Deborah Vaile
@deborahvaile.bsky.social
Neurospicy Library Worker in the Heritage Sector and a Prospect Trade Union Rep. Owned by a cat called Pedro Machuca. I say the word 'Why?' alot 🏴🏴
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Don't steal pies this Christmas.
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Don't steal pies this Christmas.
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Hear me out: an advent calendar but instead of chocolate, books.
a woman in a library with a tote bag that says ' nlg ' on it
Alt: a white woman in a library frantically taking books off the shelves and stuffing them into a tote bag
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Hear me out: an advent calendar but instead of chocolate, books.
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A break from Christmas content to enjoy this capybara eating a banana. From François Froger's 'A relation of a voyage ...' (London, 1698).
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A break from Christmas content to enjoy this capybara eating a banana. From François Froger's 'A relation of a voyage ...' (London, 1698).
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[1/2] www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-re...
This one-day conference will provide practical strategies, actions and resources to support cultural organisations to prepare - through resilience and adaptation - for the challenges of a changing climate….
This one-day conference will provide practical strategies, actions and resources to support cultural organisations to prepare - through resilience and adaptation - for the challenges of a changing climate….
Climate Resilience in the Cultural Sector Conference
Join us to explore ways to boost climate resilience in the cultural sector and protect our heritage!
www.eventbrite.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
[1/2] www.eventbrite.com/e/climate-re...
This one-day conference will provide practical strategies, actions and resources to support cultural organisations to prepare - through resilience and adaptation - for the challenges of a changing climate….
This one-day conference will provide practical strategies, actions and resources to support cultural organisations to prepare - through resilience and adaptation - for the challenges of a changing climate….
Staff, students & volunteers enjoyed a day in the Library & Archives making festive decorations from recycled paper @thebotanics.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #GreenLibraries #LoveLibraries
December 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Staff, students & volunteers enjoyed a day in the Library & Archives making festive decorations from recycled paper @thebotanics.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #GreenLibraries #LoveLibraries
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Gavin McCann visited @swminerslibrary.bsky.social to research his book on libraries, trade unions and education with the help of an SSLH bursary. Read his report and find out more about our research bursaries here 👇
sslh.org.uk/2025/11/28/g...
sslh.org.uk/2025/11/28/g...
Gavin McCann on the libraries of the South Wales miners
Gavin McCann is researching a book on libraries, trade unions and education. Here he writes about his visit to the South Wales Miners’ Library in search of a lost culture of socialist educati…
sslh.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Gavin McCann visited @swminerslibrary.bsky.social to research his book on libraries, trade unions and education with the help of an SSLH bursary. Read his report and find out more about our research bursaries here 👇
sslh.org.uk/2025/11/28/g...
sslh.org.uk/2025/11/28/g...
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Seeking volunteers to write 350 word pieces on the current and historical intersection of disability and eugenics. Get in contact for more information: richardamm(at)gmail.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Seeking volunteers to write 350 word pieces on the current and historical intersection of disability and eugenics. Get in contact for more information: richardamm(at)gmail.com
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Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claims a data "issue" is preventing it releasing figures on the Access to Work disability employment programme.
"It’s happened at the exact moment support is continuing to be cut."
🤔
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
"It’s happened at the exact moment support is continuing to be cut."
🤔
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
DWP failure to provide up-to-date figures on Access to Work cuts is ‘major warning sign’, say campaigners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has claimed that “an issue” with data is preventing it releasing figures that would show just how many disabled people have been affected by cuts to the A…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claims a data "issue" is preventing it releasing figures on the Access to Work disability employment programme.
"It’s happened at the exact moment support is continuing to be cut."
🤔
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
"It’s happened at the exact moment support is continuing to be cut."
🤔
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/dwp-failure-...
Via @johnpring.bsky.social
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Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we remember all those who have lost their lives due to transphobia.
We stand in solidarity with the trans community and continue to fight for safety, equality, and dignity in the workplace.
Read our blog for TDoR.
We stand in solidarity with the trans community and continue to fight for safety, equality, and dignity in the workplace.
Read our blog for TDoR.
Trans Day of Remembrance: Why it matters and why solidarity counts
20 November marks Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a day to honour the memory of trans people whose lives have been...
prospect.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we remember all those who have lost their lives due to transphobia.
We stand in solidarity with the trans community and continue to fight for safety, equality, and dignity in the workplace.
Read our blog for TDoR.
We stand in solidarity with the trans community and continue to fight for safety, equality, and dignity in the workplace.
Read our blog for TDoR.
