CILIP 125 Chartered school librarian. Campaign committee member for Great School Libraries. Managing a Wellbeing cafe project. Playing hockey. Raising teens.
Joined January 2019
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We are looking for a new member of our fantastic library team. A highly valued service within the college with many development opportunities. isw.changeworknow.co.uk/derb… #LibraryJobs
Hoping for positive outcomes today and more investment in libraries, especially @GreatSchLibs @CILIPinfo
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We are delighted that @frankcottrell_b is the new #childrenslaureate. His passion and determination to address inequality builds on the brilliant work of @JosephACoelho. Our campaign to ensure that ALL children have access to a school library staffed by a librarian continues…!
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#LongReadHotMug N.102
Public and prison librarians are the best of us 📚
Today:
‘If there’s nowhere else to go, this is where they come’: how Britain’s libraries provide much more than books - Aida Edemariam
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Three fantastic authors demonstrate the power of story -incredibly powerful, great books for our young people.
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This was a great session. Empathetic, relationship builders putting user experience front and centre.
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Some great tips here for headteachers on developing a school library space, whether starting from scratch or improving the current space. #GreatSchoolLibraries
What makes a great primary school #library? And what can schools do if they have no library space? Mary-Rose Grieve & Alison Tarrant – @fictious_cat – from the Great School Libraries campaign – @GreatSchLibs – offer ideas & advice buff.ly/4brEb55 #edutwitter #libraries
Do check this out if you are working in a school or school library #GreatSchLibs
🚨Giveaway alert!🚨
We’ve launched an exciting giveaway over on our Insta, including a library furniture bundle from @BookSpace, and more!
To enter:
➡️Head over to Instagram: @greatschoollibraries
➡️Follow us
➡️Like our post about the giveaway & tag a friend
#GSLGiveaway
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Must listen for school librarians - part 1 & 2 on the history of school libraries 📜
Provides context as to the problems the profession is currently facing & future actions needed - identification of the educational purpose of the school library + teacher training for librarians
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Ah, love this! Thanks Michael Sheen
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Wow it's like I wrote this- exactly what I would have said - top notch advise for ALL readers: I would add - join your school lib & get in some family reading time theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…
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Some #ThursdayThoughts from @XanderArmstrong on the magic of books and the power of libraries ✨
We couldn't agree more!
#GreatSchoolLibraries
libraries are crucial in promoting reading for pleasure because they allow children to choose from a “massive range” of books... the library is “about the child really discovering its own interests”. amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampp… #GreatSchoolLibraries
I look forward to following Sufiya's journey. There are so many fantastic school librarians working in less than ideal conditions for poor pay and recognition. #GreatSchLibs
Lovely day with school librarians Jo and Hetal...
This year I'm aiming to take pics with every #schoollibrarian I meet. They make huge difference to #pupilwellbeing and #readingforpleasure and we should all support the campaign to
#MakeSchoolLibrariesStatutory
#GreatSchoolLibraries
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Our friends at @WF_Education are kindly offering TWO, full-weekend tickets to our 2024 Weekend Course, Libraries Unleashed 💥
Enter for #FREE by simply answering a couple of questions about your #SchoolLibrary 👇🏼
COMPETITION TIME! 🏆
Fill out the form to be in with a chance of winning a full-day ticket to the @uksla Weekend Course (worth £250)!
Find out more about the course here - eu1.hubs.ly/H07R8wy0
Enter Now! 👇
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New law required to protect public libraries from future cuts👇
“The time has come to introduce more modern legislation to make it harder to close public libraries…they are seen as the first port of call for cuts which is so shortsighted and unfair.” @mikedailly calls for new law to protect libraries.
Read here: glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2412…
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New Blog Post! Hear from our own @RHusk4 about how small steps can change the world.
greatschoollibraries.org.uk/…
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"understanding the role school libraries & librarians play in pupil development & wellbeing is urgent"
This is on top of our reading development & academic roles of course, yet another important aspect of the job
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#GreatSchoolLibraries #Edutwitter
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Lots of love for libraries as a place to be, to write, to be inspired from @JayMcGuiness on @BBCBreakfast today. @CILIPinfo the UK library association couldn't agree more! Thanks Jay.
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Ach, it's true. I just love everything about school #librarians. Childhood is short. The work school librarians do echoes through generations. A great school librarian is the best start you can give a child, IMHO #GreatSchoolLibraries