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Kate Lomax @katelomax.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Yes please! killthecookiebanner.eu

killthecookiebanner.eu

Kill the Cookie Banner!

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 26/07/2026

150,000 marched yesterday in London for trans rights. Opened the Sky News app. Scrolled and scrolled. Nothing. BBC News app. Nothing. Guardian app. Nothing. This is what actual silencing looks like.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This is not how I remember it from my abridged illustrated version.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The University of Warwick needs an experienced and motivated Open Research Manager to lead the development and delivery of their open research strategy - great opportunity. #Libraries #LISJobs #Research informationprofessionaljobs.com/job…

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

In 2026, the year of reading, we are going to adopt an open by default policy, encouraging all member services to widely publish data on catalogues, loans and membership - to enable unprecedented public insight into reading through local libraries. Is what I'm imagining is being said.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

data.gov.uk with librarians (no guarantee of actual employment of librarians)

Our current focus is on setting up the National Data Library foundations on data.gov.uk by:

making it easier to identify and use trusted, useful data across national themes (new data collections pages)
creating a data manual - a single space to find clear guidance and best practices on how to use and manage public data
fixing significant issues with the original directory
setting up channels for feedback and working in the open through this roadmap and user feedback forms

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Owen Boswarva @owenboswarva.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

#KingsSpeech material from No10 on GOV·UK: text of the speech, press release, news story, and briefing notes All posted on separate pages, no collection page This is what we mean about the atomisation of public sector information GOV·UK as a big 'ol bucket Too many devs, not enough librarians

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 07/05/2026

A very happy 80th birthday to the incredible Michael Rosen! 🥳 Thank you for everything you've done over the years to champion the joy of reading. We're celebrating with this wonderful clip from our wellbeing assembly for students that sums up just so perfectly the power of stories.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

If libraries must put printed notices up don't make the big heading 'Notice' or even 'Polite Notice'. The heading should be what the notice is about, not metadata about the paper.

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 20/03/2026

A shocking new investigation by Index reveals that Emily (not her real name), a school librarian in Greater Manchester, faced disciplinary action after stocking the book Men Who Hate Women. Nearly 200 books were targeted. 1/4 By @katiedd.bsky.social

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Owen Boswarva @owenboswarva.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho... by @katiedd.bsky.social via @indexoncensorship.org #schoollibraries #censorship #childrights

During their investigations, the school referred to their statutory obligations under the government's Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance documents and said that materials in the school should align to them.

There is in fact no statutory guidance for school libraries because there is no obligation in law to have either a school library or a school librarian. Following Index's investigation into school library censorship in 2024, many librarians and supporting bodies have spoken to Index about the confusion this causes, with support for librarians and their books left to the whim of their schools’ senior teams.

"We need the Department for Education to think about how to make the most of school librarians," Coiffait-Gunn said. "Why is it that prisoners and general citizens are entitled to prison and public libraries, but our children are not entitled to school libraries?"

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A concerning case of school library censorship in Greater Manchester: Read more: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho... SLG supported the librarian with expert guidance, and CILIP continues to speak out against censorship. School libraries must remain safe, inclusive spaces @cilip.bsky.social

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School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books - Index on Censorship

A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

South Western Regional Library Services (SWRLS) are looking to appoint a part-time Coordinator on a freelance or consultancy basis. Accountable to a Board of Trustees, the role offers flexibility, homeworking and intellectual challenge, apply now. #LISJobs #libraries ow.ly/FSqv50YwU9i

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Open Data Institute @odihq.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Announcing a FREE webinar, Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 4:00 PM GMT. Join our expert panel as they discuss how we ensure data portals actually fit the needs of the user; what designers and maintainers must consider; the National Data Library (NDL); next steps for global data infrastructure.

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DCAI 13: Data Portals of the Future

How do we ensure that data portals fit the needs of the user?

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Laura Jedeed @laurajedeed.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The world could be such a nice place if we allowed it. It's all so goddamn unnecessary. There's no need for any of it. It's so beautiful here. It should be so cool to be alive

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Rob Cawston @cawston.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

This looks like a super strong advisory group for the National Data Library. Ideally, it would include a library sector representative to advocate for the strengths, principles and standards behind the "Library" designation.

