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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our journal, book and chapter checklists help researchers assess where to publish and make informed choices. Different researchers need different formats. That’s why we’re delighted to launch an interactive journal checklist: bit.ly/47oYBLp

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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

@uksg.bsky.social turns 50 in 2027 and we're taking it on the road with half-day regional events, hosted by members. We still need hosts in Wales, the South West, the North of England and Northern Ireland- express interest here: www.uksg.org/uksg-at-50/u...

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Well‑being support and further education libraries: supporting the whole student" by @rhuski.bsky.social at @derbycollege.bsky.social dub.sh/ffB7USA

Abstract: Recent years have seen increased interest in well‑being support within academic libraries, yet UK further education (FE) libraries remain under‑researched in this area. This study, utilizing a cross‑sectional survey conducted in England in May 2025, collected 42 responses to explore the drivers, approaches, challenges and impact of student well‑being support in FE libraries. Analysis involved quantitative methods alongside content analysis of open‑ended questions. The findings indicate various drivers suggesting a non‑targeted strategy, frequently integrated with core services. While a wide array of approaches exists, collection‑based initiatives are most prevalent. Strong evidence of cross‑college partnership and initiative evaluation was found; however, this data often failed to demonstrate clear impact to senior leadership. Primary barriers include limited staff time and budgets, alongside difficulties in fostering engagement and promotion. These results largely align with broader academic library literature. Key recommendations emphasize adopting a strategic approach to well‑being that aligns with specific college priorities. Depending on available resources, libraries should prioritize demonstrating the impact of core services rather than overstretching by introducing initiatives beyond their primary scope. This ensures that well‑being support remains sustainable and relevant within the FE context.

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Lorraine Estelle @lorraineestelle.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

UKSGInsights: we’re pleased to publish today, this article by Fernanda Beigel and Manuel Bruccoleri: insights.uksg.org/articles/10....

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Is there a Latin American model of diamond publishing? Exploring the journal university portals | Insights

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights: Masaya Ochiai - "The Third Option: integrating AI training‑data licensing into scholarly publishing workflows" dub.sh/EJHeY1y

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Rick Anderson @rickanderson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"Rather than framing OA as inherently more or less prone to integrity failures, the article argues that these challenges reflect broader incentive structures within (scholcomm)." Fair enough, the issue isn't OA itself. The issue is APCs, which are an OA-specific issue. Let's not lose sight of that.

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The climate crisis has huge impacts on our health & our economic security, and yet it didn’t make the G7 agenda. Why is the G7 asleep at the wheel? The next Prime Minister must ensure the UK leads on the global stage.

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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Don't forget to submit a proposal for @uksg.bsky.social 2027! The conference is in Glasgow from 5-7 April. We love proposals that give us something to take back to our day jobs, whether that's a hot tip on managing up or practical suggestions for setting AI policy. www.uksg.org/news/2026/05...

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our latest from #UKSGInsights: "Goals and evaluations of transformative agreements: an exploratory study of consortial approaches" by Monica Ward dub.sh/w6yFVfS

Since the first transformative agreement (TA) in 2015, engagement in TAs has increased, as evidenced by the growing number of agreements in the Efficiencies Standards for Article Charges (ESAC) TA registry. This study aims to determine whether library consortia involved in TAs have clear goals and if they assess the agreements they negotiate. These two questions are answered by a literature review and an examination of websites and reports from 18 consortia with 15 or more TAs in the ESAC registry. The findings indicate that most consortia in the sample had a defined goal and had undertaken some form of assessment, although the depth and breadth of both varies widely. Some of the main themes that emerged were cost-neutrality, an increase in open access (OA) papers and a desire to pay for publishing rather than subscriptions. A key takeaway of this investigation was the importance of evaluating each agreement individually, due to the vast differences between TAs. An overarching theme was the role of research assessment practices, journal prestige and the perceived need for researchers to publish in certain publications – all factors that constrain libraries’ decisions to engage in TAs.

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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

There have been a couple of press releases this week about @countermetrics.bsky.social compliance (or "conformance", which is a new one on me). To the lovely librarians asking me whether those publishers are actually compliant, this reminder is for you!

