CILIP London and South East @ciliplondon.bsky.social We are the representative body for library and information professionals living or working in London & the South East of England.
https://tinyurl.com/CILIP-LondonSE
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betancur . n @nelbeu.bsky.social art & architectural historian / visual, material & religious culture
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Elle Ann @libraryleo.bsky.social Cumbrian living in Devon, Systems Librarian, loves reading historical fiction about women by women, crocheting, and good food. Co-editor of NAG journal Taking Stock. Neurodivergent af.
Jenny R @jennyr23.bsky.social 🩵NHS Librarian, love reading crime and other stuff, cooking, living in Newcastle upon Tyne 🖤🤍, Greek island hopping.
Kate @etakyeldud.bsky.social Librarian, gardener, knitter, and all other good hobbitty things.
Sussex @sussexuk.bsky.social News and updates from the county of #Sussex, UK - we originally started this service on another app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky
Katie Flanagan @katiedflanagan.bsky.social Group Head of Archives and Libraries at Science Museum Group. Mum, Aunt, Christian, knitter, gardener, York resident, views my own
Jess @bookelf.bsky.social I'm a librarian. I also do a lot of crochet and cross stitch. I do a fair bit of stuff but it's mostly around #infolit #critlit etc. Managing Editor for JIL.
Rachel Huskisson @rhuski.bsky.social Chartered FE librarian in Derby. Great School Libraries campaign committee member. CILIP 125. Currently studying for LISM MA @ SheffieldUni
Laura Williams @ljwilliams.bsky.social Part-time PhD student researching running, information behaviour and social media. Librarian. Slow runner. Stroke survivor and neurodivergent. Evertonian. Prone to typos.
ROCKY LASTER🌱🦍 @rockylaster.bsky.social Feral Alaskan Hoosier. 17% Sasquatch DNA. High Priestess of the Leguminati 🫘. Allegedly Afraid of🐀 Mice. Watermelon Enthusiast 🍉. Awesome Dad🎖. Adoring Husband. Impossibly Humble. Susceptible to Flattery, 🥑's, and Wizardry. Balding Vegan Earthling 🌎
Academic Libraries North (ALN) @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social A consortium of HE libraries in the North of England. https://www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/
HandyCon | Handshake.Conference/ @handycon.bsky.social HandyCon WHITE: March 4-6, 2026
Location: Online
DNS: https://2026.handycon.xyz
HNS: http://Handshake.Conference
Llibertat UK (Katrina) @llibertatuk.bsky.social Design for humans. End to end, front to back, user-centred digital services with real impact for the public, private and third sectors globally. Led by former GOV.UK Head of Content Padma Gillen. Accessible by design. Posts by Katrina (she/her)
@klib.bsky.social @klib.bsky.social 
Patricia Briggs @patriciabriggs.bsky.social Navigating life's uncertainties with my eternally optimistic dog, Toby.
Matthias Ammon @drmammon.bsky.social Academic librarian, European migrant, former medieval philologist. Open Research, Eurovision, wombats, puns, pints, sci-fi/fantasy, FPL. He/him.
@sky-bluenovice.bsky.social @sky-bluenovice.bsky.social - E @eilishpurton.bsky.social @eilishpurton.bsky.social
Lorna Mitchell @lmitch.bsky.social Edinburgh-based librarian 📚
@ciliphlg.bsky.social @ciliphlg.bsky.social 
Mark Jarrell @rewardshunter.bsky.social 
UK's HowToEnjoy @howtoenjoycouk.bsky.social DISCOVER JOY in UK (England, NI, Scotland, Wales) events, biz, health, music, tourism, on linktr.ee/HowToEnjoyCoUk. Unleash fun nationally, from villages to cities and tourist hotspots. Embrace togetherness through the four home nations | HowToEnjoy.co.uk
Research Elements @reselements.bsky.social Web development, data management and visualizations. Consulting services for scientific and r&d communities. https://www.researchelements.org/
@epkesk.bsky.social @epkesk.bsky.social 
Jen Hillyard @mininglibrarian.bsky.social Library & Archives Manager at The Common Room in Newcastle and Business Development Manager for NAG. Ex Carnegie-Greenaway judge. Mobility issues thanks to MCTD - I’m the one with the purple crutches...
