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The little-known Gullah Geechee politician who pushed for the 14th amendment As #Trump tries to revoke birthright citizenship, a civic group looks to the Black lawmaker who helped establish it. www.theguardian.com/news/2025/fe...

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It was a great event! We loved showcasing our beautiful libraries and innovative ideas for the future of libraries! #librarydesign #libraries

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Designing the library for mental health and wellbeing! If you missed the webinar, why not give us a call! #librarydesign #Designinglibraries #libraries #mentalhealth #Wellbeing #HealthyLiving

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@juliusgoat.bsky.social

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Dorothy B. Porter changed libraries 💜 The Dewey Decimal System used to only have two classifications for Black people: 325 (colonization) & 326 (slavery). Each book by a Black person was put into one of these classifications. A book of poetry? Classified as colonization. Enter Dorothy B. Porter 🧵

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The perfect modern classic - in Darlington. Suzy Hill, Darlington Library Manager, proudly enthuses about how the old building in Crown Street was later restored, revamped and reimagined as a library for the 21st Century @designconceptuk.bsky.social designinglibraries.org.uk/news/the-per...

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There is still beauty in this world

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It's #NationalStorytellingWeek. Want to create an enchanting space? Here's some inspiration! #storytelling #librarydesign #designinglibraries #libraries thedesignconcept.co.uk/project/unit...

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Revitalising Paisley: Award-Winning Library Project Breathes New Life into Town Centre. #librarydesign #libraries #designinglibraries thedesignconcept.co.uk/project/unit...

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A DEDICATED, PASSIONATE, CREATIVE TEAM - We are library people! Partner with us to bring your dream library to life! We make your vision a reality. Need inspiration? Want a chat? Where to start? #libraries #librarydesign #designinglibraries thedesignconcept.co.uk/projects/

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You might expect that one of the world's biggest media organisations admitting to illegal practices in accessing private information about a member of the royal family and a government minister would be front page news across the board, but apparently not.

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This is written by the bishop who stood up to Orange Voldemort. Everyone should be buying this. It's available on Amazon for $14. I'm an atheist and I'm buying it. #booksky

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Libraries are crucial to communities! Check out Ed's article @edjewell.bsky.social #librarydesign #wellbeing www.linkedin.com/posts/eejewe...

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Nailed it

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A COUNTRY CRYING OUT FOR AN ANTIDOTE TO FAKE NEWS AND MISINFORMATION. We have failed to sell the public library network's huge potential as an untapped goldmine in the battle for truth and trust! #libraries #digitalinclusion #librarydesign #democracy www.linkedin.com/posts/lizmcg...

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We need a new information literacy. An information literacy that is no longer about generating skepticism with methods of interrogating information sources, but instead about coping with a world where ALL information is seen as suspect.

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My grandson Ted overexcited to pick up this book in the library today! #libraries @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social

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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. A look back at news that affected libraries and the profession. #libraries americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/01/02/2...

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Designing Libraries quarterly newsletter - all things library design. Sign up here designinglibraries.org.uk/contact-us/d... or checkout the website here designinglibraries.org.uk #librarydesign #designinglibraries @designconceptuk.bsky.social

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Happy birthday to singer, songwriter, guitarist & original member / co-founder of The Rolling Stones. #botd Dec. 18, 1943. 🎸 Wait! What?!?! He’s only 81? 😂

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Dublin City libraries first in Ireland to introduce communication boards The boards are used by children with speech and language needs and adults with communication difficulties #libraries @LibrariesIreland dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-ne…

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Meeting in the library anyone? What that old place? #librarydesign #designinglibraries #libraries #meetingspaces Call me!

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Baby it's cold outside! Bring the outside in with this fantastic accoustic table. An oasis in your library. #biophilicdesign #librarydesign #accoustics #libraries Let's have a chat? thedesignconcept.co.uk/project/unit...

