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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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The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries
Join NLISN and Claire Camp discussing her research findings into the experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries
www.eventbrite.com
The date for our next event is the 25th Feb, so you've got plenty of time to get it booked😉
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
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The date for our next event is the 25th Feb, so you've got plenty of time to get it booked😉
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries
Join NLISN and Claire Camp discussing her research findings into the experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries
www.eventbrite.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The date for our next event is the 25th Feb, so you've got plenty of time to get it booked😉
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
Thanks Lorna for listening to the NLISN crew at last years @uksg.bsky.social #UKSG2025
Plus ... reasons to register for #UKSG2026 – read Lorna’s review of #UKSG2025 on the @uksg.bsky.social website 👀
🔗 www.uksg.org/newsletter/r...
🔗 www.uksg.org/newsletter/r...
Reasons to register for #UKSG2026 - read Lorna Goudie's review of UKSG 2025 - UKSG
Reflecting on the UKSG conference, I’m struck by what an incredible experience it was. I’m still working through all the notes taken, freebies received, resources signposted, and returning to conversa...
www.uksg.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Thanks Lorna for listening to the NLISN crew at last years @uksg.bsky.social #UKSG2025
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'Evaluating collections for diversity, equity, and inclusion' recording from event by @libjuiceconnect.bsky.social here: libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/evalu...
#Library
#Collections
#EDI
#DEI
#Library
#Collections
#EDI
#DEI
Evaluating collections for diversity, equity, and inclusion • Library Juice Connections
Libraries have long had a mission to serve all our users, going back to Ranganathan’s law that states “Every reader his book.” More recently libraries have understood this mission to include ensuring ...
libraryjuiceconnections.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:12 PM
'Evaluating collections for diversity, equity, and inclusion' recording from event by @libjuiceconnect.bsky.social here: libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/evalu...
#Library
#Collections
#EDI
#DEI
#Library
#Collections
#EDI
#DEI
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Call for contributions for the first NLISN conference is open. We welcome anything related to neurodivergence and library, information, or archive work as short talks, longer talks, workshops or wildcard submissions.
Please submit your ideas via our form by 2nd April 2026.
forms.gle/y5SsGXZ4to2P...
Please submit your ideas via our form by 2nd April 2026.
forms.gle/y5SsGXZ4to2P...
NLISN conference 2026 call for contributions
For the conference 16th / 17th July 2026 in Leeds. Form closes 2nd April 2026 at midnight. If more than one speaker is named, we will only contact the "primary" speaker whose contact details are asked...
forms.gle
January 26, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Call for contributions for the first NLISN conference is open. We welcome anything related to neurodivergence and library, information, or archive work as short talks, longer talks, workshops or wildcard submissions.
Please submit your ideas via our form by 2nd April 2026.
forms.gle/y5SsGXZ4to2P...
Please submit your ideas via our form by 2nd April 2026.
forms.gle/y5SsGXZ4to2P...
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Not long to go until @cilip.bsky.social Members' Fest 2026! Read our latest blog for information on our Members' Fest panel webinar - What's it Really Like Working in Government Information in 2026?: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/01/cili...
CILIP Members' Fest / Government Information Group panel webinar: What's it Really Like Working in Government Information in 2026? Tuesday 3 March, 12pm - 1:15pm
cilipgig.blogspot.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Not long to go until @cilip.bsky.social Members' Fest 2026! Read our latest blog for information on our Members' Fest panel webinar - What's it Really Like Working in Government Information in 2026?: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/01/cili...
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Someone in an FB group is wrong. Like the good librarian that I am, I have proved that she is wrong, complete with documentary evidence. Has it changed her mind? Of course not. As a profession we need to stop kidding ourselves that we can correct misinformation with facts.
February 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Someone in an FB group is wrong. Like the good librarian that I am, I have proved that she is wrong, complete with documentary evidence. Has it changed her mind? Of course not. As a profession we need to stop kidding ourselves that we can correct misinformation with facts.
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A new blog from Philip Milnes-Smith rounds-up the recent Disability and the Archives Conference (hosted online by Shakespeare’s Globe) which he helped to plan. www.archives.org.uk/diversity-al...
Disability and the Archives blog: “thinking creatively in hard times” — Archives & Records Association
Disability and the Archives blog: “thinking creatively in hard times” In this blog, Philip Milnes-Smith offers a round-up of the recent Disability and the Archives Conference (hosted online by...
www.archives.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 10:56 AM
A new blog from Philip Milnes-Smith rounds-up the recent Disability and the Archives Conference (hosted online by Shakespeare’s Globe) which he helped to plan. www.archives.org.uk/diversity-al...
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Are you studying a UK programme in information/library studies or #infolit? Would you like to join us at #LILAC26? Apply for the Rowena Macrae-Gibson Student Award, which provides a sponsored place for two students. Applications close in one week (6 Feb, 17:00 GMT).
