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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP

@ruthcarlyle.bsky.social
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Writer | Singer | Textile Artist. Co-Chair CILIP Health Libraries Group @ciliphlg.bsky.social.

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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
If you were a bored teenager in Lichfield in 1940, what would you do? Philip Larkin wrote poetry ruthcarlyle.substack.com/p/larkin-abo...
Header ‘Larkin about in Lichfield’ with photo of narrow footpath with high hedges on both sides
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Roland Pierik @roleo.eurosky.social · 08/09/2026
The number of cases of cervical cancer reported in Scotland among women given the HPV vaccine at 12-13 years of age is now zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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No cervical cancer cases in fully HPV-vaccinated women in Scotland
A study published by Public Health Scotland finds that the HPV vaccine is "highly effective".
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Dr Danielle Butler, Head of Development at National Energy Action, sets out why warm homes are the foundation of good health: bit.ly/4xNPnUI Danielle will be speaking at our prevention conference next Tuesday, 15 September. Don't miss out, book your ticket now: bit.ly/4cldAZZ
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
ruthcarlyle.substack.com/p/george-far... Ever wanted to know where the name Lady Bountiful comes from? This and other insights in my latest Literary Lichfield post.
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George Farquhar sets a Beaux Stratagem in Lichfield
Eighteenth century Lichfield as a stage set and the origin of now-classic characters
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
substack.com/@ruthcarlyle... Such a fascinating element in local history- and I was very happy to capture these images today.
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Today’s Sheriff’s Ride in Lichfield. The Ride has its origins in Lichfield having historically been a county in its own right, as instituted by a charter from Queen Mary (1552) and then reaffirmed by ...
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
ruthcarlyle.substack.com/p/literary-l... My new project over on Substack: Literary Lichfield - historical and photographic context for authors who have connections with Lichfield or set scenes in Lichfield
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Literary Lichfield: Nathaniel Hawthorne and Johnson's birthplace
Nathaniel Hawthorne attempts to visit Samuel Johnson's birthplace in 1850s Lichfield
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Digital Scholarship @ British Library @bldigischol.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
EThOS platform restored! 'Following restoration work, all metadata records previously available on EThOS have now been restored, along with an additional 14,000 records added since the service was taken offline' - more to come www.bl.uk/stories/news...
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EThOS records restored
We are pleased to share that EThOS (E-Theses Online Service) is now available again following restoration work after the cyber-attack.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Are you joining the International Congress on Medical Librarianship? Check out the App to connect with fellow delegates, vote on posters and more… @ciliphlg.bsky.social #icml2026
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Still time to register for International Congress on Medical Librarianship online and a few in person places available www.hlg-conference.com/icml2026 #icml2026
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ICML 2026 | Home
The 14th International Congress on Medical Librarianship (ICML) 2026, 14th - 16th July 2026, Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC), Glasgow, Scotland
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This week is Health Information Week, a cross-sector partnership for sharing high-quality health information. Do look at the Patient Information Forum collection of quality-assured resources on today's theme, women's health. piftick.org.uk/resource-col... #hiw2026 #hiw26
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Women’s health - PIF TICK
Check out our collection of trusted resources on women’s health. All the resources are created by Trusted Information Creators using a PIF TICK approved process.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Welcome to Health Information Week! Today's theme is health information in languages other than English. Following updates to @pifonline.bsky.social directory in collaboration with NHS and public libraries, you can include language in the PIF TICK search piftick.org.uk/health-topics/ #hiw2026 #hiw26
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Patient Information Forum @pifonline.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
There are a few places left on our writing health information training from 23 to 25 February. The three sessions will run from 9.30am to 1pm – find out more on our website: pifonline.org.uk/training-eve... #HealthInformation #CPDTraining #WritingHealthInformation #Training
A mid-green background. At the top is a large green circle with the text: PIF training Writing health information 23-25 February 2026. Below it is a bright blue star with 10% off written in it. In the bottom right is an illustration of a woman leading a virtual event. In the bottom left text reads: Book by 9 February 2026 to claim early bird discount. Terms and conditions apply.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Health Information Week is 19-25 January 2026. There is still time to share health information and to learn about the themes for the week library.nhs.uk/health-infor... #hiw2026
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Health Information Week 2026 - Knowledge and Library Services
Health Information Week is a national, multi-sector campaign. It promotes high-quality information for patients and the public. The next Health […]
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
After an extensive consultation, I'm delighted to see CILIP's 2026-30 strategy Empowering Impact published www.cilip.org.uk/page/empower... feedback and ideas for how we can deliver it together v. welcome. Thanks to all those who inputted.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Amazing resources shared as part #klscelebration25, including direct.mit.edu/books/oa-edi...
