Luke Oakes

Luke Oakes

@lukeoakes.bsky.social

Library Development Manager at Cambridgeshire Libraries

1,333 Followers 211 Following 218 Posts Joined Sep 2024
2 weeks ago
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Women's History Month Edit-a-thon Join us in the Cambridgeshire Collection and learn to create or improve Wikipedia entries about local women's history!

Getting some sources ready for our Women's History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon next month. It'll be on Saturday 14th March and we'll be adding to or creating Wikipedia entries for women from Cambridgeshire. You can find out more or book a place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-his...

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1 month ago
An passenger tunnel on the Underground, that has tiled walls.

That moment when you're on the Underground and find yourself completely alone down a silent tunnel that, without a doubt, must be haunted.

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1 month ago
Poems on the Underground poster showing the following text:
Epitaph on a Tyrant
W. H. Auden

Perfection, of a kind, was what he was after,
And the poetry he invented was easy to understand;
He knew human folly like the back of his hand,
And was greatly interested in armies and fleets;
When he laughed, respectable senators burst with laughter,
And when he cried the little children died in the streets.

Saw this on the Tube this morning. Today marks 40 years of Poems on the Underground. You can see the archive @theul.bsky.social.

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5 months ago

And don't forget to join your public library πŸ˜€ πŸ“š

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6 months ago

Storyhouse is a fabulous place.

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6 months ago
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Warsaw opens metro station β€˜express’ library to get commuters off their phones Metroteka aims to encourage people to read more in country that lost majority of libraries in second world war

Oh, this is cool πŸ“š πŸš‡
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

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6 months ago
A group of books on a trolley with price labels tucked inside.

Busy pricing books for our next local studies booksale, which will be on Saturday 11th October 1-4pm on the third floor of Cambridge Central Library. We'll have old and new books, maps and prints available - come and grab a bargain.

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6 months ago
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'Library work puts the librarian in touch with every human interest ... the profession on which all other professions and occupations depend' Love this old ALA graphic spotted on LinkedIn, anyone have a year for it?

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7 months ago

Never ask a librarian a question, unless you want a very thorough answer. πŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ“š #SearchEngineWithAHeart

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7 months ago
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Summer Reading Challenge 2025 - Story Garden YouTube video by Cambridgeshire Libraries

It's not too late to sign up for the #SummerReadingChallenge! Watch our video to find out more πŸ“šπŸŒ± youtu.be/NWzjsndt89Q?... @readingagency.bsky.social

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7 months ago
Interior view of the Michaelhouse Cafe, showing the church building that houses it, complete with altar and stained glass window.

Team luncheon with a view at the Michaelhouse Cafe. #LunchtimeLibrarians

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7 months ago

It's a cracking story.

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8 months ago
A photo looking up at the tower at the House of Lords end of the Houses of Parliament.

Great to be a guest of @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social at @houseoflords.parliament.uk giving me an opportunity to wax lyrical about delivering digital inclusion through libraries.

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8 months ago
Photo of the House of Lords end of Parliament.

Currently hiding in the shade opposite @houseoflords.parliament.uk

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8 months ago

Crikey.

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8 months ago

One way to get the accessibility word out 🀣 @nedpotter.bsky.social

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8 months ago

That does look mighty impressive. 11 out of 10.

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8 months ago

Love this series.

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8 months ago

Excellent to be representing @librariesconnected.bsky.social at the launch of this important charter. A crucial step in delivering digital inclusion for all.

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9 months ago
A cardboard cutout of Freddie Mercury propped against a wall.

Good to see a familiar face, tho.

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9 months ago
A view of the Barbican Centre terrace and pond.

The Barbican Centre (and Library) is just a whole nother world.

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9 months ago

An excellent day learning about MDLS. Key takeaway for me was "meet people where THEY are" on using digital, and engage. www.goodthingsfoundation.org/policy-and-r...

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9 months ago
TV screen on the wall with the text Minimum Digital Living Standard 2025.

Looking forward to finding out new findings from the Minimum Digital Living Standard team. @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @lborouniversity.bsky.social @nuffieldfoundation.org

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9 months ago
A cannonball sat next to a sign commentating the Priory Churdh of the Order of St John.

Oi, @orkneylibrary.bsky.social, St John's got one of your balls.

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9 months ago
An archway showing St John's museum garden beyond.

You arrive too early for an event, go looking for a bench and accidentally find a portal to another land.

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9 months ago

Be sure to keep an eye out for Cambridgeshire Libraries staff πŸ™‚

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10 months ago
A studio portrait showing four generations of the Tysoe family, consisting of three men and one child. The photograph is listed in the Maddison & Hinde order book, and can thus be dated to 1898.  David Cozens, in his book "Huntingdon A Pictorial History" believed the family may have lived in Hartford Road, Huntingdon. Doc ref HA WH2/70

Will you be in Huntingdon on Saturday? Join us at 1.00 for a talk on the photographic firm of Maddison & Hinde, established in the 1850s, then view a selection of photos from the collection. Free! Booking details here www.library.live/calendar/loc...

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10 months ago
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Libraries Digital Inclusion Meet Up - Volunteers An open forum co-chaired by libraries for libraries to talk about all things digital inclusion

Join us today at 2pm as we talk about the role of volunteers in #DigitalInclusion www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/libraries-...

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10 months ago
Photo of the Story Garden with the Francis Crick Institute in the background.

First, and likely last, visit to the Story Garden. It'll be making way for the expansion of @britishlibrary.bsky.social. Check it out before it's gone, it's quite fun.

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10 months ago
Reproduction of a photo showing a brick wall with graffiti that states, "This site has been taken over by the people of Tolmers village for a garden".

Very much enjoyed Unearthed @britishlibrary.bsky.social. A fabulous visual experience πŸ“šπŸŒ±

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