Ellie Harwood @ellieharwood.bsky.social Attempting systems-thinking around social security in the UK. Currently working on narrative change to end stigma.
Interested in social security, systems change, co-production, narrative and framing, children's rights and devolution.
Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social Writes the most popular UK Substack (samf.substack.com)
Author of Sunday Times bestselling book "Failed State". (An Economist and Financial Times Book of the Year for 2024). Working on book two.
Senior fellow: Institute for Government
Cambridge University Library @theul.bsky.social Cambridge University Library
Joe Lanman @joelanman.com Design Lead on data.gov.uk at the UK Government Digital Service
Projects include Register to Vote, Petition Parliament, GovWifi and the GOV.UK Prototype Kit
https://joelanman.com
OpenBenches @openbenches.org This #bot automatically publishes new entries from https://openbenches.org/
All content CC BY-SA 4.0
Run by @edent.tel
CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social This is the account for the CILIP School Libraries Group, the professional association for school librarians. https://linktr.ee/CILIPSLGUK
Jukesie @jukes.ie Bristolian | internet of public service person | comic book collector | street art seeker | Adidas obsessive | 50s | UK
https://jukes.ie
Sharon @shebol.bsky.social Book lover, cat lover, dog lover, former School Librarian and Early Years Teacher.
Armando Iannucci @aiannucci.bsky.social Words and smiles.Partridge,Thick of It,Veep,Death of Stalin, Dr Strangelove Taskmaster,Podcast #StrongMessageHere. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m0024cp6?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile Patron of Child Poverty Action Group, @cpaguk.bsky.social.
Ann O’Sullivan @osullivanannie.bsky.social Law Librarian with wanderlust living in Dublin 🍉 @biall.org.uk @laibluesky.bsky.social @aslibraries.bsky.social #repealedthe8th #vitaminsea
Wakefield Libraries @wflibraries.bsky.social We are the library service for Wakefield and its surrounding towns and villages.
Follow us for news, reviews & events, plus oodles of free online resources, learning courses & historical photographs!
🔗 https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/libraries
carissa @carissapffffft.bsky.social 📚 Special collections librarian/archivist in Asheville, NC
Gavin Starks @dgen.net Biog: https://dgen.net/biog
All social media connections: https://dgen.net/0/connect/ 
Kayleigh @thelttlstlbrrn.bsky.social Sweet Briar 2020 | Librarian | Lover of God | Married to @natemosersports.bsky.social | Knitter | Amateur Folklorist | Count it all joy she/her
Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social Co-Creating Ireland's Public Involvement in Open Research Roadmap
ENGAGED is building a national roadmap to shape public involvement in open research in Ireland. We believe that research can and does play an important role in tackling societal challenges.
Research Elements @reselements.bsky.social Web development, data management and visualizations. Consulting services for scientific and r&d communities. https://www.researchelements.org/
Mike Rose @mikerose.co.uk I am often found talking about *intellectual property rights* and how they manifest in *digital* and *data* stuff.
I also often share dog and Dorset photos!
James Arthur Cattell @jacattell.bsky.social Bring us together,
make things better.
@janethughes.bsky.social's husband (-:
Senior delivery manager at @tpximpact.com
https://www.cattell.com
Laboratório de Estudos Métricos da Informação na Web @labimetrics.bsky.social 🔍 Métricas da Informação ° Análise de Dados ° Decolonialidade ° Ciência Aberta ° Comunicação Científica
📍Vinculado ao curso de Biblioteconomia e ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência da Informação da Universidade Federal de Alagoas (Ufal), Brasil
Sarah Gallagher @sarahlibrarina.bsky.social Libraries, heritage, dogs, design, crumble, cats, books, art, architecture in reverse alphabetical order.
Martin Rosenbaum @mrosenbaum.bsky.social Freedom of information expert & consultant. Honorary Research Fellow, Birkbeck College politics dept. Author, 'Freedom of Information: A practical guidebook', http://amzn.to/3L2tuKi. ExBBC political journalist & radio producer. https://rosenbaum.org.uk/
Shelley Trower @shelleytrower.bsky.social Writer & Professor Emerit (Roehampton), research facilitator & peer supporter for Survivors' Voices. Cornwall.
& see e.g. https://linktr.ee/shelleytrower
James Prentice @jamespren.bsky.social Researcher, likes data, graphs, infographics and telling stories with data. PhD in political analysis from Sussex uni - like all social science subjects. Mainly post about political analysis and my research within the Hastings & Rye area. Fabian member.
Comics & AI: Critical Prompts @comicsandai.org A one-day multidisciplinary conference on the future of comics, technology, and creativity. 4 September 2025, City St George's, University of London. https://comicsandai.org/. Reposts are not endorsements.
