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Librarian working in the Libraries Development Team at Arts Council England.

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The good information toolkit Our essential collection of resources, training and events that’s helping parliament get the facts, avoid misinformation and find accurate and reliable sources.

Good Information Toolkit - important for combatting disinformation #BLAWinter24

17.12.2024 11:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Today's meetings have included one about reader development training, one about the economic value of libraries, one to learn how to manage content on VR devices (definitely need to go over this one again...) and an ASCEL member drop in. Can't complain the job isn't varied! πŸ˜ŠπŸ€·πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ #lovelibraries

16.12.2024 16:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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16.12.2024 18:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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15.12.2024 22:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
The record sleeve of Wham's Last Christmas with George Michael dressed as Father Christmas holding a sack of presents with snow falling.

The record sleeve of Wham's Last Christmas with George Michael dressed as Father Christmas holding a sack of presents with snow falling.

In the spirit of Thelma and Louise, me and my son have intentionally 'Whammed' ourselves. We just wanted to listen to Christmas music without the element of Russian Roulette πŸŽ„βœŠπŸ‘Š

14.12.2024 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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#BookSky πŸ’™
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14.12.2024 17:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I’ve just finished reading A Christmas Carol for the first time, and NOT ONCE did it mention that Bob Cratchit was a frog πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

13.12.2024 19:57 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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LCR Culture Creativity Awards | Liverpool City Region Combined Authority The Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards are an annual celebration of the region's vibrant cultural and creative sector. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals, ...

I'm so happy to see some amazing #library people and projects on the Liverpool City Region Culture Awards 2025 finalists list - congratulations and very well deserved! #Libraries and their dedicated staff are making an impact πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰

www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/lcr-culture-...

13.12.2024 20:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
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#Libraries πŸ“š

13.12.2024 19:49 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Library conferences on BlueSky A list of library and information science conferences, with links to their hashtags on the social media platform BlueSky.

It gives me such satisfaction when I see on my blog stats that someone’s clicked out to a range of conference hashtags on BlueSky. Helps me believe all the interesting posts here won’t get lost in time & will continue to be useful.

I’ve learnt of lots of 2025 hashtags recently - keep them coming!

13.12.2024 16:44 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The sign of a good book when it becomes overdue at the library because you're enjoying it so much!

12.12.2024 19:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
16/20
#BookSky πŸ’™
#Libraries πŸ“š

12.12.2024 19:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
Horrible Histories creators on bringing the show to life + a Monarchs Song sing-along! | BAFTA
Horrible Histories creators on bringing the show to life + a Monarchs Song sing-along! | BAFTA YouTube video by BAFTA

Hello! Recently BAFTA gave #HorribleHistories a Special Award, and invited us to reminiscence about making the show

Here’s the first of two panels, with me, our exec Richard, series producer Caroline, production designer Miranda, and songwriter Richie youtu.be/apF42GGtxNk?...

12.12.2024 17:35 πŸ‘ 177 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0
A VR headset in a black case sitting on top of a desk. There are hand puppets on the desk in the background.

A VR headset in a black case sitting on top of a desk. There are hand puppets on the desk in the background.

My clever colleague @knittymcsprag.bsky.social is leading an @artscouncilengland.bsky.social -funded project called Explore Tech, Expand Worlds, to develop creative tech opportunities for teens and young people in #Blackpool.

And that means sometimes I get to play with VR. Win. πŸ‘πŸ€© #lovelibraries

12.12.2024 16:44 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
15/20
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11.12.2024 20:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
14/20
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10.12.2024 19:46 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸŽ„no.10 a truly different way to decorate a πŸŽ„and a πŸŽ„full of gifts created by the knitting group at St Anne’s Library part of Lancashire Library service πŸ‘πŸ‘

10.12.2024 19:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
The book Smart Blonde by Dolly Parton on a blue library trolley

The book Smart Blonde by Dolly Parton on a blue library trolley

We don't have an elf on the shelf but we do have a

10.12.2024 11:38 πŸ‘ 1473 πŸ” 251 πŸ’¬ 29 πŸ“Œ 21
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The End of an Era; What Libraries Can Learn from Taylor Swift Teen librarian Karen Jensen discusses the end of the Eras Tour and what libraries can learn from Taylor Swift

Teen librarian Karen Jensen discusses the end of the Eras Tour and what libraries can learn from Taylor Swift.

10.12.2024 00:16 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not a member in Lancs but will certainly look up on Borrowbox at my local library 😁

09.12.2024 21:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A light blue background with a turquoise silhouette of a hand pressing a gameshow buzzer. The title is in large black font at an angle across the middle. The title is Starter for Ten. The author's name, David Nicholls, is in small light blue font in the bottom right corner.

A light blue background with a turquoise silhouette of a hand pressing a gameshow buzzer. The title is in large black font at an angle across the middle. The title is Starter for Ten. The author's name, David Nicholls, is in small light blue font in the bottom right corner.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
13/20
#BookSky πŸ’™
#Libraries πŸ“š

09.12.2024 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Can libraries help solve our connection crisis? A conversation with author and library expert Shamichael Hallman

'When designed, managed and staffed with intention (libraries) are spaces where people can come together, bridge differences of race, income and belief, and engage with each other and the community. Great piece by @shamike2009.bsky.social

09.12.2024 09:35 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

I'm terrible at reading on demand (my inner rebel goes into meltdown)but this looks like an excellent opportunity from The Reading Agency for #Librarians πŸ“šπŸ“–πŸ‘‡

09.12.2024 13:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hard agree!! I reread this every 2/3 years, it's my ultimate escape read, a book I always and willingly get lost in!

08.12.2024 20:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
12/20
#BookSky πŸ’™
#Libraries πŸ“š

08.12.2024 20:16 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I loved this book! One of my repeat loans from the library 😁

08.12.2024 12:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I think I'll get the audio book of this - thanks for highlighting!

07.12.2024 20:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
11/20
#BookSky πŸ’™
#Libraries πŸ“š

07.12.2024 09:43 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1