Birmingham Loves Libraries
Uniting campaigns across Birmingham for an open, publicly owned and professionally staffed city-wide community library service.
@anoldhand.bsky.social
Digital Preservation Officer at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. Interested in digital preservation, archives and public engagement. Also random public transport content. Views my own unless a repost. She/her.
@philbanting.bsky.social
Christian, married to Miriam, #LibDems, #Remain. Active in Christ Church Selly Park, #Stirchley and beyond. Twitter @philbanting Instagram @philbantingbrum https://www.banting-family.org.uk
@lizparry.bsky.social
Sutton Coldfield resident and active member of Highbury Theatre. Public governor at UHB Trust. Views own etc.
@labourstart.bsky.social
The global trade union movement's news and campaigns service. www.LabourStart.org
@politicshome.bsky.social
Fast, informed, comprehensive coverage of UK politics. With debate & insight from Parliament via The House magazine. Subscribe to our podcast: http://bit.ly/3M8d963
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
Analysis, exclusives, robust interviews. Find us weekdays 10:30pm on BBC Two with Victoria Derbyshire and Faisal Islam.
@jonathancoe.bsky.social
Writer. New novel is THE PROOF OF MY INNOCENCE. Previous titles include WHAT A CARVE UP!, THE ROTTERS' CLUB, MIDDLE ENGLAND, MR WILDER AND ME ... https://linktr.ee/coelinks
@cybrum.bsky.social
Birmingham (UK), culture, art, theatre, architecture, built environment, media, tech, Android, Civ6/7, Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension, coffee, food, beer, promoting local independent businesses, LCFC, WCCC/Bears, SF49ers, GenX, he/him
@j0hnc00per.bsky.social
Nurse. Therapist. Socialism. Climate justice. Birmingham, UK. It’s later than you think 🌍🍉 https://musicfromdifferentplaces.blogspot.com/?m=1
@journo-jess.bsky.social
Guardian Social Affairs correspondent / Send stories: jessica.murray@theguardian.com 📍 Birmingham
@shivajishivalaw.bsky.social
Charity lawyer; charity trustee; occasional transport campaigner.
@kirstendevos.bsky.social
Mum of 3. Parent governor and volunteer with Mums for Lungs and Better Streets for Birmingham #cleanair #activetravel #safestreets advocate. Views own. @mumsforlungs.bsky.social @betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
We want streets where everyone gets home safely and where there are genuine alternatives to driving. Account semi-monitored by volunteers trying to cover all bases! 📍 Birmingham, UK 🔗 betterstreetsforbirmingham.org
@stationstreet.bsky.social
Save The Electric, The Crown & Station Street from demolition. Tell Bham City Council to protect our assets & Glenbrook Property that our history is not for their profit. Email: savestationst@gmail.com Petition: https://www.change.org/saveoldstationstreet
@bobbyjosephcomics.bsky.social
Writer/Artist. The COMICS Laureate of the UK. Desi rude boy who chants, 'Comics!' at every opportunity! #thewildapache https://comicscanchangetheworld.com/comics-laureate/the-laureate-library-list/
@neilstewart.bsky.social
Head of Library & Digital @ihrlibrary.bsky.social at the Institute of Historical Research, London, UK @ihr.bsky.social. Libraries, history, books, music, film, current affairs, the odd bit of politics- you know, the good stuff.
@fairlibraryjobs.bsky.social
Fair Library Jobs is a group of library workers aiming to improve recruitment & employment practices in libraries in the UK https://linktr.ee/fairlibraryjobs
@rluk.ac.uk
RLUK's vision is that the UK should have the best research library support in the world. #RLUK25 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #librariesXresearch
@womenslibrary.bsky.social
The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
@ljwattswales.bsky.social
Retired librarian with 27 years in the rip-roaring world of libraries (last 13 years in a school library) Books, films, gardens, nature and fretting about climate emergency. https://mrswatts101.edublogs.org/
@littlewow.online
Director at Library Futures, a project of NYU Law Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy. MPA, MLIS. Words at Flaming Hydra and other places sometimes. she/her
@ashcstew.bsky.social
Campaign Strategist for EveryLibrary | Former Library Director | Trustee | Macro Social Worker
@kerryleslie.bsky.social
Community Development Worker by day and community busy body by night. Will talk a lot about my super cool four year old. Late diagnosed autistic (and more than likely adhd too). Lapsed graphic designer.
