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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

NAG Members only: Coffee and Chat! "Connecting the Dots: Acquisitions and Engagement" What data drives your decisions and where does that come from? Tues 24th Nov, 10am (postponed from July) nag.org.uk/event/chatju...

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

NAG Webinar Week 2026: 9-13th Nov

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Share your project at NAG Webinar Week! Call for submissions is open, no membership required. Running 9-13th November with flexible time slots to suit you. More info: nag.org.uk/nag-webinar-...

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

NAG Webinar Week 2026: 9-13th Nov

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow! NAG Members Coffee and Chat: Money Money Money! Come chat about budgets, systems, procurement and any other financial questions with other NAG members in this free, unrecorded session: Thur 24th Sept, 10:30am nag.org.uk/event/chatse...

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Coffee and Chat #13: Money, Money, Money! – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Share your project at NAG Webinar Week! Call for submissions is open, no membership required. Running 9-13th November with flexible time slots to suit you. More info: nag.org.uk/nag-webinar-...

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LILAC Conference @lilacconf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We are very pleased to announce that the #LILAC27 Call for Presentations is now open! Read about our refreshed presentation types & how you can get constructive feedback on your draft abstract on the #LILAC website. buff.ly/C6VJMvF #infolit #digilit

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

NAG Members Coffee and Chat: Money Money Money! Come chat about budgets, systems, procurement and any other financial questions with other NAG members in this free, unrecorded session: Thur 24th Sept, 10:30am nag.org.uk/event/chatse...

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Coffee and Chat #13: Money, Money, Money! – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Share your project at NAG Webinar Week! Call for submissions is open, no membership required. Running 9-13th November with flexible time slots to suit you. More info: nag.org.uk/nag-webinar-...

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Coffee and Chat #13: Money, Money, Money! – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Share your project at NAG Webinar Week! Call for submissions is open, no membership required. Running 9-13th November with flexible time slots to suit you. More info: nag.org.uk/nag-webinar-...

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Open Book Collective @openbookcollective.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Academic librarians - how does your institution actually decide whether to fund collective, fee-free open access? What finally ends up moving the internal discussions from yes, or maybe to no? We're running a short, anonymous survey (10–15 mins) to find out. 📚

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What made you say yes? OBC open access library support survey

About this survey This survey is run by the Open Book Collective - a charity registered in England and Wales (charity no. 1206287). For the purposes of data protection law, the Open Book Collective is...

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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Coffee and Chat #13: Money, Money, Money! – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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Coffee and Chat #13: Money, Money, Money! – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Old tapes, new life 🎞️ Introducing our new digitisation service where we can convert your home movies to digital formats! Details & fees here: buff.ly/QpVgVPP @dmu.ac.uk @librarydmu.bsky.social #archives #digitisation

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Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

It’s never too late to return a library book... even after 60 years. This book recently came back to the library after six decades out in the wild! Just graduated and forgotten to return a book? If you can’t make it back to Cambridge, use our freepost returns service: loom.ly/wf0LwIs

A hand holding a red hardback book titled "Gramatica Castellana Nebrija" on a library shelf, returning or removing it from a row of bound volumes with classmark labels.

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Falmouth & Exeter Uni Archives @fxuniarchives.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We are seeking an Archives & Special Collections Officer to join our team at the Penryn Campus! This is an exciting opportunity to support archives and special collections services across Falmouth University and @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk. Apply now via the link in our bio. Applications close 16 Aug.

A text post reading "Join our team! We're looking for an Archives and Special Collections Officer. You'll be: Preserving and providing access to a diverse range of fascinating archives and special collections; supporting students, staff, researchers and members of the public; Contributing to innovative projects and service development initiatives; Shaping and enhancing digital collections management and access. This post is permanent, part-time (30hrs/week) and based on campus. Closing date: Sunday 16th Aug". The post has a blue background and a pattern of light blue dashes at the top and bottom.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Apologies but tomorrow's NAG Members Coffee and a Chat is postponed! We will be in touch with all ticket holders with a new date as soon as possible.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

NAG Members - our next Coffee and Chat is Tues 28th July at 10:00 talking about "connecting the dots - acquisitions and engagement" How can data offer an insight into the engagement with the materials we acquire? nag.org.uk/event/chatju... Free but NAG Members only

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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Maddie Agne @maddie-b-a.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

I'm working on an article about videogames in local libraries — if anyone's local carries games, or if any librarians on here work in libraries that have games, can get games, or host games programs, shoot me a dm! @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🗓️ What’s on at #CILIP? This week: sessions to support you with Professional Registration + events from CILIPSW/YLG Cymru, & CILIP LGBTQ+ Network 🔸Sign up for CPD 🔸Events are FREE or discounted for members 🔸See full listings and book today: www.cilip.org.uk/events/event_list.…

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NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#Free event on the 9th June 10-11am (UK time) Elizabeth Cardoso Fernandes will be discussing the needs and effects of masking and #disability disclosure at two Canadian #university #libraries www.eventbrite.com/e/i-the-mask... #librarian #libraryWorker #workplace #neurodivergent #neurodiversity

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I, the mask: navigating work post-disclosure

Join NLISN and Elizabeth Cardoso Fernandes discussing the needs and effects of masking and disability disclosure.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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Wikimedia Foundation @wikimediafoundation.org · 03/06/2026

Wikimedia Commons is a collection of freely licensed images, videos, and audio. Some of the ways you can use it might be … unexpected.

An aurora-filled night sky with text listing ways to use Wikimedia Commons, including finding unusual photos and uploading images.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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Coffee and Chat #12: Connecting the dots – acquisitions and engagement – National Acquisitions Group

Seminar and Forum open for booking now!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

If you've been inspired by #NAGcd16, save the date for our Webinar Week 9-13th November! We'll be looking for presentations from across the library sector so please start thinking about your projects to share!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The challenge of keeping spreadsheets clean and up to date was raised. People also queried sharing vulnerable crucial data via GoogleSheets as a third party…

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A question from the floor asked for NAG support around how to cope with post cancellation access which Anthony was keen to support - watch this space…

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Staff knowledge and experience is your most valuable asset. They are what allow us to make best use of the systems available.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Whilst efficiency might be good, resilience is better! Centralisation is not inherently bad but it’s not a replacement for local expertise. It’s not evidence of technical debt, it’s the tools of library independence

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Prioritise and protect these idiosyncrasies! There is no single shiny box which will work out of the box for everyone.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We all have local idiosyncrasies! Every set up and collection is different and influenced by a range of factors. So of course we all have bespoke fixes and work arounds which reflect how flexible staff are!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

“We consider ourselves anti-fragile. Systems fail. People recover. We were able to find solutions that work.”

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Key question “what happens to our reading lists if we turn off these journals?” Created an excel based solution to pull all the citations in and highlight those with OA alternatives and those which were more problematic.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Post cancellation access required digging back into spreadsheets, agreements and even filing cabinets to prove entitlement to long term access. Institutional staff memory proved to be critical.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Staff can give you the why as well as the what. They have detailed and specific granular knowledge and provide institutional memory. Data requires systems, knowledge requires wisdom!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Turns out the “dusty” spreadsheet is very agile! They represent the intellectual product of hours and hours of professional work and were used to calculate the impact of removing specific titles

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Immediate challenges: - which titles to keep - post access cancellation rights - impact on reading lists

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Drastic, high speed budget cuts were required. Turns out the systems weren’t as good at cancelling things as buying things, and coming out of those systems was challenging.

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Systems can be presented as the solution, the replacement for that dusty old spreadsheet but, sometimes the clunky in-house workaround is a feature not a bug!

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our final paper of the day! Ending NAG Seminar 2026 with @librarianth.bsky.social from @uoylibrary.bsky.social who says "People are Better than Systems!" #NAGcd16

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

‘Lo-fi’ collection of recommendations (a board and stickers!) and working with publishers help in finding new and diverse titles to add to stock #NAGcd16

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Embedding wellbeing collection curation into librarian job descriptions, gathering feedback and looking into research on wellbeing will help drive development of these collections #NAGcd16

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

‘Collective collections’, sharing title lists, survey questions and best practice #NAGcd16

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National Acquisitions Group (NAG) @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

It’s lovely to see the range of materials provided, collaborations and promotion of public libraries in wellbeing collections #NAGcd16

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