Robert Davies
@robertdavies2.bsky.social
Lover of Libraries, books and reading. Administrator at Libraries Connected. https://www.librariesconnected.org.uk
Also thoroughly enjoy walking and gardening. GOC Trustee: https://www.goc.org.uk
Also thoroughly enjoy walking and gardening. GOC Trustee: https://www.goc.org.uk
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Our webinar on making best use of the BBC Tiny Happy People website is now up.
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
Tiny Happy People BBC Partnership | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2025
YouTube video by Libraries Connected
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July 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our webinar on making best use of the BBC Tiny Happy People website is now up.
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
#Librarians can use this recording to learn how to support both themselves and the families they work with.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSA...
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Immense dignity and restraint on show from Dr Carla Hayden, in her first interview since being fired by email from her position as Librarian of Congress. #Burningthebooks in full flow in Trump’s America.’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rme21qIbVHM
Former Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden speaks out on her firing by Trump
YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning
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June 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Immense dignity and restraint on show from Dr Carla Hayden, in her first interview since being fired by email from her position as Librarian of Congress. #Burningthebooks in full flow in Trump’s America.’https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rme21qIbVHM
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🚨 Calling all UK-based creatives! 🚨
The Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania is launching two new fellowships for artists working in zines or photography.
Dive into our rich Americas collections and fuel your next project. Applications close Monday 2 June: bit.ly/BLEcclesCrea...
The Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania is launching two new fellowships for artists working in zines or photography.
Dive into our rich Americas collections and fuel your next project. Applications close Monday 2 June: bit.ly/BLEcclesCrea...
May 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🚨 Calling all UK-based creatives! 🚨
The Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania is launching two new fellowships for artists working in zines or photography.
Dive into our rich Americas collections and fuel your next project. Applications close Monday 2 June: bit.ly/BLEcclesCrea...
The Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania is launching two new fellowships for artists working in zines or photography.
Dive into our rich Americas collections and fuel your next project. Applications close Monday 2 June: bit.ly/BLEcclesCrea...
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Jonathan Davies MP will be leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries this Wednesday at 9.30am.
You should be able to watch the debate live at parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
You should be able to watch the debate live at parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
Westminster Hall
parliamentlive.tv
May 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Jonathan Davies MP will be leading a Westminster Hall debate on the future of public libraries this Wednesday at 9.30am.
You should be able to watch the debate live at parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
You should be able to watch the debate live at parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
Another excellent Public Servant fired. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Fired by White House
“Tonight, the White House informed Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden that she has been relieved of her position,” a spokesperson confirmed in an email to PW on May 8. Hayden was the first woman and f...
www.publishersweekly.com
May 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Another excellent Public Servant fired. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Thank you so much to @savidgereads.bsky.social for visiting @sutranscription.bsky.social/Swansea Uni Library! We hope the rest of the tour goes well ⭐️
What is Share The Vision and how is it helping make libraries more accessible to blind and partially sighted people?
Listen to our interview with BookTuber @savidgereads.bsky.social to find out: bit.ly/3RGZM1c
#AccessibleReading
Listen to our interview with BookTuber @savidgereads.bsky.social to find out: bit.ly/3RGZM1c
#AccessibleReading
Simon Savidge Share the Vision Challenge
Our David Hogg finds out about a library tour taking place across the UK this week…
bit.ly
April 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thank you so much to @savidgereads.bsky.social for visiting @sutranscription.bsky.social/Swansea Uni Library! We hope the rest of the tour goes well ⭐️
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Exciting recruitment news, we're now advertising for the role of Head of Collections (Library, Museum and Archives)! Closing date is 18 May. For all the details on the role and how to join our friendly team, please see the link. www.sal.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Vacancies & Volunteering - Society of Antiquaries of London
Current roles available: Assistant Librarian (full time)
www.sal.org.uk
April 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Exciting recruitment news, we're now advertising for the role of Head of Collections (Library, Museum and Archives)! Closing date is 18 May. For all the details on the role and how to join our friendly team, please see the link. www.sal.org.uk/about-us/vac...
