(Also my use of social media fell off a cliff in late October 2022, and if I am completely honest I haven't really missed it and doubt I've the time to come back much. But I wanted to archive my old Tweets somewhere, and - at least for libraries - it looks like Bluesky is that some, so here we are.)
Things that are here: old Tweets from @misterjta on Twitter.
Things that are not: old Tweets with embedded videos; old Tweets that began with RT; old Tweets which where buried in conversation threads; actual original posting dates because everything claims to be posted in March 2025.
Well, that took a while longer than I meant it to... https://x.com/misterjta/status/1093982950062985216
A real honour to have led such a celebration of the profession: not just of amazing winners of the Presidential Citation, Mentor of the Year, & #CILIP125, not just of Hon. Fellows, but of everyone across our profession & at CILIP whose passion impacts, changes, & improves lives. htt...
"Professionalism is about lived ethics, about reflective practice, and the difference that makes to your users on the front line" - @NickPoole1 at #CILIPConf23
Our CILIP Ethical Principles: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/ethics
"We have always been just a community of human beings who belive in empowerment through literacy and knowledge" - @NickPoole1 celebrates the absolute brilliance of our @CILIPinfo community, right back through our 125 years of chartership and conferences. #CILIPConf23
"[if you realise you were mistaken]Β§You're allowed to change your mind. And as institutions you have to, or you're dead" - @Sathnam giving wise advice on the only sensible way to respond to what you should do with what the evidence and facts tell you #CILIPConf23
"Get over the fear of failure. Build fast, fail fast, learn fast, and move on" says @mkhokhar: we need to build a startup culture in the information profession and focus on continuous improvement - learn from industries that aren't libraries!
Inspiring #CILIPConf23 keynote!
Really excellent point by @mkhokhar: an empathetic manager is absolutely valuable, but as leaders we should work to build *structural compassion* into our organisational culture and operations, not merely functional compassion by a single manager (who might leave)! #CILIPConf23
The picture illustrates the human brain's information limit at 120 bits/second, and how that leads to attention filters, creating cognitive flexibility & ultimately polarisation.
(This is fascinating - it's probably why I struggle to listen, live-tweet, and take notes at once!) https://t.co
"#CILIPConf23 is a community of change-makers... What are the grand, unsolved problems that will drive us to new heights of creativity & move our profession forwards?" -- @NickPoole1 calls for suggestions, as well as leading a round of applause for members of the #CILIP125 List
"This might seem idealistic but I truly believe libraries are the backbone of humanity" - @Im_Negomi's first shift in a library felt like she'd come home. So glad to welcome so many idealists to their home as future leaders and members of the #CILIP125 list! #CILIPConf23
For tonight's winners of the @CILIPinfo #CILIP125 list, my advice to you is "Shout about it at every opportunity" - let people know your achievements! Wise words from @ayubkhan786 here at #CILIPConf23
Wonderful first day of #CILIPS23, & I feel so privileged to have been here as a guest / @CILIPinfo president.
Many highlights, but I especially loved this line from this evening's fantastic speech by @nadineaishaj:
"Libraries are where stories and social justice intersect." β€οΈ
Key to our @CILIPinfo celebrations is #TheCILIP125List, championing 125 of the new generation of #library & #KM professionals already making a difference & changing lives.
These future leaders will be awarded a #CILIP125 medal: submit nominations now at https://t.co/L8drERMY6C https:/...
Delighted as @CILIPinfo today launches #CILIP125, marking 125 years since Queen Victoria granted the Royal Charter in 1898!
In 2023 we'll celebrate and reflect the people, challenges and milestones across a century-and-a-quarter of progress & innovation. http://cilip.org.uk/page/125
I mean, I mainly use Twitter for conferences, but:
1) If any wazzock with a spare $8* can buy a blue verification tick, a blue tick is literally worthless
2)...I'm forced now to think how Twitter actually adds *any value* to my life, and I'm coming up pretty empty.
Hello #InfoPro Twitter! We recruiting for an Assistant Librarian for @UKHSA Chilton, near Oxford!
The successful applicant will join a very friendly team, & support both Chilton #Library and Public Health staff across England and Wales. Details at: https://t.co/OI5Fy3Rg70
It is just me, or is this an awesome example of reflective practice? Someone took past protests, thought "What could've gone better? The cameras took a moment to focus in, so there'd be more eyes on the message if there was a spare sign", and put that observation into practiceπ https://t.co/Slj
I realise she probably has bigger things to do today, especially what with all the mistaken tags to untangle, but I think a priority for the economy really should be for @Liztruss to name @johnlewis as the new business secretary, so we can see how many news outlets go with it...
It's possibly the wine and/or the two years of pandemic talking, but the sight of librarians dancing the night away in front of a #WeAreCILIP backdrop is somehow one of the most energising and joyful things I've seen in a long time π #CILIPConf22
All librarianship is political - we have to champion the most marginalised, ensure those on the frontline have our support to defend those at risk, and keep our ethics as our North star, @KrystalVittles notes.
#CILIPConf22
"Professionalism is more than a qualification - it's your passion and creativity and commitment - and your commitment to our professional ethics." -- @KrystalVittles is hitting so many brilliant points I can't keep up! #CILIPConf22
"People held the ladder for me - I need to hold the ladder for people coming after me" -- @KrystalVittles on leadership and the importance of inspiring and supporting the future of the profession, as we were inspired and supported ourselves
#CILIPConf22
...I would actually really like the blueprint for "an information literacy session about pirate books"! #CILIPConf22
As a child, @KrystalVittles was able to go to the library, & that experience gave her confidence to start exploring other spaces - echoes some sources of comfort people mentioned in the EDI Tips and the Psychological Security sessions.
Fab to see these links emerge! #CILIPConf22
Its been too long since I was last privileged to hold up a @CILIPinfo
Selfie Frame, but what an auspicious day this is to be surrounded and supported by one's passionate, professional, and like-minded colleagues! #WeAreCILIP, and #CILIPConf22 is proving excellent!
Before Isis, the library didn't have colourful interior designs, but after seeing libraries internationally, @4sayf took responsibility to create a colourful, welcoming space.
"I am happy to see the smiles."
#CILIPConf22
'Sometimes people tell me "you are crazy, how can you do this when it's so difficult?"
There's nothing difficult when you believe in it...
...here I can feel I did something. I can feel my fingerprint' - @4sayf on the efforts of rebuilding amid the pandemic. π
#CILIPConf22
"The library is sometimes destroyed by different regimes... They don't want any knowledge, they want people following them without thinking"
A globally applicable warning from recent history from @4sayf speaking in his #CILIPConf22 keynote.