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights: Interdisciplinary collaboration for open research: reflections by Graduate Engagement Leads by Katie Vernon, Yorgos Paschos and Luqman Muraina from @uoylibrary.bsky.social dub.sh/UFKM2yf

This case study provides an in-role reflection by the Graduate Engagement Leads for Open Research at the University of York. It uses the methodologies of reflection in practice and reflection-on-the-future to explore the challenges, such as gaps in provision and knowledge between different disciplines, and opportunities, such as instigating new initiatives, that the Leads have faced. The case study integrates personal reflections on how the role has changed the Leads’ outlooks and knowledge of open research, and how they hope to promote an open research culture in their professional and academic work. It also reflects on the anticipated future impacts of the role, such as through updating online resources for training and advocacy, as well as reflecting on how the role has influenced our approach to open research. Through reflecting on the role, it is hoped that this case study might provide a model for how PhD candidates working in open research and scholarly communications library teams can promote open research communities of practice and help to ensure their longevity.

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Winchester Greens @wingreenparty.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

View all our candidates for the Winchester City Council elections on Thursday 7th. May. shorturl.at/4IHSc

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 04/05/2026

Can you help us in the last few days of our local election campaigns to deliver our message of hope? If so, sign up here 👉 greenparty.org.uk/get-involved...

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights: Olivia Edmonds and Taran Johal @uwtsd.bsky.social "The digital library: redefining access and engagement at University of Wales Trinity St David, Birmingham campus" dub.sh/xomcW9U

This article explores the transformative role of the digital library at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), particularly within the Institute of Inner‑City Learning’s (IICL) Birmingham campus, where students engage exclusively with online resources. It highlights the collaborative efforts of academic liaison librarians and digital skills advisors in delivering a fully digital library service that is both inclusive and future ready. Emphasizing the importance of digital literacy, personalized support and curriculum integration. The article underscores how library services contribute directly to student success and employability. It argues that strategic investment in digital library infrastructure and support services enhances academic outcomes and prepares students for the evolving demands of the workforce. Ongoing challenges, including digital equity, accessibility and the ethical implications of AI are also addressed, while a future of expanded access, increased staff engagement and deeper integration into the academic experience is envisioned.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

New from #UKSGInsights: Identifying undetected hijacked journals in medical science: a linkage analysis; Hegedus et al dub.sh/CaXERBi

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights - Malik Sallam, University of Jordan "Back to the roots: reimagining scientific evaluation of research without peer review" dub.sh/JMTfBvm

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Winchester Greens @wingreenparty.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Cars are allowed to drive in chalk streams for fun? Sadly, that's. Many joined a protest to stop this. Listen to Malcolm, our HCC who is up for election in Meon Valley: youtu.be/A-debvUAYpI More here: winchester.greenparty.org.uk/2026/02/04/d... Please help to win at the local elections in May!

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Cllr. Malcolm Wallace speaks at the demo in Droxford to stop vehicles using the Meon chalk stream.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

By completing this short survey, librarians can help TCS better understand how @thinkchecksub.bsky.social is being used and how they can develop tools and guidance that support them and their researchers. www.surveymonkey.com/r/KH8BDJH

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

By taking just a few minutes to complete our short survey, librarians can help us better understand how Think. Check. Submit. is being used and how we can develop tools and guidance that support you and your researchers. www.surveymonkey.com/r/KH8BDJH

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights "Repository renewal project: a case study from White Rose Libraries" by Thom Blake (@akadidymus.bsky.social, @uoylibrary.bsky.social), Andy Bussey (@unisheffieldlib.bsky.social) and Kate Petherbridge (@wrunipress.bsky.social) - doi.org/10.1629/uksg...

