Independent Libraries Association. An international group of independent libraries that hold unique collections: some of the finest cultural spaces in the world
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31 Oct 2019
Work in, near or around an independent library in any capacity? Tweet what you're up to with the hashtag #IndieLibraries and we'll retweet you to the community.
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20 Feb 2023
**CFP - NEW DEADLINE 6 MARCH**
Fancy coming to share your #IndieLibrary news at the incredible @thelinenhall on 2-3 June? Well, you can! Talks can be on topics of your choosing, but we have a fantastic theme to inspire you.
Click here for more: independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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18 Feb 2023
**CFP - NEW DEADLINE 6 MARCH**
Fancy coming to share your #IndieLibrary news at the incredible @thelinenhall on 2-3 June? Well, you can! Talks can be on topics of your choosing, but we have a fantastic theme to inspire you.
Click here for more: independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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18 Feb 2023
**CFP - NEW DEADLINE 6 MARCH**
Fancy coming to share your #IndieLibrary news at the incredible @thelinenhall on 2-3 June? Well, you can! Talks can be on topics of your choosing, but we have a fantastic theme to inspire you.
Click here for more: independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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17 Feb 2023
**CFP - NEW DEADLINE 6 MARCH**
Fancy coming to share your #IndieLibrary news at the incredible @thelinenhall on 2-3 June? Well, you can! Talks can be on topics of your choosing, but we have a fantastic theme to inspire you.
Click here for more: independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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17 Feb 2023
**CFP - NEW DEADLINE 6 MARCH**
Fancy coming to share your #IndieLibrary news at the incredible @thelinenhall on 2-3 June? Well, you can! Talks can be on topics of your choosing, but we have a fantastic theme to inspire you.
Click here for more: independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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ILA retweeted
31 May 2022
Read about the Independent Libraries Association conference @IndieLibraries held this month and well represented by south-west libraries: cilipswmn.wordpress.com/2022…
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ILA retweeted
22 Jun 2022
We are in some lovely company in this article. Nice to see fellow @IndieLibraries members @theleedslibrary and The Athenaeum included as well. ft.com/content/78a94e33-4c02…
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ILA retweeted
27 Jun 2022
Looking for a birthday or wedding gift for the book lover in your life? Why not adopt a book in their name?
This supports our conservation programme, ensuring our collections can be enjoyed by future generations.
devonandexeterinstitution.or…
ALT The spine of 'Bronte's works'
ALT The title page of 'Lorna Doone'
ALT The cover of 'The haunted man'
ALT The cover of 'A child's garden of verses'
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ILA retweeted
23 May 2022
A new display in the Outer Library! 'Building on our past' explores the architectural history of Exeter's Cathedral Green, in light of the exciting capital works happening as part of The Next Chapter project.
ALT Book display with black and white photograph album
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ILA retweeted
27 May 2022
We've had some lovely donations to our second hand book trolley, located in the Courtenay Room. All proceeds go to the Odesa National Scientific Library in Ukraine. Please pop in and have a browse.
ALT A second hand book trolley
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21 Apr 2022
#IndieLibrary event!
20 Apr 2022
Our current Call for Papers invites your own explorations of "A Sense of Place." To propose a paper for October 22-June 23, please send a 200 word abstract to project@devonandexeterinstitution.org
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10 Apr 2022
We're having another of our fantastic Town Hall meetings. 11am, Wednesday 27th April. We've got ten libraries coming along already - why don't you come along too?
Read all about it and how to sign up here: independentlibraries.co.uk/n…
9 Apr 2022
We're having another of our fantastic Town Hall meetings. 11am, Wednesday 27th April. We've got ten libraries coming along already - why don't you come along too?
Read all about it and how to sign up here: independentlibraries.co.uk/n…
8 Apr 2022
We're having another of our fantastic Town Hall meetings. 11am, Wednesday 27th April. We've got ten libraries coming along already - why don't you come along too?
Read all about it and how to sign up here: independentlibraries.co.uk/n…
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8 Apr 2022
**PROGRAMME UPDATED!***
Another keynote added to the Annual Conference on 13-14 May 2022. Hosted by the wonderful @bmi1854 in their brand new facilities, it's not to be missed!
Booking deadline is Thurs 5th May 2022, so get booking!
Take a peek here: independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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7 Apr 2022
Good news! We're going to have another one of our marvellous Town Hall meetings.
Previous ones have been filled with questions, good advice, hand-holding, tea and sympathy. They really are great!
Wed 27th April, 11am, click below for details:
independentlibraries.co.uk/n…
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5 Apr 2022
Could you give a Gladstone's book a new home? See here for details!
5 Apr 2022
Our de-accessioning project, paused for the pandemic, has restarted! If you're a research-active individual or institution you may be interested in giving some of our titles a new home.
All the information you need can be found in our blog posts: ow.ly/orsu50IAx6O
4 Apr 2022
Updated programme released! We now have TWO keynote speakers as well as our fantastic conference papers, delivered at the wonderful @bmi1854
All this for the bargain price of £60 for one day/£100 for the full weekend. What are you waiting for? Book now!
independentlibraries.co.uk/a…
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