Jo McKenna-Aspell
@mckasp.bsky.social
Postdoc researcher at the University of Sheffield: libraries, politics and the public. Views are my own. She/her 🏳️🌈
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Jo McKenna-Aspell
@mckasp.bsky.social
· Aug 8
The University of Sheffield & The Combined Regions are exploring how the current challenges faced by UK local authorities are impacting #PublicLibraries & their collections.
We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
Early Valentine’s as I’ll be prone (in post knee-op recovery) by then. Escape room (Pier Pressure, Brighton is 🤌). Pancakes. Books. New trainers.
Lovely day out.
Lovely day out.
January 31, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Early Valentine’s as I’ll be prone (in post knee-op recovery) by then. Escape room (Pier Pressure, Brighton is 🤌). Pancakes. Books. New trainers.
Lovely day out.
Lovely day out.
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
See. Broken my brain so I can’t even hashtag effectively. #HiddenBooksGame2025
November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
See. Broken my brain so I can’t even hashtag effectively. #HiddenBooksGame2025
Going to dream of these two. #HiddenBooks2025
November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Going to dream of these two. #HiddenBooks2025
The groan I just groaned…
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The groan I just groaned…
One of the four that’s stumping me, too
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
One of the four that’s stumping me, too
Calendar is driving me to despair
November 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Calendar is driving me to despair
Well well well. That was cracking. #CelebrityTraitors And Neuroblastoma UK seems like a fabulous charity.
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Well well well. That was cracking. #CelebrityTraitors And Neuroblastoma UK seems like a fabulous charity.
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I’m sorry for my face this morning. It’s because I started work early (on my 3rd coffee already) so I can clock off early. My brain knew this was a great idea; I just don’t think it communicated it to my body.
GIF is fair approximation of my current vibe and aesthetic.
#Monday #EarlyStart #Regrets
GIF is fair approximation of my current vibe and aesthetic.
#Monday #EarlyStart #Regrets
a gremlin is eating a piece of cheese in front of a refrigerator
Alt: a gremlin is eating a piece of cheese in front of a refrigerator - my face looks very similar
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September 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
I’m sorry for my face this morning. It’s because I started work early (on my 3rd coffee already) so I can clock off early. My brain knew this was a great idea; I just don’t think it communicated it to my body.
GIF is fair approximation of my current vibe and aesthetic.
#Monday #EarlyStart #Regrets
GIF is fair approximation of my current vibe and aesthetic.
#Monday #EarlyStart #Regrets
It’s my two year gym birthday. September 2023, I was so scared to use the gym. Found a great, friendly local one and haven’t looked back.
Some progress pics because I’m one of those annoying gym people now.
#Gym #StrengthTraining #FitInYourForties
Some progress pics because I’m one of those annoying gym people now.
#Gym #StrengthTraining #FitInYourForties
September 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It’s my two year gym birthday. September 2023, I was so scared to use the gym. Found a great, friendly local one and haven’t looked back.
Some progress pics because I’m one of those annoying gym people now.
#Gym #StrengthTraining #FitInYourForties
Some progress pics because I’m one of those annoying gym people now.
#Gym #StrengthTraining #FitInYourForties
When you want a coffee. But you’re in your office in the garden (in slippers) and the coffee machine is in the house. (Volume up)
September 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
When you want a coffee. But you’re in your office in the garden (in slippers) and the coffee machine is in the house. (Volume up)
My wife: why were you at the gym for so long on Sunday?
Me: www.instagram.com/reel/DODyzGG...
Me: www.instagram.com/reel/DODyzGG...
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September 1, 2025 at 12:32 PM
My wife: why were you at the gym for so long on Sunday?
Me: www.instagram.com/reel/DODyzGG...
Me: www.instagram.com/reel/DODyzGG...
Leaning into the 1st September. Autumnal socks and apple crumble cake for breakfast (with protein yoghurt, for balance). #Autumn #PumpkinSeason
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Leaning into the 1st September. Autumnal socks and apple crumble cake for breakfast (with protein yoghurt, for balance). #Autumn #PumpkinSeason
It’s not all about the numbers but the numbers are pretty cool. I’ve lost 53% of my body weight. Or 92.4% of my excess body weight. Currently working on muscle gain but that’ll get easier once my knee surgery happens: probable bucket-handle-meniscus-tear 🪣
#GettingFit #FortiesAndFit
#GettingFit #FortiesAndFit
August 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It’s not all about the numbers but the numbers are pretty cool. I’ve lost 53% of my body weight. Or 92.4% of my excess body weight. Currently working on muscle gain but that’ll get easier once my knee surgery happens: probable bucket-handle-meniscus-tear 🪣
#GettingFit #FortiesAndFit
#GettingFit #FortiesAndFit
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New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
August 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
New rule. A parent may only propose removing a book from the school library only after reading it in its entirety and delivering a book report to the librarian. Until then no discussion shall be entered into.
My little bookcase tracker is rapidly filling up. Either I need to slow down (unlikely) or I’m going to have to squeeze in some extra books before the year is out.
#RemarkablePro #YearOfReading
#RemarkablePro #YearOfReading
August 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
My little bookcase tracker is rapidly filling up. Either I need to slow down (unlikely) or I’m going to have to squeeze in some extra books before the year is out.
#RemarkablePro #YearOfReading
#RemarkablePro #YearOfReading
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Dr Emma Swai is up next in our intro series. An educator for over two decades, her research interests look at the portrayal of disability in New Testament writings, linguistic analysis of ecclesiastical texts and positionality & interpretation. More info about Emma’s research in bio: buff.ly/kNk2CXB
August 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Dr Emma Swai is up next in our intro series. An educator for over two decades, her research interests look at the portrayal of disability in New Testament writings, linguistic analysis of ecclesiastical texts and positionality & interpretation. More info about Emma’s research in bio: buff.ly/kNk2CXB
Thanks, Nazlin. Hope you’re keeping well 🩷
August 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Thanks, Nazlin. Hope you’re keeping well 🩷
Finally got around to getting this big beasty printed. 🤩 Still feels unreal.
If little Jo could see middle aged Jo, I think she’d be chuffed.
#PhDone #BigBook #PublicLibraries @sheffielduni.bsky.social
If little Jo could see middle aged Jo, I think she’d be chuffed.
#PhDone #BigBook #PublicLibraries @sheffielduni.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Finally got around to getting this big beasty printed. 🤩 Still feels unreal.
If little Jo could see middle aged Jo, I think she’d be chuffed.
#PhDone #BigBook #PublicLibraries @sheffielduni.bsky.social
If little Jo could see middle aged Jo, I think she’d be chuffed.
#PhDone #BigBook #PublicLibraries @sheffielduni.bsky.social
The University of Sheffield & The Combined Regions are exploring how the current challenges faced by UK local authorities are impacting #PublicLibraries & their collections.
We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
August 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The University of Sheffield & The Combined Regions are exploring how the current challenges faced by UK local authorities are impacting #PublicLibraries & their collections.
We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
We're looking for participants (Heads of Library Service). For more info or a copy of the pamphlet, drop me a message!
First paper related to my PhD is published. Definitely feels like a milestone.
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/K66RA...
It argues that Q methodology is an ace way to investigate public opinions of public libraries.
#QMethodology #Research #PublicLibraries
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/K66RA...
It argues that Q methodology is an ace way to investigate public opinions of public libraries.
#QMethodology #Research #PublicLibraries
www.tandfonline.com
August 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
First paper related to my PhD is published. Definitely feels like a milestone.
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/K66RA...
It argues that Q methodology is an ace way to investigate public opinions of public libraries.
#QMethodology #Research #PublicLibraries
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/K66RA...
It argues that Q methodology is an ace way to investigate public opinions of public libraries.
#QMethodology #Research #PublicLibraries
Reposted by Jo McKenna-Aspell
The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025!
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
July 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The 12th annual international Gender Census 2025 is now open until at least 30th August 2025!
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.
survey.gendercensus.com
It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy.