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Colette Townend

@colettet.bsky.social

Systems librarian at Lambeth Libraries (she/her) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Colette Townend@colettet.bsky.social · 2w ago

how can i tell if my british library reader pass is in date (i don’t have it on me)? I am logged in and want to order some books (from boston spa to london) for later this week but can’t see how, want to avoid the catch 22 of pre ordering and reader reg!

Heather Froehlich@heatherfro.bsky.social · last mo.

"Research databases are not preserved. There is no system in place in the UK (or anywhere else, so far as I know) to ensure that research outputs are officially preserved in perpetuity, as though they were books, when they are in the form of a database. " lukemckernan.com/2026/06/28/l...

Lost resources

To lose one database is a misfortune; to lose four feels like a conspiracy. Recently three online databases and one audiovisual digital archive with underlying database, on each of which I worked f…

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So Mayer@suchmayer.northsky.social · last mo.

The fundraiser for the collection at the Maa Maat Centre in Tottenham is being organised by the *amazing* Selina Brown. Donations needed but also volunteer expertise in cataloguing, fundraising, building security, etc. #BookSky let's do this.

Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle@dytsras.bsky.social · last mo.

This will probably be me in 30 years. Broke with a million books im trying to rescue for future generations. But anyway, I'd be remiss if I didnt include the link: www.gofundme.com/f/save-1-mil...

Colette Townend@colettet.bsky.social · last mo.

Cycle the length of the Effra River! This sounds great! More stuff in the Heritage Festival booklet linked below

Sunday 20th September The River Effra in its Entirety Cycle Tour TIME:2.00pm Junction of Crystal Palace Parade and Farquhar Road, SE 19 1UD Jon Newman leads a cycle ride along 1 the nine-mile length of the Eitra, Lambeth's longest lost river. From source at Crystal Palace to entry into the Thames at Nine Elms, the route follows its ancient course through Norwood, Dulwich, Herne Hill, Brixton, Kennington and Vauxhall. Come with a reasonable bike, moderate fitness and prepared tor some climbing. FREE, book: bit.ly/3SAqvQA
LambethArchives@lambetharchives.bsky.social · last mo.

The Lambeth Heritage Festival 2026 programme brochures have arrived! Some events are always very popular and places can be limited, so be sure to book in advance to avoid missing out. You can also browse it online and download a PDF version: www.lambethlocalhistoryforum.org.uk/lambeth-heri...

Colette Townend@colettet.bsky.social · 2mo ago

FAO public librarians - a dissertation research survey on perceived neutrality in public libraries if you can respond! qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

Qualtrics Survey | Examining Public Library “Neutrality” in the Face of Fascism

I invite you to share your professional experiences working in public libraries in this survey. The questions will evaluate the development of the professional principle of neutrality, and investigate...

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Naomi Alderman@naomialderman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

For those who, like me, are incorrigible librarymaxxers, which are your favourite library cards? which ones do you try first on Libby to see if they have what you need/are the best to browse?

Naomi Alderman@naomialderman.bsky.social · 3mo ago

every time I say this, someone didn't know: you can get the NYRB, the New Yorker, the LRB, Paris Review, The Spectator (weirdly not New Statesman), The Week, both French & Italian Vogue & New Scientist among many many other magazines FREE via the Libby app from your local library?

Colette Townend@colettet.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Lambeth Libraries are recruiting for evening assistant librarians - for anyone looking for very part time work, three evenings a week from 6-8pm in Brixton, Clapham, Streatham or West Norwood Library effe.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Evening Assistant Librarian

Evening Assistant Librarian REF: 2854 Scale 5: Starting salary £34,359 pro rata, pa rising in annual increment to £35,892 per annum incl LW Permanent - Part Time Contract 6 hours a week

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