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Knowledge Justice: Disrupting Library and Information Studies through Critical Race Theory
Black, Indigenous, and Peoples of Color reimagine library and information science through the lens of critical race theory.In Knowledge Justice, Black, Ind
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Looking forward to #KLSCelebration25 today - celebrating the work of NHS knowledge and library staff
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
New research on how public libraries and librarians in England tackle mis/dis-information - short survey, please complete & share app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a... #IntellectualFreedom
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
This issue of #InformationProfessional Magazine explores how public libraries support children with SEND. Read the full article and learn how your library could shape a more inclusive future for all children. www.cilip.org.uk/news/713675/How-pu…
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How public libraries support children with SEND
Public libraries welcome all-comers but some present challenges for children with SEND, Ayub Khan looks at how libraries are offering support.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
“Breathing search engines, we dissect the quest” Thank you @cilip.bsky.social for sharing the opening poem #cilipconf25
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Good to see leadership engagement coming through for library colleagues attending #cilipconf2025
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Caroline De Brún @debrun-papi.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
The national NHS Knowledge & Library Services team and the South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust has created this guide to checking the reliability of health information - Misinformation UnMASKED library.nhs.uk/wp-content/u... @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social #PIFTick5
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Thrilled and humbled to have been elected as the next co-chair of @ciliphlg.bsky.social, taking on the role from Lynsey Hawker, to volunteer alongside Lesley Allen from 1 July. So many amazing librarians have volunteered for the Health Libraries Group since it was founded in 1947.
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British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Do you have experience working with AI? We’re seeking proposals for presentations and workshops at Fantastic Futures 2025: AI Everywhere, All at Once, this 3-5 December. Join global experts exploring AI & ML in GLAM, Digital Humanities, and beyond. Submit by 18 May: bit.ly/BLConferenceAI
A view inside the British Library, looking at people working in the main foyer space.
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
43% of adults in England struggle with low #HealthLiteracy, that number jumps to 61% when the information includes numbers as well as words. This means many people find it hard to navigate the healthcare system, especially online
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NHS England » Tackling digital exclusion and health literacy: How libraries can help bridge the gap
In today’s digital age, managing your health online should be easier than ever – yet for many, it’s still a challenge. Digital exclusion and low health literacy are significant barriers stopping…
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Dr David Barton @davidbartonmus.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Last year, we launched four song settings of poems by L.M. Montgomery in her 150th year; two by myself, and two by @saabsandmusic.bsky.social In this guest blog post, @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social shares more about story and inspiration behind the commission: www.davidbartonmusic.co.uk/finding-the-...
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Finding the music in the words: song settings of poems by L. M. Montgomery - David Barton Music
The Canadian writer Lucy Maud Montgomery is best known for her novels, particularly Anne of Green Gables. Anyone who has read her fiction will have come across her beautiful descriptions of rosy sunse...
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Today is the last day of Health Information Week 2025. Wonderful to see the range of cross-sector activities as part of this partnership. Search for #hiw2025 to find activity from this year and follow the link for evaluations from previous years healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfowe...
