National Acquisitions Group (NAG)
@uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
An organisation for everyone interested in the acquisition, management and development of library resources.
https:/nag.org.uk
https:/nag.org.uk
Deadline approaching for our call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. We are doing TWO days so more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. We are doing TWO days so more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
January 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Deadline approaching for our call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. We are doing TWO days so more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. We are doing TWO days so more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
NAG Members: Celebrate your team by nominating them for the NAG Award 2026! We are recognising value for money, efficiency and innovation. Share your project and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team and a trophy!
Deadline 6th March 2026
nag.org.uk/nag-award-fo...
Sponsored by BDS
Deadline 6th March 2026
nag.org.uk/nag-award-fo...
Sponsored by BDS
January 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
NAG Members: Celebrate your team by nominating them for the NAG Award 2026! We are recognising value for money, efficiency and innovation. Share your project and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team and a trophy!
Deadline 6th March 2026
nag.org.uk/nag-award-fo...
Sponsored by BDS
Deadline 6th March 2026
nag.org.uk/nag-award-fo...
Sponsored by BDS
"The Caring Library" - recording now up!
The recording for yesterday's webinar is now live open access at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Many thanks to everyone who came and contributed to the discussion and of course to our speaker @timbuckle.bsky.social for a great session!
#NAGWebinarWeek 📚
The recording for yesterday's webinar is now live open access at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Many thanks to everyone who came and contributed to the discussion and of course to our speaker @timbuckle.bsky.social for a great session!
#NAGWebinarWeek 📚
January 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
"The Caring Library" - recording now up!
The recording for yesterday's webinar is now live open access at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Many thanks to everyone who came and contributed to the discussion and of course to our speaker @timbuckle.bsky.social for a great session!
#NAGWebinarWeek 📚
The recording for yesterday's webinar is now live open access at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Many thanks to everyone who came and contributed to the discussion and of course to our speaker @timbuckle.bsky.social for a great session!
#NAGWebinarWeek 📚
There are a number of ways that Carers are supported in the workplace.
In addition to legislation, some workplaces have established Staff Networks and been open to flexible or hybrid working
In addition to legislation, some workplaces have established Staff Networks and been open to flexible or hybrid working
January 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
There are a number of ways that Carers are supported in the workplace.
In addition to legislation, some workplaces have established Staff Networks and been open to flexible or hybrid working
In addition to legislation, some workplaces have established Staff Networks and been open to flexible or hybrid working
There are a number of challenges associated with being a carer in addition to working full or part time...
January 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
There are a number of challenges associated with being a carer in addition to working full or part time...
It's the time of year when you resolve to do more CPD and step outside your comfort zone... Why not make it at NAG Seminar? Submit a paper (or even better - a workshop!) and join our friendly bunch of delegates for a fantastic two days in Nottingham this May.
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 PM
It's the time of year when you resolve to do more CPD and step outside your comfort zone... Why not make it at NAG Seminar? Submit a paper (or even better - a workshop!) and join our friendly bunch of delegates for a fantastic two days in Nottingham this May.
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Call for Papers!
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May. For the first time, we are doing TWO days so even more space for fantastic papers & workshops.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
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/
We're looking for a reception sponsor, a drinks sponsor & there are just 2 opportunities for lightning talks:
nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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/
We're looking for a reception sponsor, a drinks sponsor & there are just 2 opportunities for lightning talks:
nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
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!
Open access for all at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Huge thanks to Dean, Beth and Cameron for their extra work on this!
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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!
Open access for all at:
nag.org.uk/development/...
Huge thanks to Dean, Beth and Cameron for their extra work on this!
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
- 20th and 21st May 2026
- Albert Hall, Nottingham
More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
- 20th and 21st May 2026
- Albert Hall, Nottingham
More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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
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
A question from the audience - where can linked data be within a record? Within 710 tag the authority name and URLs can be included #NAGWebinarWeek
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A question from the audience - where can linked data be within a record? Within 710 tag the authority name and URLs can be included #NAGWebinarWeek
The trials worked on 35 records initially to test requirements #NAGWebinarWeek
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The trials worked on 35 records initially to test requirements #NAGWebinarWeek
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
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
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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
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
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
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
November 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
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
The Library links up with the University's wellbeing teams with displays and additions to the collections #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Library links up with the University's wellbeing teams with displays and additions to the collections #NAGWebinarWeek
Some impressive stats! #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Some impressive stats! #NAGWebinarWeek
Time is always of the essence and communication and organisation are key to making sure everything is ready on time! #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Time is always of the essence and communication and organisation are key to making sure everything is ready on time! #NAGWebinarWeek
Anna, their in-house Outreach Assistant created posters to advertise the displays and books chosen #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Anna, their in-house Outreach Assistant created posters to advertise the displays and books chosen #NAGWebinarWeek
Titles are identified by research, asking publishers, staff and students for recommendations and examining existing stock #NAGWebinarWeek
November 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Titles are identified by research, asking publishers, staff and students for recommendations and examining existing stock #NAGWebinarWeek
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
November 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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
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
- 20th and 21st May 2026
- Albert Hall, Nottingham
More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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
- 20th and 21st May 2026
- Albert Hall, Nottingham
More info: nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/
📚 #NAGcd16 #NAGplf26
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!
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!
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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!
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!