Disabled 🏳️🌈 parent.
@colinaorr.bsky.social @colinaorr.bsky.social 
Book_Ghost @bookghost.bsky.social Librarian, higher education believer and worker. Fangirl. City girl at heart, currently in the country.
Claire @clrhz.bsky.social 🌈🌱📚 🌳🐝
Maman, #paysanne, #pépiniériste, amoureuse de la vie, salariée chez #BibLibre pour les #bibliothèques avec uniquement des #logicielslibres
🌱 https://desracinespourdemain.fr
@desracinespourdemain@piaille.fr
@mm-sha.bsky.social @mm-sha.bsky.social 
The Social History Archive @socialhistarchive.bsky.social The Social History Archive empowers academic researchers, tutors and students with unparalleled access to British and Irish historical content. 
Paul Chin Jr. @paulchinjr.bsky.social Prophet of Nicolas Cage. Serverless Developer. Norfolkjs Organizer.
Comics & AI: Critical Prompts @comicsandai.org A one-day multidisciplinary conference on the future of comics, technology, and creativity. 4 September 2025, City St George's, University of London. https://comicsandai.org/. Reposts are not endorsements.
Centre for HCID, City St George's @hcid.city The Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design @citystgeorges.bsky.social, University of London conducts leading user-centred research. Home of the MSc HCID. https://hcid.city/ #HCID2026: https://hcidconference.co.uk/
Lucy Reid @juicypearseed.bsky.social NHS health librarian working on resource discovery. Views my own. (She/her.)
@sarah-abbott.bsky.social @sarah-abbott.bsky.social Librarian at The National Archives (UK) | E-Resources | Rare Books | Views my own.
Martha @ bluesky @marthakyrillidou.bsky.social vision, strategy, planning, evaluation, quality, service, innovation, learning, research, libraries, education, health, consulting
LibPMC @libpmc.bsky.social We are the International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries, a community centred around library assessment, performance measurement, & evidence-based decision-making. Join us for our 16th conference in Liverpool, UK, on 3-4 June 2025!
Ethiopia Beyond @talksmart.bsky.social Exploring the untold beauty, culture, history, innovation, and spirit of Ethiopia.
Sharing authentic stories, breathtaking places, people, traditions, and the new face of Africa’s rising destination.
From ancient civilizations to modern transformation — E
Newcomb Library @newcomblibrary.bsky.social Library & Knowledge Service for NHS staff/students of Homerton Healthcare & ELFT
News & updates. We support education, professional development, research & wellbeing
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/newcomb https://www.instagram.com/newcomblibrary/
The Common Room @thecommonroomgn.bsky.social The Common Room in Newcastle upon Tyne is a heritage venue, library and archive. It has a cafe bar called 5|Quarter.
Daniel Rolph Author @danielrolphauthor.bsky.social Daniel Rolph grew up in the UK foster care system, experiencing firsthand the challenges that come with it. Now, he's channelling those experiences into his debut novel, Shattered Paths
Buy Now: https://geni.us/OEi75Gh
Deborah Vaile @deborahvaile.bsky.social Neurospicy Library Worker in the Heritage Sector and a Prospect Trade Union Rep. Owned by a cat called Pedro Machuca. I say the word 'Why?' alot 🏴🏴
@sfstringwell.bsky.social @sfstringwell.bsky.social 
UnstableMabel @unstablemabel.bsky.social Burnt out ex prison medic & cancer nurse now loving libraries as my workplace. Aussie/ Brit, bookworm, info junkie & happy hooker crocheter. Love my tucker & glass of wine or three. Humanist. Support your local library. 💉💳📚🗞️🧶🥙🍷🇦🇺🇬🇧🇪🇺🌍☮️
Junior Einsteins Science Club® @junioreinsteins.bsky.social Award-winning Science events for kids. Founded Ireland☘️ Scientist, Mum, speaker United Nations 🇺🇳 Fun, messy, screen-free hands-on, STEM fun Ireland 🇮🇪 UK 🇬🇧 Canada 🇨🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 Luxembourg 🇱🇺 Ukraine 🇺🇦 International Schools partnerships. Franchise.
Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
@fionaborthwick.bsky.social @fionaborthwick.bsky.social 
Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands.
www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
Irene Mwendwa @roguekenyan.bsky.social You know me and politics............
Made of cake.
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust Library @sfhtlibrary.bsky.social Providing a wide range of library and knowledge services to SFHT staff and students based at King's Mill, Mansfield and Newark Hospitals and to Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board and Public Health Staff in Nottingham City and County.
School Libraries Group Scotland @slgscotland.bsky.social Account for the CILIP School Libraries Group in Scotland.
Richard Debenham @rdebenham.bsky.social Regional Sales Manager for UK Midlands & Norfolk at EBSCO Information Services
See https://www.ebsco.com/ for information on our products & services whether an Academic, Corporate, Medical, School or Public Library institution
Knowledge & Library Services Tameside & Glossop ICFT @tgic-nhs-ft-kls.bsky.social Knowledge and Library Services for all staff and students at Tameside & Glossop IC NHS FT.
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Postscript (Book Formatter, Socials Post and Cover Designer): www.pscript.app
Book tour inquiries: contact@book-shelfie.com
Clare Brumpton @clarebrumpton.bsky.social She/Her, International School Librarian, IB Librarian, Teacher Librarian, student-led Research Institute, ECIS Lib & Info SIG committee member.
#reading #informationliteracy #research #librarian #inquiry #IBLibrarian #IB #EduSky #UKKidLit
CILIPS West Branch @cilipswest.bsky.social @cilipscotland.bsky.social West Branch supports library & information professionals working in the West of Scotland. CILIPS members are automatically a member if their postcode starts with: DG, G, KA, ML, PA.
Michelle @michellespinn.bsky.social 
KP @parleek.bsky.social Libraries. Education. Dogs. Active Transit. Music. Japan.
http://shoulderseasonhfx.bandcamp.com
smallerhearts.bandcamp.com
Nat Bougaere @boogernat.bsky.social I believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness FOR ALL, as long as it doesn't harm others. ✊️
NLISN @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
Banner: Photo of NLISN committe at UKSG Conference by
@mattjhodgkinson.scicomm.xyz.ap.brid.gy
Librarianth @librarianth.bsky.social University of York Acquisitions Librarian. Professional Northerner. Bang on about armchair politics, books, ebooks, coffee, & Boro. Views/opinions personal. UTB
Forest Hill School Library @fhslib.bsky.social Inner London Boys' Secondary with Mixed 6th Form
“The very well-resourced library in the heart of the building exemplifies the school’s commitment to promoting reading.” OfSTED 2024
foresthill.lewisham.sch.uk/library
@murtaza24.bsky.social @murtaza24.bsky.social 
Jill Dye @jilld17.bsky.social 📚Head of Access at @natlibscot.bsky.social 📖Co-Editor of Library & Information History Journal🧾Hon. Treasurer of CILIP Rare Books & Special Collections Group📓Books, libraries, singing, theatre & food.
Rosie Jones @rosiejhjones.bsky.social Director Student & Library Services,Teesside University. Chair Playful Learning Conference. PFHEA. All views are own. She/her
Margaret Pemberton @booklib61.bsky.social Children’s librarian, reviewer and blogger. Past chair of Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards. Love crafts, reading and art.
