Dr Pam McKinney
@pammckinney.bsky.social
MA Librarianship @ University of Sheffield programme director, information literacy researcher
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Yesterday I finally had a chance to thank @pammckinney.bsky.social and @sheilawebber.bsky.social in person. I was one of their long-distance students at @sheffielduni.bsky.social Information School. They're the reason why I eventually ended up at the ECIL conference! #ecil25 #informationliteracy
Here is the photo with us and @pammckinney.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Yesterday I finally had a chance to thank @pammckinney.bsky.social and @sheilawebber.bsky.social in person. I was one of their long-distance students at @sheffielduni.bsky.social Information School. They're the reason why I eventually ended up at the ECIL conference! #ecil25 #informationliteracy
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Today is #NationalOnlineLearningDay!
Public #Libraries provide terrific online learning opportunities, from language classes to encyclopaedias and driving theory help.
Look at West Northamptonshire's offering and see what your library has to offer.
www.westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries/on...
Public #Libraries provide terrific online learning opportunities, from language classes to encyclopaedias and driving theory help.
Look at West Northamptonshire's offering and see what your library has to offer.
www.westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries/on...
Online reference | West Northamptonshire Council
We pay the subscription fee on certain websites so that our library users can benefit from access
www.westnorthants.gov.uk
September 15, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Today is #NationalOnlineLearningDay!
Public #Libraries provide terrific online learning opportunities, from language classes to encyclopaedias and driving theory help.
Look at West Northamptonshire's offering and see what your library has to offer.
www.westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries/on...
Public #Libraries provide terrific online learning opportunities, from language classes to encyclopaedias and driving theory help.
Look at West Northamptonshire's offering and see what your library has to offer.
www.westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries/on...
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
29 August 2025 8:57am BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreihe5mm7nwmwvzhtgadmsafyvsaxhrufuai2d2j2rju5zt6g2lytea@jpeg)
![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
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September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph:
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Today we’re hosting the in-person day of the ALN Conference 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School!
And would you believe it - sunshine again? It’s always sunny at ALN 😏☀️ #ALN25
And would you believe it - sunshine again? It’s always sunny at ALN 😏☀️ #ALN25
July 11, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today we’re hosting the in-person day of the ALN Conference 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School!
And would you believe it - sunshine again? It’s always sunny at ALN 😏☀️ #ALN25
And would you believe it - sunshine again? It’s always sunny at ALN 😏☀️ #ALN25
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We are deeply concerned by reports of Glasgow City Council's proposal to remove #schoollibrarians from all 30 secondary schools in the city, particularly at a time when #readingenjoyment is in such steep decline. Read our statement, released today: bit.ly/4ei3x7x #uksla #schoollibraries #eduskyuk
SLA Statement on Proposed School Librarian Cuts in Glasgow
Read the SLA's response to the proposed removal of 16 school librarian posts in Glasgow
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June 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We are deeply concerned by reports of Glasgow City Council's proposal to remove #schoollibrarians from all 30 secondary schools in the city, particularly at a time when #readingenjoyment is in such steep decline. Read our statement, released today: bit.ly/4ei3x7x #uksla #schoollibraries #eduskyuk
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Apply to be Chair of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social - it's been a brilliant opportunity for me, and maybe it could be for you too!
informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...
informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...
Chair, UK Wide
LGBTQ+ Chair Role Description Purpose of role: To act as one of the leading officers for the CILIP LGBTQ+ Network. Inform the decisions made to raise awareness and advise Library, Knowledge, and Infor...
informationprofessionaljobs.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Apply to be Chair of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social - it's been a brilliant opportunity for me, and maybe it could be for you too!
informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...
informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...
Uh Oh. The iConference 2026 which is in the UK at Edinburgh Napier and has a theme of "Information Literacies, Authenticity and Use: The Move Towards a Digitally Enlightened Society" clashes with the dates of the LILAC information literacy conference, taking place in Sheffield :( #lilac26
June 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Uh Oh. The iConference 2026 which is in the UK at Edinburgh Napier and has a theme of "Information Literacies, Authenticity and Use: The Move Towards a Digitally Enlightened Society" clashes with the dates of the LILAC information literacy conference, taking place in Sheffield :( #lilac26
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The British Library's Business & IP Centre National Network in public libraries across the UK drives & sustains economic growth offering free impartial business support to local entrepreneurs. Read this #LibrariesChangeLives case study: dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/04/t...
