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@nlisn.bsky.social
Neurodiverse Library and Information Staff Network, Supporting Neurodivergent Talent in Library & Information Staff in the UK & Ireland. Find us at NLISN.org
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· Nov 17
Case Studies
NLISN are collecting case studies that showcase stories from the network. We would like to demonstrate what is possible to improve and achieve, show others like us that they are not alone, and demo…
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@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
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Hello💌
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
Contact Us
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December 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hello💌
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
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See you in 2026! 🥳
Here's an overview of our 2025:
Here's an overview of our 2025:
December 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
See you in 2026! 🥳
Here's an overview of our 2025:
Here's an overview of our 2025:
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TIL: Before Hans Asperger or Leo Kanner, a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist named Grunya Sukhareva defined autism in 1925. Both men did not cite her work. She also had documented how it affected women and girls, where the men did not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
Grunya Sukhareva - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 30, 2025 at 9:18 AM
TIL: Before Hans Asperger or Leo Kanner, a Jewish-Ukrainian psychiatrist named Grunya Sukhareva defined autism in 1925. Both men did not cite her work. She also had documented how it affected women and girls, where the men did not.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grunya_...
See you in 2026! 🥳
Here's an overview of our 2025:
Here's an overview of our 2025:
December 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
See you in 2026! 🥳
Here's an overview of our 2025:
Here's an overview of our 2025:
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Making this my 2026 motto:
yes we're helpful, but 'Librarians also do not have endless time and bandwidth and resources'
yes we're helpful, but 'Librarians also do not have endless time and bandwidth and resources'
So we thought, this is taking too long, let's check library records for the two different publishers' versions plus the one from which ours was abridged. Some helpful librarian will have recorded the attribution.
But of course librarians also do not have endless time and bandwidth and resources.
But of course librarians also do not have endless time and bandwidth and resources.
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Making this my 2026 motto:
yes we're helpful, but 'Librarians also do not have endless time and bandwidth and resources'
yes we're helpful, but 'Librarians also do not have endless time and bandwidth and resources'
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@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
Case Studies
NLISN are collecting case studies that showcase stories from the network. We would like to demonstrate what is possible to improve and achieve, show others like us that they are not alone, and demo…
nlisn.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
Hello💌
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
Contact Us
Visit the post for more.
nlisn.org
December 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Hello💌
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
If you want to get in touch, you can tag us in a post (we're not age verified so cant see DMs)
You can also use our contact form: nlisn.org/contact-us/
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Just heard that the venue is confirmed for an @nlisn.bsky.social conference next summer! So hold the date, 16th / 17th July, 2 day conference in Leeds. Probably first day neurodivergent library / info people only, but include some wider allies on the 2nd day? More info in the New Year...
December 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Just heard that the venue is confirmed for an @nlisn.bsky.social conference next summer! So hold the date, 16th / 17th July, 2 day conference in Leeds. Probably first day neurodivergent library / info people only, but include some wider allies on the 2nd day? More info in the New Year...
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A piece on the need for regulating home environment. Some sage advice here for the hols:
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A piece on the need for regulating home environment. Some sage advice here for the hols:
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
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what's the opposite of misophonia for when you hear a noise you really like. for instance whistling does me in but humming is really nice, can very much handle people humming while they work, but whistling is like someone playing an energetic violin solo on my nerves
December 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
what's the opposite of misophonia for when you hear a noise you really like. for instance whistling does me in but humming is really nice, can very much handle people humming while they work, but whistling is like someone playing an energetic violin solo on my nerves
Can you make our Christmas Wish ✨ come true?
@nlisn.bsky.social are collecting your stories!
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
If you wish to share something about the work/impact of our network, we would be really appreciative💜
Eg: how have NLISN made you reflect
did we highlight support available
did you attend a network event
have we helped you
More➡️ nlisn.org/case-studies/
Case Studies
NLISN are collecting case studies that showcase stories from the network. We would like to demonstrate what is possible to improve and achieve, show others like us that they are not alone, and demo…
nlisn.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Can you make our Christmas Wish ✨ come true?
Closing this Friday:
Late to the game sharing this: Stage 1 of #CALC26 CfP is out and we're accepting submissions
The Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference is for anyone with research, projects, perspectives on all things using critical practice in libraries and information studies
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
The Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference is for anyone with research, projects, perspectives on all things using critical practice in libraries and information studies
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
CALC
A conference to discuss critical practice in libraries.
sites.google.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Closing this Friday:
The Disability Champions Forum of the Association of Librarians & Information Professionals in Social Sciences have shared notes from the last meeting: alissnet.com/disability/
slides:
♥️ alissnet.com/wp-content/u...
💚 library.worc.ac.uk/sensory-guid...
💜 view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...
slides:
♥️ alissnet.com/wp-content/u...
💚 library.worc.ac.uk/sensory-guid...
💜 view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...
Disability
Disability Champions Forum Is a grassroots community of practice form for all information professionals which was launched in November 2015 in affiliation with ALISS We aim to offer librarians, Spe…
alissnet.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Disability Champions Forum of the Association of Librarians & Information Professionals in Social Sciences have shared notes from the last meeting: alissnet.com/disability/
slides:
♥️ alissnet.com/wp-content/u...
