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Ed Jewell

@edjewell.bsky.social
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Chief Librarian for Jersey | President @libsconnected | Speaker & strategic leader in libraries, learning, culture & public service | Advocate for literacy, digital inclusion & community wellbeing | Building future-facing, inclusive public services

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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
It’s been a privilege to meet so many inspirational colleagues across the British Isles and witness first-hand the impact, creativity & ambition of our library services. Many thanks to everyone who has been part of this incredible experience. In many ways, I think we’re only just getting started.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 07/04/2026
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social reflects on the importance of public libraries in a culture experiencing profound technological change. Libraries, Ed argues, are ever more vital as we risk losing the power of compassion amidst the AI revolution. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/how-lib...
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 30/03/2026
Today is the final opportunity to apply to become our next President! As @edjewell.bsky.social's successor, you will inspire, represent, and connect members while contributing to a high-performing Board. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/opportunitie...
A man is seen reading in a library.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 24/10/2025
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social spoke at our recent 'Libraries 175' event in Manchester. Ed said, 'I hope that when our successors stand on this stage 175 years from now, they will see that libraries rose to the great challenges of this century'. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/public-...
Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 10/10/2025
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social writes of public #Libraries as places that can 'disrupt the status quo'. Libraries are vital repositories of challenging ideas, which is why they are so crucial to initiatives like #BannedBooksWeekUK. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/what-do...
A woman studies in a library.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Back on the Beeb to talk about spooky books. So much to cover I had to bring a suitcase… Always room for @dannyrobins.bsky.social, though!
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
It was a privilege to speak at last month’s London Libraries Conference. For me, the future of libraries depends on being clear about our purpose; to provide safe civic spaces, protect access to ideas in all their diversity and give people the skills and confidence to shape their own lives.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
One of the highlights of my summer, the pilot of the Summer Book Buddies programme. Thanks to support from @readingagency and working together @Everychildjsy we've been able to keep more children engaged and enjoying reading over the holidays. www.channel103.com/news/jersey/...
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'Book Buddies' keeps children reading in summer holidays
Jersey Library has had a successful summer of reading when it comes to the young island community, with the holiday reading challenge and Book Buddies encouraging thousands of children to dive into a ...
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
A wonderful piece in today’s Jersey Evening Post by my colleague Mark Brocklesby, connecting the British Library’s inspiring UnEarthed: The Power of Gardening, exhibition with a treasure from our own collections.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 01/08/2025
We have a webinar on 27 August exploring a @readingagency.bsky.social collaboration with local authorities to deliver library-led, Council-wide reading for pleasure strategies. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
A woman smiles as she writes in a notepad in a library.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Libraries: ‘a vital act of civic generosity’. A beautiful and moving tribute from Bernard Place in today’s Jersey Evening Post. Grateful for this powerful recognition of the role libraries play in our communities.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 01/08/2025
'It is without doubt a fascinating and challenging time to be a #Librarian', @edjewell.bsky.social remarks looks forward to his second year as our President. Read Ed's thoughts on the opportunities and challenges facing the public #Library sector here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/ed-jewe...
A librarian checks in a book at the counter.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 31/07/2025
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social has been reflecting on one year in the role and looking forward to the opportunities and challenges to come for public #Libraries. You can read Ed's thoughts below. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/ed-jewe...
Libraries Connected President Ed Jewell photographed at the Libraries Connected Awards. He is wearing a black suit and orange bowtie.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
One year into my time as President of @librariesconnected.bsky.social, reflecting on the themes, priorities & partnerships shaping the future of public libraries. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/ed-jewe...
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Ed Jewell reflects on one year as Libraries Connected President | Libraries Connected
'I passionately believe that public libraries must play a critical role in supporting literacy and reading.'
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Really enjoyed having a chat with Jim Delbridge on BBC Radio Guernsey earlier this afternoon. If you fancy taking a dive into the world of libraries and my own somewhat idiosyncratic musical taste, it all kicks off at 3:09:10. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Jim Delbridge on BBC Radio Guernsey - 26/07/2025 - BBC Sounds
Crazy, unpredictable and addictive conversation from across the Channel Islands.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Enjoyed Jon Tarrant’s piece in the JEP today on AI, creativity & the value of reading. Literacy isn’t just about decoding text, it’s about curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to question the world around us. Which is why initiatives like the Summer Reading Challenge are so important.
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 11/06/2025
Closing #LCSeminar2025, @edjewell.bsky.social focuses on the theme of resilience. Libraries, he says, are a particularly resilient 'circulation system' pumping information around the community. Their role going forward will be to strengthen all forms of #Literacy, including around climate.
A female librarian shows a picture book to a young child.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Absolutely thrilled to give the amazing @buliejell.bsky.social the Libraries Connected President’s Special Achievement Award last night. A richly deserved accolade!
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Great to see the Reading Rights interim report, published by Booktrust. An inspiring and practical route map for how we might together build an ecosystem to support early years literacy; williamjoseph.blob.core.windows.net/williamjosep...
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Preparing for this afternoon’s BBC Jersey Book Club with @alisonmossci.bsky.social. Today is all about #Liberation80 and what it means to be free.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Great to see Jersey Library's exhibition of former Chief Librarian, Ash Dickinson's work feature in today's Jersey Evening Post. Ash and his wife Eva were deported to Germany in 1942, returning to the island in 1945. #Liberation80 #LiberationDay
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 14/04/2025
Evidence from our members suggests that requests to remove books from public #Libraries are increasing, our President @edjewell.bsky.social notes in this @theguardian.com piece. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/a...
