stephanie
@stephaniechen.bsky.social
Learning & Teaching Librarian @ University College Cork Library california 🌞 ➡️ ireland 🍀
📣Registration is now open for our next event! From Pitch to Paper 📆 Wednesday 24th June @ 7pm 📍Online via Zoom 🎟️ €10 standard/ €5 concession Get your tickets on Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-pitch...
From Pitch to Paper
Join us for a webinar on writing for library conferences with David Rinehart
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New Libfocus post by @stephaniechen.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social, based on delegate input at @aslibraries.bsky.social conference reflecting on what librarianship means today & for those in the profession: evolving roles, skills, and focus on access and users. www.libfocus.com/2026/05/what...
What does Librarianship mean to A&SL Conference attendees? A summary of thoughts
Guest post Stephanie Chen , Learning and Teaching Librarian, Academic Services, UCC Library For the A&SL 2026 conference, I facilitated a se...
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Our next event is happening on the the 23rd April Online 2-3pm Fitting In and Standing Out: Exploring the Lived Experiences of #Autistic #Librarians in Ireland More info & book here ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/fitting-in... #Autism #Library #LIS #Research #Neurodivergent #Neurodiverse
Fitting In and Standing Out: Experiences of Autistic Librarians in Ireland
Join NLISN and Grace Dolan discussing her research findings about the lived experiences of autistic librarians in Ireland.
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After a (self-imposed) hiatus from conferences last year, I'm so glad I submitted to #ASL2026 to ease myself back into it. Well done and thanks to the @aslibraries.bsky.social committee for putting on an interesting and inspiring programme ✨
#ASL2026 The self-inflicted mediocrity of Google ensures it will never replace librarians. Same for LLMs.
Presentation slide from @jennylibrarian.bsky.social asking are you a data steward? (I'd argue the answer for everyone is yes...yes you are a data steward so check out @sonrai.bsky.social) #ASL2026
Dr Robert Whan showing some examples of UX in libraries from Queen's University Belfast (and of course there was an @andypriestner.bsky.social shout-out) #ASL2026
Join a committee! @laicdgroup.bsky.social is a great one 😉 #ASL2026
Appreciate how @aslibraries.bsky.social are open to trying new things. Having the second keynote be a conversation rather than a presentation is refreshing. Love how authentic Niamh is #ASL2026
#ASL2026 There's a challenge, a tension, I think, between instilling ethical values but not developing Fobazi Ettarh's (gone far too soon) idea of vocational awe.
Great to see @ucclibrary.bsky.social representation at #ASL2026 today with @martinoconnor.bsky.social as chair of @aslibraries.bsky.social and keynote from @lizjolly.bsky.social
Really looking forward to today's conference! I'll always have a soft spot for A&SL as it was the very first library conference I ever went to 🥹 #ASL2026
A&SL@aslibraries.bsky.social · 5mo agoWe can't wait to see you at #ASL2026 in the @ria.ie tomorrow where we have fantastic presentations lined up for you! Chat to our sponsors @ebsco.bsky.social DBS College @libraryjobs.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social and @informedlearning.bsky.social and join us for the post-conference reception.
Really fantastic presentations tonight from David O'Brien and @johannaarch.bsky.social Thanks a million to the speakers and @laicdgroup.bsky.social for putting this event on every year #CDGCareers2026
Grade 6s - professional roles which are trusted to represent the library. Here's the key skills after bringing in your academic skills. 🎓
Grade 5s are next up - do you have the skills to manage a desk? 🫵 Do you have ideas of improvement? ✒️ Give examples. Show that you have these examples that show the fine details.
What are we looking for with Grades 3 and 4 for Librarians? Competency is key. Make that clear in your interview. 📒 #CDGCareers2026
From public to academic libraries, demonstrating your competency is key - great to see @johannaarch.bsky.social reinforcing points from David's presentation @laicdgroup.bsky.social #CDGCareers2026
Competency based interviews: remember to always have a backup! @laicdgroup.bsky.social #CDGCareers2026
Some tips on answering interview questions from David: use real examples and the STAR method. Be concise and clear. It's okay to talk about failures, just be sure to also talk about how you learned from the experience @laicdgroup.bsky.social #CDGCareers2026
A lot of time and effort goes into putting together a job description so make sure you read it thoroughly and connect your experience to the competencies listed @laicdgroup.bsky.social #CDGCareers2026
Love this advice from David O'Brien: don't undervalue yourself. @laicdgroup.bsky.social #CDGCareers2026
Really looking forward to tonight's @laicdgroup.bsky.social event: Starting Out and Stepping Up: Interviewing at any level for LIS professionals with David O'Brien and @johannaarch.bsky.social #CDGCareers2026
📣 Registration is now open for our next event! Starting Out and Stepping Up: Interviewing at any level for LIS professionals 📆 Monday 23rd March @ 7pm 📍Online via Zoom 🎟️ Free! Get your tickets on Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/starting-o...
Clear communication from managers is essential for supporting neurodivergent staff. Having strong library policies and encouraging staff to work on projects that they are passionate about are also beneficial #CDGND
a woman with a crown on her head and the words communication queen
ALT: a woman with a crown on her head and the words communication queen
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A key point from Elaine: accessibility around recruitment and leadership progression is extremely important. To do this, managers may consider providing disabled candidates with additional accommodations in interview settings #CDGND
Good point from Elaine - there are work placement programmes such as Willing Able Mentoring (WAM) from AHEAD but where are the leadership pathway programmes and opportunities for neurodiverse individuals to progress? #CDGND
For spaces to truly be inclusive, they should be co-created. Brings to mind the "Nothing about us without us" slogan #CDGND
Good point from Elaine. Neurodivergent staff are usually the best to support neurodivergent users because they themselves have likely had similar experiences #CDGND
Elaine highlighting the importance of empathy - you might not understand but you can still empathize #CDGND
