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Paul Jewell
@pauljewell.bsky.social
Higher Education Librarian, Western Sydney University, Library | Information Literacy | Critical Pedagogy | Open Knowledge | FHEA | Libraries Advocate
#highered #infolit #critlib #vinyl #streetart
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https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5560-85
Viva la Revolution! Taking our knowledge back

It's still #OpenAccessWeek and a great session tomorrow looking at who owns and controls research, scholarly publishing and our communal knowledge @oaaustralasia.bsky.social

oaaustralasia.org/open-access-...

#OpenAccess #Research #Libraries #Knowledge
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Why Libraries Matter More Than Ever:

In challenging times of book bans and #GenAI when information literacy & critical thinking are essential libraries play a vital role in supporting communities
Recording via @sydney.edu.au

www.library.sydney.edu.au/about/news/r...

#Libraries #InfoLit #Knowledge
September 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Always Carry A Book

#Books #Libraries
August 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
About time we reignite 🚀 Friday Library Quiz:

1. Can you guess which new series this Library appears in?

Bonus point: Which British city is the school library set in?

#FridayLibQuiz #Libraries
June 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
‘Libraries & archives embracing indigenous ways of knowing: bringing a social justice lens to build reciprocal relationships, truth telling, emotional wellbeing & care to transform the colonial project.’

Awesome insights from @kirstenthorpe.bsky.social #IndigenousLibrarianship
#Libraries #CritLib
May 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
It's International Workers Day ✊

Solidarity to all our Library and Book Workers

#MayDay #Libraries
May 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Long Shot kinda day

#Pioneers #Trojan
April 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Open Education Advocacy and Action:
Awesome talk by Dave Ernst from @openednetwork.bsky.social on the OER journey and strategies for librarians engaging with educators.
And great role play with @ashthelibrarian.bsky.social
#OERCollective #Libraries #OpenAccess #OpenTextBooks
March 25, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Librarians 📣
Join in this special #LARK webinar event looking at library practice-based research:
Connections and Collaborations in Public Libraries: LIS Research with @kayoddone.bsky.social & @drjanegarner.bsky.social
lark.alia.org.au/event/webina...
@larkollektive.bsky.social
#Libraries #Research
March 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Open Education DownUndOER:
Great collection of case studies showcasing #OpenEducationalPractice
#OpenTextBooks
#OpenAccess
#OpenPedagogy
Thanks @ashthelibrarian.bsky.social and CAUL team
March 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Fun time at work this week filming the latest instalments for video series Critical Thinking for Study and Workplace.
Nice partnership with library, teachers, tech team & awesome industry partners.
Can’t wait to share with academics & students to support their teaching and learning.
#LibraryLife
February 28, 2025 at 3:11 AM
‘In the City there’s a thousand things I want to say to you’

The Jam were & still are 1 of my fav bands. At 15 their music helped me survive suburban adolescence & into a glorious world of bands, fashion & subcultures.

Been reminiscing & playing a lot of Jam vinyl this week.

#RIPRick #TheJam
February 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
'My heart will not be shushed'

Explore, cherish and celebrate your local library today

#LibraryLoversDay poem by Henry Normal
February 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Gen AI and refining our 'iterative interactions'
Great report to assist educators & librarians supporting students & citizens #AILiteracy

A framework for the Learning and Teaching of Critical AI Literacy skills
via @openuniversity.bsky.social
about.open.ac.uk/sites/about....

#InfoLit #Libraries
February 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Solidarity on survival day

#GadigalCountry
January 26, 2025 at 1:45 AM
‘Standing on the headland
Taking in the scene’
Sunsets, sand, surf, seaside towns and south coast secrets:

Having a lovely week away with the family and pup Asha in beautiful Yuin country Dalmeny.

Even found a Library on the beach!
#LibraryLife #Holidays
January 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Nice opportunity to talk about the #PILTour2024 highlights in the wonderful surrounds of the Parramatta female orphan school at Western Sydney University
December 10, 2024 at 1:33 AM
So honoured to be part of our PIL Tour 2024 working group winning the team award at our end of year Library event.
The #PILTour2024 brought together librarians & educators to participate in conversations on the importance of Information Literacy for our profession & society.
#Libraries #InfoLit
December 10, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Online Misinformation in Australia: adults' experiences, abilities and responses - report launch
Great insights into how adults encounter misinformation, whether they trust news sources and the importance of #medialiteracy & #criticalthinking skills

apo.org.au/node/328959
#Misinformation #Libraries
December 3, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Yesterday I had the privilege to talk with the awesome @ailakhan.bsky.social & Lucy Walton at Western Sydney University Teaching and Learning Showcase about our first open textbook Customer Insights at WSU and game-changing partnership between the Library, Academics and Students.
#OpenTextbooks
November 27, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Powerhouse museum in Parramatta is powering up 🚀 and progressing well
November 20, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Post a perfect album from the ‘90s that isn’t Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice In Chains.

So many to choose from but The Great Escape is nice sign of times @bsky.app
November 19, 2024 at 9:39 AM