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librarians are generals in the war on ignorance

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We have a packed series of events in September, including @britishfuture.bsky.social sharing the findings from their recent report 'The State of Us: Community Strength and Cohesion in the UK'.

Make sure you book ahead of time!

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A heat map of London

Something interesting from the heat map which I think we need to rectify. Numbers signing from London are very low apart from Lib Dem Twickenham. If you’re in the capital you’re letting the side down. Sign now for fair coverage petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...

Have you checked out the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Research Repository lately? Loads of datasets and publications to explore https://bl.iro.bl.uk/

What great images from @scohaboybog.bsky.social on the visual evidence of what nature restoration and bog rehabilitation does #tócharstories #tipperary

ReViewing Ireland: A Year as Photographer-in-Residence

📷 Read the latest update from Paula T Nolan @irishptnolan.bsky.social, @nlireland.bsky.social/ @epaireland.bsky.social Photographer-in-Residence, as she reflects on how her project 'ReViewing Ireland' unfolded over the past year: www.nli.ie/news-stories...

I've signed - sick of the blanket coverage for Farage from the media (BBC)

I'm watching a town hall with a man in his 70s in Iowa saying he was there when we were told computer jobs would replace our manufacturing and other jobs and give us more time off and more money.

In that same time $75 trillion dollars flowed from the working class to the one percent.

They lied.

Consciousness, Artificial Intelligence, and Our Search for Meaning: Oliver Sacks on ChatGPT, 30 Years Before ChatGPT “We read excitedly of the latest chemical, computational, or quantum theory of mind, and then ask, ‘Is that all there is to it?'”

30 years ago, the poetic neurologist Oliver Sacks wrote brilliantly about so many of the questions we're reckoning with in the age of ChatGPT – questions of consciousness, AI, and our search for meaning www.themarginalian.org/2023/05/02/o...

A Sense of the Mysterious – physicist and novelist Alan Lightman on creativity www.themarginalian.org/2016/02/10/a...

Tomorrow's front page 📰

'Drop charges against Scots protesters'

IFLA Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 7: Strengthening partnerships In this month's edition of the IFLA newsletter, we explore how strong partnerships can strengthen ties and bridge gaps. 🤝

August Newsletter, Vol. 5, No. 8: Uniting Knowledge, Building the Future – Now Available!

This special #WLIC2025 edition is designed to help you set the tone for next week’s Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan! Explore it here: mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-5-n...

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Curious about how the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 (#WLIC2025) is unfolding in Astana, Kazakhstan?

We’ve got you covered with our daily highlights

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👉 Day 2 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-two-high...

Stay tuned for more!

IFLA’s new statement, Defending Inclusive Knowledge Societies, addresses attempts by both state and non-state actors to undermine the role of our institutions and profession is now available in all 7 #IFLA official languages!

Welsh Government unveils museums and libraries fund - United Kingdom The Welsh Government has announced the Enhanced Local Sector Support for Museums, Archives & Libraries Grant Scheme, which is aimed at strengthening the

Welsh Government unveils museums and libraries fund

https://www.europesays.com/uk/366106/

The Welsh Government has announced the Enhanced Local Sector Support for Museums, Archives & Libraries Grant Scheme, which…#uk #news #uknews

Denmark to abolish VAT on books in effort to get more people reading Culture minister says government will propose ending the 25% rate, the highest in the world, in its budget bill

“That is why we have already allocated money for strengthened cooperation between the country’s public libraries and schools.”
Denmark to abolish tax on books. It will mean a loss of £38m a year, but they agree children reading books is more important.
Hallelujah!
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Artistic Rendering of the Library of Alexandria, based on some archaeological evidence. O. Von Corven - Tolzmann, Don Heinrich; Alfred Hessel and Reuben Peiss. The Memory of Mankind. New Castle, DE: Oak Knoll Press, 2001 The rendering depicts a vast classical interior, resembling a large Greco-Roman hall. High colonnades of Corinthian columns rise in rows. Along the walls, there appear to be scrolls stored in cubby-like recesses, evoking the idea of shelves or archives for manuscripts. The hall is brightly lit, with light streaming in from clerestory windows above. In the center and foreground, small groups of robed figures (scholars or scribes) are shown in discussion or reading. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria#/media/File:Ancientlibraryalex.jpg

How Libraries Stand the Test of Time

The digital era builds upon millennia of librarianship as humans strive to preserve our cultural heritage.

By: Maria Papadouris

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Libraries at PG:
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#books #libraries

“Libraries are Cooling Centers” written in dyslexic font

🗣️ LIBRARIES ARE COOLING CENTERS!

Beat the heat by visiting your local library for air conditioning. Please be kind if their AC is on the fritz! They are doing their best, just like you 🩵

Summer Detour III: Outcasts and Desperados

The final instalment of our summer archive detour features writing on what it means to be an outsider, including pieces by James Wood, Edward Said, Lorna Finlayson, Mikkel Borch-Jacobsen, Adam Phillips, Jacqueline Rose, Adam Shatz and Wendy Steiner.

Read here: www.lrb.co.uk/collections/...

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#southasianheritagemonth @lse.library digital library
Mukti
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spring 87 issue covered racism- in the past we have not actively or consciously considered effects of prejudice within our own communities
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Famine has officially taken hold in Gaza, and it is ‘entirely man-made’, experts say The world’s largest authority on food crises declared that Gaza City, the largest governorate in the Gaza Strip, is officially experiencing famine. If the international community doesn’t intervene,...

The world’s largest authority on food crises declared that Gaza City, the largest governorate in the Gaza Strip, is officially experiencing famine. If the international community doesn't intervene, the famine will spread - fast.

mondoweiss.net/2025/08/fami...

#Palestine #Israel

A new word for The Wicked to deny. Official: Famine

A new word for The Wicked to deny.

Harvest your garlic when the lower leaves brown but 5–6 green ones remain 🌱 Gently lift bulbs, cure in a dry airy spot for 2–3 weeks. 💡Tip: plant in autumn for strong roots before winter. 🌿Permaculture win: interplant with leafy greens to maximise space & deter pests naturally! #GarlicHarvest

Sow spinach in late August for young leaves by October. As winter nears, it goes dormant—then bounces back in early spring with fresh growth. Plant in fertile soil, water well in heat to stop bolting, and cover with a cloche as temps drop. A smart way to enjoy early greens! 🌱❄️ #gardenplanner

Chicory is a sun-loving plant with roots in ancient Egypt & Rome 🌞 Its bitter leaves are great in salads, & roots can be roasted for a coffee substitute ☕️ Sow in full sun, well-drained soil, & water moderately. Harvest young for milder flavor. A timeless herb with taste & tradition! 🌿 #gardening

Mushrooms have been foraged for 13,000+ years—once prized by pharaohs as food of the gods. 🍄 Top tip: grow them on wood chips in shady beds. Great companions for brassicas—they suppress weeds and improve soil while brassicas enjoy the cooler, moist microclimate wine caps help create! 🌿 #fungi

Juicy watermelon! The secret to a sweet crop? Cut back on watering a week before harvesting. Originating in ancient Egypt, they were a crucial water source. Try a watermelon gazpacho with cucumber and jalapeño for a refreshing, spicy kick! #Watermelon #Gardening #CookingIdeas

“It is a famine that asks ‘but what did you do?’ A famine that will and must haunt us all,” said UN aid chief Tom Fletcher.

Read @premthakker.bsky.social's latest on the UN-backed report declaring famine in Gaza as Israel's genocidal campaign continues: zeteo.com/p/famine-gaz...