What Does a Librarian Really Do? How Libraries Shape Our World
Discover the diverse careers and opportunities within modern libraries with Liz Jolly, former Chief Librarian of the British Library. Explore how libraries support learning, research and communities, and how technology is transforming the sector.
5 November 2026 14:00 - 15:00
Online / Broadcast
Age 11 - 20
Deadline for sign-ups: 4 November @ 12:00
Think a librarian’s job is just about books and keeping quiet? 📚 Think again! Join Liz Jolly, University Librarian at University College Cork and former Chief Librarian of the British Library, to discover the many different roles and opportunities within the world of libraries.
Liz will take you behind the scenes of some of the world’s leading libraries and explore how they support learning, research, businesses, culture and communities. Hear about her career journey, the skills needed to lead a modern library, and how technology is changing the way we access and share information.
Run by Liz Jolly, University Librarian, University College Cork, Former Chief Librarian, The British Library