Laura Thompson

School Librarian | ESL Teacher | Coffee expert | All opinions are my own

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

Highly recommend attending this if you're based on the Gold Coast. I attended one of the Brisbane workshops and good conversations all around.

[Kyla Stephan @kylastephan]

Library friends of the Gold Coast and surrounds, have you registered for next week’s @alianational event?

Professional Pathways is holding a workshop to get your views about LIS professional recognition & career pathways.
August 25 (12-4pm)
https://t.co/CsxmqcQEkH #aliagoldcoast

[ALIA NGAC @aliangac]

NGAC are looking for new members! We’re looking for new grads from any GLAMR field who are ALIA members (or are willing to join). It’s a wonderful opportunity for professional committee experience, so please apply or share with anyone you think is suitable https://t.co/b8Adozcf6C

[Samara Rowling @SamaraRowling]

📢 I'm excited to launch my #newwebsite!🎉https://t.co/H2yEk6Arlb
https://t.co/H2yEk6Arlb
Please share with Australian academic authors and libraries in your network who may be looking for support with publishing #opentexts, including copyediting and book production.

[Samara Rowling @SamaraRowling]

📢I'm recruiting participants for my @USQ PhD research on #OpenTextbooks publishing programs at Australian universities.

You can complete the survey here: https://t.co/ygWxHgRpVw.
📅Closes Feb 28, 2022.

Please share with your networks!
@openaccess_anz @CAULalert @ALIANational

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@scooter_pink I've used LibraryThing and it's pretty good

[Pflugerville Library @PflugervilleLib]

This is a before and after shot of what a single shelving unit in the library’s Teen Space would look like if we removed every book with content that could offend someone. Out of 159 books, there are ten left on the shelves.

[ALIA Students and New Graduates Group @ALIANewGrads]

#GLAMRMatch is back! A free, informal way to virtually meet your GLAMRMatch & share your GLAMR experiences & learnings.

GLAMR professionals, students, recent graduates, early-career professionals/ practitioners considering career stream changes, please email us your EOI to join!

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

I've done more ssshing in the past three weeks than I have 13 years in libraries. #librariansonlyssshtheirownkids

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@StaceyGLarner Would be great!

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

I've been part of it this year as a mentee and it's been a fantastic experience. Highly recommend for anyone who's considering it!

[ALIA @ALIANational]

ALIA is seeking applications for both mentors and mentees for its Mentoring Scheme.

Apply today to learn from industry leaders as a mentee, and provide guidance as a mentor.

Applications close 26 June 2020.

https://t.co/37GzSvo87v

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

As someone who is 6 months, who has only seen 4 of her support network in the last 10 weeks, lack of info from the hospital, and no idea when her parents are able to see their new grandchild due to borders closing, this is a great reminder that there is support out there!

[The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand @ConversationEDU]

If you’re pregnant during the #COVID19 pandemic, you might be feeling a unique type of stress.

Here's what you can do to ease your worries: https://t.co/VdSxAIQfK7

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@AndersenNikki More teaching and pedagogy and not for it to be an elective. I was lucky that I did my undergrad in Primary Ed but I still have done a lot of PD for adult learners. So much of our work (whether front facing or back end) is sharing knowledge and teaching others.

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@StaceyGLarner @thorpe_clare Me too!

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@kassi_grace Never been asked :)

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@rebeccasrandall Do it.... It's in our job description to collect as many books a possible! (That's other duties, right?)

[ALIA Students and New Graduates Group @ALIANewGrads]

#GoodNewsMonday - GLAMRMatch is back!

EOIs close 31 May. Don't miss out on this great networking opportunity!

https://t.co/0SCNp5RMV2

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

Day 7 of working from home.... Yes, I did just scare myself with my chair's headrest. Comfy chair though, can't complain otherwise.

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@StaceyGLarner We did go a little crazy for a while there - we will always admit that and now my partner gets annoyed at all the instruments that just sit there. 13 is pretty impressive though!

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@StaceyGLarner Not sure what it's called but my brother and I once counted 37 instruments... We had an issue in our house. It did include percussion instruments!

[Laura Thompson @lauslibrarian]

@kassi_grace My friend took me to the university library. It was gorgeous! A little out of the city itself (she lives there so we had a car which made it easier).