The role of libraries in building a sustainable economy
This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. The Business & IP Centre’s National Network, based in libraries across the UK, drives and sust...
dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk
June 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The British Library's Business & IP Centre National Network in public libraries across the UK drives & sustains economic growth offering free impartial business support to local entrepreneurs. Read this #LibrariesChangeLives case study: dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/04/t...
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Much like buses, #CALC25 recordings come along in threes.
🚌🚌🚌
Number 3 today is Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford's work 'Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming at academic libraries.'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/Pfl0lI_saQ8
🚌🚌🚌
Number 3 today is Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford's work 'Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming at academic libraries.'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/Pfl0lI_saQ8
Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford - Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming..
YouTube video by CALC Conference
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Much like buses, #CALC25 recordings come along in threes.
🚌🚌🚌
Number 3 today is Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford's work 'Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming at academic libraries.'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/Pfl0lI_saQ8
🚌🚌🚌
Number 3 today is Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford's work 'Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming at academic libraries.'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚
youtu.be/Pfl0lI_saQ8
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TUC Librarian job at London Metropolitan University iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
TUC Librarian
ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the Univers...
iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
TUC Librarian job at London Metropolitan University iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...
These projects all sound absolutely brilliant! incredible work done by librarians with very small pots of money - congratulations to all the successful projects :)
We are very pleased to announce the successful projects for the third round of our #ACESupported Microgrants programme. You can read more about the exciting projects that #Libraries have planned here:
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/success...
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/success...
May 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
These projects all sound absolutely brilliant! incredible work done by librarians with very small pots of money - congratulations to all the successful projects :)
Anyone considering studying the Librarianship or Library and Information Services Management programmes at the Sheffield Information School @sheffielduni.bsky.social with an interest in Art Librarianship might consider applying for this excellent scholarship!
Applications to the ARLIS UK & Ireland Global Majority Art Librarianship Scholarship for the 25/26 academic year are now open!
Full scholarship guidelines and the application form are available on our website:
Please share widely 📚
#Librarianship #Librarysky #Artsky
Full scholarship guidelines and the application form are available on our website:
Please share widely 📚
#Librarianship #Librarysky #Artsky
May 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Anyone considering studying the Librarianship or Library and Information Services Management programmes at the Sheffield Information School @sheffielduni.bsky.social with an interest in Art Librarianship might consider applying for this excellent scholarship!
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Would you like to go to the CILIP conference but can't afford it?
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Then apply for the LGBTQ+ Network's bursary lottery!
forms.office.com/e/zcF9v1KyaS
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Then apply for the LGBTQ+ Network's bursary lottery!
forms.office.com/e/zcF9v1KyaS
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Would you like to go to the CILIP conference but can't afford it?
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Then apply for the LGBTQ+ Network's bursary lottery!
forms.office.com/e/zcF9v1KyaS
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?
Then apply for the LGBTQ+ Network's bursary lottery!
forms.office.com/e/zcF9v1KyaS
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Westminster Library debate: Jonathan Davies MP has opened the debate with a robust defence of these vital services and asks that the government considers developing a full cross-departmental, national strategy for public libraries, backed by robust data.
May 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Westminster Library debate: Jonathan Davies MP has opened the debate with a robust defence of these vital services and asks that the government considers developing a full cross-departmental, national strategy for public libraries, backed by robust data.
Absolutely thrilled to be working on this research project with @sharonwagg.bsky.social and @woodsiegirl.bsky.social and 100% Digital Leeds: bit.ly/44VRWbB We're still collecting and analysing data, but we are already seeing how valuable arts and culture are as a gateway to digital inclusion
Digital arts and culture - the perfect ‘hook’ for digital inclusion
New research will investigate how the arts and culture sector could help older people to engage with digital services.
bit.ly
May 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Absolutely thrilled to be working on this research project with @sharonwagg.bsky.social and @woodsiegirl.bsky.social and 100% Digital Leeds: bit.ly/44VRWbB We're still collecting and analysing data, but we are already seeing how valuable arts and culture are as a gateway to digital inclusion
This looks like a brilliant career development opportunity :)
Do you work in an ALN library and fancy finding out what it takes to be an academic/liaison librarian? Why not come along to our next 'Skill Up with ALN' session on 3 June, 10-11am. Register here: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/1178/
April 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This looks like a brilliant career development opportunity :)
Thinking about doing a library masters? @jaynefinlay.bsky.social and I, with our students, will be hosting an online open day for the on-campus MA Librarianship and the distance learning MA Library and Information Services Management on Wednesday 30th April 5-6pm. www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate...
