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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · Nov 3
Save the Date! NAG Seminar and Forum is coming to Nottingham for 2026 and we're making it a two day event 🎉
- 20th and 21st May 2026
- Albert Hall, Nottingham

More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
Save the date NAG seminar 2026. Image of a pin stuck into a map at Nottingham. 20 &21 May 2026, Albert Hall, Nottingham, also with NAG Forum 20th May. More info https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
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librarianjones.com
The Librarians is now on PBS and Independent Lens. Check your local stations or view on the PBS YouTube channel: youtu.be/ywQOCY-qDzE?... @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social @la-cac.org
February 9, 2026 at 10:24 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
NAG Members: Celebrate your team by nominating them for the NAG Award 2026! We are recognising value for money, efficiency and innovation. Share your project and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team and a trophy!
Deadline 6th March 2026
nag.org.uk/nag-award-fo...
Sponsored by BDS
Applications for the 2026 NAG Award for Excellence are now open! Nominations are via our online form and questions focus around efficiency, value for money and innovation. Share your project with us and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team! Our winners receive a personal cash prize of £500 and a trophy to keep as well as a free place at the Nottingham Seminar/Forum event in May 2026.
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
The NAG Public Library Project Grant for 2026 is OPEN!
This year, thanks to sponsorship from @openfifth.bsky.social, we have TWO grants of £1500 available for NAG member libraries.
Full info: nag.org.uk/public-libra...
NAG Public Library Project Grant sponsored by Open Fifth central text over open book with cartoons exploding out of it. Side boxes read "open to NAG public library members only" and "Two grants of £1500 available"
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
So many great submissions! But it's TWO days this year so still space for more papers or workshops at:
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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heroicendeavour.bsky.social
Our call for speakers for @nlisn.bsky.social's online event focusing on neurodivergence and entry into the LIS profession is still open! We're interested in all angles, speakers, levels, library types. And if you've not submitted anything before or aren't sure if it's suitable, please get in touch!
heroicendeavour.bsky.social Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.bsky.social · Dec 10
Call for speakers! 📚

On 18.03.26 @nlisn.bsky.social is running a full-day online event on neurodivergency and entry into the LIS profession. We welcome proposals from current students, recent graduates, early-career, long-term staff, recruiters, anyone!

More info & form - forms.gle/MjT2djGSXp1o...
Neurodivergency and Entry into the Profession - Call for Speakers
The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (NLISN) invites proposals for presentations at our full-day online event exploring the experiences, challenges, and possibilities around entry ...
forms.gle
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Deadline approaching for our call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. We are doing TWO days so more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
January 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
NAG Members: Celebrate your team by nominating them for the NAG Award 2026! We are recognising value for money, efficiency and innovation. Share your project and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team and a trophy!
Deadline 6th March 2026
nag.org.uk/nag-award-fo...
Sponsored by BDS
NAG Award 2026 is open! Sponsored by BDS. Celebrating value for money, efficiency and innovation. Share your project and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team! Deadline 6th March 2026 https://nag.org.uk/nag-award-for-excellence/
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
"The Caring Library" - recording now up!

The recording for yesterday's webinar is now live open access at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Many thanks to everyone who came and contributed to the discussion and of course to our speaker @timbuckle.bsky.social for a great session!

#NAGWebinarWeek 📚
The Caring Library: championing carers in the workplace, community and collections, Tim Buckle, Durham University https://nag.org.uk/development/caring/
January 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
We'll be starting our rescheduled #NAGWebinarWeek session "The Caring Library" very shortly. If you can't join, stay tuned to this thread!
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · Nov 10
"The Caring Library" webinar has been rescheduled to Monday 12th January 2026 due to compassionate leave.
All tickets remain valid, a recording will be available if you are unable to make the new date.
#NAGWebinarWeek
The Caring Library: Championing carers in the workplace, community and collections. Tim Buckle, Mon 12 Jan 2pm https://nag.org.uk/event/caring/ #NAGWebinarWeek
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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🎬 Limited spots available!

You’re invited to a special screening of The Librarians (2025), a powerful documentary on censorship in the U.S.

You can attend either in person or virtually! Visit tr.ee/E3nOxC for more information and registration
Poster for 'The Librarians' screening and Q&A. Features a stylised book image with a red curtain background, inviting virtual or in-person attendance
January 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
It's the time of year when you resolve to do more CPD and step outside your comfort zone... Why not make it at NAG Seminar? Submit a paper (or even better - a workshop!) and join our friendly bunch of delegates for a fantastic two days in Nottingham this May.
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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colettet.bsky.social
For both public & academic libraries the breakdown of what is spent on print books vs ebooks can be a tricky balance for breadth of users, value for money & more! Join this discussion w/ @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social - free & open to all on Tues 20th Jan 11am register here: nag.org.uk/event/chatja...
C&C10: Print and Prejudice: what’s the next chapter? – National Acquisitions Group
nag.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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wflibraries.bsky.social
Today is the first day of Hanukkah!

Check out our handy bus route map of famous authors who are/were Jewish by blood or religion.

Information based on Goodreads and Wikipedia.