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CILIP London and South East @ciliplondon.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

There's still time to sign up to our webinar with @librarieshacked.bsky.social next Weds 25th, 6.30-7.30pm! Come along to learn about open data and digital prototypes, and how these can be transformative as part of a good data management strategy for libraries across sectors 👉 tinyurl.com/2n6jd9y4

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CILIP: the library and information association

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Next Wednesday! Sign up here for a talk and questions on open data, digital prototypes, and working in the open in libraries.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Sounds like excellent work being done. Some general points on the area of library data. * Public libraries still need a culture of open working. Much of this is behind closed doors, and less open than previously. Libraries need spaces to discuss between staff, but that is generally the exception.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

A very nice data blog and a reminder that the loans data collected as part of administration of PLR is the most powerful dataset the library and reading sector have, and should be open data, published in as close to real-time as possible. #LibraryData #OpenData

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Iain Moore @iainmoore.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Listening to @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and @biblioluke.bsky.social on work toward public library data / insight platform Some great principles: * data is messy - need to use new tech & AI to make sense * libraries keen to share data but needs to be easy! * needs to be live - not a snapshot

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Tony Corsentino @notalegalrecord.net · 03/01/2026

goodnight, and remember: library late fees suck. they simply discourage library use. you should be glad if your library abolished them, and if it hasn’t, you should tell them it should. 📚

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Happy new year! I hope you all had a good time. People across the world keep asking "what is Libraries Hacked going to do in 2026 and why?" So that's answered here on the library data blog. blog.librarydata.uk/plans-for-20...

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Plans for 2026

What is the point of all this anyway? Considering open data and digital prototypes

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Rónán Hession @ronanhession.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Received my UK public lending right statement (writers receive a payment every time their books are borrowed from the library). Thanks so much to UK library users for your support for my writing 🙏 Libraries are so important to the fabric of our reading culture – let's keep supporting them.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The library activity dashboard is a new project visualising library activity data, as reported by library services across England. It includes Loans, Users, Visits, Events, Computer usage, and WiFi sessions. Currently in development so feedback particularly welcome!

An illustrative set of dashboard cards showing high level library usage figures such as 126 million loans, with insights like 3 loans per resident per year.

A line graph of physical books loans per month, separated by lines for each age group content type. The line is generally consistent with spikes in the summer for childrens books.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Collect a set of core data. Loans, reservations, members, visits. Everyone will be able to send their data in, and it's a reasonable proof of concept in getting it all together. Wigan libraries:

Wigan Borough Libraries no longer offer a reservation service. Result per library branch ‘0’. Recorded on attached spreadsheet.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Guidance already being used by authorities to just convert any data to PDF "Please note that further to the [1]Information Commissioner's guidance regarding spreadsheets, Northumberland County Council has taken the decision not to share spreadsheets as part of FOI or EIR responses going forward."

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Elen Caldecott @elencaldecott.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

UK readers, if you can't afford to buy any of these books, order them from your local library. The authors will see your support through loan figures and PLR. You don't even have to finish reading them if you don't want!

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

A new library data post! Get it while it's hot because they're rare these days. blog.librarydata.uk/requesting-d... A small bit on FOI requests to get hold of public library data. Not ideal but it can benefit libraries, especially if followed up with open data publishing. #OpenData #LibraryData

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Requesting library data via Freedom of Information

Using Freedom of Information to get bulk datasets of library data

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Interesting new paper on the challenge increasing numbers of SUVs pose to climate efforts. “The current trend runs the risk of undoing climate achievements and solidifying unsustainable mobility habits unless there is a structural change in both urban design and consumer norms.”

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Climate Change Efforts vs. the Growing Popularity of Larger Private Vehicles: A Contradiction in Motion

The sharp increase in the global popularity of large private automobiles, especially sport utility vehicles (SUVs), is a significant and frequently di…

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

You know that tool you're using to protect your privacy? Well everyone should have to go through a verification process before using one of those.

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Sad, moving piece on the death of a sibling out of the blue by @hannahsbee.bsky.social www.newstatesman.com/comment/pers...

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My brother was taken from us. I don’t know what to do

Life will never be the same again.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Why can't McSweeney just read something good and useful, like Charlotte's Web, or The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark?

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

@swrls.bsky.social Hey folks - I'm sure you're on this. Was just gonna raise the alert that you're web domain needs renewing and is now marked for deletion which means it could be up for grabs if not renewed soon!

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Why does your library matter to you? ❤️📚 We asked 2,000 Scots that question and this is what they told us: www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

Poster with map of Scotland that reads 'Why libraries matter. Final report: The value and impact of Scotland's public libraries.'

Text on orange poster reads: We surveyed 2,000 library users across Scotland. You told us about:

How invaluable library staff are

The financial relief libraries afford

An endless variety in community activity within your libraries

A safe and welcoming space for marginalised identities

Poster with a closed sign at the top. It reads: 'Our research indicates that 1 in 8 of Scotland's public libraries have closed between 2008 and 2024. That's 97 libraries.

The copy of this poster is a list of recommendations based on the research Scottish Book Trust has produced. The copy reads: 'Our recommendations:

1. Scottish Government publishes a legal definition of what an 'adequate' public library service is

2. Scottish Government empowers local authorities with sufficient funding and resources

3. Local authorities train and support their librarians

4. Local authorities publish annual reports that detail their library provision

5. Public libraries are supported to develop a service improvement culture

6. More members of the public engage with their local library'

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Binni Brynolf (they/them) @brynolf.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

On Tuesday 27 May 1-2pm, I'm presenting a webinar on behalf of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social, "How to be a good ally to trans*, non-binary and gender-conforming people" I've spoken about this before but allies are more vital than ever now... Register and share please! www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Does Library data storytelling count? Those are the Queen's favourite stories

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

It feels like another lifetime when the library alt text bot was highlighting tweets from libraries that didn't include alt text. Some library services really engaged and upped their tweeting. Quite a few hated the idea of accessibility. Even though twitter was destroyed, add alt text to images!

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

9 current visitors, what's going on?! Ah, newslet for libraries has come out. Full of great content. libraries.newslet.org

A screenshot from web analytics showing 9 current visitors to the library storytelling site.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Released today on Library Storytelling - The membership of Lancashire Libraries. www.librarystorytelling.net/the-membersh... Lancashire were brilliant and open to exploring types of library usage, the deprivation levels alongside % population of membership, as well as the urban/rural divide.

A map of a part of Lancashire with areas shaded to show darker colours representing greater deprivation

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Luke Burton @biblioluke.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

“Over that time councils also made deep cuts to discretionary services – such as libraries and road maintenance.” Still a lot of work to do get the message out there. Libraries are not discretionary. They are statutory critical infrastructure with empathetic knowledgeable staff!

theguardian.com

Almost half of England’s councils ‘could face bankruptcy over £4.6bn deficit’

Damning National Audit Office report says action is needed to address deficit accumulated under Tory-era policy

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Owen Boswarva @owenboswarva.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Open data publication guide www.gov.wales/open-data-pu... new from the Welsh Government – guidance for public bodies and other organisations in Wales on publishing their data openly #opengov #opendata

Although this guide is primarily for public sector bodies in Wales, the principles outlined in this document may also be applicable to third sector, academic and private sector organisations in Wales.

This guide is for publishers and potential publishers of open data. It aims to help organisations publish the datasets specified within the guide, as well as any other datasets they wish to publish openly.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Every year it's great to see authors and contributors delighted from the estimations of their loans in UK libraries. We have the systems to update this data daily, make it open, and really use it to promote authors and libraries. And make it comprehensive and detailed rather than a small sample.

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Libraries Hacked @librarieshacked.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

It's lunchtime, and you could take a walk to your local library. OR you can read about walking to your local library, and you can do it at your desk, with a sandwich, and it'll only take 3 minutes. Then back to work! blog.librarydata.uk/walk-to-your...

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Walk to your local library

Thoughts about walking to and from your local library and accessibility

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