NEU Librarians
National Education Union Librarian Members’ Network. Independent group for Librarian Members of the NEU to come together for support, networking and sharing. It is not run by the NEU.📍UK 🔗 neu.org.uk/join ➡️ linktr.ee/neulibrarians
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansHere are the latest trends in comics censorship from 2025. As you might expect, more comics are being targeted and in particular, manga is feeling the heat. So, too, are adaptations, women's non fic, and more. Big thanks to @anuncivilphd.bsky.social for her insights. bookriot.com/trends-in-co...
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansFun, creative & engaging activities & ideas for school librarians & teachers to use with students to encourage reading for pleasure - 50 Library Lessons & Ideas by Lucas Maxwell for Facet Publishing #ReadingForPleasure #NationalYearOfReading facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansMedia & information literacy is vital for our democracy. Today we joined a group of other organisations & experts urging the Govt to back curriculum reform with proper ongoing funding for teachers & librarians mila.org.uk/mil-car-stat... #MediaLiteracy #InformationLiteracy
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansOut now! #BfK275, our seasonal special & it's a bumper issue: Books of the Year, unmissable gift guides incl #poetry & non-fiction. Authorgraph interview with Christopher Edge, Petr Horacek Windows into #Illustration, Nicolette Jones interviews Lauren Child 🎁🎁🎁 booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansLandmark victory for support staff at Cathedral Schools Trust (CST)! 💪 After 4 days of joint strike action with UNISON, NEU members at CST schools in Bristol and North Somerset reached a settlement with the employer following years of underpayment. Through collective action, change happens.
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansThe government is saying here it thinks every child should have access to the 'transformative power' of school library stock and space, but won't take a view on staff, leaving that to each school to decide www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansFacet Publishing announce the publication of Championing Your School Library by Barbara Band! A comprehensive guide to advocating for your school library - a must-read for anyone committed to sustaining and growing their library services. Order now 👇 facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783307562
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansExplaining book bans to those eager to understand, parental beliefs on library safety, and more book censorship posts to revisit. That, plus this week's roundup of book censorship news: bookriot.com/book-censors...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansMinisters must build on recent one-off funding with long-term strategy, inc. statutory status for school libraries, & ongoing funds for professional library staff in every school - every child deserves that, not just lucky few (inc. most private schools) www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/culture...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansEverybody has a right to make their own mind up, informed by a range of good information - that's power. It's also a fundamental issue for our profession. Yet is under attack. CILIP members & non-members can join this new #IntellectualFreedom Committee www.cilip.org.uk/news/713670/...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansOverDrive Sues OpenAI Over Use of Sora Name and Similar Logo www.slj.com/story/OverDr...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansChildren everywhere deserve to grow up safe, healthy and learning. That’s why the NEU is standing in solidarity with children in emergencies this #WorldChildrensDayand supporting Save the Children UK’s Emergency Fund. Donate to our appeal 👉 justgiving.com/campaign/neufundraising
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansThe brilliant school librarian @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social uses #MyBookbuzz with his students - and he's giving us a sneak peek at his Bookbuzz diary! In this first instalment, he's sharing how he uses the launch pack to create a buzz around reading for his students 👇 bit.ly/3XuwkhC
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansToday is Michael Rosen Day! If you want to celebrate @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, then listen to our sister-podcast Working Class Literature's double-episode with him about socialist fairy and folk tales! Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/wcl-...
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansWe are pleased the Chancellor has announced the first increase in schools’ spending power since 2019 and increased investment in school building maintenance by more than £2bn a year, but this is still a long way short of where it was in 2010.
- “Ministers have also allocated £132.5 million of “dormant assets” to invest in school libraries and facilities to “support disadvantaged young people to access music, sport, and drama”.”
- School funding and capital cash rise (a bit), Ofsted budget boost, school library scheme and a schools white paper to come in the autumn Here's what schools need to know about today's spending review schoolsweek.co.uk/spending-rev...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansSchool funding and capital cash rise (a bit), Ofsted budget boost, school library scheme and a schools white paper to come in the autumn Here's what schools need to know about today's spending review schoolsweek.co.uk/spending-rev...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansWhat's been happening in the children's book world, in #libraries & the #education sector? Read our round-up featuring @booktrust.org.uk, @childrensbkshow.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, #KlausFluggePrize, @voice21oracy.bsky.social & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social: bit.ly/3ZvQp8F 🗞️ #EduSkyUK
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansHave you registered for the #InformationBookAward Book Club? Sign up for brilliant #bookclub resources and so your pupils can vote in the Children's Choice categories. Register before 11 June for the chance to get free books for your school too! 👉 bit.ly/3SrrRtE #awards #BookSky #EduSkyUK #literacy
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansSecEd Podcast: In a new episode, we speak to school #librarians to ask what makes for excellent #library provision in the secondary school, including ideas for supporting #curriculum delivery, #literacy & the library's wider role: buff.ly/hFbDpWV #GreatSchoolLibraries #edusky
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansJoin us at our online public Town Halls or roadshow sessions with member networks to share what you think CILIP should achieve by 2030 to help the profession grow its impact. We're consulting on our new 5-year strategy and we'd like to hear from you: www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.as...
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansBeyond the Secret Garden is my favourite bit of @booksforkeeps.bsky.social & the new book by @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social & @darrenchetty.bsky.social should be read by all involved in children's books in any capacity. Karen wrote a piece for TeenLibrarian #KidLitUK teenlibrarian.co.uk/2025/05/05/b...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansThe demands of support staff on their time beyond contracted hours, and the impact of staff losses at their school or setting. 74% told us in a recent survey that their workload demands it. 30% put it down to a reduction in staffing at their place of work. #NEU2025 🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansHeadteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode offers advice & ideas for brilliant #library provision in the primary school. Great advice from guests including the National Literacy Trust's @martingalway.bsky.social & Leia Sands from the @sla.org.uk School Library of the Year! buff.ly/cf5AuKC
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansThe #InformationBookAward LONGLIST is here 🎉 We're pleased to share 34 outstanding information books across three age categories. #Schools - register now to take part in the #IBABookClub and vote for the Children's Choice winners. Find out more: bit.ly/3GXpBYr #awards #booksky #kidlituk #literacy
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansOur CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social highlights the “lack of robust evidence” about how widespread censorship is in the UK and which books are not available. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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- Reposted by NEU LibrariansCILIP always has and always will support the whole library, knowledge and information workforce, and all service users – including trans people. Read our statement: www.cilip.org.uk/news/699534/...
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- Reposted by NEU Librarians75.5% of our support staff members said their workload had increased in the past year. In the same period, 57% reported that support staff numbers at their school had reduced, according to a recent survey. #NEU2025 🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansIn a recent survey of over 3,000 NEU support staff members working in state schools and academies in England and Wales, 72% of support staff members told us that they work in excess of their contracted hours. Just 1 in 7 are paid for those extra hours. #NEU2025 🔗 bit.ly/3ECboPQ
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansWatched powerful book ban doc #BannedTogether thanks to UCL iSchool/CILIP School Libraries Group www.bannedtogetherdoc.com In addition to supporting better institutional policies & evidence, CILIP's new #IntellectualFreedom Committee will launch in April to explore other options
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansThe Curriculum and Assessment Review Interim Report was published this week - read the SLAs initial response and find the link to the full report here 👇: www.sla.org.uk/Public/News/... #SchoolLibraries #CurriculumReview
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansWe are so sad to hear this news. Our thoughts are with Alex Wheatle's family, friends and colleagues at this time. Thank you Alex for your incredible contributions to children and young people’s literature 📚❤️
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansOur CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social is speaking on intellectual freedom & inclusion at UK premiere of Banned Together, documentary exploring book bans & curriculum censorship in US schools. Mon 24 Mar @cilipslg.bsky.social @bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansANNOUNCEMENT! Our film will be released exclusively on AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime Video on April 10th! Read the full release here: www.newswire.com/news/banned-... @jodipicoult.bsky.social @ellenhopkins.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @penamerica.bsky.social
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansDoes your school demonstrate exceptional literacy teaching? Well, there's still time left to apply for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award 2025! Visit our website to find out more about the Award and how to apply: buff.ly/u0lFqTr
- Reposted by NEU LibrariansIf you, or someone you know, is being harassed online, be sure to check out this guide by @penamerica.bsky.social! onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org
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