Bath and North East Somerset Libraries

Behind the Scenes


Read about our collections, the secrets of shelving, our services, and hear directly from staff!

Guest Article: Centenary Babies One year on.

Centenary Babies – One Year On

Last July we gifted all babies born in July a special copy of Winnie the Pooh, a title from our Centenary book list, so that they could celebrate 100 years […]
Libraries week: How libraries change lives

Libraries Change Lives

The theme of Libraries Week June 2025 was ‘Libraries Change Lives’ so we asked staff and partners to share a few words about how our libraries have changed lives!
Wonderful Wasōbon: An introduction to the Japanese Collection at Bath Central Library

Wonderful Wasōbon

An introduction to the Japanese Collection at Bath Central Library Here at B&NES Libraries we’re lucky enough to have a historic reference collection with all kinds of books spanning hundreds […]
Behind the scenes shelving

Secrets of Shelving

If you’ve ever wondered why Eric Van Lustbader is under ‘L’, but Elizabeth von Armin is under V, what the deal is with Mcs and Macs, or how to decipher […]
What is Libraries at Home Video

What is Libraries at Home?

Our coordinator and volunteers chat about our Libraries at Home Service and volunteering opportunities. Ever wondered what the Libraries at Home Service is? Want to know how to get involved, […]
Staff Spotlight: Being A Librarian Judge

Staff Spotlight: Being A Librarian Judge

Behind the scenes of judging a national book award – what really happens! Earlier this year, I applied and was successful in obtaining a place on the librarian reviewing panel […]

Staff Spotlight: Sam on Supporting Accessibility

This staff spotlight article was written by Sam Meunier, Development and Outreach Officer to talk about new guides to our locations.
Staff Spotlight - Owen on Disability Pride Month

Staff Spotlight: Owen on Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month. We talk to Owen Pass, CS Library & Information Advisor at Midsomer Norton Library, Information and Advice Services about what it means to him.
Staff Spotlight: Alice on Autism

Staff Spotlight: Alice on Autism

We spoke to Alice, one of our library colleagues, about her experience with Autism. “It’s 08:59am and my heartbeat has increased. The doors welcoming the customers into the library are […]