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National Acquisitions Group (NAG)
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An organisation for everyone interested in the acquisition, management and development of library resources.
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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
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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
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The Library links up with the University's wellbeing teams with displays and additions to the collections #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Some impressive stats! #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Time is always of the essence and communication and organisation are key to making sure everything is ready on time! #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Anna, their in-house Outreach Assistant created posters to advertise the displays and books chosen #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Titles are identified by research, asking publishers, staff and students for recommendations and examining existing stock #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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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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 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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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 4, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Celebrating NAG's 40th anniversary, the next of our "Spotlight on the Chair" blogs is live with our 2013-2014 Chair, Karen Carden:
nag.org.uk/blog/chairs-...

#NAGstalgia
NAG Blog, spotlight on the chair, 1985-2025 40 years of NAG Image of a colourful chair with bookshelves behind, inset picture of Karen Carden with dates 2013-2014 beside it. Tagged #NAGstalgia
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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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/
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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NAG Webinar Week:
The Caring Library: Championing carers in the workplace, community and collections with
@timbuckle.bsky.social
Mon 17 Nov, 2pm
Book now: nag.org.uk/event/caring/
Free and open to all!
#NAGWebinarWeek
The Caring Library: Championing carers in the workplace, community and collections. Tim Buckle, Mon 17 Nov, 2pm https://nag.org.uk/event/caring/ #NAGWebinarWeek
November 3, 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
October 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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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.
October 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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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.
October 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM