Long time librarian. @SLAEurope Past President 2022. Does too much to fit into a bio. All opinions my own (she/her)
Cambridge, UK
Joined May 2010
- Tweets23.4K
- Following1.1K
- Followers2.2K
- Likes6.1K
Claire Sewell retweeted
Our latest episode of Knowing Me, Knowing UKSG, learn more about the career journey of @ces43 Claire Sewell and how she became Head of Research Information Services at the @HouseofCommons youtu.be/W-YqOVuVzzc
Claire Sewell retweeted
The worlds of country music and #libraries & information professionals collide as global superstar and philanthropist, @DollyParton is awarded Honorary Fellowship, alongside library professional Pamela Tulloch & former CEO, Nick Poole.
Read more👇
cilip.org.uk/news/684485/Dol…
ALT banner images showing the honorary fellowship awardees
Claire Sewell retweeted
My cartoon for the @GuardianBooks autumn reading special.
ALT A beautiful, smiling pile of new books labelled "New Books for Autumn" innocently attracts the attentions of a young man. Beside him, his pile of books (labelled "Unfinished Summer Reading") notices this and scowls at him. The image is a cartoon pastiche of the ‘distracted boyfriend’ meme.
Claire Sewell retweeted
New Feature Alert: Access archived webpages directly through Google Search, now featuring a link to @waybackmachine.
🔗 blog.archive.org/2024/09/11/…
ALT Internet Archive Wayback Machine
Claire Sewell retweeted
Useful read - Artificial intelligence: A reading list. House of Commons Library - UK Parliament
commonslibrary.parliament.uk…
Claire Sewell retweeted
Meet Katharine – our head of Library Resources
During her eighth general election working in Parliament, we talk to Katharine about how her team helps Parliament get to know the newly elected MPs in our ‘Meet the Library’ blog series: commonslibrary.parliament.uk…
ALT Katharine Marke, Head of Library Resources, in an office in Parliament as part of the blog series: 'Meet the Library: General election 2024' Including a quote from Katharine: "During an election, people are deeply interested in where you work and it's quite nice to feel that you're part of something that's important."
Claire Sewell retweeted
Thread of the most beautiful libraries on Earth.
1. Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading, Brazil 🇧🇷
Claire Sewell retweeted
📣 Calling all neurodivergent library workers! Seeking support, advice, or just someone who understands? NLISN's buddying scheme is here to connect you. Fill out a quick form & get matched with a buddy! #Neurodiversity #Libraries #NLISN
nlisn.org/buddying-scheme/
Claire Sewell retweeted
The House of Lords are looking for 2 Assistant Librarians. The roles ensure that the Library’s collections, resources and systems are managed effectively and that accurate and timely information is provided to Members #LISJobs informationprofessionaljobs.…
Claire Sewell retweeted
Research in brief is now available in British Sign Language!
Discover our publication for the 2024 Parliament, designed to help MPs get the facts on key topics and policy areas.
Available to everyone online and in BSL: commonslibrary.parliament.uk…
Claire Sewell retweeted
Get the facts with new quick reads for the 2024 Parliament 📰
Research in brief is our publication for the new Parliament, designed to prepare MPs with accurate and impartial information on key topics and policy areas.
Available for everyone online: commonslibrary.parliament.uk…
Claire Sewell retweeted
Very poor practice here.
We have an amazing information specialist who supports our groups reviews. She’s an author on EVERY review where she:
1. Helps develop the search protocol
2. Conducts the search
3. Deduplicates + sends records
4. Comments on final manuscript
This Post is from an account that no longer exists. Learn more
Claire Sewell retweeted
No one writes like Gaston
No one cites like Gaston
No one properly sources websites like Gaston
Claire Sewell retweeted
Having attempted to digest all of the brilliant talks I attended at #LILAC24 I've attempted to summarise my 19 pages of notes into 3 key themes that I spotted across the sessions I attended.
Thanks again to the @LILAC_conf team for a brilliant conference
linkedin.com/pulse/thoughts-…
Claire Sewell retweeted
Please come and join us! We're a lovely friendly bunch and it's a great opportunity to be part of the @infolitgroup committee. If you're at @LILAC_conf then do drop by the stand to talk to us!
We're recruiting! We are looking for a dynamic and committed individual to lead our communications team activity across a range of platforms. The closing date for applications to our new Communications & Engagement Manager role is 22/04/24: infolit.org.uk/were-recruiti…… #infolit
ALT Information Literacy Group logo
Claire Sewell retweeted
Join our team! @JInfoLit is looking for a Managing Editor!
This voluntary role works closely with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure the continuing success of the journal.
Find out more and apply! journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/an…
#InfoLit #CritLib #InformationLiteracy
Claire Sewell retweeted
Did you hear about the time Librarians threw our books out the window? 😱
Believe it or not, it was all in the name of protecting our collections! Join our Restoration and Renewal Lead for the whole story and more on the history of the Commons Library to mark #WorldBookDay 📚
Claire Sewell retweeted
Just remember, if you want to build your network 😂
ALT Meme from the film The Princess Bride
Claire Sewell retweeted
The @infolitgroup and @InfoSchoolSheff are proud to announce the return of the Information Literacy Award at #LILAC24. The award is open to all practitioners, researchers & academics working in #infolit in the UK: lilacconference.com/awards/i… Nominations close 2 Feb (17:00 GMT)
Claire Sewell retweeted
Applications are now open for the Rowena Macrae-Gibson Student Award, which provides a sponsored place at #LILAC24 for two students registered on a UK study programme in information/library studies or #infolit. Visit: lilacconference.com/awards/s… Closing date 2 Feb (17:00 GMT)