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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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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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
All set up for our " Reading Between the Lines: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Curated Book Displays" webinar today! Looking forward to a great session from Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso! #NAGWebinarWeek
A picture of the three presenters stood either side of one of their book displays Reading Between the Lines: Promoting diversity and inclusion through curated book displays Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso The Library Careers & Enterprise
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
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 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Here we go for #NAGWebinarWeek 2025!
Still time to join us for all our free webinars this week - booking at nag.org.uk/events/
If you can't make it live, all the sessions will be recorded and available #OpenAccess as soon as possible after the sessions.
Looking forward to some great conversations!
Calendar style layout with list of four webinars on 18th, 19th and two on 20th November. booking link from post. All on NAG blue background and headed "NAG Webinar Week November 2025"
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Tomorrow: NAG Webinar Week-
Reading Between the Lines: Promoting Diversity & Inclusion Through Curated Book Displays with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso
Tues 18 Nov, 2pm
Book now: nag.org.uk/event/inclus...
Free and open to all!
#NAGWebinarWeek
NAG Webinar Week: Reading Between the Lines: Promoting Diversity & Inclusion Through Curated Book Displays with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso Tues 18 Nov, 2pm https://nag.org.uk/event/inclusive/ Free webinar #NAGWebinarWeek Image of the team standing around a book display to the side.
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Metadata in partnership - Manchester University Press and the University Library working together.
Free webinar Wed 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 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
"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
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
NAG Webinar Week:
Reading Between the Lines: Promoting Diversity & Inclusion Through Curated Book Displays with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso
Tues 18 Nov, 2pm
Book now: nag.org.uk/event/inclus...
Free and open to all!
#NAGWebinarWeek
NAG Webinar Week: Reading Between the Lines: Promoting Diversity & Inclusion Through Curated Book Displays with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso Tues 18 Nov, 2pm https://nag.org.uk/event/inclusive/ Free webinar #NAGWebinarWeek Image of the team standing around a book display to the side.
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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 6, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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universitypress.cambridge.org
The global academic publishing ecosystem is under growing strain and not equipped to meet future challenges without urgent, sector-wide reforms.

Our new report advocates for collective action to establish a more sustainable and equitable future. 🔗 https://cup.org/47YivxZ
Graphic with text stating 'Radical reform and collective action of academic publishing', depicted inside a stylized outline of a shield, set against a dark Cambridge Blue background. Portrait of Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, accompanied by a quote about the need for collective action needed. Image of Mandy Hill, Managing Director of Cambridge University Press, standing in a professional setting. Includes a quote about the state of academic publishing. Graphic for "Publishing Futures, Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing" report from Cambridge University Press. The image features the text "Read the full story" inviting users to learn more.
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM