Andrew Walsh
@playbrarian.uk
Run workshops on Neurodiversity, play(fullness), creative teaching and more. National Teaching Fellow. Journal of Play in Adulthood Editor.
Neurodivergent. https://playbrarian.uk
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Andrew Walsh
@playbrarian.uk
· Nov 26
Supporting neurodivergent library users webinar - Feb 2025
Want to better understand and support your neurodivergent (ND) library users? This webinar will help get you started.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
Sneak peak at a couple of webinars I've just set up to run in Feb. One I've run before is "Supporting ND colleagues" - running that one again on 16th Feb. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1975823292...
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Our call for speakers for @nlisn.bsky.social's online event focusing on neurodivergence and entry into the LIS profession is still open! We're interested in all angles, speakers, levels, library types. And if you've not submitted anything before or aren't sure if it's suitable, please get in touch!
Call for speakers! 📚
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!
More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
Neurodivergency and Entry into the Profession - Call for Speakers
The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (NLISN) invites proposals for presentations at our full-day online event exploring the experiences, challenges, and possibilities around entry ...
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January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Our call for speakers for @nlisn.bsky.social's online event focusing on neurodivergence and entry into the LIS profession is still open! We're interested in all angles, speakers, levels, library types. And if you've not submitted anything before or aren't sure if it's suitable, please get in touch!
Couldn't be bothered to do any work stuff today, so I'm at Bowes Museum for the first time!
January 19, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Couldn't be bothered to do any work stuff today, so I'm at Bowes Museum for the first time!
Can now reveal stuff about the @nlisn.bsky.social conference we've been setting up, it'll go out to mailing lists and the like next week in a bigger push, but our first NLISN conference will be 16th / 17th July this summer in Leeds :)
nlisn.org/conference/
nlisn.org/conference/
Conference
We’re launching our first two day conference in 2026 with our call for papers and booking site, both opening 19th Jan 2026 (see below) NLISN Conference, 16th & 17th July 2026. St Ge…
nlisn.org
January 19, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Can now reveal stuff about the @nlisn.bsky.social conference we've been setting up, it'll go out to mailing lists and the like next week in a bigger push, but our first NLISN conference will be 16th / 17th July this summer in Leeds :)
nlisn.org/conference/
nlisn.org/conference/
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Amazing what ancient people built even though they were all skeletons
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Amazing what ancient people built even though they were all skeletons
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Some people were confused by my ICE post. This should clear it up.
January 17, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Some people were confused by my ICE post. This should clear it up.
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It’s a tremendous honour, really tremendous - to be presented with a ‘World No.1 University’ ranking from Oxford. Very smart people. The best. Everyone knows it. Nobody thought it could happen, but here we are. Absolutely incredible.
January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
It’s a tremendous honour, really tremendous - to be presented with a ‘World No.1 University’ ranking from Oxford. Very smart people. The best. Everyone knows it. Nobody thought it could happen, but here we are. Absolutely incredible.
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“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
January 16, 2026 at 3:49 AM
“ICE agents, get out now because historically, this ends with you hanging from a lamppost and your body paraded through the streets.” - the …we rate dogs guy
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I'm speaking next Monday at this Libraries of Faith webinar, about Libraries for Alternative Spiritualities, sharing extra context about a book chapter I wrote for the ABTAPL/ATLA book 'Theological Libraries in the UK and Ireland' www.eventbrite.com/e/libraries-...
Libraries of Faith: Theological Libraries for Alternative Spiritualities
Join us online for the first in our series hearing stories exploring libraries of faith.
www.eventbrite.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM
I'm speaking next Monday at this Libraries of Faith webinar, about Libraries for Alternative Spiritualities, sharing extra context about a book chapter I wrote for the ABTAPL/ATLA book 'Theological Libraries in the UK and Ireland' www.eventbrite.com/e/libraries-...
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#podcast Library Land Loves with guest @bobbinewman.bsky.social on wellbeing in the library
Wellbeing in the Library Workplace
Podcast Episode · Library Land Loves · 22/12/2025 · 37m
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January 11, 2026 at 7:49 AM
#podcast Library Land Loves with guest @bobbinewman.bsky.social on wellbeing in the library
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Upcoming event klaxon!
On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US.
If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇
infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US.
If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇
infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
Upcoming Event! Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US – Information Literacy Website
infolit.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Upcoming event klaxon!
On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US.
If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇
infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US.