Centre for HCID, City St George's @hcid.city The Centre for Human-Computer Interaction Design @citystgeorges.bsky.social, University of London conducts leading user-centred research. Home of the MSc HCID. https://hcid.city/ #HCID2026: https://hcidconference.co.uk/
Adem Yaseen @ademyaseenfiles.bsky.social Author of the This Ends Here nonfiction series. Parenting. Healing. Boundaries. Trauma recovery.
📚 www.ademyaseen.com | Get your free copy now!
David Main @dmain76.bsky.social Dad | Librarian | Runner
Libraries & Archives Team Lead, ANGUSalive
#autism Dad, #MentalHealth champion,
Yorkshireman (ergo views always my own).
Woke and proud.
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Book tour inquiries: contact@book-shelfie.com
Liz Hillier-Hart @obsoverwhelmed.bsky.social Just an average library loving, poodle owning, 🇵🇸 supporting, chronic illness and epilepsy supporter/sufferer, overwhelmed woman
Chris Woodard @utiliwood.bsky.social Moral and political philosophy, University of Nottingham
christopherwoodard.org
Daniel Rolph Author @danielrolphauthor.bsky.social Daniel Rolph grew up in the UK foster care system, experiencing firsthand the challenges that come with it. Now, he's channelling those experiences into his debut novel, Shattered Paths
Buy Now: https://geni.us/OEi75Gh
Claire N Walker @clairen-walker.bsky.social Librarian 📚📲
Miranda Sawyer @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social Writer, broadcaster, host of @papercutsshow and other chatty bits, I HAVE A BOOK OUT! Uncommon People - Britpop and Beyond In 20 Songs here it is https://amzn.eu/d/g2WxjyS
Anna @readsleep.bsky.social 
Andy Mabbett @pigsonthewing.org.uk Man of many talents—some of them useful. Multiple monomaniac. Author, 'Pink Floyd: The Music & The Mystery'.
Also Wikipedia, Wikidata &c. OpenStreetMap. Birds. Birmingham. Open data. FoI. Art. Architecture. History. FRSA.
Everything is interesting.
Libraries Rising @librariesrising.bsky.social We are a collaborative network creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.
Libraries Rising is the working name of Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (formerly known as ASCEL)
NNELS @nnelsca.bsky.social The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) is a collection of alternate format materials for readers with print disabilities in Canada. Our services are freely available to readers with print disabilities through Canadian libraries.
Sinead Blowers @sbdisco.bsky.social MA in Librarianship & Info Studies, Aberystwyth
Subject Librarian-Nursing & Midwifery & NHS Information Specialist.
Cornwall Health Library
University of Plymouth Nursing School
Lover of books, libraries, landscape photography, cross stitch&jigsaw puzzles
Atlantic Provinces Library Association @aplacontact.bsky.social Promoting the interests of libraries in the Atlantic provinces while fostering the development of librarians, library technicians & information professionals through cooperative efforts and the promotion of library interests.
Equinox Open Library Initiative @equinoxoli.org Equinox Open Library Initiative is a nonprofit that supports library automation by investing in open source software and providing technology services for libraries. You can learn more about us at https://www.equinoxoli.org/.
Amanda Brennan @amandabrennan.bsky.social Academic librarian. Interested in AI in libraries, information literacy and most things library-related. Working towards an MRes and MCLIP.
CILIP London and South East @ciliplondon.bsky.social We are the representative body for library and information professionals living or working in London & the South East of England.
https://tinyurl.com/CILIP-LondonSE
| Volunteers manage this account. Communications from it are not CILIP policy. |
Julie Bell @buliejell.bsky.social Passionate about books, culture, the environment , and so much more . Life should never be boring you don’t know what is around the corner.- F Dr Katie Eagleton @fearandsequins.bsky.social Libraries and Museums: University of St Andrews. Board: Fife Cultural Trust, Research Libraries UK, Museum Data Service. This is a personal account, so also a non-zero chance of posts about music and sewing, interesting places, beekeeping and other nerdery
Library Services, City St George's, University of London @citystgeorgeslib.bsky.social Welcome to Library Services at City St George's, University of London.
www.libraryservices.citystgeorges.ac.uk
Calico Libraries @calicolibraries.com The new name for V22 Libraries.
Calico offers library services and community facilities to the people of South East London.
We run Forest Hill, Manor House, Sydenham and Crofton Park libraries.
VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner @vegplotter.com The best online Vegetable Garden & Allotment planning software to get you organised in the garden.