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**Job opportunity**
Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries
Starting salary: £48,448
Contract type: Permanent
Location: John Sinclair House, Edinburgh
Full details and how to apply can be found here: rb.gy/ta6q44
Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries
Starting salary: £48,448
Contract type: Permanent
Location: John Sinclair House, Edinburgh
Full details and how to apply can be found here: rb.gy/ta6q44
Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries
Here at HES, we are welcoming applications for the role of Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries, which is a Grade 5 Permanent position working full time hours, based in John Sinclair House, Edinburgh...
rb.gy
October 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
**Job opportunity**
Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries
Starting salary: £48,448
Contract type: Permanent
Location: John Sinclair House, Edinburgh
Full details and how to apply can be found here: rb.gy/ta6q44
Deputy Head of Archives and Libraries
Starting salary: £48,448
Contract type: Permanent
Location: John Sinclair House, Edinburgh
Full details and how to apply can be found here: rb.gy/ta6q44
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Thought for the day. Given the risks around disinformation in the run up to the Scottish elections, would it be feasible to produce digital or print "report cards" for current MSPs? Attendance, voting record, funding, etc, all based on published information. Possible @theferret.scot @fullfact.org ?
October 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Thought for the day. Given the risks around disinformation in the run up to the Scottish elections, would it be feasible to produce digital or print "report cards" for current MSPs? Attendance, voting record, funding, etc, all based on published information. Possible @theferret.scot @fullfact.org ?
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BREAKING: Dr. Jane Goodall, an animal rights advocate, has died of natural causes at age 91, the Jane Goodall Institute says in a statement.
Dr. Jane Goodall, legendary animal rights advocate, dies at 91
"Dr. Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world," the Jane Goodall Institute said in a Wednesday statement.
nbcnews.to
October 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
BREAKING: Dr. Jane Goodall, an animal rights advocate, has died of natural causes at age 91, the Jane Goodall Institute says in a statement.
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🎭 Just 2 weeks to go! Previewing at @northedinarts (11 Oct) before heading to @TheLanternSheff (14-18 Oct).💡 Exciting week ahead with @daniellabeattie Lighting Designer in tech rehearsals! 🎟️ townsendproductions.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🎭 Just 2 weeks to go! Previewing at @northedinarts (11 Oct) before heading to @TheLanternSheff (14-18 Oct).💡 Exciting week ahead with @daniellabeattie Lighting Designer in tech rehearsals! 🎟️ townsendproductions.org.uk
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Racist Director at Historic Environment Scotland allowed to keep earning over £100k because he’s ex Navy. Scotland is full of fools allowed to make a fortune in these jobs
September 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Racist Director at Historic Environment Scotland allowed to keep earning over £100k because he’s ex Navy. Scotland is full of fools allowed to make a fortune in these jobs
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Using racial slurs & still keeping his job, shows how entrenched structural racism is and doesn't get the seriousness it deserves.
Appalling.
www.thenational.scot/news/2549862...
Appalling.
www.thenational.scot/news/2549862...
Top Scottish heritage director keeps £120k role despite 'racist' language
A DIRECTOR at Scotland’s top heritage body was allowed to remain in post despite a complaint about “racist” language being upheld, The Sunday…
www.thenational.scot
September 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Using racial slurs & still keeping his job, shows how entrenched structural racism is and doesn't get the seriousness it deserves.
Appalling.
www.thenational.scot/news/2549862...
Appalling.
www.thenational.scot/news/2549862...
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Perth is being targeted for the next 4 Saturdays by racist protests outside hotels. Join Perth Against Racism to say no to racism in our community - meet today 10-10.30 at Station Hotel
#PerthScotland #RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
#PerthScotland #RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
September 27, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Perth is being targeted for the next 4 Saturdays by racist protests outside hotels. Join Perth Against Racism to say no to racism in our community - meet today 10-10.30 at Station Hotel
#PerthScotland #RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
#PerthScotland #RefugeesAreWelcomeHere
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It is with a heavy heart that I have to report to you that your Dad has found a ladder that's about 4 inches taller and has been out in the night again 💔
September 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
It is with a heavy heart that I have to report to you that your Dad has found a ladder that's about 4 inches taller and has been out in the night again 💔
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We have 3 days of joint action with Unison so will be out with colleagues across UoN libraries! Please share your best #AngryLibrarians picket signs for inspiration.
Strike action is ON!!!
Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
Next week will be the first of 4 weeks of striking from our members as we continue to say NO to the compulsory redundancies forced on us by the university for their poor financial choices.
#StopTheCuts #SaveHE
September 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We have 3 days of joint action with Unison so will be out with colleagues across UoN libraries! Please share your best #AngryLibrarians picket signs for inspiration.
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Rehearsals for #WeAreTheLionsMrManager start next week!
📅 Rehearsed reading: Sept 27 | Willesden Green Library 7.30pm
👀 Preview: Oct 11 | North Edinburgh Arts 7.30pm @northedinarts
🎟️ Tour: Oct 14–18 | Lantern Theatre @TheLanternSheff
✨ Tickets: townsendproductions.org.uk
📅 Rehearsed reading: Sept 27 | Willesden Green Library 7.30pm
👀 Preview: Oct 11 | North Edinburgh Arts 7.30pm @northedinarts
🎟️ Tour: Oct 14–18 | Lantern Theatre @TheLanternSheff
✨ Tickets: townsendproductions.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Rehearsals for #WeAreTheLionsMrManager start next week!
📅 Rehearsed reading: Sept 27 | Willesden Green Library 7.30pm
👀 Preview: Oct 11 | North Edinburgh Arts 7.30pm @northedinarts
🎟️ Tour: Oct 14–18 | Lantern Theatre @TheLanternSheff
✨ Tickets: townsendproductions.org.uk
📅 Rehearsed reading: Sept 27 | Willesden Green Library 7.30pm
👀 Preview: Oct 11 | North Edinburgh Arts 7.30pm @northedinarts
🎟️ Tour: Oct 14–18 | Lantern Theatre @TheLanternSheff
✨ Tickets: townsendproductions.org.uk
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Hey you. Wanna apply for a fellowship on collections? the AHRC Early career fellowships in cultural & heritage institutions are open!
The Natural History Museum priorities are below.
If you wanna talk birds, hit me up. Collectors, colonialism, Canada, Australia & more
www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
The Natural History Museum priorities are below.
If you wanna talk birds, hit me up. Collectors, colonialism, Canada, Australia & more
www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
September 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Hey you. Wanna apply for a fellowship on collections? the AHRC Early career fellowships in cultural & heritage institutions are open!
The Natural History Museum priorities are below.
If you wanna talk birds, hit me up. Collectors, colonialism, Canada, Australia & more
www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
The Natural History Museum priorities are below.
If you wanna talk birds, hit me up. Collectors, colonialism, Canada, Australia & more
www.ukri.org/opportunity/...
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VACANCY: Trainee Lichenologist @n-t-s.bsky.social
Not seen one of these advertised before!
www.asva.co.uk/jobs/trainee...
Not seen one of these advertised before!
www.asva.co.uk/jobs/trainee...
Trainee Lichenologist
www.asva.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
VACANCY: Trainee Lichenologist @n-t-s.bsky.social
Not seen one of these advertised before!
www.asva.co.uk/jobs/trainee...
Not seen one of these advertised before!
www.asva.co.uk/jobs/trainee...
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STUC statement on standing alongside the people of Falkirk against racism 👇
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
August 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
STUC statement on standing alongside the people of Falkirk against racism 👇
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
@sutrscotland.bsky.social
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🚨 Falkirk: Emergency mobilisation TOMORROW!
Join Stand Up to Racism, @ScottishTUC and Falkirk anti-racists and trade unionists to defend refugees at the Cladhan Hotel against the far right who are marching on the hotel.
Organise delegations, spread the word!
Join Stand Up to Racism, @ScottishTUC and Falkirk anti-racists and trade unionists to defend refugees at the Cladhan Hotel against the far right who are marching on the hotel.
Organise delegations, spread the word!
August 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🚨 Falkirk: Emergency mobilisation TOMORROW!
Join Stand Up to Racism, @ScottishTUC and Falkirk anti-racists and trade unionists to defend refugees at the Cladhan Hotel against the far right who are marching on the hotel.
Organise delegations, spread the word!
Join Stand Up to Racism, @ScottishTUC and Falkirk anti-racists and trade unionists to defend refugees at the Cladhan Hotel against the far right who are marching on the hotel.
Organise delegations, spread the word!
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🔔Vacancy: Workers' Rights Officer🔔
Joining the STUC policy team this role includes promotion of and support for employment rights, building collective power, and capacity building for TUs and TUCs.
Deadline for applications: midnight, 31st August.
All details:
Joining the STUC policy team this role includes promotion of and support for employment rights, building collective power, and capacity building for TUs and TUCs.
Deadline for applications: midnight, 31st August.
All details:
STUC vacancies
Full time: 34 hours – £44,553
www.stuc.org.uk
August 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🔔Vacancy: Workers' Rights Officer🔔
Joining the STUC policy team this role includes promotion of and support for employment rights, building collective power, and capacity building for TUs and TUCs.
Deadline for applications: midnight, 31st August.
All details:
Joining the STUC policy team this role includes promotion of and support for employment rights, building collective power, and capacity building for TUs and TUCs.
Deadline for applications: midnight, 31st August.
All details:
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Are you carbon-conscious? Do you want your organisation to be more eco-friendly?
Historic England have a fantastic duo of new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'. Check out our Blogpost below for more!
Historic England have a fantastic duo of new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'. Check out our Blogpost below for more!
Heritage Carbon Reduction Workshops Are Now Open! - Heritage Network
Heritage Carbon Reduction Workshops Are Now Open! Find out how you and your organisation can become more sustainable.
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Are you carbon-conscious? Do you want your organisation to be more eco-friendly?
Historic England have a fantastic duo of new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'. Check out our Blogpost below for more!
Historic England have a fantastic duo of new training workshops, covering 'How to Measure a Carbon Footprint', and 'How To Write a Carbon Reduction Plan'. Check out our Blogpost below for more!