If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇
infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
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ALDinHE's Neurodiversity / Inclusivity community of practice is an informal, supportive environment to share experiences connected to neurodiversity & inclusivity. Find out how to get involved & access the neurodiversity resource bank: http://aldinhe.ac.uk/resource-bank/neurodivergence #LoveLD
January 14, 2026 at 2:59 PM
ALDinHE's Neurodiversity / Inclusivity community of practice is an informal, supportive environment to share experiences connected to neurodiversity & inclusivity. Find out how to get involved & access the neurodiversity resource bank: http://aldinhe.ac.uk/resource-bank/neurodivergence #LoveLD
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If you have a quick 10 minutes before the teaching haul starts we would really appreciate you using it to fill in our playful survey! 😀
Staff involved in teaching and learning: share your experience with #playfullearning!
Whether you use these methods, are curious about them, or sceptical – we want to hear from YOU.
Help shape the future of university #HigherEd teaching 👇
nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#HCI #Design
Whether you use these methods, are curious about them, or sceptical – we want to hear from YOU.
Help shape the future of university #HigherEd teaching 👇
nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
#HCI #Design
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:07 AM
If you have a quick 10 minutes before the teaching haul starts we would really appreciate you using it to fill in our playful survey! 😀
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Dear librarian colleagues, you are invited to take part in a short survey for the Open Book Collective's evaluation. Whether or not your library supports or has supported any publisher and/or infrastructure service providers via membership of the Open Book Collective we'd love to hear from you.
January 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Dear librarian colleagues, you are invited to take part in a short survey for the Open Book Collective's evaluation. Whether or not your library supports or has supported any publisher and/or infrastructure service providers via membership of the Open Book Collective we'd love to hear from you.
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I am once again reminding you all that the UK government introduced an Online Safety Act that is effectively a porn ban on most adult porn websites, but is dithering over banning a website that is actually creating child porn.
January 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
I am once again reminding you all that the UK government introduced an Online Safety Act that is effectively a porn ban on most adult porn websites, but is dithering over banning a website that is actually creating child porn.
Picked up "The sayings of the Vikings" the other day in a secondhand bookshop, might pick some for letterpress printing?
January 13, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Picked up "The sayings of the Vikings" the other day in a secondhand bookshop, might pick some for letterpress printing?
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📣Our next event is open for booking 🥳
📄'Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian'📚🧠📗
📆14th Jan, 3-4pm.
💻 www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating...
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
#Academic
#HE
#Academia
📄'Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian'📚🧠📗
📆14th Jan, 3-4pm.
💻 www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating...
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
#Academic
#HE
#Academia
Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian
Join NLISN and Priscilla Carmini in navigating challenging workplace environments as an academic librarian
www.eventbrite.com
January 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
📣Our next event is open for booking 🥳
📄'Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian'📚🧠📗
📆14th Jan, 3-4pm.
💻 www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating...
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
#Academic
#HE
#Academia
📄'Navigating Environmental Mismatch as a Neurodiverse Academic Librarian'📚🧠📗
📆14th Jan, 3-4pm.
💻 www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating...
#Librarian
#LibraryWorker
#Neurodivergent
#Neurodiversity
#Employment
#HiddenDisability
#Academic
#HE
#Academia
This reminds me of visiting my (Irish) Uncle Tom back in the day - we stopped at a cafe for a quick break on the way into Cork. When we got to their house he was worried sick because he'd been told we'd been seen an hour ago crossing the bridge into town (we'd never been to Cork before).
Worked in Gort when most phones were still butterboxes and everything went through an operator.
Me: "Hi, can I have Gort 89?"
Operator: "Are you looking for Helen?"
Me: "Yes."
Operator: "I'll put you through to Sullivan's, she's over there having her dinner."
Me: "Hi, can I have Gort 89?"
Operator: "Are you looking for Helen?"
Me: "Yes."
Operator: "I'll put you through to Sullivan's, she's over there having her dinner."
A friend worked in the exchange in Dublin, so regularly had to connect culchies phoning home.
So one day, someone asks for Ballybeg 4.
He dials the Galway swtich.
"Ballybeg please."
"Connecting."
"Hello, Ballybeg here."
"Hello Ballybeg, this is Dublin, could I have Ballybeg 4."
"They're not in."
So one day, someone asks for Ballybeg 4.
He dials the Galway swtich.
"Ballybeg please."
"Connecting."
"Hello, Ballybeg here."
"Hello Ballybeg, this is Dublin, could I have Ballybeg 4."
"They're not in."
January 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
This reminds me of visiting my (Irish) Uncle Tom back in the day - we stopped at a cafe for a quick break on the way into Cork. When we got to their house he was worried sick because he'd been told we'd been seen an hour ago crossing the bridge into town (we'd never been to Cork before).
A Friday nudge! Now got 3 ND related webinars lined up in Feb / March that are open for bookings :)
Just sent this to the mailing lists! Another ND related webinar, this one on "Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library", 23rd March, £50. That makes 3 ND related webinars for Feb / March lined up :) libraryteachingnd.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library webinar
Want to start planning on how to train or teach your neurodivergent (ND) library users better? This webinar will help get you started.
LibraryTeachingND.eventbrite.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
A Friday nudge! Now got 3 ND related webinars lined up in Feb / March that are open for bookings :)
Expecting a DPD delivery and the tracking app has shown the driver in the same spot for 1.5 hrs now, a small village down a windy narrow lane, I wonder if he's stuck in a snowdrift? Should I give up and take the dog out, or will he appear the moment I do?
January 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Expecting a DPD delivery and the tracking app has shown the driver in the same spot for 1.5 hrs now, a small village down a windy narrow lane, I wonder if he's stuck in a snowdrift? Should I give up and take the dog out, or will he appear the moment I do?
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Just sent this to the mailing lists! Another ND related webinar, this one on "Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library", 23rd March, £50. That makes 3 ND related webinars for Feb / March lined up :) libraryteachingnd.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library webinar
Want to start planning on how to train or teach your neurodivergent (ND) library users better? This webinar will help get you started.
LibraryTeachingND.eventbrite.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Just sent this to the mailing lists! Another ND related webinar, this one on "Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library", 23rd March, £50. That makes 3 ND related webinars for Feb / March lined up :) libraryteachingnd.eventbrite.co.uk
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Feeling a bit meh about being back at work? I am running my Uncover your purpose group coaching starting 13th Jan for 5 weeks - share.google/DFBwuqmZfWCh...
(Free to Empower members - you can join for £19.99 a month)
(Free to Empower members - you can join for £19.99 a month)
ver Your Purpose and Spark Your Passion: Transform Your Career as a Librarian
Join our transformative Librarian Group Career Coaching Program and find joy, fulfillment, and balance in your daily life. Explore how to align your passions, skills, and values for personal and profe...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Feeling a bit meh about being back at work? I am running my Uncover your purpose group coaching starting 13th Jan for 5 weeks - share.google/DFBwuqmZfWCh...
(Free to Empower members - you can join for £19.99 a month)
(Free to Empower members - you can join for £19.99 a month)
Just sent this to the mailing lists! Another ND related webinar, this one on "Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library", 23rd March, £50. That makes 3 ND related webinars for Feb / March lined up :) libraryteachingnd.eventbrite.co.uk
Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library webinar
Want to start planning on how to train or teach your neurodivergent (ND) library users better? This webinar will help get you started.
LibraryTeachingND.eventbrite.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Just sent this to the mailing lists! Another ND related webinar, this one on "Teaching / training neurodivergent students in the library", 23rd March, £50. That makes 3 ND related webinars for Feb / March lined up :) libraryteachingnd.eventbrite.co.uk
There was more snow by me last night and a bright moon, so walking the dog before dawn I saw loads of hares, they stood out in the fields really clearly today! Often see one or two, but today there seemed to be loads.
January 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM
There was more snow by me last night and a bright moon, so walking the dog before dawn I saw loads of hares, they stood out in the fields really clearly today! Often see one or two, but today there seemed to be loads.
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So I'm asking for help now. Do you have a story or initiative about Queers and Libraries that you'd like in the book? Let me know!
FYI, they don't have to be positive if that doesn't reflect your experience.
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FYI, they don't have to be positive if that doesn't reflect your experience.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:36 AM
So I'm asking for help now. Do you have a story or initiative about Queers and Libraries that you'd like in the book? Let me know!
FYI, they don't have to be positive if that doesn't reflect your experience.
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FYI, they don't have to be positive if that doesn't reflect your experience.
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OK KEIR HE'S DONE HIS BIG PRESS CONFERENCE, WHERE'S YOUR CONDEMNATION, SON
January 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
OK KEIR HE'S DONE HIS BIG PRESS CONFERENCE, WHERE'S YOUR CONDEMNATION, SON