📚 ALSF is back for 2026!
Join us September 24th. Ticket details to follow.
@alsfcam.bsky.socialSpectacular views from Selwyn for the lucky attendees on the library tour! #ALSF2026
Cambridge Assistant Library Staff Forum
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@alsfcam.bsky.social@alsfcam.bsky.socialMelendra Sutcliff Sanders and Helene Fernandes talk about the work of the Decolonsing through Critical Librarianship group which includes a new book club. #ALSF2026
@alsfcam.bsky.socialEthan outlines the role of the Endometriosis Champion:
- Represent and raise awareness
- Have interest in women's health
- Be supportive and listen
- Influence organisational policy and procedure
- Signpost to helpful resources
@alsfcam.bsky.socialEthan Sheard is now talking about the Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme. #ALSF2026
@alsfcam.bsky.socialThis slide from Lindsay highlights the incredible range of resources the Libraries Accessibility team use. #ALSF2026
@alsfcam.bsky.socialIn our first session of the afternoon, Lindsay Jones from the Libraries Accessibility Service talks about providing alternate formats for disabled students. #ALSF2026
@alsfcam.bsky.socialOur very own #alsf2026 committee member, Rebecca Morris, Library Assistant in Reader Services at the University Library, shares about reading for pleasure and her LIAS apprenticeship, which she recently completed.
@alsfcam.bsky.socialThese 4 librarians, during the course of their careers, have worked at a law firm, taught, done a degree in Children's Literature, acted up, taken time off to have children, worked at the Accessibility Service, & worked at the Feminist Majority Foundation, among other interesting things....
@alsfcam.bsky.socialOn now is our Panel, "Routes into Librarianship" which is already interesting since everyone's path is so different! #alsf2026
@alsfcam.bsky.socialIt's tea, coffee, and poster time ☕
@alsfcam.bsky.socialWe continue with Elizabeth Demong, reflecting on her experience at the Whipple Library #alsf2026
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@alsfcam.bsky.socialOur second talk of the morning is from the excellent Meidhbhin Browne of the Biomedical Campus Library, on subject expertise - or a lack thereof - in libraries #alsf2026
@alsfcam.bsky.socialIntroducing our committee for ALSF 2026! If you have any questions on the day, please find one of us to ask for help. We are looking forward to seeing you at Newnham College on 24 September.