liz McGettigan
@lizmcgettigan
Future Library Strategy Technology, Design, Innovation #Libraries |Scotland Find me on LinkedIn and placeholder ready on http://lizmcgettigan.bsky.social
WHAT IF YOUR MOST POWERFUL DEMOCRATIC ALLY WAS ALREADY ON YOUR DOORSTEP? Forget your preconceptions, #libraries are one of the UK’s most powerful, democratic, untapped assets. A nationwide network of trust, support, inclusion, and access #democracy #trust bit.ly/4eMETwg
Libraries are civic powerhouses in a world spinning with #AI and nonstop #misinformation. A force for truth and connection, critical thinking and trusted resources, they build real #community in a digital age. #citizenliteracy #communityhubs #democracy Let's chat #librarydesign
THE WELLNESS HACK HIDING IN YOUR WALLET At @designconceptuk we're always exploring how #libraries and their #design can shape and support the #wellbeing of their communities. Read a bit more here tinyurl.com/4dfcrkvn @Radebe84
An interesting thread looking at a dozen Amazon authors with AI-generated faces who publish (likely AI-generated) books about how to become a millionaire by using generative AI. #libraries #AI #books
It's a Friday in July, which is a great time to look at a dozen Amazon authors with AI-generated faces who publish (likely AI-generated) books about how to become a millionaire by using generative AI. cc: @ZellaQuixote
London library forced to briefly close after this foxy customer made itself comfortable inside! standard.co.uk/news/london/ri…
DESIGNING FOR THE SENSES, SIGHT, SOUND, TOUCH We design #libraries that soothe, focus, and inspire, spaces where nature meets #neurodivergence, and #wellbeing thrives. Let’s talk? @radebe8 @lizmcgettigan #biophilicdesign #sensory #libraries #librarydesign bit.ly/3TPD8oi
Seoul’s outdoor libraries draw 1 million visitors in 3 months. Visitors read books at the Seoul Outdoor Library in Seoul Plaza koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/soc…
LIBRARIES ARE ENGINES OF SOCIAL CHANGE Wow! the impact that investment in #libraries brings to communities and the potential for societal change is huge. Key to our #librarydesign process is understanding library strategy Read more in my latest article bit.ly/3IyKgTE
NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION Family hub! Play, storytelling, inspirational furniture to arouse curiosity, cosy family seating, prams #libraries #kids #reading #Learning #familyhubs #librarydesign #childrenslibraries Invest in the library network, Time to talk? @bphillipsonMP
RETRO CHARM, INCLUSIVE DESIGN, AND CULTURAL LEGACY in Holborn Library, London. #Sustainability was a key focus, with much of the original furniture repurposed. We looved the beautiful old card catalogues! It all works so beautifully! #recycling Take a look bit.ly/3IfvEbG
INVEST in our fabulous UK-wide network of People's Libraries! They are such an untapped goldmine in the fight against #disinformation #censorship #digitalliteracy #fakenews #medialiteracy #libraries #librarydesign
We design like the future depends on it, because it does! Designed for the next generation, spaces to ignite thinkers, dreamers, and doers. Check out @HolbornLibrary now featured on the @librarydesign website! #libraries @CamdenCouncil #librarydesign designinglibraries.org.uk/case-studies/h…
7 July 1928. Sliced bread was sold for the 1st time by the Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri, USA. Every major innovation since has been called “the best thing since sliced bread”.
Because of its unusually long and indented outline shape, mainland Scotland has 6,160 miles (9,910 km) of coastline, which is three times larger than England’s and twice that of France or Spain. Pictured is Applecross Bay in the Highlands 😍🏴 (1/2)
COUNTERING ONLINE CONSPIRACIES IN SCHOOLS Concern and debate about the impact of online #misinformation and #disinformation on both individual lives and public discourse are widespread, and rightly so. Public #libraries and #schoollibraries can help! pearsfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
AI LIBRARY POLICY - Dave's been doing some research on AI policies for public libraries, because at some point, all libraries will probably discuss whether or not to have an AI policy. Have a read! davidleeking.com/ai-policies-fo… @davidleeking #AI #libraries
A bright new library! It's a living room for the community, a sense of place, of learning, relaxing wellbeing! A place free for all from the cradle to the grave! #librarydesign #libraries #designinglibraries
FROM TIRED TO INSPIRED,THAT FRESH NEW LOOK STARTS HERE! We partner with libraries to reimagine spaces, into vibrant, flexible hubs for all. Not just fresh paint and new shelves, it’s fresh, new purpose, civic pride, and community connection. Let’s talk #librarydesign #libraries
CELEBRATING HERITAGE THROUGH DESIGN Design isn’t just cool, it matters! The refurbishment of Holborn Library honours the library’s mid-century roots and meets the needs of today’s users. Read the full case study here! thedesignconcept.co.uk/inspiration/ho… #librarydesign #designinglibraries
🔴 Exclusive: National Library of Scotland plans to 'open up' iconic building to host weddings in 'New York' vision trib.al/kABJWGB