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Ten years after his first article on the subject @rickanderson.bsky.social looks back on "Ten years of a ‘quiet culture war’: where does it stand now?" for #UKSGInsights dub.sh/kih9XK7

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

از تیم The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) بابت ترجمه فهرست بررسی نشریات به زبان فارسی صمیمانه قدردانی می‌نماییم. bit.ly/4swrf6R

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The latest from #UKSGInsights "Thoughts on how scholar‑led publishing can overcome the effect of the prestige economy" by Andrew R Du Rocher, @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social dub.sh/GyOFC1N

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Lorraine Estelle @lorraineestelle.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

#UKSGInsights. We’re delighted to publish this article by Gali Halevi about inclusive collections insights.uksg.org/articles/10....

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The importance of inclusive and balanced collections in libraries and archives | Insights

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The TCS website offers supplementary resources to help authors improve their publishing literacy. Topics include citation metrics, copyright, and peer review basics. Written in plain language, these resources are useful for graduate students and those new to scholarly publishing. bit.ly/4ooEDHc

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Resources • Think. Check. Submit.

In our resources you can learn about various topics such as predatory publishing, metrics, preservation, peer review and much more.

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

A quarter of the average UK energy bill last year was profit for the big energy companies. Meanwhile, almost three million households in England suffer fuel poverty. No one should be choosing between heating and eating while energy companies rake in billions.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The latest Opinion from #UKSGInsights journal: Andrew Johnson from the University of Sheffield Library - "Interlibrary loans, subscriptions and copyright in the UK academic library sector" dub.sh/55gEiGy

Higher education institution (HEI) libraries in the UK undertake a variety of interlibrary loan (ILL) and document supply operations, against a current background of increasing budgetary pressures. This article considers the foundations in so‑called library privilege exceptions in copyright law that underpin the long‑standing practice of ILL, aiming to address recurring issues and questions around what is permitted within the legislation, and which limitations apply. The focus is on addressing the ILL situation as it exists for non‑profit UK HEI academic libraries, including looking at some perceived ‘grey areas’.

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Katina Magazine just published a review of Think. Check. Submit. as a must-use toolkit for anyone publishing research. Read the review here: Katina Magazine — “Want to Avoid Predatory Publishers? Start Here.” bit.ly/4qbfgum

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Want to Avoid Predatory Publishers? Start Here.

Think. Check. Submit. is a free set of tools and resources that help researchers pause, ask the right questions, and make informed decisions about where to publish.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

New from #UKSGInsights: "Multilingual research dissemination: current practices and implications for bibliometrics" dub.sh/NJjpJG3

English is widely used as a lingua franca in scholarly communication, yet preserving local languages is vital to reaching a broader audience. Disseminating research in multiple languages can help ensure equitable access, a responsibility shared by both publishers and authors. This study examines the practices of both groups to identify any notable differences. Several academic social networks, preprint servers and repositories are analysed to evaluate the resources currently available and their existing policies. Additionally, journals that actively promote multilingual dissemination are reviewed to understand their implementation strategies and how these align with the standards set by their DOI Registration Agency (DOI RA). From the author’s perspective, differing policies across platforms can heavily influence decisions, mainly because not all platforms provide relationship metadata. Publishers face similar challenges, underscoring the urgent need for standardization. Moreover, the lack of consistency creates opportunities for unethical practices in academia, such as counting the total of citations originating from the same article in different languages. This highlights the importance of a more comprehensive approach to evaluating research beyond citation and document counts. Collaboration among publishers, authors and other stakeholders is essential to fostering greater understanding and preventing misconceptions in the academic landscape.

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Pateicamies Margaritai Karulei no Latvijas Universitātes bibliotēkas par žurnālu pārbaudes saraksta Think.Check.Submit. tulkojumu latviešu valodā. bit.ly/4nAoEp5

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Latvian • Think. Check. Submit.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

You know how 2 days ago I was really excited about us having 70,000 members of the Green Party? Well yesterday it was 71,000. And today - yes. It's now 72,000! 🎉💚🎉 Join.greenparty.org.uk

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Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party with the policies needed to tackle the climate crisis.

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

We have produced a range of promotional materials for Libraries to use, including a downloadable poster, two social media banners and ready-to-use files that libraries can send to local printers to produce postcards and stickers promoting Think. Check. Submit. bit.ly/4mLFfq7

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Promotional Assets • Think. Check. Submit.

