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@lowriwillslib.bsky.social

Faculty Librarian for Business, & Creative Industries at The University of South Wales, with a passion for learning, teaching & research!

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Β© University of South Wales. The University of South Wales is a registered charity. Registration No. 1140312

Still time to apply for this Academic Librarian position: ce0091li.webitrent.com/ce0091li_web...

We are a wonderful team to work with :D

01.07.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Over the years I’ve created many conference reading lists, but this is definitely my first conference playlist! I’ve been singing Wilson Phillips on repeat for 3 days now 🎀🎡 #LILAC25

17.04.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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

16.04.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Really disappointed I couldn't make this session. Was it brilliant?

16.04.2025 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#LILAC25 #DAY2
Who knew info literacy specialists were so musical?
More fantastic, fun & reflective practice. Keynote speaker @janesecker - u raised the bar with an engaging&inspiring 'concert-like?' session πŸ‘ πŸ‘
#librariansontour @cardiffuni @lilac_conf #musicallibraries #informationliteracy

16.04.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks so much for attending our session!

16.04.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What does UX mean to you, and what are your experiences with it? Post your response to the discussion topic by clicking the plus button below.

We used this at the beginning of our workshop yesterday to learn how others have used UX. I thought I'd add it here to see if anyone else in #LILAC25 wants to contribute. Share details with others if you want to follow up with a chat. There's some amazing work going on! tiny.cc/z6qg001

16.04.2025 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was @suebecks.bsky.social who first got me started on social media waaay back. If I was still attending conferences I'd definitely be posting/skeeting and sharing with #AcademicSky

15.04.2025 10:31 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This LILAC song 2025 A song written for the 20th anniversary of the LILAC Information Literacy Conference 2025 performed live at Cardiff University following Professor Jane Secker's keynote talk on Tuesday 15 April 2025

For the #lilac2025 people and whole #infolit community - a rather fab song to end my keynote from me and @cbowiemorrison.bsky.social and now on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/chris-morris...

15.04.2025 17:59 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

An interesting metaphor for referencing, β€˜it is like showing your receipts for all the work that you’ve done.’ #LILAC25

15.04.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lowri saying students go for the easiest option and will often skip databases/ library resources due to complex interface. Thinking about vendors telling us their interfaces are "super easy" to use... #LILAC25

15.04.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A packed room for our workshop, today! Thank you to everyone who attended, participated and shared. #LILAC25

15.04.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I find it so interesting that we've had many different ways of finding the same thing: People find library interfaces/ systems really difficult to deal with. We've maybe had small improvements but no big leaps to user friendliness. #LILAC25

15.04.2025 13:42 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A screen showing a slide with the text UX for information literacy: the use of diaries to explore information seeking behaviours.

A screen showing a slide with the text UX for information literacy: the use of diaries to explore information seeking behaviours.

At the UX for info lit session! @lowriwillslib.bsky.social #LILAC25

15.04.2025 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is traditional information literacy like folk music, and AI literacy our moment to "go electric"? Under the hype about AI we still need a solid foundation of information literacy, but we may need to rethink some of our models and practices #lilac25

15.04.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Are we going from traditional folk to electric? #lilac25

15.04.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman says computer says no in front of a plant ALT: a woman says computer says no in front of a plant

@jsecker.bsky.social bossing multiple videos and songs within her presentation with no tech issues! I start to sweat if I’ve got an animation in my slides. #lilac25

15.04.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œCopyright represents power and people who have power” @jsecker.bsky.social #lilac25 β€œlibrarians have a crucial role in maintaining the balance in copyright law”

15.04.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@jsecker.bsky.social claims Librarians are the most innovative teachers! I agree, we are always trying to prove we are worthy in the β€˜teaching space,’ owning our teaching status and being as creative and innovative as we can. #LILAC25

15.04.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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sesame street characters are standing next to each other in front of a building . ALT: sesame street characters are standing next to each other in front of a building .

Who thinks Act 2 could be dancing? #LILAC25

15.04.2025 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love @jsecker.bsky.social comparison of Star Wars β€˜force’ to information literacy! I’ve always wanted lightsaber. #LILAC25

15.04.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jane introducing the concept of "information wars". Have we lost the global war on misinformation? #lilac25

15.04.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow, congratulations Bec! A testament to your hard work and supportπŸ‘. You are utterly brilliant. #LILAC25

14.04.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Presentation cover photo for UX for Information Literacy.

Presentation cover photo for UX for Information Literacy.

Enjoying following the threads about today's #LILAC25 sessions. Looking forward to being there in person tomorrow and presenting about UX methodologies for information literacy! First time presenting at LILAC too.

14.04.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#LTHEchat 322: Postplagiarism: Teaching and Learning in an Age of Artificial Intelligence Led by Prof. Sarah Elaine Eaton @saraheaton.bsky.social In higher education, we find ourselves at a fascinating inflection point. The emergence of powerful artificial intelligence tools has forever…

Final reminder. #LTHEchat is happening TODAY at 20:00 GMT/ BST and will focus on the important and topical issue of #postplagiarism in the age of AI. We will be joined by @saraheaton.bsky.social

Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2025/03/10/l...

12.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

I would have welcomed more case studies and more practical insights. It was very product focused, which I understand but not always possible to see how your institution can utilise it(or afford it). I think AI literacy is a fundamental that needed discussing too!

12.03.2025 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Insightful panel discussion 🀩 Here are 6 key #strategies for fostering a #culture of experimentation & #learning:
- Leadership Approach
- Structural Innovations
- Communication Strategies
- Experimental Mindset
- Collaborative Learning
- External Perspective

#DigiFest25 #EdTech #EduSky #Edtechchat

11.03.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A cautionary tale on innovating solutions without involving those affected. A Β£144,000 bridge in the Netherlands to help squirrels cross a busy road and avoid getting squished. One year on, one squirrel has used it. No one asked the squirrels! πŸ˜‚ #Digifest25

11.03.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Paul's talk reminded me of an exercise I've done before, and should bring backβ€”at the start of the project along with regular planning have the team think about and describe "What would failure look like?" #digifest25

11.03.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CALC - CALC2025 CALC2025 will take place online from Tuesday 13th May - Thursday 15th May 2025. Tickets are available from Monday 3rd March as well as the bursary lottery for attendees from underrepresented and/or ma...

It's out folks!
Conference programme, list of abstracts and tickets for #CALC25.
All details here πŸ‘‡
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
#LISResearch #LISConference

03.03.2025 11:54 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 5

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