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Did you know that our historical Transactions are now available to read online? In this blog, heritage researcher Rachel Anderson and some of the fabulous volunteers who helped us get to this point reflect on the process of making this landmark development in NHSN's history happen: ow.ly/EiR150W9VTH

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NAG Members: Coffee and Chat "There's no such thing as a free book! Dealing with Donations" Wed 16 Jul 10:30am Come and discuss your strategies and solutions with fellow professionals who understand and sympathise with the problem! nag.org.uk/event/chatju...

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bizarre experience today-I explained something to another mum showing her evidence on company website. She half believed me but still wanted to message company and check. She then typed her question into google and when the AI summary at the top gave her the same info as me, she then believed it!

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📚 Join the Bodleian Conservation Team as a Book Repair Technician! 📚 We’re seeking a Book Repair Technician to help preserve our collections. Working under the guidance of the Book Conservator, you’ll master the skills and techniques of modern book repair. Apply here: my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...

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Woohoo! Finally had my audiology appointment to turn things up. Life is very loud right now but I’m sure it will settle. Sadly they were working from a hearing test from last year as they’re so far behind…. But still got to be an improvement so fingers crossed.

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Cicely Thompson nuclear engineer read maths @girtoncollege.bsky.social career in power station development & design. Only woman on teams designing nuclear power stations incl Hinckley Point B & later Dungeness. Womens Eng Soc President 1963 & 1965 b. #OTD 9 Jun 1919 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cicely_...

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Library Bluesky, who or where would be a good source of information on academic publishing and resources and the buying and management of, please and thank you?

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A thread of London documentaries currently on BBC iPlayer from the 1950s to 1990s. Well worth a look... (1/18) 🧵

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The CREW Manual is no longer being updated and has been removed from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission website. The quiet disappearance of a library gold standard for weeding materials.

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We're not just about coal and railways! Browse our shipping connections with our new Maritime Collections page thanks to funding from @lrfheritage.bsky.social thecommonroom.org.uk/collections/...

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The PCR positivity map is out, and levels have remained mostly stable over the last week, becoming more evenly spread across large areas of the country. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/8

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On my way to #NAGcd15! Leeds here I come…

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Looking forward to the @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social Forum on Thursday. Travelling up early to avoid any train stress. NAG is FORTY this year 🎂 Know who else has a birthday? MIFFY IS SEVENTY 🎂 museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/pQdMnCd/miff... Also in Leeds. (@leedsmuseums.bsky.social)

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JOB ALERT! 🚨 Cameron Mackintosh Ltd are looking for a Senior Archivist to join their team. Details of the role and how to apply can be found here: careers.cameronmackintosh.com/en/postings/...

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Eep! Journey down tomorrow! I’m sure I didn’t used to get this stressed about running events…. Perhaps it’s a middle aged thing imagining disastrous scenarios. Anyone else? #NAGcd15

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Copim and acquisitions librarians present… Beyond buying books: Rethinking content acquisition in unstable times Wed 25th June 2pm Free and open to everyone; recording available OA after event. nag.org.uk/event/rethin... @copim.bsky.social

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"It's the final countdown!" Last few days to book for NAG Seminar and Forum! Don't miss out - join us and celebrate NAG turning 40 with a great range of papers for both public and academic libraries. Leeds, 15th May #NAGcd15 #NAGplf25 nag.org.uk/events/

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They will tell you that this virus is a dangerous bioweapon that escaped from a laboratory, but if they see you taking any steps to protect yourself from this virus they will tell you that this virus is really just a cold.

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Next week! NAG Members Exclusive: Coffee and Chat event. Join other NAG members for a forum to discuss communication and our communities - from mailing lists to social media Why not grab a brew and join us on Zoom? Wed 30 April 1:30pm nag.org.uk/event/chatap...

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Last chance to sponsor our cupcakes! Sweeten the conversation with our delegates with your logo on the birthday cupcakes at NAG Seminar and Forum next month. Opportunity open to NAG Members only: nag.org.uk/sponsorship/ #NAGcd15 #NAGplf25

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I am very excited to annouce that #Icepops2025 will be taking place in the UK, 9-10 September at the University of Manchester. The call for speakers is now open but love this theme of copyright, safe spaces and sanctuary

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Werca's Folk, led by Sandra Kerr, are thrilled to share songs & stories that shine a light on the lives of women in coalfield communities - from strike solidarity to everyday strength. Join us on May 1st from 7pm. Info & tickets: shorturl.at/kx2vd 💜 #FolkChoir #CoalfieldVoices #WomenInFolk

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Unable to attend the London Rialto Development and Feedback day? We have a NAG rep attending who can take your comments, questions and points from the wider NAG community: forms.gle/LEFSuzq3kwEa...

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We could squeeze in one more Exhibitor at NAG Seminar next month.... Open to any of our Corporate members! With an hour's lunch break plus coffees to chat with around 100 acquisitions librarians in the buffet refreshment space there is plenty of networking time built in for excellent value! #NAGcd15

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Not to blow our own trumpets, but we really do think NAG Seminar is going to be fab this year with our #NAGstalgia 40th birthday celebrations on top of all our usual Seminar offerings! (No brass band this year though....) #NAGcd15 nag.org.uk/event/semina... Anyone remember this NAG band??

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We realise watching a webinar recording is not everyone's idea of fun; so as an alternative way to catch up we have write ups of 2024's NAG Webinars in the latest edition of Taking Stock. Available now for NAG Members: nag.org.uk/taking_stock...

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"Happy Birthday to us, Happy Birthday to us!" Today is NAG's 40th Birthday and we're celebrating all year with our events in Leeds on 15th May and with our #NAGstalgia posts of NAG history throughout the year - we'd love to hear your NAG memories! nag.org.uk/events/ #NAGcd15 #NAGplf25

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Toronto job posting: Museum Collection Specialist at The ArQuves: Canada's LGBTQ2+ Archives. Salary: $60 000/year + healthcare benefits Deadline: 21 April 2025 More info and to apply: arquives.ca/museum-colle... (Please share, thanks!) #Toronto #GLAM #MuseumStudies🌈🎓 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

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The clock is ticking! Get your bookings in for NAG Seminar to join us on 15th May in Leeds. Full programme and abstracts available at: nag.org.uk/event/semina...

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The Launch of Between the Salt and the Ash I was privileged to attend the launch of the non-fiction book Between the Salt and the Ash, that explores the North East of England @northeastbylines.co.uk

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Disabled MPs speak of difficulties they face working in UK parliament

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Weird thing: I know a flare is coming when I’m using my wheelchair in my dreams… It’s like my brain is prepping me for the reality of the coming week! Anyone else?

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We're looking forward to retaking this shot with our Seminar and Forum delegates at our Leeds event on 15th May! Huge thanks to our reception sponsors @vitalsource.bsky.social and BDS (www.bdslive.com) for making our celebration drinks and canapes possible. More info: nag.org.uk/events/ #NAGstalgia

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Taking Stock has come a long way and the new edition is out now! nag.org.uk/taking_stock... Although I think we can all still relate to "More books, Higher Prices, Declining Budgets" from 1992.... #NAGstalgia

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More than 30 organisations have urged the DWP to stop forcibly recovering debts from benefit claimants caused by its own mistakes Last year there were 690,000 of these “official error” universal credit overpayment debts By me, for the Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

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There is not a single public charging point for electric vehicles across the whole of the UK that meets the government’s own accessibility standard, a report by a committee of MPs has found.

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