Many librarians, researchers, and publishers often need to address the issue of predatory publishers in their presentations. To help with this, a comprehensive slide deck is available in PDF format.

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COUNTER metrics @countermetrics.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

We have just launched our 2025 survey. Tell us what you think of Release 5.1, our tools and education materials and COUNTER in general. And let us know your hope for the Code in the future. Thank you for being part of the COUNTER community. www.countermetrics.org/2025-survey/

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Share your thoughts in our 2025 survey - COUNTER Metrics

Share your thoughts about COUNTER in our 2025 survey. Tell us what you think of Release 5.1 and our tools, education materials and support.

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Liam Bailey-Morgan @liambailey.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

🚍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝟭 𝗕𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🚍 I’ve shared my latest views on this cancellation in the 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 below, alongside heartfelt testimonies from regular 61 bus users. 👉 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: m.youtube.com/watch?v=8FmC... 👉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟲𝟭 𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: shorturl.at/yB4MN

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Cllr Bailey-Morgan on the Axing of the 61 Bus: Passengers Speak Out'

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Alicia Wise @wisealic.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Universities, libraries & GLAM colleagues: we need your input! 📖 Share how your institution manages longform OA (monographs, edited volumes, book chapters) in this short survey 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/longform1

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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I'm looking forward to this @uksg.bsky.social webinar on usage metrics! It's happening a week after Uncovered, so you get two UKSG events in one month. Uncovered is about managing uncertainty and risk in our ever-changing world, and it's a cracker of a speaker line up: www.uksg.org/events/uksg-...

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UKSG Uncovered online conference: uncertainty and risk - UKSG

Join us for the 2025 UKSG Uncovered online conference taking place over two half days - 17th and 18th September.

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Mothin Ali @mothinali.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

The threat to Allotments should be taken very seriously, for many Allotments are the only access to land We should all have a right to land, to grow and to flourish. These proposals will have a disastrous effect on people's physical and mental health, increase food prices #Allotments

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The Green Runners @thegreenrunners.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

1/3 Did you know we have 15,000 followers on Instagram? That’s amazing! But only 7% of followers are members & it’s our members who power real change. Membership is just £2.20/month or your local equivalent (£2 + transaction fees). Less than an energy gel. #JoinTheMovement #RunningForChange

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thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

¿Cómo puedes explicar la publicación depredadora—y cómo evitarla—en solo 90 segundos? Mira nuestro corto video animado para aprender a reconocer la amenaza de las revistas y editoriales depredadoras. youtu.be/9p6qfZWGCpE

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

There are no words to convey the horror of 21 children in Gaza starving to death in the last 72 hours. There are no words to convey the horror of nearly a million more children being at risk of the same fate. The UK cannot stay complicit in this atrocity. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

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Gaza hospital says 21 children dead from malnutrition in 72 hours as UN warns 'last lifelines collapsing'

The UN says Israel must allow aid into Gaza, as a hospital director says 900,000 children in Gaza are suffering from hunger.

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Liam Bailey-Morgan @liambailey.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

At my first full council meeting last week, I expressed full support for twinning Winchester with the Ukrainian city of Nizhyn, and also spoke about the devastating humanitarian situation in Gaza, suggesting we explore similar acts of solidarity with Palestine

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

The latest from #UKSGInsights: "University journals: a semi-systematic literature review of trends, challenges and future research directions" Maryna Nazarovets dub.sh/fKKinbV

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

How many more warnings do we need? Extreme weather - heatwaves, flooding - is the new normal. And yet some still stick their heads in the sand. We need politicians with the courage to act. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Met Office: Extreme weather the UK's new normal

The UK has a notably different climate compared with just a few decades ago, the Met Office says.

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Richard Ovenden @richove.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

American libraries are under attack. I have written a long piece for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the MAGA assault on libraries (and archives), and the strong librarians fighting back. observer.co.uk/news/interna...

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‘There is no political power without power over the archive’

Titles banned, data deleted, the nation’s librarians sacked without explanation – Donald Trump’s war on books is a threat to democracy across the world, ...

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