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library; a place to read, write and rest. Book a stay through our website and discover our beautiful Reading Rooms and boutique bedrooms! www.gladstoneslibrary.org
@bho.bsky.social
British History Online is a digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. Part of the Institute of Historical Research. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
@richove.bsky.social
Bodley's Librarian, @bodleianlibraries.Bsky.social & Head of Gardens, Libraries & Museums @ox.ac.uk OBE. FSA. FRHistS, FRSE President, DPC. Fellow, @Ballioloxford.Bsky.social. Member, @AmPhilsociety.Bsky.social
@dschnoeb.bsky.social
I work for Penguin Random House. I put the books you love into the libraries you should visit more. Worcester Human Rights Commissioner. He/Him.
@bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Amazing collections and breath-taking libraries. Facilitating research at the University of Oxford. Readers: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Visitors: visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
@alcarns.bsky.social
Labour Member of Parliament for Birmingham Selly Oak and Minister for Veterans and People in the Ministry of Defence. Served 24 years in the Marines, now a Reservist and politician.
@brumgreens.bsky.social
The #GreenParty in #Birmingham with two city councillors: Rob Grant for Kings Norton South and Julien Pritchard for Druids Heath and Monyhull. Promoted by Birmingham Green Party at 21 South Road, Birmingham B14 5NA https://birmingham.greenparty.org.uk/
@otherwisemag.bsky.social
An indie lit magazine of storytelling and ethnography #openaccess Long reads | Short Stories | Poetry | Visual Essays | Sounds | ISSN 2752-3659 http://otherwisemag.com
@ahmedelsharkawy.bsky.social
Consultant Transplant Hepatologist Birmingham. BASL Secretary. Int Aff Councillor EASL. BLT trustee. Viral Hep, Liver Transplant, PBC, MASLD, EDI. F1 junkie. #LiverSky. #HepSky
@1oldcodger.bsky.social
Birmingham Councillor, Deputy Leader of Council 05-12. 1st elected 1968.
@cllrjohncotton.bsky.social
Leader of Birmingham City Council. Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Glebe Farm and Tile Cross.
@rhbhm.bsky.social
Councillor for Acocks Green Ward and Leader of the Birmingham Liberal Democrat Council Group.
@david4bkh.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Brandwood & Kings Heath in Birmingham City Council 🌹🐝 Please email regarding any casework: david.barker@birmingham.gov.uk
@larry-turner.bsky.social
Labour MP for Birmingham Northfield🌹 Sign up to receive regular updates 🗞️: https://laurence4northfield.com/updates
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@positivelybrum.bsky.social
Author, photographer & publisher of local books and organiser of walking tours of Birmingham. See: www.positivelybirmingham.co.uk . New book see: www.birminghamspublic.art
@unison.org.uk
UNISON - the UK's largest union, representing 1.3 million public service workers. Need support? Call 0800 0857 857 or http://unsn.uk/Contact
@ucu.org.uk
UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and professional services staff in further education, higher education, prison education, and adult and community education.
@birminghamtuc.bsky.social
@janerockhouse.bsky.social
Journalist, Birmingham. Politics, social affairs, campaigns. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/authors/jane-haynes/ Also Substack https://insidebirmingham.substack.com/ 07471025568 jane.haynes@reachplc.com
@uk.theconversation.com
Independent news website. Only publishes articles written by academics and researchers. No paywall, no ads. #weneedexperts Sign-up now for our free newsletter: https://theconversation.com/uk/newsletters/ This account is mostly automated.
@birminghamunison.bsky.social
The 12,000 strong UNISON trade union Branch covering Birmingham City Council, Birmingham Children's Trust, school support staff and a wide range of private companies providing council and other services.