My talk about hobbyist mushroom enthusiasts was live blogged by @pammckinney.bsky.social who has done a fanrastic job along with @sheilawebber.bsky.social at documenting #LILAC26 information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/04/all-...

"All mushrooms are edible but some only once": rethinking information literacy in leisure contexts through hobbyist mycology, Laura Williams. #Lilac26

Laura Williams is a PhD student in the School of Information Journalism and Communication, but this presentation was not about her PhD to...

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Our second keynote speaker, Shelia Webber, presenting 'Information Literacy in a time of polycrisis and cherry blossom' at #LILAC26.

I will be liveblogging from the #LILAC26 information literacy conference and @pammckinney.bsky.social will also be doing some blogging. The first blogs are here information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/link... and here information-literacy.blogspot.com/2026/03/wome...

Women of steel #LILAC26

The logo for this year's LILAC information literacy conference , held in Sheffield, shows the women of steel, a statue in the city centre th...

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This is the project that I've been working on with @woodsiegirl.bsky.social and @sharonwagg.bsky.social. Podcast created by the wonderful @kitechy.bsky.social

University of Sheffield Player@unishefplayer.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Not everyone finds it easy to get online. This podcast looks at how arts and culture support older adults to build digital confidence, sharing what works and why it matters. Listen here: player.sheffield.ac.uk/events/digit... #DigitalInclusion #DigitalExclusion #CommunityResearch #ArtsAndCulture

Yesterday I finally had a chance to thank @pammckinney.bsky.social and @sheilawebber.bsky.social in person. I was one of their long-distance students at @sheffielduni.bsky.social Information School. They're the reason why I eventually ended up at the ECIL conference! #ecil25 #informationliteracy

Sheila Webber@sheilawebber.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Here is the photo with us and @pammckinney.bsky.social

Today is #NationalOnlineLearningDay! Public #Libraries provide terrific online learning opportunities, from language classes to encyclopaedias and driving theory help. Look at West Northamptonshire's offering and see what your library has to offer. www.westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries/on...

Online reference | West Northamptonshire Council

We pay the subscription fee on certain websites so that our library users can benefit from access

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On the same day in the Telegraph:

Today we’re hosting the in-person day of the ALN Conference 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School! And would you believe it - sunshine again? It’s always sunny at ALN 😏☀️ #ALN25

We are deeply concerned by reports of Glasgow City Council's proposal to remove #schoollibrarians from all 30 secondary schools in the city, particularly at a time when #readingenjoyment is in such steep decline. Read our statement, released today: bit.ly/4ei3x7x #uksla #schoollibraries #eduskyuk

SLA Statement on Proposed School Librarian Cuts in Glasgow

Read the SLA's response to the proposed removal of 16 school librarian posts in Glasgow

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Apply to be Chair of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social - it's been a brilliant opportunity for me, and maybe it could be for you too! informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...

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LGBTQ+ Chair Role Description Purpose of role: To act as one of the leading officers for the CILIP LGBTQ+ Network. Inform the decisions made to raise awareness and advise Library, Knowledge, and Infor...

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Uh Oh. The iConference 2026 which is in the UK at Edinburgh Napier and has a theme of "Information Literacies, Authenticity and Use: The Move Towards a Digitally Enlightened Society" clashes with the dates of the LILAC information literacy conference, taking place in Sheffield :( #lilac26

The British Library's Business & IP Centre National Network in public libraries across the UK drives & sustains economic growth offering free impartial business support to local entrepreneurs. Read this #LibrariesChangeLives case study: dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/04/t...

The role of libraries in building a sustainable economy

This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. The Business & IP Centre’s National Network, based in libraries across the UK, drives and sust...

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Much like buses, #CALC25 recordings come along in threes. 🚌🚌🚌 Number 3 today is Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford's work 'Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming at academic libraries.' #CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚 youtu.be/Pfl0lI_saQ8

Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford - Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming..

YouTube video by CALC Conference

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TUC Librarian job at London Metropolitan University iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

These projects all sound absolutely brilliant! incredible work done by librarians with very small pots of money - congratulations to all the successful projects :)

Libraries Connected@librariesconnected.org.uk · last yr.

We are very pleased to announce the successful projects for the third round of our #ACESupported Microgrants programme. You can read more about the exciting projects that #Libraries have planned here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/success...

Anyone considering studying the Librarianship or Library and Information Services Management programmes at the Sheffield Information School @sheffielduni.bsky.social with an interest in Art Librarianship might consider applying for this excellent scholarship!

ARLIS UK & Ireland@arlis-uk.bsky.social · last yr.