LILAC
LILAC is an annual conference covering all aspects of information literacy and is a firm favourite in the calendar of information professionals. The conference is brimming with new ideas, innovative…
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January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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CILIP Event | Mentoring is for everyone
Mentoring helps library & info pros grow, build skills, and foster inclusion. Join CILIP Midlands ahead of #CharteredWeek to explore its impact. 17 Feb 2026 https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2017650&group=
Mentoring helps library & info pros grow, build skills, and foster inclusion. Join CILIP Midlands ahead of #CharteredWeek to explore its impact. 17 Feb 2026 https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2017650&group=
January 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
CILIP Event | Mentoring is for everyone
Mentoring helps library & info pros grow, build skills, and foster inclusion. Join CILIP Midlands ahead of #CharteredWeek to explore its impact. 17 Feb 2026 https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2017650&group=
Mentoring helps library & info pros grow, build skills, and foster inclusion. Join CILIP Midlands ahead of #CharteredWeek to explore its impact. 17 Feb 2026 https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2017650&group=
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Are you an are accredited archive service or are you working towards accreditation?
Then join The National Archives next week for the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit workshop.
Find out more and book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Then join The National Archives next week for the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit workshop.
Find out more and book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit
This workshop is designed for Scottish archives, to introduce the EDIB Self-Assessment Toolkit, developed by Archives West Midland.
www.eventbrite.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Are you an are accredited archive service or are you working towards accreditation?
Then join The National Archives next week for the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit workshop.
Find out more and book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
Then join The National Archives next week for the Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Self-Assessment Toolkit workshop.
Find out more and book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/equality-d...
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Not long (16th Feb) before my "working with and understanding neurodivergent colleagues" webinar, but still a little time left to book!
ndcolleaguesfeb2025.eventbrite.co.uk
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Working with and understanding neurodivergent colleagues webinar - Feb 2026
Want to better understand and support your neurodivergent (ND) colleagues? This webinar will help get you started.
NDColleaguesFeb2025.eventbrite.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Not long (16th Feb) before my "working with and understanding neurodivergent colleagues" webinar, but still a little time left to book!
ndcolleaguesfeb2025.eventbrite.co.uk
ndcolleaguesfeb2025.eventbrite.co.uk
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If you need a break from doomscrolling, browse collections online at Manchester Digital Collections: https://ow.ly/Uaqc50Y1PL8
A few things that caught our eye…
Woodcut depicting the Virgin and Infant Christ from between 1490 and 1500.
Amulet against the evil eye in the shape of a curved fish.
A few things that caught our eye…
Woodcut depicting the Virgin and Infant Christ from between 1490 and 1500.
Amulet against the evil eye in the shape of a curved fish.
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 AM
If you need a break from doomscrolling, browse collections online at Manchester Digital Collections: https://ow.ly/Uaqc50Y1PL8
A few things that caught our eye…
Woodcut depicting the Virgin and Infant Christ from between 1490 and 1500.
Amulet against the evil eye in the shape of a curved fish.
A few things that caught our eye…
Woodcut depicting the Virgin and Infant Christ from between 1490 and 1500.
Amulet against the evil eye in the shape of a curved fish.
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This week on Autistic Women Oversharing, we're joined by the wonderful Sarah Barnard to talk about our past jobs. Who had a hamster-breeding empire? Who disappeared into the role of Electron #3? And who was the falafel industry's answer to Alan Sugar? Find out on Thursday!
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
This week on Autistic Women Oversharing, we're joined by the wonderful Sarah Barnard to talk about our past jobs. Who had a hamster-breeding empire? Who disappeared into the role of Electron #3? And who was the falafel industry's answer to Alan Sugar? Find out on Thursday!
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More information on our website! Please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested.
nlisn.org/conference/
nlisn.org/conference/
Conference
We’re launching our first two day conference in 2026 with our call for papers and booking site, both opening 19th Jan 2026 (see below) NLISN Conference, 16th & 17th July 2026. St Ge…
nlisn.org
January 26, 2026 at 9:41 AM
More information on our website! Please spread the word to anyone you think may be interested.
nlisn.org/conference/
nlisn.org/conference/
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We've also opened up for early bookings! Thursday 16th July for just ND people, everyone welcome Friday 17th July. We'll be in central Leeds for the conference. nlisnconf2026.eventbrite.com?aff=BSKY
NLISN Conference
Our first 2 day conference for neurodivergent library and information workers, held in person in Leeds, UK. 16th/17th July 2026.