I’ve counted at least 20 cherries forming on my patio sized cherry tree. If they survive the weather and the birds there may be enough to share a small bowl with my neighbours 👍😀
April 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I’ve counted at least 20 cherries forming on my patio sized cherry tree. If they survive the weather and the birds there may be enough to share a small bowl with my neighbours 👍😀
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My love letter to the Pennine Way as it celebrates its 60th birthday - & why walking does wonders for our physical & mental health.
Live now on @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Live now on @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Walking the Pennine Way put everything into perspective for me, including my right to be here | Anita Sethi
Inspired by the Manchester Ramblers, who campaigned on exclusion and the countryside, I’m also taking a stand
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My love letter to the Pennine Way as it celebrates its 60th birthday - & why walking does wonders for our physical & mental health.
Live now on @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Live now on @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Put Public Ownership of Water Back on the Table
Privatisation of water isn’t failing - it is the failure. The Government is mid-way through a major review of the water sector. But so far, it has refused to consider a potential solution that’s backe...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen!
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...
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on.ft.com/4aLgR2y Ephemeral messages remove scrutiny from government (unless you inadvertently bring the editor of @theatlantic.com into your group chat). I did warn about the use of these messaging systems in transacting government business in @ft.com.web.brid.gy some years ago!
Ephemeral messages remove scrutiny from government
The lack of record in affairs of state is a concern both for now and future historians
on.ft.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
on.ft.com/4aLgR2y Ephemeral messages remove scrutiny from government (unless you inadvertently bring the editor of @theatlantic.com into your group chat). I did warn about the use of these messaging systems in transacting government business in @ft.com.web.brid.gy some years ago!
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I highlighted the critical role of activist archivists during the first Trump administration in my #Burningthebooks (still available from @johnmurrays.bsky.social & @harvardpress.bsky.social) and here they are stepping up to the plate again. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led....
The Volunteer Data Hoarders Resisting Trump’s Purge
Can librarians and guerrilla archivists save the country’s files from DOGE?
www.newyorker.com
March 16, 2025 at 9:04 AM
I highlighted the critical role of activist archivists during the first Trump administration in my #Burningthebooks (still available from @johnmurrays.bsky.social & @harvardpress.bsky.social) and here they are stepping up to the plate again. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led....
I’ve just asked Speaker Hoyle not to invite President Trump to address the Houses of Parliament during any forthcoming State visit - please consider signing actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
Sign the Petition
Keep Trump out of Parliament
actionstorm.org
March 4, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I’ve just asked Speaker Hoyle not to invite President Trump to address the Houses of Parliament during any forthcoming State visit - please consider signing actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
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Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Dear Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
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🎉🎉Congrats to all the successful recipients!
Congratulations to the recipients of our second round of microgrants, funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social. Read about the successful projects here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/second-...
February 21, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎉🎉Congrats to all the successful recipients!
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Fantastic news that there will be a fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund, which has been transformative for libraries across England. This must be accompanied by long-term sustainable council funding, however, to protect the future of our public libraries
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Major investment to boost growth and cement Britain’s place as cultural powerhouse
Over £270 million Arts Everywhere Fund for arts venues, museums, libraries and the heritage sector in major boost for growth
www.gov.uk
February 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Fantastic news that there will be a fourth round of the Libraries Improvement Fund, which has been transformative for libraries across England. This must be accompanied by long-term sustainable council funding, however, to protect the future of our public libraries
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Join us! 📚https://jobs.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/jobs/job/Partnerships-Projects-and-Fundraising-Manager/6010
Partnerships, Projects and Fundraising Manager | 09 March, 2025 | Jobs and careers with Cambridgeshire County Council
Jobs and careers with Cambridgeshire County Council - Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a manager to lead on Culture. This role would suit a professional administrator/manager who is excite...
jobs.cambridgeshire.gov.uk
February 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Join us! 📚https://jobs.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/jobs/job/Partnerships-Projects-and-Fundraising-Manager/6010
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Fall (back) in love with reading this #ValentinesDay by visiting your local #Library. Whether you are interested in the crime genre, sci fi, literary fiction, romance or non-fiction the possibilities for adventure are endless!
