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We specialise in collecting withdrawn library stock, selling it online, and returning a portion of the profits back to the libraries.
Happy libraries, happy us!
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In 1755, Samuel Johnson's 'A Dictionary of the English Language' was published. It took seven years to complete (after Johnson claimed he could do it in three!) and we are lucky enough to have the miniature 9th edition available with a handwritten gift note inside. 📚
April 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Today we’re celebrating Harry, who has been part of Anybook for 10 years! 🎉
Harry joined us as a book cataloguer and is now our Dispatch Team Leader.
He also loves chocolate cake, so that's what's on the menu today!
Thank you for all your hard work, Harry! ⭐️
April 9, 2026 at 8:41 AM
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✨ LILAC 2026! @lilacconf.bsky.social

We had a fantastic time in Sheffield connecting with so many of you in person.

If you didn’t get the chance to stop by for a chat, or if you have any follow‑up questions - we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Email us at [email protected]

#LILAC26
April 2, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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Don’t forget to visit the #LILAC26 exhibition today. @socialhistarchive.bsky.social @ebscouk.bsky.social @openfifth.bsky.social @anybook.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social & Lyngsoe Systems can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draws! buff.ly/awQo7jg
Collector card for the LILAC conference exhibition space. The card is a rectangle, around the outer edge there is a pattern in light and dark shades of purple. The pattern consists of lines and circular swirls. The centre of the card is white and all text is purple. At the top of the card it says 'Collector Card: Collect 8 stamps for a chance to win a prize'. Below this there are eight circles in the colour lilac. Below the circles it says lilacconference.com/sponsors and below the web address it says Your name, followed by a space to fill in your name.
March 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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🎉 Today is Claire’s 10-year anniversary at Anybook!
If you've spoken to us in the last decade, you've likely spoken to Claire!
From Sales to Acquisitions Manager, and nearly 5 years as Operations Manager too—Claire’s had a busy 10 years!
Celebrating with sweet treats today! 🍰
July 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Thank you @lilacconf.bsky.social for inviting us to be a sponsor of #LILAC25. One of the best conferences we have been to and loved the location!
If any delegates would like more information on our services, please email Claire at [email protected] 😊
April 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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We hope you enjoy it! 🥰
lilacconf.bsky.social LILAC Conference @lilacconf.bsky.social · Apr 16
Congratulations to Laura Moss, who has won a hamper donated by @anybook.bsky.social as part of the #LILAC25 exhibition.
Laura Moss standing next to her prize from the LILAC 2025 exhibition. The prize is a hamper in a large rectangular box with a purple lid and a base with blue, red and white spots.
April 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Make sure to visit us to get your stamp and be in with a chance of winning a prize! (We donated a hamper that we almost kept for ourselves 😉) #LILAC25
lilacconf.bsky.social LILAC Conference @lilacconf.bsky.social · Apr 14
Don’t forget to visit our fabulous #LILAC25 exhibition today. Our exhibitors Infobase, The Social History Archive, EBSCO, Content Online, AM, Open Firth, anybook.com, TDNet, Facet Publishing, ILG & CILIP can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draw! buff.ly/kzWOYpu
Collector card for the LILAC conference exhibition space. At the top of the card it says 'Collector Card: Collect at least 6 stamps for a chance to win a prize'. Below this there are 10 circles in the colour lilac. It then says lilacconference.com/sponsors, followed by a space to fill in your name.
April 15, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Don’t forget to visit our fabulous #LILAC25 exhibition today. Look at some of the amazing prizes you can win! Our exhibitors can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draw. buff.ly/L7qA7FX
A large rectangular box. It has a purple lid and the base is a combination of white, blue and red spots. The box is tied with a navy blue ribbon with a small cream card. The card says 'The British Hamper Company'. A combination of items on a white table. At the front is a book with the title 'The Kind Librarian', on top of a cream tote bag that says 'Libraries Change Lives'. To the right is a black umbrella and to the left is a white mug that says 'Libraries Change Lives'. A blue box on a white table. The box says 'echo dot' and shows an image of a circular black echo dot. A collection of items on a white table. At the front is a black knitted hat that says Cardiff University/ Prifysgol Caerdydd, on top of a cream tote bag that says 'Cardiff University' in cream letters in a red box. To the right is a travel mug with a clear plastic lid and in front of that is a white rectangle that says AM in gold letters. To the left is a a book with the title 'Social Future Academic Libraries'.
April 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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New to Bluesky... our first post comes from Cardiff University while attending the @lilacconf.bsky.social 😊 come and say hello to us!
April 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM