP continues to speak out against censorship. School libraries must remain safe, inclusive spaces @cilip.bsky.social
We have a splendid list of candidates standing for election as a Trustee this year - thank you to all of them! If you are a voter, please look out for the email! Candidate details here: dub.sh/sjRhVcz
📣 Would you like to join our committee and help support library & information professionals in the North West? We’re currently advertising for a Vice Chair (to later become Chair) and Events Officer! Further details below 🧵⬇️