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Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
Anecdotal evidence suggests a rise in requests to take books off shelves, particularly LGBTQ+ titles
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
A pleasure last night to be able to join in the celebrations to mark the success of Sasha Gibb’s innovative Common Ground project. An invigorating evening, asking us to think how we can make all our public spaces genuinely shared spaces.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Great morning at the @librariesconnected.bsky.social Innovation Gathering.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
A great opportunity to work with an amazing team and a big moment for our development as a charity, as we seek to develop and strengthen our advocacy for public libraries.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Fabulous evening at the PwC Jersey Young Musician of the Year Finals. Incredibly strong group of finalists, testament to the wealth of talent in the island and strength of teaching given by @JsyMusicService.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
A great start to the weekend, hosting Mother Tongue Day in the Town Library. A celebration of our island communities’ languages including story telling, music and food which saw the library buzzing with activity this morning.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Heading back towards Jersey after a few days in London, but it appears Jersey came to find me here…
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Congratulations to Anita and the Redbridge Library team on the reopening of the Fulwell Cross Library today. Such a vibrant and engaging library that is clearly loved by its local community, including local MP and Health Secretary @wesstreeting.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Pleased to represent @libsconnected at the opening of the splendid new Shenfield Library. A fantastic new build which is already proving extremely popular with the local community. 1,800 visits last Saturday. Congratulations to Juliet and the @EssexLibraries team.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
A pleasure and a privilege to be able to join the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Empathy Lab last night. So much we can learn from their invaluable work to help us build the skills to understand each other. empathylab.uk/about
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Wonderful to see Catherine Le Long, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, talking about Jersey Library’s Home Library Service in today’s JEP. If you’d like to find out more about the Home Library Service call 448700 or email je.library@gov.je.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
A great evening at the British Library, celebrating creative businesses. The numbers speak for themselves. £17 returned for every £1 invested in the Business & IP Network. Just one element that public libraries contribute every day to their local economies. Simply stunning.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
It's (one) of my most favourite days of the year! The Libraries Connected Innovation Gathering, a fantastic opportunity to hear about the ground breaking work public libraries are doing and to learn practical tips from colleagues. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/innovation-g...
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Innovation Gathering 2025 | Libraries Connected
Provisional ProgrammeTuesday 18 March, 10:00 – 16:00, The Studio, Birmingham (booking in advance is essential) 10:00 Arrival, Refreshments, Networking 10.30 Welcome, Ed Jewell, President of Libraries ...
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Great to see our new Children's Library featured in Designing Libraries; designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies/
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Case Studies
Case studies from Designing Libraries' sponsors, showcasing some of the latest library building transformation projects.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Good to hear Gordon Brown speaking on Radio 4’s Broadcasting House this morning as to how we need to take a holistic approach to combating child poverty. Need to ensure librarians are involved in that conversation - as our public libraries can offer vital support to the whole family.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Catch up with yesterday’s BBC Jersey Book Club www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... As well as an interview with author Kelly Clayton, Alison and I chat about books that can help you get fit and healthy for the New Year (whilst surreptitiously chomping our way through a pack of chocolate cookies…).
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Alison Moss - 17/01/2025 - BBC Sounds
It's Book Club Day & we meet the author who created Jersey detective, DCI Jack Le Claire
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
That was great fun today - can always lure in a passing librarian with a chocolate chip cookie…
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
In the JEP this morning, repeating a message I’ve been sharing far and wide; libraries are the essential service - we need to make them a natural home for everyone.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Must be Blue Wednesday, the Library’s staff room table is finally empty of Christmas food…
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EveryLibrary @everylibrary.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 02/01/2025
Terrific to hear about the success of Suffolk Libraries' and BBC Suffolk's #BeKindToAKid appeal. Almost 4,000 toys were donated! A wonderful example of the benefits that public #Libraries provide to their local communities. www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/news/be-kind...
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Be Kind to a Kid this Christmas! Suffolk Libraries and BBC Radio Suffolk relaunch festive toy appeal - News - Suffolk Libraries
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Always feels like a moment when the new calendar goes up in the office. Happy New Year everyone! Time to get that empty page filled with exciting things!
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 31/12/2024
Congratulations to everyone from the #Library and #Information sector named in the New Year Honours List. This recognition is richly deserved. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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New Year Honours List 2025
The New Year Honours List for 2025 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Congratulations Jill! What wonderful news! Great to see your work across the East of England recognised in this way. www.eadt.co.uk/news/2482370...
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Former Suffolk libraries chief named in New Year Honours list
A woman from Stowmarket has been named in the New Year Honours list for her services to libraries.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Fantastic work!
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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 19/12/2024
Our President @edjewell.bsky.social gave a speech outlining his hopes for the present and future of the public #Library service back in November. You can read Ed's thoughts here. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/librari...
Two women speak to each other in a library whilst holding orange cups.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
What a way to end the year! We were thrilled yesterday to welcome Deputy Rob Ward and guests young and old(er) to celebrate the official opening of our new Children’s Library and the launch of our new mobile library.
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Getting ready for tomorrow’s BBC Jersey Book Club with @alisonmossci.bsky.social. Give you two guesses as to what the theme is…
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Ed Jewell @edjewell.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
It was a brilliant day, Nick. Well done to you and Libraries Connected for organising such a valuable event.
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