@NLISNorg

Twitter account of Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (formerly Neurospicy Librarians).

 UK
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Joined March 2024
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@NLISNorg have made the decision to step away from this platform at the end of the month (September 2024) ⭐️Our website is here: NLISN.org ⭐️We will continue to post on bluesky at @nlisn.bsky.social
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@NLISNorg have made the decision to step away from this platform at the end of the month (September 2024) ⭐️Our website is here: NLISN.org ⭐️We will continue to post on bluesky at @nlisn.bsky.social
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Dyspraxia Awareness Week 7th-13th October All events are free to attend. Visit our website for more information and necessary event links. Most events will be streamed across our Facebook, Instagram and Youtube pages. #DyspraxiaAwarenessWeek24 #Dyspraxia #NeurodiverseSquad
Dyspraxia Awareness Week poster, full description available on the website

ALT Dyspraxia Awareness Week poster, full description available on the website

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💚WOW! We can't keep up with all the planet-friendly #GreenLibrariesWeek activities: Making a Bird Feeder; learning about the Cost of Living, a film screening, Happy Planet Poetry & How Bad Are Bananas: Carbon Literacy for beginners. See them all: librariesweek.org.uk/
GLW 2024 poster, two women laughing and holding a baske with veggies, CILIP, EBSCO and GLW logos, glw url

ALT GLW 2024 poster, two women laughing and holding a baske with veggies, CILIP, EBSCO and GLW logos, glw url

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Neurodevelopmental conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia ( DCD) and dyscalculia all frequently co- exist & in some ways overlap with ADHD - ‘Labels’ help us identify these natural variations in neurocognitive capacity -they are a lens not a deficit stereotype☂️
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Feeling a bit isolated in the library world? You're not alone! The NLISN buddying scheme is here to connect you with someone who gets it. Sign up today and find your community! nlisn.org/buddying-sch... #autism #Dyslexia #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dyspraxia #NeurodivergentAndProud
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We're looking for another committee member! This is to work along side another, to help help manage our online presence on socials (linked in/bluesky) If you'd like to lend a hand or wish to ask any questions, please drop us a chat message.
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Our next event is now open for booking! A chance for #Neurodiverse #Library workers to discuss their experiences, & to gain knowledge of, managing or leading Neurotypicals More information here: tinyurl.com/2eny873v #Autism #Dyslexia #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia

Leading the Library's Neurotypicals: Neurodivergent viewpoints

A chance for ND library and information workers to discuss their experiences, and to gain knowledge of, managing or leading Neurotypicals.

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Our next event is now open for booking! A chance for #Neurodiverse #Library workers to discuss their experiences, & to gain knowledge of, managing or leading Neurotypicals More information here: tinyurl.com/2eny873v #Autism #Dyslexia #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia

Leading the Library's Neurotypicals: Neurodivergent viewpoints

A chance for ND library and information workers to discuss their experiences, and to gain knowledge of, managing or leading Neurotypicals.

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“Everyone in Britain should be issued with a “universal library card”” says Fabian Society amongst other appeals to increase popularity of the arts theguardian.com/education/20…

Create ‘universal library card’ to democratise the arts, says UK thinktank

Fabian Society also wants a ‘culture pass’ for children to help break the ‘class ceiling’ in the sector

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How can I persuade my institution to support collective funding for open access books 🤔 @Copim_community have created a new community resource which offers support for building assessment criteria for collection development policies 📜 USE & SHARE! copim.pubpub.org/pub/buildin…
Photo credit: Tom Hermans via Unsplash

ALT Photo credit: Tom Hermans via Unsplash

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Want to know more about Special Collections (aka what we actually do)? Well, we've got the perfect ✨event✨for you! We're hosting a CILIP Members' Fest session on 17th October - book now to secure your spot! cilip.org.uk/events/EventDet…
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We're looking for another committee member! This is to work along side another, to help help manage our online presence on socials (linked in/bluesky) If you'd like to lend a hand or wish to ask any questions, please drop us a chat message.
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sector-wide standards for #theatres #galleries #museums #libraries; All In appoints Attitude is Everything to create UK’s first accessibility standards for creativity and culture  - Attitude is Everything attitudeiseverything.org.uk/…

All In appoints Attitude is Everything to create UK’s first accessibility standards for creativity...

Arts Council announce Attitude is Everything as the standards supplier for All In, the UK wide access scheme for creativity and culture. 

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Happy Friday 13th everyone! We've made it to the end of the week. We're a network for #Neurodivergent #Library Staff. If you're interested in our work, why not take a trip to our website at nlisn.org #Autism #Dyslexia #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia
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Dispelling myths about neurodiversity in the workplace... hrmagazine.co.uk/content/com… via @NancyDoylePsych @hrmagazine
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"A librarian’s job can extend to that of counsellor, confidante, computer expert & paperwork decoder." Thank you to The Guardian for this piece highlighting the crucial work librarians do to compensate for other service losses. Click here to read: tinyurl.com/m8k3y2px

The Guardian view on public libraries: these vital spaces provide much more than books | Editorial

Editorial: Offering everything from coding clubs to company, they are more essential than ever as other services vanish

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#Neurodiversity is our strength! Join the NLISN buddying scheme & celebrate the unique perspectives of neurodivergent library workers. Sign up now! #NeurodiversityCelebration #Autism #Dyslexia #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia
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Want to be part of a supportive community? The NLISN buddying scheme is open for sign-ups! Connect with fellow #neurodivergent #library workers & create a communication plan that works for you. nlisn.org/buddying-sch... #Autism #Dyslexia #ADHD #Dyscalculia #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia
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4 weeks to go to #GreenLibrariesWeek! Here are some examples of the #GreenActivities libraries have planned for 2024 ⤵️ Submit yours too! @CILIPinfo librariesweek.org.uk/add-you…
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Well worth a read: theguardian.com/books/articl… #library

‘A shell of the place it used to be’: readers on the importance of libraries - and their fragile...

As sources of inspiration, havens from noise or social support service, council-run libraries have had a positive impact on lives all over the UK

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