February 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Fall (back) in love with reading this #ValentinesDay by visiting your local #Library. Whether you are interested in the crime genre, sci fi, literary fiction, romance or non-fiction the possibilities for adventure are endless!
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Tens of thousands of American children studying in Pentagon schools serving US military families have had all access to library books suspended for a week while officials conduct a “compliance review” under Donald Trump’s crackdown on DEI and gender equality
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Pentagon schools suspend library books for ‘compliance review’ under Trump orders
Revealed: defense department sends memo that it’s reviewing for books ‘related to gender … or discriminatory equity ideology topics’
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tens of thousands of American children studying in Pentagon schools serving US military families have had all access to library books suspended for a week while officials conduct a “compliance review” under Donald Trump’s crackdown on DEI and gender equality
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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I’m happy to share that ASCEL are now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest news relating to amplifying young voices and inspiring inclusion in libraries. bsky.app/profile/asce... #libraries
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February 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I’m happy to share that ASCEL are now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest news relating to amplifying young voices and inspiring inclusion in libraries. bsky.app/profile/asce... #libraries
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Have a look at these LGBTQ+ book recommendations from
Essex Libraries then go and borrow a few from your local #Library! libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/lgbt-hi... #LGBTPlusHM25
Essex Libraries then go and borrow a few from your local #Library! libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/lgbt-hi... #LGBTPlusHM25
Essex Library Service | LGBT+ History Month 2025 | News
Welcome to our library.
libraries.essex.gov.uk
February 4, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Have a look at these LGBTQ+ book recommendations from
Essex Libraries then go and borrow a few from your local #Library! libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/lgbt-hi... #LGBTPlusHM25
Essex Libraries then go and borrow a few from your local #Library! libraries.essex.gov.uk/news/lgbt-hi... #LGBTPlusHM25
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Our new #ACEFunded report into elicensing finds #Publishers could open up new reader development opportunities by making ebooks cheaper and more accessible to public #Libraries. Read more: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-...
February 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Our new #ACEFunded report into elicensing finds #Publishers could open up new reader development opportunities by making ebooks cheaper and more accessible to public #Libraries. Read more: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-...
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We're excited to be teaming up with
@womensprize.bsky.social to mark its 30th anniversary. We'll be supporting libraries to celebrate this year's nominees and winners - and those from the past three decades www.thebookseller.com/news/womens-...
@womensprize.bsky.social to mark its 30th anniversary. We'll be supporting libraries to celebrate this year's nominees and winners - and those from the past three decades www.thebookseller.com/news/womens-...
Women’s Prize for Fiction partners with retailers and libraries to mark its 30th anniversary
The Women’s Prize for Fiction is celebrating its 30th anniversary and has announced a range of retailer and library partnerships, including a major sales promotion arranged with WHSmith.
www.thebookseller.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're excited to be teaming up with
@womensprize.bsky.social to mark its 30th anniversary. We'll be supporting libraries to celebrate this year's nominees and winners - and those from the past three decades www.thebookseller.com/news/womens-...
@womensprize.bsky.social to mark its 30th anniversary. We'll be supporting libraries to celebrate this year's nominees and winners - and those from the past three decades www.thebookseller.com/news/womens-...
An interesting read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Worse than the 1980s’ – that’s the arts sector now. It’s not a good look for a Labour government | Charlotte Higgins
So many pre-election promises: but still a cultural malaise spreads from our schools to museums, galleries and theatres, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer Charlotte Higgins
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
An interesting read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...