Mark Freeman MBE

Mostly retired Librarian and reader, and a former President of Libraries Connected. Views my own. 🏳️‍🌈

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@publiclibnews This is such a terrible move. Suffolk Libraries have shown us all how you can operate in a different way but maintain a service in the face of adversity. I feel so sorry for the team there who have been so dedicated to providing the service.

[NCBF @NCBFest]

Off we go 🚀 Powering into week 2 with @paulcooksonpoet in Durham. @HelenRutterUK in Gateshead. @HibaNoorKhan1 in North Tyneside & @JamesENicol in Northumberland.
Have a great day everyone Plenty photos to follow later
@DurhamLibraries @gateslibraries @NlandLibs @NorthTyneLibs

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

Great to be back among my Children’s and Young People’s library colleagues for #Ascelwow24. Always a practical and inspiring day experience.

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@British_Airways They did eventually arrive but I’m afraid they weren’t the best managing the queues or informing passengers where they needed to be.

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

Come on @British_Airways where’s the check in staff at Lisbon Airport! It says the check in is open but nobody in sight

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@HunterIsobel Oh no!

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@DianaJGerald @Booktrust Congratulations Diana! Such a well deserved Honour. It was always a pleasure working with you.

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@sarahmears10 @libsconnected @librarychampion @EmpathyLabUK @CILIPinfo Absolutely well deserved ❤️

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

Feedback like this makes it all worthwhile @libsconnected

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

How To Spot Fake News in the post-truth society. Revisiting this @IFLA infographic from 2017. Discussion about fake news has led to a focus on media literacy and the role of libraries and other education institutions in providing this.
https://t.co/0IkuYL1AIu

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@NElibraryland @NorthumbriaUni Best of luck Biddy!

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

Lovely week in my favourite place…

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

Today we launch Trust Libraries: our ten pledges to the public and the incoming government to place libraries, information professionals & knowledge managers at the heart of positive change during #GE24 and beyond. #TrustLibraries
Share the pledge: https://t.co/7BjNQlnLbS

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@libsconnected @AnnCleeves An excellent choice for the first @libsconnected Champion Award.

[County Durham Libraries @DurhamLibraries]

The first two weeks of June are HiVis Fortnight, where we highlight services and offer support to those living with sight loss.
Chester-le-Street Library will be hosting a drop-in event on Friday 7th June and we'd love for you to come! Please see the attached poster for details.

[County Durham Libraries @DurhamLibraries]

Today is National Eat What You Want Day - a time to enjoy your favourite little treats, whatever they may be!🧁🍪🍩🍫
If you have a weakness for sweet things, why not take a look at some of these titles we have over on BorrowBox, and make something at home?

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@sarahmears10 Well done - looks hot to be racing!

[ASCEL @ASCELUK]

We had a good Trustee meeting last week at Luton Library exploring our vision, mission and values & learning about engaging young people with @ParticipationPP as we consider how we include young people in our work. Fab tour of the library too. Exciting times!

[Mark Freeman MBE @mcefreeman1960]

@LynneTaylor_1 @Bloodhoundbook I’m going to need to acquire a copy Lynne👍. Love reading about places I know and we both know Malta of course!

[ASCEL @ASCELUK]

The ASCEL team had a get together! 🤗 So great to see each other in person to plan and prepare for the year ahead. Thanks @WolvesLibraries for having us! @TabisW @LucyBanksBooks