Fully featured garden planner vegplotter.com
Frost dates and growing zone calculator frostdates.com
North Somerset Libraries @nslibraries.bsky.social Check out what our amazing libraries have on offer and find details of your local library at https://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/libraries
(This account isn't monitored)- Q @qualitydog.bsky.social @qualitydog.bsky.social
Ferran Burguillos @burguillos.bsky.social Dirigeixo les @bibliotequesbcn.bsky.social | «Para ir bien por la vida se necesita calle, biblioteca y atalaya» —Gato Pérez | #prouddad #librarian #readingissexy △▽
Kira Hopkins @kirahopkins.bsky.social LSE library, formerly of the Copim project, OA enthusiast, publisher (sometimes!) - all views expressed are personal
Weeping Bank @weepingbank.bsky.social The acclaimed ghost storytelling experience, bridging the gap between page and stage
Teesside University Student Life @teesstudentlife.bsky.social Teesside University Student Life - Library, wellbeing and student support. Answering enquiries Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm.
Events see https://tinyurl.com/3txza7yt
https://www.tees.ac.uk/library
https://www.tees.ac.uk/studentlife
Bath Welcomes Refugees @bathrefugees.bsky.social Volunteers working to bring safety and security to those persecuted and in danger, and help them settle in and around Bath. Join us!
@abzh14.bsky.social @abzh14.bsky.social 
Ambrose McMonagle (they/them) 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 @ambrose-mcm.bsky.social 📚 PhD Student at Glasgow University (SGSSS Funded) in Disability Studies
🗂️ Stuart Hall Foundation Fellow & member of SCCJR
🗳️ Former Policy & Research Officer at ScotParl
✨Autism & Chronic Pain Club
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Francesc García Grimau @txescu.bsky.social Obrer de la #Documentació. 📑
🐦 @txescu@x.com
🦣 @txescu@mastodont.cat
❌ @txescu@xiuxiuejar.com
@clairejoanne.bsky.social @clairejoanne.bsky.social Librarian at University
Calico Projects @calicoprojects.com Operating public libraries, arts and community spaces across Lewisham. www.calicoprojects.com
Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social Canadian
Author of Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero. 🗡🛡🔮✨️🧙♂️
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/beyond-the-mark
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9
Singer for Violet Outburst 🎸🎤
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Vf4w9Ze38rLniADBEGKSp?si=AcWduGX
The Green Man @gl0am.bsky.social 
South Western Regional Library Services @swrls.bsky.social Uniting, inspiring, collaborating across libraries, information services and cultural organisations in the South West
www.swrls.org.uk
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/swrls
Cornwall Libraries @cornwalllibraries.bsky.social With a network of 29 libraries across Cornwall, we provide a free service to residents, including access to books, computers, activities, events and digital resources such as eBooks, eAudiobooks, ePress, language learning and driving theory practise.
BC Libraries Co-op @bc.libraries.coop We help libraries help people.
The BC Libraries Coop is a community service cooperative with over 200 Canadian member organizations.
https://bc.libraries.coop/
#OpenSource #Technology #Accessibility #Libraries #Coop
Mind @mind.org.uk Fighting for mental health – for support, for respect, for you ✊
Insight Media @insight-media.bsky.social Leading technology partner in the UK for the provision of library PC booking solutions, print payment and release, wireless printing, Wi-Fi authentication and self-service kiosk software services.
OpeningTheFuture @openingthefuture.bsky.social openingthefuture.net is a funding model for open access books. Designed for small/med scholarly publishers, it is free to use by any Press seeking a low-risk move towards OA. Doesn't rely on BPCs, is equitable, sustainable, & part of the Copim Community.
Community Libraries Network @communitylibs.bsky.social The Community Managed Libraries National Peer Network helps CMLs to run effectively and successfully by sharing ideas, learning, experiences and inspiration. communitylibrariesnetwork.org
Holly Brockwell @hollyqueenofspayeds.com Tech, cats, cat-tech & being catty about tech. Basically I'm a tech writer who also runs a cat rescue. Well, I do have a lot of mice.
Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social "Comedian". Doom in Doctor Who. Host @mysteryontherocks.bsky.social & Long Distance, Bit Weird (https://longdistancebitweird.podbean.com)
Acting: Foundry Management VO: The Joneses
For all enquiries/brand partnerships: info@gagreflex.co.uk
she/her
IsobelHunter @ih1968.bsky.social CEO of Libraries Connected . All things libraries, with some archives, cycling and a bit of nature 
Hull Libraries @hulllibraries.bsky.social We’ve got everything, and the books! Anyone can use our libraries, whatever your age. We've 11 libraries across the city that provide a fantastic range of activities https://www.hulllibraries.co.uk/
Bruce Leeke @librarybruce.bsky.social Charity leader working to create positive change and lasting impact.
Rosie Veitch @booktart.bsky.social Librarian, gardener, sports watcher - YNWA. All views my own and of those I agree wholeheartedly with. Be kind, be funny, it all helps.📚
Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social Right then, this is the one. I'm all in.
Libraries, Higher Ed, communications, and life.
As a freelancer I run workshops on marketing, social media and presentation skills: https://www.ned-potter.com/training
Alan Akeroyd @alanakeroyd.bsky.social Archivist. Interests include archive theory, store location systems and the history of local government in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. Archives Manager for Cambridgeshire County Council, UK. Views expressed are my own.
@kdriss.bsky.social @kdriss.bsky.social she/her ✨ librarian ✨ literacy advocate ✨ I love video games and trees and things that make me laugh ✨
Dr Susan Jones @susandrjonesarts.bsky.social Independent arts researcher and commentator on artists’ livelihoods and arts policy interrelations www.padwickjonesarts.co.uk
Libraries Unlimited @librariesunlimited.bsky.social We are the charity responsible for running libraries across Devon and Torbay, providing library services that make a difference to people's lives. 
Tim Davies @timdavies.org.uk Director of Research & Practice at @ConnectedByData.org working on participatory and open governance of tech. Adoptive parent. 
ReadingAroundTown @readingaroundtown.bsky.social Reader. Librarian. People watcher. Doing book talks into the void. Try new things every day!
Charlotte Dormer @cnkdormer.bsky.social Academic Liaison Librarian running a library for trainee teachers. Previously a primary school librarian. MCLIP, AFHEA. She/they. Autistic. Opinions my own etc. (Languages: 🇬🇧 🇸🇪 )
YLGSE Committee & Carnegies Judge 25-26
Lambeth Palace Library @lampallib.bsky.social Founded in 1610, Lambeth Palace Library is the historic library and record office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the national library and archive of the Church of England.
https://linktr.ee/lambethpalacelibrary
JA Condie @veryfinelibrary.bsky.social Info wrangler. Lifelong learner. Casual blogger
https://veryfinelibrary.wordpress.com
#Sustainability #Libraries #GreenLibraries #Skybrarians
No DMs
Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine
Proud queer 🏳️🌈 Trans ally 🏳️⚧️ Intersectional feminist ✊ Anti-fascist #LGBWithTheT
www.heatherpaterson.co.uk
@sarajoharribo.bsky.social @sarajoharribo.bsky.social Senior Manager Engagement and Communities Arts Council England. Geordie, Mam, Theatre Maker, like joining in.
Robert Davies @robertdavies2.bsky.social Lover of Libraries, books and reading. Administrator at Libraries Connected. https://www.librariesconnected.org.uk
Also thoroughly enjoy walking and gardening. GOC Trustee: https://www.goc.org.uk
University of Aberdeen Library @aberdeenunilib.bsky.social Providing access to millions of items in paper and electronic format for staff and students to support research, teaching and learning. 
Beth Vlemmix @robynsophie.bsky.social Librarian / Archivist
Currently working on CILIP Chartership
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Eileen401 @eadyer.bsky.social Librarian, politics-lover, so-so sailor, and wannbe traveler (again).
Sarah Kirk-Browne @sarah-kb.bsky.social PhD student (corpus linguistics / English dialects) at Queen Mary University London. Spoken English cataloguer at British Library's Sound Archive. She/her. https://join.greenparty.org.uk/
Theo @earthowned.bsky.social Scholarly Communications Manager in the award winning Library Research Support team at the University of Edinburgh. Will talk about Open Research/Science, running and whimsical fluff.
Heather 🦉 @heatherflorence.bsky.social Library Metadata & Moves Assistant 📚
23 • London
www.linkedin.com/in/heather-florence-taylor
Rebecca Blackman @rebeccablackman.bsky.social National Director Engagement and Communities - and the Midlands at Arts Council England. Lover of art, museums, libraries, heritage, science, nature and all that stuff. Personal views expressed here.- E @estherarens.bsky.social @estherarens.bsky.social Library systems, content, metadata, acquisition, team work, leadership. Choral music. Running.
@alanwoods.bsky.social @alanwoods.bsky.social Libraries Operations Manager.
Happy husband and father, dubious cat owner. Committed to keeping library doors open
Nancy Anne is tired, but committing the sin of empathy @bohemianbloom.bsky.social She/her; Library worker; singer; Episcopalian; nerd; dachshund lover; art nut; Auburn Tiger; RA/immune deficiency; gray ace/demi/a little too queer-aligned to be “straight”; psych degree; my “real” home is Savannah, GA;Alabama born, raised & living. No DMs