💚 library.worc.ac.uk/sensory-guid...
💜 view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...
slides:
♥️ alissnet.com/wp-content/u...
💚 library.worc.ac.uk/sensory-guid...
💜 view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx...
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The call for Lightning Talk Presentations for
M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026
9 June 2026 is now open. Find out more: www.m25lib.org.uk/m25-resource...
M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026
9 June 2026 is now open. Find out more: www.m25lib.org.uk/m25-resource...
Annual Conference 2026 - M25
M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026 In 2026, the M25 Consortium’s Annual Conference will take place online. We look forward to presenting an excellent online Conference and welcoming everyone virtua...
www.m25lib.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The call for Lightning Talk Presentations for
M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026
9 June 2026 is now open. Find out more: www.m25lib.org.uk/m25-resource...
M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026
9 June 2026 is now open. Find out more: www.m25lib.org.uk/m25-resource...
A piece on the need for regulating home environment. Some sage advice here for the hols:
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
December 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A piece on the need for regulating home environment. Some sage advice here for the hols:
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
#Autistic #Neurodiverse #Christmas #Festive
Chapter 19: Incorporating Neurodivergent Workplace Adjustments to Reduce Burnout in the Library Setting from
📘Disrupting the American In Creating Healthy #Library Workplaces ➡️ tinyurl.com/5dxuzftw
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
📘Disrupting the American In Creating Healthy #Library Workplaces ➡️ tinyurl.com/5dxuzftw
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
Creating Healthy Library Workplaces
This practical guide, written from different perspectives and applying to all library types, explains how to create healthy library workplaces.While library work is often imbued with a strong sense of...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Chapter 19: Incorporating Neurodivergent Workplace Adjustments to Reduce Burnout in the Library Setting from
📘Disrupting the American In Creating Healthy #Library Workplaces ➡️ tinyurl.com/5dxuzftw
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
📘Disrupting the American In Creating Healthy #Library Workplaces ➡️ tinyurl.com/5dxuzftw
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Research
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
We've had a busy December so far with our committee meeting, sub committee meetings, speaking with the Career Development Group of the Library Association of Ireland (@laicdgroup.bsky.social) & also the CLA
Can't wait for a wind down over the festive break but stay tuned for more events next year.
Can't wait for a wind down over the festive break but stay tuned for more events next year.
a cat is typing on a laptop with the words busy busy busy above it
ALT: a cat is typing on a laptop with the words busy busy busy above it
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December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We've had a busy December so far with our committee meeting, sub committee meetings, speaking with the Career Development Group of the Library Association of Ireland (@laicdgroup.bsky.social) & also the CLA
Can't wait for a wind down over the festive break but stay tuned for more events next year.
Can't wait for a wind down over the festive break but stay tuned for more events next year.
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Are We Implementing Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices?: An Investigation for Academic Library Positions by Liz Bellamy, Alex Flores Glosson, James Glosson, Mary Oberlies, Michael Runyon and Paul Showalter
Are we implementing neuroinclusive hiring practices?: An investigation for academic library positions – In the Library with the Lead Pipe
www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org
October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Are We Implementing Neuroinclusive Hiring Practices?: An Investigation for Academic Library Positions by Liz Bellamy, Alex Flores Glosson, James Glosson, Mary Oberlies, Michael Runyon and Paul Showalter
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“How many shopping days left till Christmas ?!?” - 1440, Morgan Library and Museum, MS M.917, p. 245
December 10, 2025 at 5:41 AM
“How many shopping days left till Christmas ?!?” - 1440, Morgan Library and Museum, MS M.917, p. 245
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The #CILIP Data Protection Conference returns next June & the programming team is calling for speakers. Talks should be around the theme of data protection, particularly within the contexts of libraries, education and healthcare. To apply click here 👉 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The #CILIP Data Protection Conference returns next June & the programming team is calling for speakers. Talks should be around the theme of data protection, particularly within the contexts of libraries, education and healthcare. To apply click here 👉 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26
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Library spaces can be both negative and positive places for neurodivergent people. On one hand they can be noisy and busy, on the other they can also be quiet and have sensory supports. Collaboration with stakeholders is key to creating inclusive library spaces #CDGND
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Library spaces can be both negative and positive places for neurodivergent people. On one hand they can be noisy and busy, on the other they can also be quiet and have sensory supports. Collaboration with stakeholders is key to creating inclusive library spaces #CDGND
Exactly this ⬇️
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#Workplace
#HiddenDisability
#Library
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
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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December 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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If you're neurodivergent and working in the library or info sector in the UK and Ireland, @nlisn.bsky.social is a peer support network that welcomes all neurodiverse individuals. They have resources on their website, a mailing list, run events and evidence representation and impact #CDGND
December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If you're neurodivergent and working in the library or info sector in the UK and Ireland, @nlisn.bsky.social is a peer support network that welcomes all neurodiverse individuals. They have resources on their website, a mailing list, run events and evidence representation and impact #CDGND