#Hanukkah #Jewish #Writers
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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lilacconf.bsky.social
Bookings for #LILAC26 are open 🎉 To find out more, and to secure your place, visit our website: buff.ly/2gyo3d4

We can’t wait to see you in Sheffield!
#infolit #digilit
The logo for the LILAC 2026 conference. The logo is circular with a white background, the circle has a lilac outline. All text within the circle is a lilac colour and all images are white with a lilac outline, to show detail. At the centre of the circle there are two female figures. They are stood facing forwards but looking in different directions. They are wearing overalls and boots. They both have a cloth hanging out of a pocket and the figure on the right has goggles on her forehead. They each have one arm around the other and their other hand is on their own hip. The figures are based on the Women of Steel bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and Second World War. It was created by the sculptor Martin Jennings. Above the figures are the words LILAC: The information literacy conference, below the figures is the word Sheffield - all words are in capital letters. To the left of the figures is the number 20 and to the right of the figures is the number 26.
December 1, 2025 at 11:40 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Sponsorship now open for NAG Seminar 2026! This fab venue offers plenty of space but some options are limited to first come, first served so don't miss out....
We're looking for a reception sponsor, a drinks sponsor & there are just 2 opportunities for lightning talks:
nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
Sponsorship opportunities open. NAG Seminar 2026, 20 and 21 May 2026, Albert Hall Nottingham https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Q&A document, purchases list and EDI calendar now added to the recording page for "Reading Between the Lines" from last week's #NAGWebinarWeek with @salforduni.bsky.social
Open access for all at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Huge thanks to Dean, Beth and Cameron for their extra work on this!
"Reading between the lines - promoting diversity and inclusion through curated book displays" with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso, University of Salford with picture of the team and their book display on the right.
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended or contributed to #NAGWebinarWeek 2025 and we hope to see lots of you in person at NAG Seminar and Forum in Nottingham in May 2026!
- 20th and 21st May 2026
- Albert Hall, Nottingham

More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
Map with a pin on Nottingham titled "Save the Date NAG Seminar 2026" 20 and 21 May, Albert Hall Nottingham more info https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Starting now! Time to logon... What doesn't come shelf-ready and what do cataloguers do with it? #NAGWebinarWeek - We will be live posting so follow along and join the conversation
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · Nov 19
Tomorrow: NAG Webinar Week -
What Doesn’t Come Shelf-Ready and What Do Cataloguers Do With It? with @annewelsh.bsky.social from Beginning Cataloguing.
Thursday 20 Nov 12pm
Book now: nag.org.uk/event/welsh/
Free and open to all!
#NAGWebinarWeek
NAG Webinar Week: What Doesn’t Come Shelf-Ready and What Do Cataloguers Do With It? Anne Welsh, Beginning Cataloguing Thur 20 Nov 12 noon Book now: https://nag.org.uk/event/welsh/ Free webinar #NAGWebinarWeek Image of a stack of books.
November 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Tomorrow: NAG Webinar Week-
Beyond the Stacks: A Sneak Peek into Library Staff Engagement with Job Shadowing with Ayesha Thompson, Chris Addleton and Cristina Rusu
Thursday 20 Nov 2pm
Book now: nag.org.uk/event/shadow...
Free and open to all!
#NAGWebinarWeek
NAG Webinar Week:Beyond the Stacks: A Sneak Peek into Library Staff Engagement with Job Shadowing with Ayesha Thompson, Chris Addleton and Cristina Rusu Thursday 20 Nov 2pm Book now: https://nag.org.uk/event/shadowing/ Free webinar #NAGWebinarWeek Image of hands holding jigsaw pieces
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Starting in the next few mins - get ready to logon!
Metadata in partnership - Manchester University Press & the University Library working together.
19th Nov 14.00 with @emmabooth.bsky.social , @mellordramatic.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social
nag.org.uk/event/mup/
#NAGWebinarWeek
Metadata in Partnership – National Acquisitions Group
nag.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Tomorrow: NAG Webinar Week -
What Doesn’t Come Shelf-Ready and What Do Cataloguers Do With It? with @annewelsh.bsky.social from Beginning Cataloguing.
Thursday 20 Nov 12pm
Book now: nag.org.uk/event/welsh/
Free and open to all!
#NAGWebinarWeek
NAG Webinar Week: What Doesn’t Come Shelf-Ready and What Do Cataloguers Do With It? Anne Welsh, Beginning Cataloguing Thur 20 Nov 12 noon Book now: https://nag.org.uk/event/welsh/ Free webinar #NAGWebinarWeek Image of a stack of books.
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Tomorrow: Metadata in partnership - Manchester University Press & the University Library working together.
Free webinar 19th Nov 1400 with @emmabooth.bsky.social, Kate Horton, @mellordramatic.bsky.social, Jessica Thompson & Beth Price.
nag.org.uk/event/mup/
#NAGWebinarWeek
@manchesterup.bsky.social
Metadata in partnership - Manchester University Press and the University Library working together Wed 19th Nov 1400 with Emma Booth, Kate Horton, Jen Mellor, Jessica Thompson, Beth Price https://nag.org.uk/event/mup/
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM