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Maura Farrelly

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School Librarian. YLG committee and conference team. Former Carnegies Chair of Judges 2024. She/her

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

Shadowing the Carnegies is more than just reading—it’s about sparking meaningful discussions, creating connections and inspiring a lifelong love for books. Who’s excited to shadow next year? 🙌 #Carnegies2025 Find out more and sign up: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/

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Nominations have been announced for the 2025 Carnegies, the UK’s longest-running children’s book awards.119 books have been nominated: 64 books are in contention for the Carnegie Medal for Writing & 55 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration #Carnegies2025 booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-an…

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

The 2025 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 See the list and get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! #Carnegies2025 #ReadingForPleasure carnegies.co.uk/nominations-an…

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It's the @CILIPinfo presidential elections. We spoke with @alisonbrumwell about her background and experience in the sector. Make sure your voice and views count by voting today - links have been e-mailed to CILIP members. cilip.org.uk/blogpost/16373…

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👀 Spotted! The #Carnegies2024 shortlist in the newly launched Eurotoolbox 2024! Each year, @CILIPinfo donates a shortlist set of outstanding books for young people to this incredible collection in 8 languages. Host the box in your library for free: eurolis.wordpress.com/eurotoolbox-20…

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Why do the Carnegies matter? 📚 The Carnegie Awards celebrate excellence in writing for young readers, shining a spotlight on how high quality experiences can shape young minds and foster a lifelong love of reading. ✨ #Carnegies2025

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

WE ARE HIRING! Full-Time Library Assistant Required The Linen Hall Library is seeking to employ a full-time Library Assistant until 31st May 2025 – 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.30-17.30. Under the direction of the Senior Library Assistant, the Library Assistant will…

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAY!

Have you considered becoming a judge for The Carnegies? We have 4 regional vacancies for the 2026-27 judging panel open to all @CILIPinfo members and non-member library workers from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Find out more and apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regional-…

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This is the BEST opportunity in Children's Literature! Could you be one of our 4 new regional Judges for the 2026/27 Medals? Applications close tomorrow, so you need to be quick! @CarnegieMedals @CILIPinfo @youthlibraries

Have you considered becoming a judge for The Carnegies? We have 4 regional vacancies for the 2026-27 judging panel open to all @CILIPinfo members and non-member library workers from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Find out more and apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regional-…

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This opportunity to be a regional judge for the 2026/27 awards closes tomorrow. Do not delay! look at all those happy beautiful faces - you could be one of them 🥰

Have you considered becoming a judge for The Carnegies? We have 4 regional vacancies for the 2026-27 judging panel open to all @CILIPinfo members and non-member library workers from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Find out more and apply: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regional-…

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

The Eavan Boland Library will be the 1st building on campus named after a woman. Provost Dr @LindaDoyle said: “It is a fitting recognition of Eavan Boland’s poetic genius that our main Library, used by so many students and staff, will now carry her name."

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LAST CHANCE! Have you considered becoming a Carnegies judge? We are recruiting in 4 @youthlibraries regions for 2026-27: - Scotland - Northern Ireland - Wales - East Midlands For more info and to apply👇 informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regional-…

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DAY 4 of the #DIKBChallenge24 : a book for infants or younger children, written as Gaeilge. Ná Gabh ar Scoil! by @MyraZepf and illustrated by @tarsilakruse (Futa Fata)

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Day 3 of the #DIKBChallenge24: share a book with great worldbuilding The Call by @TheCallYA Chilling and irresistible!

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Aaron Becker (@storybreathing) has chosen Custom House at @NewhamLibraries to receive a £500 donation from @CILIPinfo as part of his 2024 Carnegie Shadowers’ Choice Award for Illustration! 📚✨ The library supports the vital work of local schools, including many refugee children.

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

A HUGE thank you to all the delegates who have completed the evaluation form for conference already. It's lovely to see such great feedback and advice for the future. If you haven't had a chance to yet, please do so asap! #YLG24Gla

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Day 2 #DIKBChallenge24: share a book for ages 0-4 years. This gorgeous wordless story from @Marielouisefit1

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Are you passionate about children's books and reading? Michelle Morgan, librarian at @librarystpauls, shares her experience as a 2024 Carnegie judge. Read about it here: cilipireland.wixsite.com/blog/post/expe… Interested in being a judge for 2026-27? Apply by 11 Oct: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regional-…

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Day 1 of the #DIKBChallenge24: share a book with purple on the cover First Term at Fernside by Sheena Wilkinson. A brand new #BoardingSchool story. There is definitely a wee bit of purple on there, right?

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Maura Farrelly Reposted

Feeling quite emotional reading everyone's tweets from #YLG24Gla. I'm still processing and recovering- my eye bags are bigger than my book-haul bags- but my goodness, what a weekend! P.S. If you attended and you have received the delegate evaluation form- please do fill it out!


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