International Women’s Day Interview with Librarian, Author, and Feminist, Kirsten MacQuarrie!
CILIPS Sector Development Manager Kirsten MacQuarrie “bleeds feminism,” and when she’s not spending her time tirelessly supporting the Library sector, she is a published, Highland Book Prize-nominated author.
But what exactly do Librarianship and Authorship have in common, why is it important to use these skills to tell women’s stories, and how do libraries support these endeavours? Digital Assistant Leah asks Kirsten these questions in celebration of International Women’s Day during Women’s History Month 2025, view the full interview below!
Plus, the pioneering UK programme of feminism for libraries gets an exciting new addition in the shape of a publication, giving light to women’s voices, herstories and experiences in the library sector. Today we announce ‘Feminist Librarianship,’ (Facet, 2026) on a library shelf near you on International Women’s Day 2026! To learn more about this publication and hear from some of our incredible chapter contributors then please click here to see the full announcement blog!