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Evaluations | Health Information Week
Local evaluations from Health Information Week.
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Matthew McKenzie FRSA BEM @purge11.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
My blog post and video in support of Health Information Week. @kls-sft.bsky.social @pifonline.bsky.social @sophierandall.bsky.social @rcnlibraries.bsky.social @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social @kingsfundlibrary.bsky.social #HIW2025 #HealthLiteracy #misinformation caringmindblog.com/2025/01/25/e...
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Empowering Health Literacy: Unveiling the Impact of Health Information Week
Here is a health and wellbeing blog by carer champion Matthew McKenzie. On this blog post, we can explore the significance of Health Information Week in providing reliable health information, empow…
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Keen to know more about #HealthLiteracy this Health Information Week? Find out more by using the Health Literacy Toolkit. #hiw2024 library.nhs.uk/health-infor...
Health Information Week logo on purple background with strap line ‘Inspiring better health’
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Such wonderful news for Health Information Week! Congratulations to all #hiw2025 #patientinformation
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Illingworth Library @illingworthlibrary.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The theme for day 3 of Health Information Week 2025 is Wellbeing - have a look at the link below for some resources on physical and mental wellbeing, aimed at a range of ages. illingworthlibrary.wordpress.com/hiw-2025/ #hiw2025
This image features a picture of a smiling woman stretching. A pink banner across the bottom reads 'Health Information Week #HIW2025', with today's date, 22nd January, and the theme 'Wellbeing'. The NHS logo is in the top right corner, and the Health Information Week logo is in the bottom right.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The third theme for Health Information Week is wellbeing. For high-quality resources, do look at the digital and print materials in Your Health Collection curated by the national NHS Knowledge and Library Services team with @readingagency.bsky.social #hiw2025 library.nhs.uk/yhc/
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Your Health Collection - Knowledge and Library Services
A selection of books and digital support resources from the national NHS library and knowledge services team. Access, understand and […]
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The theme for day 2 of Health Information Week is mental health. Check out these uplifting resources selected by NHS staff library.nhs.uk/employers-le.... #hiw2025
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Uplifting resources for the NHS from the NHS - Knowledge and Library Services
Health Education England and the Reading Agency have crowd-sourced a list of uplifting, resources for NHS staff. The full suite […]
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Health information week starts on Monday 20 January. If you are following the themes, the opening theme is winter health - keeping well in winter healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek #hiw2025
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Home | Health Information Week
Welcome to the home of Health Information Week a national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public.
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Looking for a small step that could make a big difference in Health Information Week (20-26 Jan)? Share the health literacy geodata for England to help colleagues to prioritise activities #hiw2025 healthliteracy.geodata.uk
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HEALTH LITERACY - Home
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
How can our sector spot and challenge fake news and misinformation? Follow these 8 simple steps from @iflaglobal.bsky.social giving you practical advice on how to verify what you're reading and check that what you're reading is telling you the truth. #FactsMatter www.ifla.org/news/how-to-...
How to spot fake news infographic from IFLA
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Health Information Week is coming up soon, 20-26 January. If you wish to follow any of the themes or use the materials, you can find them here: healthinfoweek.wixsite.com/healthinfoweek #hiw2025
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Home | Health Information Week
Welcome to the home of Health Information Week a national, multi-sector campaign to promote high quality information for patients and the public.
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Gladstone's Library @gladlib.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
We may have shared this before, but it bears repeating...
A meme: "There are two kinds of people, people who use bookmarks and monsters". There are two books, one with a bookmark, one with a dog-eared page
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Fun to find myself on the Bluesky platform ☺️
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Dr Ruth Carlyle FCLIP @ruthcarlyle.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Just testing out a first post, as I thought a new account would be a good way to start 2025. The image is of the fortress I created as an alternative to a gingerbread house for a Camelot Christmas theme.
Cake in the shape of a castle with drawbridge
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