My career in libraries began in 1980 with a job at Pinner public library and an application to Aberystwyth for a Bachelor of Librarianship. I upset the course interviewer, a public librarian, by saying I didn’t want to work in public libraries as I thought I would get bored. I still maintain that view today!…
Having been on several of Ned’s sessions in the past, this one-hour refresh reiterates his message on successful marketing. Here’s what to consider when we’re preparing our newsletters… Try to avoid calling it the ‘library newsletter’ Your title and opening paragraph matter. Name it after your most important piece of news, for example, Win a winter warmer…
Manchester, 12 November 2025 On a very wet Wednesday morning, 06:10am to be exact, I boarded the train to make the long journey from Blackpool North station into Manchester Piccadilly. The purpose? to attend the confidence and imposter syndrome session, with the help of facilitators Maria Grant and Lisa Jeskins, who promised enlightenment, empowerment, and…
