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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 22d
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/
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Sponsorship now open for NAG Seminar 2026! This fab venue offers plenty of space but some options are limited to first come, first served so don't miss out....
We're looking for a reception sponsor, a drinks sponsor & there are just 2 opportunities for lightning talks:
nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
Sponsorship opportunities open. NAG Seminar 2026, 20 and 21 May 2026, Albert Hall Nottingham https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Q&A document, purchases list and EDI calendar now added to the recording page for "Reading Between the Lines" from last week's #NAGWebinarWeek with @salforduni.bsky.social
Open access for all at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Huge thanks to Dean, Beth and Cameron for their extra work on this!
"Reading between the lines - promoting diversity and inclusion through curated book displays" with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso, University of Salford with picture of the team and their book display on the right.
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone who attended or contributed to #NAGWebinarWeek 2025 and we hope to see lots of you in person at NAG Seminar and Forum in Nottingham in May 2026!
- 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 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Starting now! Time to logon... What doesn't come shelf-ready and what do cataloguers do with it? #NAGWebinarWeek - We will be live posting so follow along and join the conversation
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Tomorrow: 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 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Tomorrow: 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 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Starting in the next few mins - get ready to logon!
Metadata in partnership - Manchester University Press & the University Library working together.
19th Nov 14.00 with @emmabooth.bsky.social , @mellordramatic.bsky.social @manchesterup.bsky.social
nag.org.uk/event/mup/
#NAGWebinarWeek
Metadata in Partnership – National Acquisitions Group
nag.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
Tomorrow: 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 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
@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 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
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
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
"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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
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
November 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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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The global academic publishing ecosystem is under growing strain and not equipped to meet future challenges without urgent, sector-wide reforms.

Our new report advocates for collective action to establish a more sustainable and equitable future. 🔗 https://cup.org/47YivxZ
Graphic with text stating 'Radical reform and collective action of academic publishing', depicted inside a stylized outline of a shield, set against a dark Cambridge Blue background. Portrait of Deborah Prentice, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, accompanied by a quote about the need for collective action needed. Image of Mandy Hill, Managing Director of Cambridge University Press, standing in a professional setting. Includes a quote about the state of academic publishing. Graphic for "Publishing Futures, Publishing futures: Working together to deliver radical change in academic publishing" report from Cambridge University Press. The image features the text "Read the full story" inviting users to learn more.
November 5, 2025 at 6:45 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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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librariesconnected.bsky.social
Public #Libraries and arts centres across the North East are embracing 'Our Freedom: Then and Now' with great creativity.

North Tyneside Libraries will host an art installation from 14 November based on responses to the idea of 'freedom'.

www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/arts-and-cul...
Exciting projects and events across the North East to reflect on ‘Freedom’ 80 years after WWII
Our Freedom: Then and Now is a new, UK-wide arts programme exploring what ‘freedom’ means to communities today, marking 80 years since VE/VJ Day.
www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
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