Announcement of 30% off Feminist Librarianship with code WOMEN30 on a yellow and purple background.
In honour of Women’s History Month, we are offering 30% off Feminist Librarianship 📖 Get your hands on this edited collection and discover how women have and continue to shape the library world.
Pre-order now: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-librarianship/?k=9781783308033
Image credit: Belle da Costa Greene in the West Room of J. Pierpont Morgan’s Library, ca. 1948–50 Reproduction of a photographic print Center for Italian Renaissance Studies; Bernard and Mary Berenson Papers, Personal Photographs, Box 12, Folder 38."
#WomenInLibraries: Belle da Costa Greene played an instrumental role in building the collection of rare books and manuscripts of the Morgan Library, shaping the private collection into a public resource. Born to black parents, Greene spent her professional career passing for white.
Portrait of Moira Burgess, a librarian and writer, against a yellow and purple background. Image Credit: https://libcat.csglasgow.org/web/arena/burgess with image copyright Margaret Renton
#WomenInLibraries: Moira Burgess was a Scottish writer, editor and librarian. She compiled and edited a collection of books and essays that showcased the contributions of Scottish writers.
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Happy International Women’s Day!
Today, we celebrate women’s strength, leadership and resilience. We embrace how women shape our world and our profession. Comment below a woman who’s inspired you!
Black and white portrait of Mary Allan Ronnie, New Zealand's first female National Librarian, with text highlighting her pioneering role. Image from https://natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/eulogy-for-mary-ronnie-1926-2023
#WomenInLibraries: Mary Allan Ronnie was New Zealand’s first female National Librarian, which also made her the first woman in the world to head a national library.
Big thanks to @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social for support with open access publication of this article, doi.org/10.1016/j.ac..., which adds to the political dimension emphasised in my recent book on academic library positioning, tinyurl.com/2j93tnp8, @facetpublishing.bsky.social
Maria T. Accardi with a quote highlighting her feminist contributions to academic librarianship. Image credit: https://mariataccardi.com
#WomenInLibraries: Maria T. Accardi is a librarian and editor of The Feminist Reference Desk, an exploration of how academic librarians might rethink key concepts and services from a feminist perspective.
Announcement of 30% off Feminist Librarianship with code WOMEN30 on a yellow and purple background.
In honour of Women’s History Month, we are offering 30% off Feminist Librarianship 📖 Get your hands on this edited collection and discover how women have and continue to shape the library world.
Pre-order now: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-librarianship/?k=9781783308033
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Introducing our #WomenInLibraries series, where we celebrate prominent women of the library sector. From decolonisation pioneers to leaders, this month we highlight the important role women play in libraries. Starting with Leah Higgins, a GLAM rising star and feminist youth activist.
Discover more about documentation studies by joining asis&t in their latest webinar, 'Meet the Author: "Introduction to Documentation Studies" - What is Documentation?'
📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
🕞12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
📍Online
Register now 👉 https://ow.ly/mPMO50Yi1Ls
Feminist Librarianship is coming out in less than a month! This essential book explores how women have and continue to shape the library profession.
Pre-order now 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-librarianship/?k=9781783308033
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We’re looking for a Production Manager (part-time) and a Sales & Marketing Executive (part-time). Find out more details on our careers page: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/careers/
While women make up 75% of the library workforce, their achievements and contributions to the sector are often overlooked. Feminist Librarianship seeks to highlight the strong link between libraries and feminism, and empower women in the profession.
Pre-order your copy 👉 https://ow.ly/rJGQ50YgIMf
In this new article, John Pateman explains the history of public libraries that led to their current standing 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/article-detail/the-appearance-and-the-essence-of-public-libraries-an-inconvenient-truth/
Read below Barbara Band's interview with Lucidea where she introduces her new book and how librarians can champion their libraries 👇
https://lucidea.com/blog/championing-your-school-library/
Book launch symposium announcement for Feminist Librarianship at National Library of Scotland on March 26, 5-6:45pm GMT.
Celebrate the publication of Feminist Librarianship on Thursday 26 March✨ Join the contributors in Edinburgh for an evening filled with inspiring conversations! Register your interest below 👇
https://ow.ly/fF4v50Y01Cf
On feminist librarianship by Kirsten MacQuarrie. Book out in March for #WHM26 with @facetpublishing.bsky.social - very much looking forward to reading this
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'Feminist Librarianship' with a quote by Amina Shah.
Publishing in March, 'Feminist Librarianship' by Kirsten MacQuarrie outlines the importance of recognising feminist principles in libraries and empowering women who shape the profession.
Pre-order your copy here 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/feminist-librarianship/?k=9781783308033
"Investment in libraries is investment in women."
Read Kirsten MacQuarrie's full Comment piece below 👇 #BookSky
ICYMI: "Investment in libraries is investment in women."
Read Kirsten MacQuarrie's full Comment piece below 👇 #BookSky
ICYMI: "Investment in libraries is investment in women."
Read Kirsten MacQuarrie's full Comment piece below 👇 #BookSky
We're very excited to see Kirsten MacQuarrie in The Bookseller as she discusses the importance of supporting libraries to empower women👇
https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/on-feminist-librarianship-kirsten-macquarrie
We’re hiring! 🚨
We’re looking for a Production Manager (part-time) and a Sales & Marketing Executive (part-time). Find out more details on our careers page: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/careers/
With huge thanks to everyone @facetpublishing.bsky.social and during my working days @universityofgalway.bsky.social, @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social and @conulconference.bsky.social among many others - hoping this book offers something of use to you in return! ow.ly/qOE150Y6702
The cover of 'The Strategic Positioning of Academic Libraries' by John Cox on an orange background.
The Strategic Positioning of Academic Libraries by John Cox is out now!
This book is a practical guide to understanding the situation of academic libraries and advancing their positioning in parent institutions. Order your copy now 👇
https://ow.ly/qOE150Y6702
Announcing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration!🏅🎨
Featuring lively colours and immersive mediums, these 19 works beautifully portray themes of identity, relationships, nature, and life’s journey. 📚🌟
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
Revealing the longlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing! 🏅✒️
Highlighting diversity and community, these 19 works span from humorous narratives and creative reimaginings to artfully using history to explore identity and relationships . 💫📖
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-longlists-announced/
Two great publishing job vacancies going at Facet Publishing, Production Manager and Sales & Marketing Executive informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/united-... #PublishingJobs #JobsInPublishing
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What is the connection between academic libraries and Premier League football? Read John Cox's latest article about resources in academic libraries to find out: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/article-detail/academic-library-competitiveness-in-the-campus-battle-for-resources/