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LIBRARIES & WELL-BEING: A CASE STUDY FROM THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. "This report helps us see and relate to libraries as important resources for, and centres of, flourishing.” Read it here bit.ly/4gcF0Rx #libraries #health #wellbeing

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LIBRARIES & WELL-BEING: A CASE STUDY FROM THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. "This report helps us see and relate to libraries as important resources for, and centres of, flourishing.” Read it here bit.ly/4gcF0Rx #libraries #health #wellbeing

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COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, INDEPENDENT STUDY... Chellaston Academy now transformed into a vibrant, adaptable space that supports student success #librarydesign #schoollibraries #designinglibraries ...but don't take it from us! Read more watch the video bit.ly/4g8bdtb @designconceptuk.bsky.social

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NASA is closing its Libraries, including at HQ and multiple centers, "with at least 5 librarians losing their positions:"

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The Epidemic of Loneliness: The Library User Health Crisis. How library workers have the potential to transform #libraries into hubs of connection, supporting those struggling with #loneliness through #empathy, creativity, dedication. #socialinfrastructure creativelibrarypractice.org/2024/08/13/l...

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Librarians in plea over 'never before seen cuts' ##socialinfrastructure #librarieschangelives #digitalaccess #literacy #learning #loneliness #communities www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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THE POWER OF LIBRARIES TO CHANGE LIVES What makes us different? We know libraries can change lives! The physical space of a library can communicate our underlying values as a society, providing resources and services for literacy and education. Let's chat #librarydesign #libraries #libraryinteriors

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Smirnoff should bring back this fab campaign! I love this! It makes me smile and has had pride of place in my home office for years! #reallibrarians #nostereotypes #libraries #publiclibraries #trust #ethics

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You know what else costs £715m? All of England’s nearly 3,000 public libraries for a full year. *actually it’s a little less but who’s counting?!

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It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, but our team of designer elves are all still working away, creating magical spaces. If you're just thinking about an idea or project, who you gonna call? @lizmcgettigan.bsky.social #librarydesign #designinglibraries #libraries

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A SNEAKY PEEK AT A SHOWSTOPPER! WOW we are thrilled with the new Jersey Library refurbishment! We believe that when a child walks into a library it must be an unforgettable experience Watch this space #Librarydesign @librariesconnected.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social @designinglibraries.bsky.social

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LIBRARIES MEAN BUSINESS! The regeneration of places across the uk has meant reimagining the future of communities. This has brought a wave of innovative refurbishments. Call me? #librarydesign #regeneration #libraries #librariesmeanbusiness thedesignconcept.co.uk/projects/

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Back in October I presented at a conference about the role of books, libraries and reading in mitigating the harm caused by prisons. I have now recorded part of that presentation and you can watch it here (12:40 minutes): youtu.be/wyrAJf_IJso?... #prisonlibraries #prisonreform #prisoneducation

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Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day. Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.

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LIBRARIES GAVE US POWER.....and let's never forget it! #libraries #librarydesign #libraryinteriors #Barnsley

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LET'S SHED SOME LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT! Lighting improves the library experience, it creates the right atmosphere and a good working environment. Poor lighting can also have a negative impact on library staff. Let's have a chat! @Radebe84 #librarydesign lnkd.in/eKrc6Bpq

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HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO THE PERFECT MODERN CLASSIC! Congratulations to the community and the team @DarlLibs for their vision in keeping the beating heart of Darlington alive and kicking. Read more here - shorturl.at/uRYSn #librarydesign #libraries #designinglibraries

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Una Marson was a @lb_southwark heroine hailed for her contributions to the literary world and as the 1st Black woman programme maker at the BBC An inspiration to thousands, it is so fitting that this inspirational space is named after her. #UnaMarson bit.ly/3YwdGXZ

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A SHARED SPACE OF COMFORT! We are all surrounded by tech and everything is moving and changing so quickly. Communities and yes #GenZ are rediscovering #libraries, not as a new thing but often as that cool, trusted free space. #librarydesign #coolspaces #ASCELWOW24

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RENEW YOUR LIBRARY FOR LESS! #recycling ##sustainability #librarydesign thedesignconcept.co.uk/inspiration/...

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I miss the old days too! #libraries #philanthropy Via @kenbar.bsky.social

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Beware, this "BBC Breaking News" account is fake. It's not an official BBC News account. If BBC News ever joins this platform, it'll be publicised via official BBC platforms.

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"Reading `picnics’ and campfire projects win £150,000 of school library funding. Fine, but this is only window dressing when underfunded councils are closing or reducing opening times for libraries across the country" Via The Reid Foundation www.gov.scot/news/reading... #libraries #libraryclosures

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