Karl Heinz Marbaise (he/him) @khmarbaise.bsky.social Java Champion
Apache Maven PMC
Apache Software Foundation Member
Mojo Haus Member
Java Developer,
CI / CD Fan
Freelancer
Ice Byte @icebyte.bsky.social Ice Byte is an innovative startup: we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible by creating groundbreaking digital solutions.
https://icebyte.carrd.co/
Eleanor @tangendentalism.bsky.social Academic librarian, sometimes researcher. Feminist, vegan, trade unionist, uncompromising leftist. Solidarity, ethics, and the Oxford comma. She/her
CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social This is the account for the CILIP School Libraries Group, the professional association for school librarians. https://linktr.ee/CILIPSLGUK
PP🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇪🇺 @ppresti.bsky.social Groundhogs, donkeys, and more. Believer in integrity, 80s new wave music supremacy, and wearing a mask to protect others. Retired academic librarian, researcher, strategist, and editor. #covidisnotover #wearamask
Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association @jaliajournal.bsky.social Publishes research on library science and information research and practice within the Australian and Southern Asia Pacific regions.
Current issue is here: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/ualj21/current
Marshall Breeding @mbreeding.bsky.social Independent consultant, speaker, and author. Editor of Library Technology Guides. 
Andreas Mace @poacherone.bsky.social Systems Librarian at The National Library of Sweden. Likes open source, library systems and thinking about workflows/processes. Opinions are my own (unless I’ve been brainwashed).
Carel Press @carelpress.bsky.social We love libraries and learning and publish resources for them: Library Learner Quiz Pack; the Reading Game; Reading & Library posters; Complete Issues; Spine Labels; Shorter Shakespeare series.
https://carelpress.uk
@valskelton.bsky.social @valskelton.bsky.social 
Killua Armstrong @armstrongkillua.bsky.social Cybersecurity Student at Open University | Aspiring Penetration Tester | Passionate About Ethical Hacking & OS Security | Python Enthusiast | Exploring Robotics & Networking.
Jane Pothecary @janepoth.bsky.social University Librarian and mum of three with a special interest in pedagogy, information literacy and social justice. Socialist and trade unionist. I like red pandas. Slowly realising I'm happiest in nature. She/her
Sam G @samgoldbird.bsky.social Yorkshire lass. Librarian by profession liberal lefty by nature. Dachshund mum to Petey Yule Log and Pepperoni. Massive gamer geek. Lapsed larper. Late diagnosed autism and ADHD.
Amelia Haire @ahaire.bsky.social AuDHDer with special interests in books, books about books, neurodivergence, information literacy... There's a theme here.
Secretary @NLISN
Librarian @QAHE
Handshake (HNS) @handshake.bsky.social The Open Source Rootzone
Protocol: handshake.org
Guides & Docs: https://hsd-dev.org
Telegram: t.me/handshake_hns
Developer's Telegram: t.me/hns_tech
Repo: github.com/handshake-org
#HNS #Handshake #FOSS
Meg Westbury @megwestbury.bsky.social Associate Lecturer @UCLDIS | Former librarian @Cambridge_Uni | Managing Editor @JInfoLit | Wannabe potter | Watcher of cheesy sci-fi flicks 🚀🪐| She/her/Dr.
Ivar Grimstad @theguywiththeduketattoo.com Java Champion | Jakarta EE Developer Advocate | The guy with the Duke tattoo
https://jakarta.ee/community/developer-advocate/
David Nind @davidnind.bsky.social Content Specialist (20+ yrs, web content management, publication preparation).
Technical Writer: Docs-as-Code, DITA (topic-based, modular content).
Contributor to the Koha library software project + Wikipedia.
Loves free + open source software, and tea.
Alex Vancina @alexvancina.com Systems Librarian. Beekeeper. Open source enthusiast. 2024 Library Journal Mover & Shaker.
Jo Fitzpatrick @jofitz.bsky.social Research Data Manager at Lancaster University and Co-chair of NLISN.org