We all have a story to tell: why Librarians should write about and Share what they do

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dc.contributor.authorO'Connor, Martin
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-13T14:50:01Z
dc.date.available2026-04-13T14:50:01Z
dc.date.issued2025-12-01
dc.description.abstractThis article encourages librarians across all sectors to embrace writing as a means of professional development, community engagement, and career progression. Drawing from a webinar delivered to Irish library professionals, the author illustrates how informal formats like blog posts can serve as foundations for more formal journal articles. The piece outlines practical strategies for initiating writing, transitioning from blog to journal, and overcoming common barriers such as self-doubt and time constraints. Through sector-specific examples and actionable advice, the article demystifies the writing process and advocates for librarians to share their unique experiences and insights. Ultimately, it positions writing not as an academic burden but as a vital tool for reflection, collaboration, and contribution to the profession.en
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dc.identifier.authororcidO'Connor, Martin§0000-0002-5278-3399
dc.identifier.citationO'Connor, M 2025, 'We all have a story to tell: why Librarians should write about and Share what they do', Health Sciences Libraries Journal, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 3-6.
dc.identifier.endpage6
dc.identifier.issn3088-6694
dc.identifier.issued2
dc.identifier.journaltitleHealth Sciences Libraries Journal
dc.identifier.otherORCID: /0000-0002-5278-3399/work/211618944
dc.identifier.startpage3
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10468/18690
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.33178/hslj.1.2.2
dc.identifier.volume1
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.urihttps://doi.org/10.33178/hslj.1.2.2
dc.rights© 2025, Martin O'Connor.
dc.rights.accessrightsopen access
dc.rights.licensenameAttribution 4.0 International
dc.rights.urihttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.statusPeer reviewed
dc.subjectWriting
dc.subjectWriting for publication
dc.subjectBlogging
dc.subjectOVPLT
dc.titleWe all have a story to tell: why Librarians should write about and Share what they doen
dc.typeArticle (peer-reviewed)
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