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🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society

📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.

🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
It's the final week to submit to the #RLUK26 #CFP - closes this Friday!

#RLUK26 will explore dynamic, inclusive & strategic approaches needed to manage myriad challenges libraries face re: academic freedom & contested spaces + collections.

Our virtual conference is open to all.

ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUKconf
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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My colleague @ckamposiori.bsky.social has written a blog post on embedding environmental sustainability in research libraries
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🌳BLOG POST | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries

Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK

🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
Blog Post | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Libraries: current practices and insights from RLUK - Research Libraries UK
Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries: current practices and insights from the RLUK membership As environmental sustainability becomes a central priority across UK universities,...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec

Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.

🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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🟠 #RLUKICIL | From Overthinking to Action: Making Library Activism Everyday | 27 Nov

This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes

🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Want to play a #DigitalPreservation game?
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 DPASSH conference is now open! Join us in Belfast next June to share your stories of collaboration, teamwork and play supporting the preservation of #CulturalHeritage and #HSS data and objects.

dpassh.org/conference-t...
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🔵 Less than 3 weeks left to submit to the #RLUK26 call for papers - Stewardship in challenging times

The virtual #RLUK26 Conference will explore how libraries can navigate complex intersections of academic freedom, censorship & contested spaces+collections

ℹ️ Read the full #CFP @ bit.ly/RLUKconf
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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⚡We are recruiting🌟

We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!

Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Earlier this week our Senior Archivist joined other RLUK libraries and shared how we're working to meet our EDI goals in our library services.

You can watch a recording of the session, and find out about how our Special for Everyone Project is contributing, via the link in the quoted post below. 👇
Thanks to Geraldine Hunwick, Rosaleen Williams, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison & Erika Delbecque @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKICIL on how collections can help libraries meet #EDI goals

📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
October 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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In case you missed it! Catch the recording of @rluk.ac.uk's latest Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries seminar here: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil-on-dema... 📹

Listen to how our LGBTQ+ Intern Rosaleen Williams explored queer narratives in our Cultural Collections @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries
Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engag...
https://www.rluk.ac.uk/icil-on-demand/#EDI2📹
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Thanks to Geraldine Hunwick, Rosaleen Williams, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison & Erika Delbecque @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKICIL on how collections can help libraries meet #EDI goals

📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
There's still time to sign up for this #RLUKICIL virtual event taking place on Monday that will discuss how special and heritage collections can support research libraries in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

#RLUKICIL events are free & open to all

🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Towards equity & inclusion through special collections & archives | 20 Oct

This seminar will hear case studies from @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social on how collections & archives help research libraries meet EDI goals

🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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We are super excited for our LGBTQ+ intern, Rosaleen, to share what she has been up to in the @rluk.ac.uk seminar on equity and inclusion! 🏳️‍🌈

Tune in to hear Rosaleen discuss her research of queer narratives within the University's Cultural Collections. 📖
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Towards equity & inclusion through special collections & archives | 20 Oct

This seminar will hear case studies from @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social on how collections & archives help research libraries meet EDI goals

🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society

📣There is just one month left to submit to the #RLUK26 virtual conference call for papers being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.

🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🟠 #RLUKICIL | From Overthinking to Action: Making Library Activism Everyday | 27 Nov

This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes

🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek.

This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.

Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We were pleased to have Paul Gooding (Glasgow) speak to #RLUKDSF today on ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ approaches to #AI implementation to help libraries better respond to the challenges of implementing new tech. Chaired by @cgknowles.bsky.social

📺 You can watch the recording of his talk at bit.ly/DSFonD
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens
www.researchinformation.info/news/jisc-la...
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
@jisc.bsky.social
Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens - Research Information
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
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October 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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📢Just published: @jisc.bsky.social Digital transformation library lens www.jisc.ac.uk/taking-digit..., a tool for libraries to amplify, enhance and evidence their role in digital transformation. A big publication, but you can dip in and out! Thanks to SCONUL, @rluk.ac.uk and @cilip.bsky.social
Digital transformation library lens - Jisc
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October 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society

📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.

🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
August 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Lots of ideas to think about on my train home to Liverpool from my excellent day in London with the Research Catalyst cohort. Was exciting to have my own research hat on, not just supporting others with theirs. Thank you for the opportunity @rluk.ac.uk @armauk.bsky.social #librariesxresearch
Ready and waiting for our third AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst cohort here in Senate House for today’s launch in partnership with @armauk.bsky.social #librariesXresearch find out more at www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-ahrc-re...
September 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Fantastic to meet our new AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst Cohort colleagues at our RCC3 launch yesterday & delighted to be partnering with @armauk.bsky.social Lots of learning, networking & engagement in the room. Wishing you all every success on your research journey and we are here for you
September 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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🔊 Vacancy: Open Research Manager, University of Sheffield Library (full-time, open-ended). The role will involve supporting projects across Sheffield and nationally with the @ukrepro.bsky.social to accelerate open research practices. Closing date 22 October: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Open-Res...
Open Research Manager
Open Research Manager
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September 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thanks to Sally Kent & Eleanor Parmenter for sharing with #RLUKICIL reflections on @theul.bsky.social project w/ Zambian visual artists exploring new ways to engage with problematic material & collaborating outside library’s trad user base

📺 You can watch a recording of their talk at bit.ly/ICILOND
September 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Are you interested in digital collections, policy management,, outreach & training? Then you could be our next Digital Preservation Officer!

Digital Preservation Officer (Maternity Cover). Closes 26 Sept 12:00.
Apply: bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs.
bodleian.ox.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM