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Digital Scholarship at Oxford @discoxford.bsky.social · 24d

The Centre for Digital Scholarship at the Bodleian Libraries invites library professionals to take part in a survey on AI Applications in Libraries. Participation takes 10–15 minutes and responses are anonymised:

AI in Libraries - Horizon Scanning Bodleian Libraries

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

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Helen Rimmer @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social · 1d

We have welcomed our 3rd and 4th organisations into Empower this week - it is lovely seeing people joining, signing up for things and connecting. If you are part of an organisation thinking of joining our 50% Founding Rates end on 31st December 2025 so get in touch and join now.

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · 2d

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians

Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.

www.bbc.co.uk

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · 12d

Even the credits did.

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · 29d

How do you think you caught it. Get well soon xx

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · 29d

I've learned a new word

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎉 Get up to £500 of books when you sign up with Accessit Library!
Accessit have partnered with Peters to help you upgrade your library software and stock up on new books — without stretching your budget.
Find out more 👉 accessitlibrary.com/bonus-books/
T&Cs apply. UK only. Ends 30th September 2025

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Andrew Walsh @playbrarian.uk · Sep 8

I'm running another webinar soon that's essentially a basic (practical) intro to using Lego Serious Play approaches, everyone gets a pack of Lego in the post, so very hands-on. 21st Nov, 1:00-4:30pm, £90 pp. (Slightly more outside the UK for postage! But no USA, sorry.)
legoteaching.eventbrite.co.uk

Basic Introduction to using Lego in Adult Teaching / Support November '25

A basic intro to using Lego Serious Play type approaches in teaching and in learning support. Includes a pack of Lego to use in the training

legoteaching.eventbrite.co.uk

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Welsh Bollocks @welshbollocks.bsky.social · 29d

The Little Chef in Builth was built on the exact centre spot of Wales. Many historic meetings took place there, it's where Richard Burton met Elizabeth Taylor and where Shakin Stevens penned Merry Christmas Everyone. Owain Glyndŵr is buried in its car park...

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CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social · Aug 29

Rhannu blog cynhadledd Anna, enillydd ein bwrsariaeth/Sharing our bursary winner Anna's conference blog #CILIPConf25 www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

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CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social · Aug 29

Rhannu blog cynhadledd Claire, enillydd ein bwrsariaeth/Sharing our bursary winner Claire's conference blog #CILIPConf25 www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

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CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wedi gweithio gyda thîm llyfrgell neu wasanaeth gwybodaeth gwych yng Nghymru eleni sydd wedi eich ysbrydoli’n fawr?
Worked with a brilliant library or information service team in Wales this year who have really inspired you? www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

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Phil S @librarybod.bsky.social · Aug 21

It's the closing ceremony of #WLIC2025 (😢) 🇰🇿

You can follow along live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/hVCC3YN...

@ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social

WLIC 2025 - Closing Ceremony | Astana, Kazakhstan

YouTube video by IFLA

www.youtube.com

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Aug 14

BBC News - Library books dumped on pavement 'unacceptable'
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Library books dumped on Croydon pavement 'unacceptable'

Croydon mayor apologises after books were discovered outside a library being cleared by contractors.

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Aug 9

Source: The Guardian
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‘The Welsh language has been aggressively oppressed’: Tristwch y Fenywod, the gothic trio communing with a mystical Wales

Inspired by the ‘enchanted, sapphic feeling’ of the coast and with bat sounds for drums, this Wales-obsessed band sound like no one else. They explain how queerness, neurodivergence and anti-coloniali...

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Aug 9

BBC News - North Somerset librarians told not to express views on cuts - BBC News
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North Somerset librarians told not to express views on cuts

All libraries run by North Somerset Council could have their hours cut and some could be closed.

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Managing AI within Welsh language standards

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes an integral part of our daily lives, the Welsh Language Commissioner has announced a policy on its use by organisations that fall under the Welsh L...

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Aug 5

BBC News - Lyons says library drag queen event 'should not have taken place'
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Lyons says library drag queen event 'should not have taken place'

Communities minister says a drag queen storytelling event in Belfast was "not appropriate for children".

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Aug 1

The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world share.google/sGkI4KgqgOAi...

The 10 most beautiful libraries in the world

The Library of Trinity College Dublin is named the most beautiful library in the world by 200,000 voters in the 1000 Libraries Awards 2025.

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're looking for a new editor for our Focus journal 📰

Find out more, including how to apply, via the link below 👇

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 25

CILIP's @cilip-ilig.bsky.social group seeks an editor for its twice-yearly publication Focus. It has a proud 50+ year history, showcasing innovations & highlighting key issues in the library sector from around the world. Find out more: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/editor-...