NLISNConf2026.eventbrite.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:40 AM
We've also opened up for early bookings! Thursday 16th July for just ND people, everyone welcome Friday 17th July. We'll be in central Leeds for the conference. nlisnconf2026.eventbrite.com?aff=BSKY
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Of interest to your members? @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social @m25.bsky.social @rluk.ac.uk @oipassoc.bsky.social @nlisn.bsky.social
Please share 🤝
Winners can come & chat to us about #OpenAccess books at stand no. 66!
Please share 🤝
Winners can come & chat to us about #OpenAccess books at stand no. 66!
🌟Win a fully funded trip to #UKSG2026
Students, early‑career professionals, and new or underrepresented voices in #ScholarlyCommunications are invited to apply for one of 10 sponsored places!
📍 Glasgow, UK
📅 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply by 15 February 2026
🔗 www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
Students, early‑career professionals, and new or underrepresented voices in #ScholarlyCommunications are invited to apply for one of 10 sponsored places!
📍 Glasgow, UK
📅 30 March–1 April 2026
Apply by 15 February 2026
🔗 www.uksg.org/sponsored-pl...
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]
www.uksg.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Of interest to your members? @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social @m25.bsky.social @rluk.ac.uk @oipassoc.bsky.social @nlisn.bsky.social
Please share 🤝
Winners can come & chat to us about #OpenAccess books at stand no. 66!
Please share 🤝
Winners can come & chat to us about #OpenAccess books at stand no. 66!
Love this place, open up the app and get to see so many pretty things 😍
three hares (holy trinity) germany, 16th century
January 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Love this place, open up the app and get to see so many pretty things 😍
The date for our next event is the 25th Feb, so you've got plenty of time to get it booked😉
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries
Join NLISN and Claire Camp discussing her research findings into the experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries
www.eventbrite.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The date for our next event is the 25th Feb, so you've got plenty of time to get it booked😉
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
'The experiences of neurodivergent professionals in academic libraries'
Join Claire Camp (Kings college) discussing her research⬇️
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-experi...
#Library
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HE
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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…
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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/
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Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the penguins, for today is their special day!
This engraving of a 'Patagonian Penguin' can be found in 'Animated Nature Vol. 2' (1821) by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
📷 Reserve 590 BUF
#PenguinAwarenessDay #PenguinDay #RareBooks
This engraving of a 'Patagonian Penguin' can be found in 'Animated Nature Vol. 2' (1821) by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
📷 Reserve 590 BUF
#PenguinAwarenessDay #PenguinDay #RareBooks
January 20, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the penguins, for today is their special day!
This engraving of a 'Patagonian Penguin' can be found in 'Animated Nature Vol. 2' (1821) by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
📷 Reserve 590 BUF
#PenguinAwarenessDay #PenguinDay #RareBooks
This engraving of a 'Patagonian Penguin' can be found in 'Animated Nature Vol. 2' (1821) by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.
📷 Reserve 590 BUF
#PenguinAwarenessDay #PenguinDay #RareBooks
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Our call for speakers for @nlisn.bsky.social's online event focusing on neurodivergence and entry into the LIS profession is still open! We're interested in all angles, speakers, levels, library types. And if you've not submitted anything before or aren't sure if it's suitable, please get in touch!
Call for speakers! 📚
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
Neurodivergency and Entry into the Profession - Call for Speakers
The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (NLISN) invites proposals for presentations at our full-day online event exploring the experiences, challenges, and possibilities around entry ...
forms.gle
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Our call for speakers for @nlisn.bsky.social's online event focusing on neurodivergence and entry into the LIS profession is still open! We're interested in all angles, speakers, levels, library types. And if you've not submitted anything before or aren't sure if it's suitable, please get in touch!
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Thanks all for joining our latest session 'Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian' The slides will shortly be uploaded to the outputs page of the NLISN website: nlisn.org/outputs/
January 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Thanks all for joining our latest session 'Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian' The slides will shortly be uploaded to the outputs page of the NLISN website: nlisn.org/outputs/
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the only ADHD advice that anyone needs is: don't sit down, never sit down, sitting down is what gets you
September 13, 2023 at 10:16 AM
the only ADHD advice that anyone needs is: don't sit down, never sit down, sitting down is what gets you
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Can now reveal stuff about the @nlisn.bsky.social conference we've been setting up, it'll go out to mailing lists and the like next week in a bigger push, but our first NLISN conference will be 16th / 17th July this summer in Leeds :)
nlisn.org/conference/
nlisn.org/conference/
Conference
We’re launching our first two day conference in 2026 with our call for papers and booking site, both opening 19th Jan 2026 (see below) NLISN Conference, 16th & 17th July 2026. St Ge…
nlisn.org
January 19, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Can now reveal stuff about the @nlisn.bsky.social conference we've been setting up, it'll go out to mailing lists and the like next week in a bigger push, but our first NLISN conference will be 16th / 17th July this summer in Leeds :)
nlisn.org/conference/
nlisn.org/conference/