The social media star helping people fall in love with libraries

The social media star helping people fall in love with libraries

Mychal Threets, a supervising librarian at the Fairfield Civic Center Library in California, US, is a superhero to his 600,000-plus followers on Instagram and almost 700,000 on TikTok. With his first-rate reading recommendations and sheer passion for advocating libraries as a tonic for a whole host of challenges, he encourages others to take advantage of… Continue reading The social media star helping people fall in love with libraries

The rise of job centres for neurodivergent people

The rise of job centres for neurodivergent people

Recruitment agencies that specialize in supporting neurodivergent job-seekers are gaining attention thanks to the benefits of employing individuals with conditions including dyslexia, dyspraxia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism. These individuals process information differently, meaning they might excel in certain roles that others may not. In the UK, for example, less than 30% of… Continue reading The rise of job centres for neurodivergent people

Sustainable Christmas ideas: 13 ways to make the festive season greener

Sustainable Christmas ideas: 13 ways to make the festive season greener

With Christmas right around the corner, it’s important to consider our environmental impact during the festive season. No one knows this better than Santa Claus himself, who was shocked to learn that the UK throws away enough wrapping paper to circle the equator nine times. But fear not, there are many ways to have a… Continue reading Sustainable Christmas ideas: 13 ways to make the festive season greener