Jo Cornish
@jocornish.bsky.social
"Knowledge is justice, and all should be welcome in the temples of taxonomies". Fellow of CILIP, FRSA.
Bridges, baseball, cheese.
That's me.
Bridges, baseball, cheese.
That's me.
It was such an honour to be awarded an honorary fellowship of @cilip.bsky.social . Julie Bell has been a true mentor to me, so to be awarded together was very special.
Take a look at just what inspired the #CILIP community to recognise Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet, Julie Bell and LeVar Burton with #CILIP Honorary Fellowship. Read about their brilliant achievements, and the impact they've had on the profession. www.cilip.org.uk/news/712362/...
CILIP announces 2025 Honorary Fellowships and Presidential Citations
Celebrating excellence across the library and information profession
www.cilip.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
It was such an honour to be awarded an honorary fellowship of @cilip.bsky.social . Julie Bell has been a true mentor to me, so to be awarded together was very special.
Are any of my #CILIP #Library friends going to this screening and Q&A in London Friday? releasing.dogwoof.com/the-libraria...
The Librarians — Dogwoof Releasing
THE LIBRARIANS A film by Kim A. Snyder IN CINEMAS FROM 26 SEPTEMBER
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September 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Are any of my #CILIP #Library friends going to this screening and Q&A in London Friday? releasing.dogwoof.com/the-libraria...
I get to see my friend today! What are you doing today?
July 27, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I get to see my friend today! What are you doing today?
My goodness, it's been emotional. Today was my last day working at CILIP. You can find my musings and heartfelt thanks here, if so inclined: www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-cor...
was.my
July 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
My goodness, it's been emotional. Today was my last day working at CILIP. You can find my musings and heartfelt thanks here, if so inclined: www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-cor...
A huge thank you to my @cilip.bsky.social colleagues and @BetaRish for wrapping a most beautiful farewell into the presidential dinner. And thank you to the #CILIPConf25 for your kindness, grace and indulgence. It was perfect, I'm very moved. Tomorrow holds Michael Rosen and Gene Tan, what a dream!
July 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
A huge thank you to my @cilip.bsky.social colleagues and @BetaRish for wrapping a most beautiful farewell into the presidential dinner. And thank you to the #CILIPConf25 for your kindness, grace and indulgence. It was perfect, I'm very moved. Tomorrow holds Michael Rosen and Gene Tan, what a dream!
psst... #CILIPConf25 delegates: Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social has a sharpie and will sign the copies of the poem for you today and tomorrow 😀 🎉
July 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
psst... #CILIPConf25 delegates: Rishi Dastidar @betarish.bsky.social has a sharpie and will sign the copies of the poem for you today and tomorrow 😀 🎉
I can't express how much I love this beautiful capture of what we do as a profession and why it matters. Thank you to the incredibly talented and generous @betarish.bsky.social for the "poem for the profession"
...And here's the #CILIPConf25 poem in full with a video of Rishi reading it.
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
A new poem for the profession
Poet Rishi Dastidar has created a new poem to celebrate the profession, exclsuively for CILIP
www.cilip.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I can't express how much I love this beautiful capture of what we do as a profession and why it matters. Thank you to the incredibly talented and generous @betarish.bsky.social for the "poem for the profession"
Reposted by Jo Cornish
...And here's the #CILIPConf25 poem in full with a video of Rishi reading it.
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
A new poem for the profession
Poet Rishi Dastidar has created a new poem to celebrate the profession, exclsuively for CILIP
www.cilip.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
...And here's the #CILIPConf25 poem in full with a video of Rishi reading it.
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Reposted by Jo Cornish
Looking for activities during the school holidays? Find out what’s on offer at your local library and customise your search by event type, distance and facilities (inc cafés) via #LibraryOn. Funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and powered by @britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/events
libraryon.org/events
April 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Looking for activities during the school holidays? Find out what’s on offer at your local library and customise your search by event type, distance and facilities (inc cafés) via #LibraryOn. Funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and powered by @britishlibrary.bsky.social
libraryon.org/events
libraryon.org/events
Absolutely delighted to represent #CILIP at the launch of the GLL Literary Foundation, the start of something special. More from me on this here www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-cor...
#cilip #carnegies | Jo Cornish FCLIP
Battersea Library is a peach! Delighted to represent #CILIP at the launch of the GLL Literary Foundation. Packed full of people who understand this is the…
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March 21, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Absolutely delighted to represent #CILIP at the launch of the GLL Literary Foundation, the start of something special. More from me on this here www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-cor...
Access to knowledge is essential for society, democracy & prosperity. Preservation of knowledge allows us to learn, iterate,challenge. It drives innovation and growth in all senses of the word. Privileged to be part of the House of Lords roundtable on unlocking eBook access.
#CILIP #KR21 #Inflect
#CILIP #KR21 #Inflect
February 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Walking in the light.
February 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Walking in the light.
February 2, 2025 at 6:09 AM
10 year old me can not believe she's been to this restaurant. It's the year of the snake 🐍 let's hope it's a good one.
February 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
10 year old me can not believe she's been to this restaurant. It's the year of the snake 🐍 let's hope it's a good one.
Oh my goodness... at #LibraryOn advert on my podcast today. Made me very happy and proud. This podcast is massive too, so lots of people sharing the love! Rob Beckett has talked about the value of libraries on there before too ❤️📚
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
January 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Oh my goodness... at #LibraryOn advert on my podcast today. Made me very happy and proud. This podcast is massive too, so lots of people sharing the love! Rob Beckett has talked about the value of libraries on there before too ❤️📚
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
#ParentingHell #BritishLibrary
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This is one of the most beautiful tributes to anyone I've ever seen. It's already been widely shared but just in case you missed it.
#DavidLynch
#DavidLynch
January 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This is one of the most beautiful tributes to anyone I've ever seen. It's already been widely shared but just in case you missed it.
#DavidLynch
#DavidLynch
Stay golden Pony Boy
December 19, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Stay golden Pony Boy
Can you solve my chocolate mystery?!
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Jo Cornish FCLIP on LinkedIn: I am slightly confused, can anyone help? I arrived at the BL and there was…
I am slightly confused, can anyone help? I arrived at the BL and there was a beautiful box of Hotel Chocolate chocolates, addressed to me, no note. "How…
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December 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Can you solve my chocolate mystery?!
www.linkedin.com/posts/jo-cor...
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This is so powerful. Libraries are beacons of knowledge, hope and sanctuary. They are ours by right; seen and valued.
Libraries across the nation, lit up in support of #SpellowLibrary
#ShareTheLight
Libraries across the nation, lit up in support of #SpellowLibrary
#ShareTheLight
🎥 | Let there be light!
#Spellow Community Hub and Library is illuminated once again!
#ShareTheLight
#CommunityUnity
#Spellow Community Hub and Library is illuminated once again!
#ShareTheLight
#CommunityUnity
December 12, 2024 at 2:22 AM
This is so powerful. Libraries are beacons of knowledge, hope and sanctuary. They are ours by right; seen and valued.
Libraries across the nation, lit up in support of #SpellowLibrary
#ShareTheLight
Libraries across the nation, lit up in support of #SpellowLibrary
#ShareTheLight
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It might be dark and cold, but libraries will always be the beacon of light.
Balham Library is proud to #ShareTheLight on the eve of #SpellowLibrary reopening its doors after the summer riots.
#LoveLibraries #LibrariesAreEssential ✨️📚🖤
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
Balham Library is proud to #ShareTheLight on the eve of #SpellowLibrary reopening its doors after the summer riots.
#LoveLibraries #LibrariesAreEssential ✨️📚🖤
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
December 11, 2024 at 11:06 PM
It might be dark and cold, but libraries will always be the beacon of light.
Balham Library is proud to #ShareTheLight on the eve of #SpellowLibrary reopening its doors after the summer riots.
#LoveLibraries #LibrariesAreEssential ✨️📚🖤
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
Balham Library is proud to #ShareTheLight on the eve of #SpellowLibrary reopening its doors after the summer riots.
#LoveLibraries #LibrariesAreEssential ✨️📚🖤
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
THIS 12th Dec: A simple, effective way for public libraries to show what we stand for and what we mean to and for our communities.
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/light-up-you...
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/light-up-you...
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
Light Up Your Library - Culture Liverpool
Liverpool is bringing the light back next month as city prepares to reopen the library and community hub which was torched during the summer’s racist riots.
www.cultureliverpool.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 5:12 PM
THIS 12th Dec: A simple, effective way for public libraries to show what we stand for and what we mean to and for our communities.
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/light-up-you...
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/light-up-you...
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
THIS 12th Dec: A simple, effective way for public libraries to show what we stand for and what we mean to and for our communities.
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
In August a Liverpool library was set on fire in a fake-news fuelled riot, it's amazing how quickly & positively they've rebuilt. All library services can show their support on 12 Dec #ShareTheLight #SpellowLibrary #LibrariesChangeLives
Light Up Your Library - Culture Liverpool
Liverpool is bringing the light back next month as city prepares to reopen the library and community hub which was torched during the summer’s racist riots.
buff.ly
December 9, 2024 at 5:05 PM
THIS 12th Dec: A simple, effective way for public libraries to show what we stand for and what we mean to and for our communities.
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
Act now to Share the Light 🕯💡 💛
#ShareTheLight #LibrariesChangeLives #CILIP
Walking by day, lanterns by night. A happy Saturday yesterday
December 1, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Walking by day, lanterns by night. A happy Saturday yesterday
@markfaulkner24.bsky.social music challenges make me think of you! I tried this but failed at X
November 30, 2024 at 8:59 AM
@markfaulkner24.bsky.social music challenges make me think of you! I tried this but failed at X