National Acquisitions Group (NAG)

People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

So many great submissions! But it's TWO days this year so still space for more papers or workshops at:
"People Powered: human centred innovation"
NAG's 16th Collection Development Seminar in Nottingham, 20-21 May.
Deadline: 1st Feb
More info: nag.org.uk/cfp-2026/
#NAGcd16 #NAGplf26

Our call for speakers for @nlisn.bsky.social's online event focusing on neurodivergence and entry into the LIS profession is still open! We're interested in all angles, speakers, levels, library types. And if you've not submitted anything before or aren't sure if it's suitable, please get in touch!

People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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

NAG Award 2026 is open! Sponsored by BDS. Celebrating value for money, efficiency and innovation. Share your project and get £500 to celebrate your success with your team! Deadline 6th March 2026 https://nag.org.uk/nag-award-for-excellence/

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

The Caring Library: championing carers in the workplace, community and collections, Tim Buckle, Durham University https://nag.org.uk/development/caring/

"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 📚

Some key dates to end on...

Young Carers Action Day - 11th March 2026

Carers Week - June 9th to the 15th June 2026

Carers Rights Day - 20th November 2026

Recommended reads from Tim and the team at Durham, along with some suggested resources will be available on the recording!

Collection development can help to support Carers in the library.

The right content, coupled with suitable spaces in the library can help support Carers massively. Ensuring promotion of quiet areas is key

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

Research by the University of Sheffield found that 36% of working carers said they had turned down a job offer or promotion because they were carers in addition to their day job

A standout stat is that there are 2.9 million people in the UK working paid employment whilst also juggling unpaid care

There are a number of challenges associated with being a carer in addition to working full or part time...

Many people don't recognise themselves as carers. Nearly three quarters of people who are providing, or have provided, unpaid care said they did not identify or call themselves a carer...

Today's "The Caring library" webinar is being kindly delivered by @timbuckle.bsky.social , Collections Co-ordinator at @dulib.bsky.social

We'll be starting our rescheduled #NAGWebinarWeek session "The Caring Library" very shortly. If you can't join, stay tuned to this thread!

Poster for 'The Librarians' screening and Q&A. Features a stylised book image with a red curtain background, inviting virtual or in-person attendance

🎬 Limited spots available!

You’re invited to a special screening of The Librarians (2025), a powerful documentary on censorship in the U.S.

You can attend either in person or virtually! Visit tr.ee/E3nOxC for more information and registration

People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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/

For both public & academic libraries the breakdown of what is spent on print books vs ebooks can be a tricky balance for breadth of users, value for money & more! Join this discussion w/ @uklibrariesnag.bsky.social - free & open to all on Tues 20th Jan 11am register here: nag.org.uk/event/chatja...

People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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

Today is the first day of Hanukkah!

Check out our handy bus route map of famous authors who are/were Jewish by blood or religion.

Information based on Goodreads and Wikipedia.

#Hanukkah #Jewish #Writers

People Powered: Human-centred innovation. 16th NAG Collection Development Seminar, Nottingham 20-21 May 2026 #NAGcd16 https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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

The logo for the LILAC 2026 conference. The logo is circular with a white background, the circle has a lilac outline. All text within the circle is a lilac colour and all images are white with a lilac outline, to show detail. At the centre of the circle there are two female figures. They are stood facing forwards but looking in different directions. They are wearing overalls and boots. They both have a cloth hanging out of a pocket and the figure on the right has goggles on her forehead. They each have one arm around the other and their other hand is on their own hip. The figures are based on the Women of Steel bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and Second World War. It was created by the sculptor Martin Jennings. Above the figures are the words LILAC: The information literacy conference, below the figures is the word Sheffield - all words are in capital letters. To the left of the figures is the number 20 and to the right of the figures is the number 26.

Bookings for #LILAC26 are open 🎉 To find out more, and to secure your place, visit our website: buff.ly/2gyo3d4

We can’t wait to see you in Sheffield!
#infolit #digilit

We have also sold the drinks sponsorship opportunity to BDS but the buffet option still remaining... Our hungry delegates would thank you!
Silver sponsorships going quickly with @oclc.org @universitypress.cambridge.org @koganpage.bsky.social and Browns Books already signed up!

We are delighted to welcome @kortext.bsky.social and @vitalsource.bsky.social as our two Gold sponsors for 2026 who quickly snapped up this opportunity!
#NAGcd16

Sponsorship opportunities open. NAG Seminar 2026, 20 and 21 May 2026, Albert Hall Nottingham https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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/

It was a fantastic session - thank you so much! And welcome to BlueSky!

"Reading between the lines - promoting diversity and inclusion through curated book displays" with Dean Brown, Beth Lanigan and Cameron Fragoso, University of Salford with picture of the team and their book display on the right.

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!

Map with a pin on Nottingham titled "Save the Date NAG Seminar 2026" 20 and 21 May, Albert Hall Nottingham more info https://nag.org.uk/2026-seminar/

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