Dad. Librarian. Runner. Libraries & Archives Team Leader @angusalive, #autism Dad, #MentalHealth champion, Yorkshireman (ergo views my own). Woke and proud.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined May 2009
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David Main retweeted
"No matter who you are, or where you are from, you can walk into any library in the country and ask for help. In return you will be asked for precisely nothing" Great start to the Lords debate from Baroness Sanderson. parliamentlive.tv/event/inde…
I will say this again.
And I will keep saying it.
Over and over until the day it is no longer required.
#LibrariesMatter
#LibrariesAreEssential
David Main retweeted
I would really love it if the big IT outage thing turned out to be caused by a group of cyberwarrior pensioners who learned hacking from the Monday afternoon group at the library and are sick of seeing the local bank branches and Post Offices close down
David Main retweeted
Public libraries are a vital hub for communities nationwide, yet in Stockport the Council is reducing staffed opening hours. This threatens to leave many people isolated and without access to these critical services.
My question to the Leader of the House today👇🏽
Spending the night with @krishgm, @campbellclaret, @RoryStewartUK & @maitlis, four pillows, two screens, a pizza, snacks galore and a drink for every seat change.
Been waiting a while for this one.
#DemocracyMatters
#GeneralElection2024
#GE24
David Main retweeted
Ahead of the polling stations opening tomorrow, let's remind parliamentary candidates just how #LibrariesChangeLives in sometimes small, but always significant ways. "Part of the magic of a library... is its capaciousness as social infrastructure." theguardian.com/news/article… 1/3
Libraries represent the hope for strangers we will never meet - @KevinPGilday
100% this ☝🏻
#LibrariesMatter
#CILIPS24
ALT Kevin P Gilday speaking at CILIPS24
"Parents do not want their children to know about wolves, but children need to learn that wolves exist."
James LaRue on #censorship speaking at #CILIPS24
#LibrariesMatter
ALT James LaRue speaking at CILIPS24
David Main retweeted
🚨 NEW: Key deadlines for the GE on 4 July
⏲️ Register to vote: Tuesday 18 June at 23.59
⏲️ Applying for a Voter ID: Wednesday 26 June at 17:00
⏲️ Applying for a postal vote: Wednesday 19 June at 17.00
⏲️ Applying for a proxy vote: Wednesday 26 June at 17.00
David Main retweeted
Thank you @michaelsheen for these lovely thoughts on school libraries 🙌
#GreatSchoolLibraries
First class.
#LibrariesMatter
#LibrariesAreEssential
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So lucky to have met lots of new friends during my time at @wdclibraries. Thanks for all the well wishes and lovely gifts. Feeling very grateful 🙏
Last few work tasks ticked off today, ready to start the new gig tomorrow. Next up: Angus. Bring it on! 😎
#LibrariesMatter
The day has finally come....
Really looking forward to finding out who will come along and fill my shoes (UK 11, US 12, EU 46).
#TimeForAChange
#ItchyFeet
#LibrariesMatter
ALT Image of a job advert for Team Leader Libraries with West Dunbartonshire Council
Do you like shushing people? Want a job where you can sit in a quiet room and read all day? Do you look good in cardigans?
Yes? Great. Apply for something else.
#LibrariesAreEssential
#LibrariesMatter
We're recruiting! If you have excellent customer service skills - why not apply?
Visit myjobscotland.gov.uk/council… for more info.
Closing date: 21st March 2024
ALT Image with rows of books in the background. Text reads: "Are you awesome? Then why not join our awesome Libraries team? Various part-time opportunities available. Visit MyJobScotland.gov.uk.
David Main retweeted
‘A daily Blantyre patron, the type who comes to count as a friend, confided that every day was a choice for him between ‘the library and the bookies’. Both warm. Both enticing. Both open. What fate awaits him now that choice is taken away?’ @CILIPScotland cilips.org.uk/dear-blantyre-…
ALT A reader browsing the shelves of Blantyre Library.
David Main retweeted
With the devastating news of 6 Library Closures in South Lanarkshire, @GGallerina has reflected on her experience of patron to librarian.
Saying "Blantyre Library was the first branch I ever worked in. I wouldn’t be a librarian without it." 💙
Read here: cilips.org.uk/dear-blantyre-…
ALT Young person browsing the library books in a colourful display.
David Main retweeted
Bringing books direct to your door!
If you’re unable to make it to our libraries due to ill health, disability or age our Home Delivery service will bring the library to you.
To use this service contact us on 01389 608037 or [email protected]
@WDCouncil
ALT West Dunbartonshire libraries Home Delivery Service
David Main retweeted
It feels like a long time since we’ve had to shade our eyes from the sun! Excited pupils at @LennoxPSELCC welcomed the spring like weather with a visit from our mobile library yesterday. Lots of exploring, fun, & brilliant books chosen. Now that’s what we call a good day! ☀️📖🚐
ALT Children holding up their library books outside the mobile library, while sharing their eyes from the sun.