Postgraduate online open days
Join our online open day to find out more about masters study at the University of Sheffield.
www.sheffield.ac.uk
April 25, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Thinking about doing a library masters? @jaynefinlay.bsky.social and I, with our students, will be hosting an online open day for the on-campus MA Librarianship and the distance learning MA Library and Information Services Management on Wednesday 30th April 5-6pm. www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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Final Keynote from #LILAC25- Elinor Carmi: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society, by Pam Mckinney @pammckinney.bsky.social / Information Literacy Weblog information-literacy.blogspot.com/2025/04/fina...
Final Keynote from #LILAC25- Elinor Carmi: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society
A final liveblog from Pam McKinney at the LILAC Conference . This keynote from Elinor Carmi, a senior lecturer in Data Politics and social...
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April 23, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Final Keynote from #LILAC25- Elinor Carmi: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society, by Pam Mckinney @pammckinney.bsky.social / Information Literacy Weblog information-literacy.blogspot.com/2025/04/fina...
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Now that #lilac25 is done I can start thinking about my new role with @jinfolit.bsky.social, I'm taking over as Managing Editor! This is a HUGE transition for me, which may take some getting used to. But I have ideas and plans and schemes and it's going to be FUN I PROMISE.
April 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Now that #lilac25 is done I can start thinking about my new role with @jinfolit.bsky.social, I'm taking over as Managing Editor! This is a HUGE transition for me, which may take some getting used to. But I have ideas and plans and schemes and it's going to be FUN I PROMISE.
I posted last week about the #LILAC25 information literacy award runner up, @sheilawebber.bsky.social reminded me that the 2025 winner, Reecca Mogg is ALSO an alumni of the MA Librarianship programme! Congratualtions Rebecca!
April 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I posted last week about the #LILAC25 information literacy award runner up, @sheilawebber.bsky.social reminded me that the 2025 winner, Reecca Mogg is ALSO an alumni of the MA Librarianship programme! Congratualtions Rebecca!
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The research @bookelf.bsky.social has done on the impact of the @lilacconf.bsky.social is immense. A great presentation today that was fully transparent of method to tell the stories of the conference. #Lilac25
April 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The research @bookelf.bsky.social has done on the impact of the @lilacconf.bsky.social is immense. A great presentation today that was fully transparent of method to tell the stories of the conference. #Lilac25
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We’re so excited to reveal that the location of #LILAC26 will be @sheffielduni.bsky.social We hope to see you all there next year. Thank you to everyone that joined us at #LILAC25 and safe journey home.
April 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We’re so excited to reveal that the location of #LILAC26 will be @sheffielduni.bsky.social We hope to see you all there next year. Thank you to everyone that joined us at #LILAC25 and safe journey home.
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If you’ve been inspired by #LILAC25 & you’re planning your own project or research, or if you’re one of our amazing presenters, you should also think about writing for publication. Take a look at the @jinfolit.bsky.social for advice & information.
April 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If you’ve been inspired by #LILAC25 & you’re planning your own project or research, or if you’re one of our amazing presenters, you should also think about writing for publication. Take a look at the @jinfolit.bsky.social for advice & information.
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Would anyone who's used a read and publish deal to publish a journal article be willing to be interviewed by a student doing a masters dissertation about why? Please let me know! (And please RT)
April 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Would anyone who's used a read and publish deal to publish a journal article be willing to be interviewed by a student doing a masters dissertation about why? Please let me know! (And please RT)
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Sharing this teaching reflection toolkit from the University of Houston Libraries, Texas: libteach.pubpub.org/reflectionto...
Co-created by JIL Editorial Board member, Veronica Arellano Douglas.
#LILAC25 #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy
Co-created by JIL Editorial Board member, Veronica Arellano Douglas.
#LILAC25 #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy
April 16, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Sharing this teaching reflection toolkit from the University of Houston Libraries, Texas: libteach.pubpub.org/reflectionto...
Co-created by JIL Editorial Board member, Veronica Arellano Douglas.
#LILAC25 #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy
Co-created by JIL Editorial Board member, Veronica Arellano Douglas.
#LILAC25 #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy