Campbell College Librarian

“Miss it’s 2024, why are you still wearing a mask?” Let’s address the mask on my face - here’s why *I personally* choose to keep wearing it. Hopefully this helps make the elephant in the room a bit smaller. 😊

A much needed trip to the hills. 📷 The Western Mournes, looking from the summit cairn of Rocky Mountain towards Wee Slievemoughan, Slievemoughanmore, Eagle Mountain and Shanlieve, with Tornamrock and Pierces Castle in the middle ground.

I know lots of people are travelling and with a new reported case of Men B in London, it's a good time to remind ourselves of the signs & symptoms of Meningitis. Particularly our young people who are especially susceptible. This article provides some helpful information. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/ni…

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration is here! 💫Showcasing a diverse range of unique artistic styles, these illustrations will capture your heart. Congratulations to all the talented illustrators. 🎨 carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlist…

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing is here! 📖 With subversive storytelling, reimagined folklore, and inventive verse and chronology, this shortlist has a story for everyone. 📚 Congratulations to the talented writers. carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlist…

Read on! • Mentions of the word library have increased over 100% in the last decade, and mentions of librarians by over 80%. • Children are using the word book 25% more often in their stories than they did in 2015. #Libraries #Librarians #Children

1/ If I hear one more public official call indoor air filters a "band-aid," I'm going to explode! It's so logical, yet so readily dismissed. Filtering indoor air should be as standard as filtering water. Full stop. 🧵

Clean Air in Schools: Leaders Making it Happen 11 March, 4pm Join our webinar, held in partnership with education unions and @CRFoundationUK, to explore the experiences of schools on their journey to improve indoor air for students and staff. Register now: bit.ly/unisonair

I genuinely think the worst thing the internet did to reading was convince people that finishing books is a competitive sport. You don't need to read 52 books a year. You just need to read. Books you like. At your own pace. And think about them for longer than a TikTok video.

Here are the other books we considered reading, as well as some other books members of the group have read between meetings.

Our next Parents’ Book Group meeting will take place at the end of the summer term, & as such we have three books to choose from (including a non-fiction option). You are free to read one or all from the selection as you wish! Registration will open on the hub nearer the time.

Video description: a large date stamp in front of a pile of books. A hand presses the stamp down onto a piece of paper, giving a satisfying clunk, and marking the paper with a date.

This beauty arrived today - listen to that clunk! And no excuse for not being able to read when your books are due back now… Thanks @Paperstone for such speedy delivery and excellent pricing & service. (Not an ad, just a very happy librarian!) #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife

Would you rather…

This week, we're asking: Would you rather... Control the weather? Be able to talk to animals? Cast your vote all week in the library (or use the poll below if you're not in school)! #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife #WouldYouRather #QuestionOfTheWeek

Long COVID hasn’t disappeared. People continue to develop it after new infections—yet the myth that it’s “over” still persists. Bára’s story shows the reality: after her 3rd COVID‑19 infection in 2025, she became house‑bound with severe fatigue and heart issues.

Ever wondered what goes on in the library where you're not here? Here's my day in just under a minute and half! See you tomorrow - good luck to Years 11-14 for your mocks. The library is open as a quiet study space - first come first served, and the usual rules apply.

@1goodtern They do, but this image is from 2022: bit.ly/3MBZzNL Photos from his recent Saudi Arabia trip show no similar precautions. It’s important that what we share online is accurate & in context - otherwise you risk accidentally spreading misinformation, & this helps no-one.

Your children deserve to be as safe as a sheikh and a prince. Take a look in the background. One rule for them, one rule for your kids.

Revealing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing! 🏅✒️ Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖 carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists…

Announcing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration!🏅🎨 Featuring lively colours and immersive mediums, these 19 works beautifully portray themes of identity, relationships, nature, and life’s journey. 📚🌟 carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists…

“Reading helped me when I was young and it still does today,” said Stormzy. “Books have the power to carry you through life.” theguardian.com/books/2026/feb…