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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · 23d

Today is #NationalOnlineLearningDay!

Public #Libraries provide terrific online learning opportunities, from language classes to encyclopaedias and driving theory help.

Look at West Northamptonshire's offering and see what your library has to offer.

www.westnorthants.gov.uk/libraries/on...

Online reference | West Northamptonshire Council

We pay the subscription fee on certain websites so that our library users can benefit from access

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · Sep 5

On the same day in the Telegraph:

The Telegraph

Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement

Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty

Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence

[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]

Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent

29 August 2025 8:57am BST

The Telegraph

Money > Property > Second homes

How to avoid tax on your second home

From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net

[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]

Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer

29 August 2025 1:21pm BST

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Academic Libraries North (ALN) @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social · Jul 11

Today we’re hosting the in-person day of the ALN Conference 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University Business School!

And would you believe it - sunshine again? It’s always sunny at ALN 😏☀️ #ALN25

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jun 23

We are deeply concerned by reports of Glasgow City Council's proposal to remove #schoollibrarians from all 30 secondary schools in the city, particularly at a time when #readingenjoyment is in such steep decline. Read our statement, released today: bit.ly/4ei3x7x #uksla #schoollibraries #eduskyuk

SLA Statement on Proposed School Librarian Cuts in Glasgow

Read the SLA's response to the proposed removal of 16 school librarian posts in Glasgow

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Dr Beth @drbeth.bsky.social · Jun 24

Apply to be Chair of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social - it's been a brilliant opportunity for me, and maybe it could be for you too!

informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...

Chair, UK Wide

LGBTQ+ Chair Role Description Purpose of role: To act as one of the leading officers for the CILIP LGBTQ+ Network. Inform the decisions made to raise awareness and advise Library, Knowledge, and Infor...

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Jun 13

They missed the opportunity to reprise "Ray cats" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_cat

Ray cat - Wikipedia

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Jun 13

There's a lot of my faves in there too! Anne McCaffrey was my teenage self's absolute best author, I wore out the Library's copy of the Crystal Singer ❤️

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you so much for coming! it was great to hear your perspective and celebrate the breadth of the LIS world :)

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Jun 11

Uh Oh. The iConference 2026 which is in the UK at Edinburgh Napier and has a theme of "Information Literacies, Authenticity and Use: The Move Towards a Digitally Enlightened Society" clashes with the dates of the LILAC information literacy conference, taking place in Sheffield :( #lilac26

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jun 5

The British Library's Business & IP Centre National Network in public libraries across the UK drives & sustains economic growth offering free impartial business support to local entrepreneurs. Read this #LibrariesChangeLives case study: dcmslibraries.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/04/t...

The role of libraries in building a sustainable economy

This year, Libraries Week is celebrating the vital role libraries play in building a sustainable economy. The Business & IP Centre’s National Network, based in libraries across the UK, drives and sust...

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Darren Flynn (he/him/his) @patchedelbows.bsky.social · Jun 5

Much like buses, #CALC25 recordings come along in threes.
🚌🚌🚌
Number 3 today is Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford's work 'Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming at academic libraries.'
#CritLib #LibrarySky #Skybrarians 📚

youtu.be/Pfl0lI_saQ8

Jessica Swaringen & Lee Bareford - Exploring the impact of gender-inclusive language programming..

YouTube video by CALC Conference

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Colette Townend @colettet.bsky.social · May 28

TUC Librarian job at London Metropolitan University iaetme.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

TUC Librarian

ABOUT US Transforming lives through excellent education London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have always been our driving principles, and it's what makes the Univers...

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 28

These projects all sound absolutely brilliant! incredible work done by librarians with very small pots of money - congratulations to all the successful projects :)

Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.bsky.social · May 28

We are very pleased to announce the successful projects for the third round of our #ACESupported Microgrants programme. You can read more about the exciting projects that #Libraries have planned here:

www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/success...

A female librarian checks something on a computer with a book in her hand.

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 28

Anyone considering studying the Librarianship or Library and Information Services Management programmes at the Sheffield Information School @sheffielduni.bsky.social with an interest in Art Librarianship might consider applying for this excellent scholarship!

ARLIS UK & Ireland @arlis-uk.bsky.social · May 26

Applications to the ARLIS UK & Ireland Global Majority Art Librarianship Scholarship for the 25/26 academic year are now open!

Full scholarship guidelines and the application form are available on our website:

Please share widely 📚

#Librarianship #Librarysky #Artsky

In-image text reads: ARLIS UK & Ireland is pleased to open applications to the ‘fees only’ scholarship to an individual undertaking a UK accredited Library, Information
or Archive studies postgraduate qualification as a small first step towards addressing the ongoing under-representation of Black library workers and library workers of colour within art librarianship.

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Dr Beth @drbeth.bsky.social · May 19

Would you like to go to the CILIP conference but can't afford it?
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?

Then apply for the LGBTQ+ Network's bursary lottery!

forms.office.com/e/zcF9v1KyaS

Microsoft Forms

forms.office.com

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 20

Completely agree with this. Secondary schools have wonderful arts, music, DT and sports equipment that many primary schools lack - this is the oppotunity to do really exciting creative work

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · May 14

Westminster Library debate: Jonathan Davies MP has opened the debate with a robust defence of these vital services and asks that the government considers developing a full cross-departmental, national strategy for public libraries, backed by robust data.

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 8

I didn't! bother, sounds right up my street :)

Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 7

Absolutely thrilled to be working on this research project with @sharonwagg.bsky.social and @woodsiegirl.bsky.social and 100% Digital Leeds: bit.ly/44VRWbB We're still collecting and analysing data, but we are already seeing how valuable arts and culture are as a gateway to digital inclusion

Digital arts and culture - the perfect ‘hook’ for digital inclusion

New research will investigate how the arts and culture sector could help older people to engage with digital services.

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 2

This all sounds great, I'm very much in favour. Does this plan extend to refusing planning permission for drive-through fast food outlets like proposed MacDonalds in Heeley. Constructing more of these seems very counter-productive to this plan.

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 1

mind boggling that this is not already the case :(

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · May 1

Did you know that the band Neon Neon wrote a concept album about John DeLorean? It's a banger, highly recommend a listen: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainle...

Stainless Style - Wikipedia

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Apr 30

Fantastic work! I can see my local warden in this picture, who is always ready with a cheery welcome, knows all the kids by name and protects them from harm, couldn't ask for better service :)

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Apr 30

This looks like a brilliant career development opportunity :)

Academic Libraries North (ALN) @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social · Apr 30

Do you work in an ALN library and fancy finding out what it takes to be an academic/liaison librarian? Why not come along to our next 'Skill Up with ALN' session on 3 June, 10-11am. Register here: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/event/1178/

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Dr Pam McKinney @pammckinney.bsky.social · Apr 30

Oh fantastic! I will promote it to them - and the recordings look really useful too!

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