Applications to the ARLIS UK & Ireland Global Majority Art Librarianship Scholarship for the 25/26 academic year are now open! Full scholarship guidelines and the application form are available on our website: Please share widely 📚 #Librarianship #Librarysky #Artsky

Would you like to go to the CILIP conference but can't afford it? Do you identify as LGBTQ+? Then apply for the LGBTQ+ Network's bursary lottery! forms.office.com/e/zcF9v1KyaS

Westminster Library debate: Jonathan Davies MP has opened the debate with a robust defence of these vital services and asks that the government considers developing a full cross-departmental, national strategy for public libraries, backed by robust data.

Absolutely thrilled to be working on this research project with @sharonwagg.bsky.social and @woodsiegirl.bsky.social and 100% Digital Leeds: bit.ly/44VRWbB We're still collecting and analysing data, but we are already seeing how valuable arts and culture are as a gateway to digital inclusion

Digital arts and culture - the perfect ‘hook’ for digital inclusion

New research will investigate how the arts and culture sector could help older people to engage with digital services.

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This looks like a brilliant career development opportunity :)

Academic Libraries North (ALN)@academiclibsnorth.bsky.social · last yr.

Do you work in an ALN library and fancy finding out what it takes to be an academic/liaison librarian? Why not come along to our next 'Skill Up with ALN' session on 3 June, 10-11am. Register here: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/1178/

Thinking about doing a library masters? @jaynefinlay.bsky.social and I, with our students, will be hosting an online open day for the on-campus MA Librarianship and the distance learning MA Library and Information Services Management on Wednesday 30th April 5-6pm. www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate...

Final Keynote from #LILAC25- Elinor Carmi: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society, by Pam Mckinney @pammckinney.bsky.social / Information Literacy Weblog information-literacy.blogspot.com/2025/04/fina...

Final Keynote from #LILAC25- Elinor Carmi: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society

A final liveblog from Pam McKinney at the LILAC Conference . This keynote from Elinor Carmi, a senior lecturer in Data Politics and social...

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Now that #lilac25 is done I can start thinking about my new role with @jinfolit.bsky.social, I'm taking over as Managing Editor! This is a HUGE transition for me, which may take some getting used to. But I have ideas and plans and schemes and it's going to be FUN I PROMISE.

I posted last week about the #LILAC25 information literacy award runner up, @sheilawebber.bsky.social reminded me that the 2025 winner, Reecca Mogg is ALSO an alumni of the MA Librarianship programme! Congratualtions Rebecca!

The research @bookelf.bsky.social has done on the impact of the @lilacconf.bsky.social is immense. A great presentation today that was fully transparent of method to tell the stories of the conference. #Lilac25

Jess (@bookelf.bsky.social)

I'm a librarian. I also do a lot of crochet and cross stitch. I do a fair bit of stuff but it's mostly around #infolit #critlit etc.

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Beth Tapster@bethtapster.bsky.social · last yr.

Jess Haigh's presentation about her research on the impact of LILAC is full of really informative descriptions of the practicalities of her research process and getting research done without funding or a supervisor. So useful to see this discussed in detail. #lilac25

We’re so excited to reveal that the location of #LILAC26 will be @sheffielduni.bsky.social We hope to see you all there next year. Thank you to everyone that joined us at #LILAC25 and safe journey home.

If you’ve been inspired by #LILAC25 & you’re planning your own project or research, or if you’re one of our amazing presenters, you should also think about writing for publication. Take a look at the @jinfolit.bsky.social for advice & information.

Would anyone who's used a read and publish deal to publish a journal article be willing to be interviewed by a student doing a masters dissertation about why? Please let me know! (And please RT)

Sharing this teaching reflection toolkit from the University of Houston Libraries, Texas: libteach.pubpub.org/reflectionto... Co-created by JIL Editorial Board member, Veronica Arellano Douglas. #LILAC25 #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy

Reflection Toolkit · UH Libraries Teaching & Learning

Activities, questions, documents, and processes for using critical reflection as a way to evaluate student learning, boost self-efficacy, and document teaching.

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Laura Woods@woodsiegirl.bsky.social · last yr.

Day 2 at #lilac25 has kicked off with a brilliant presentation from two librarians from the university of Houston, Texas on reflection for assessing information literacy. Hand-wrote my notes but wanted to share this awesome toolkit they've put together: libteach.pubpub.org/reflectionto...

I had an amazing time at #LILAC25 learning about the latest research and practice in information literacy. Beyond excited to be welcoming the 2026 conference to the home of the information school in the Wave at the University of Sheffield