Tim Leonard
@timjpleonard.bsky.social
Academic librarian in the north of England. Currently Associate Director (Space, Experience and Innovation) at Lancaster University Library.
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Any 2026 conference worth its salt needs to showcase AI! @uksg.bsky.social has a whole theme on AI, misinformation & emerging technologies.
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
February 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM
Any 2026 conference worth its salt needs to showcase AI! @uksg.bsky.social has a whole theme on AI, misinformation & emerging technologies.
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us
ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?
On the road today for a @jisc.bsky.social England Engagement Forum at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds. Looking forward to an interesting day of discussion!
February 9, 2026 at 9:34 AM
On the road today for a @jisc.bsky.social England Engagement Forum at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds. Looking forward to an interesting day of discussion!
Still time to apply for this year's NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award which covers attendance at both the UKSG Conference in Glasgow and the NASIG Conference in the US. Closes Feb 15th!
The UKSG Merriman Award offers a library /information professional the chance to attend both the NASIG Conference (Madison, WI) and the UKSG Conference (Glasgow).
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
Applications close 15 Feb 2026
Find out more and apply: www.uksg.org/merriman/
John Merriman Award - How to Apply - UKSG
Merriman Award: Opportunity to win a fully funded trip to the UKSG Annual Conference, the NASIG Annual Conference and free access to any UKSG 2026 event! Applications are invited for […]
www.uksg.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Still time to apply for this year's NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award which covers attendance at both the UKSG Conference in Glasgow and the NASIG Conference in the US. Closes Feb 15th!
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Proper citation of research by journalists is necessary for more trustworthy news
A piece I wrote for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
A piece I wrote for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Proper citation of research by journalists is necessary for more trustworthy news - LSE Impact
Andy Tattersall shows how research is poorly presented in the media & argues better community standards for linking to research could improve trust in media.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Proper citation of research by journalists is necessary for more trustworthy news
A piece I wrote for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
A piece I wrote for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
Looking forward to hosting this FREE @uksg.bsky.social webinar next week! It's part of our FE webinar series but this case study of AI use at Barton Peveril College sounds really relevant to the HE sector too.
You are invited to the free UKSG Further Education webinar: "AI at Barton Peveril – The College Picture and The Library Landscape" | dub.sh/43XLKYa 29 January 2026
FREE UKSG Further Education Webinar: AI at Barton Peveril - the college picture and the library landscape - UKSG
This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to expert speakers with no travelling required. This is a free webinar - Please note that advance registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and ...
dub.sh
January 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Looking forward to hosting this FREE @uksg.bsky.social webinar next week! It's part of our FE webinar series but this case study of AI use at Barton Peveril College sounds really relevant to the HE sector too.
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My UK Universities on @bsky.app Starter Pack has been updated and now contains 100 institutions with a Bluesky account.
Although it's fair to say, some may be fake given they've not added any information.
And only just over half seem active, posting in the last month or so.
go.bsky.app/Cw16PZq
Although it's fair to say, some may be fake given they've not added any information.
And only just over half seem active, posting in the last month or so.
go.bsky.app/Cw16PZq
December 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My UK Universities on @bsky.app Starter Pack has been updated and now contains 100 institutions with a Bluesky account.
Although it's fair to say, some may be fake given they've not added any information.
And only just over half seem active, posting in the last month or so.
go.bsky.app/Cw16PZq
Although it's fair to say, some may be fake given they've not added any information.
And only just over half seem active, posting in the last month or so.
go.bsky.app/Cw16PZq
A great morning of talks at the #UKSGForum2025 encompassing print moves and collection development at both smaller and larger libraries, AI and digital literacies, digitization and more
December 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A great morning of talks at the #UKSGForum2025 encompassing print moves and collection development at both smaller and larger libraries, AI and digital literacies, digitization and more
Great keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social on finding the hidden insight between data points - drawing on lived experience,meeting communities where they are and unlocking local knowledge #UKSGForum2025
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Great keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social on finding the hidden insight between data points - drawing on lived experience,meeting communities where they are and unlocking local knowledge #UKSGForum2025
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#UKSGforum2025 is a lovely event. Really glad to have the chance to see everyone, hear ideas and talk scholarly comms all day
December 3, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#UKSGforum2025 is a lovely event. Really glad to have the chance to see everyone, hear ideas and talk scholarly comms all day
Nice to be here in Brighton for the #UKSGForum2025! Looking forward to a great programme of talks and to catching up with @uksg.bsky.social members
December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Nice to be here in Brighton for the #UKSGForum2025! Looking forward to a great programme of talks and to catching up with @uksg.bsky.social members
Welcome @lulibrary.bsky.social 🙌
Hello from Lancaster University Library!
Fashionably late to this particular social media shindig, but finally here. Come and say hello!!
Fashionably late to this particular social media shindig, but finally here. Come and say hello!!
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Welcome @lulibrary.bsky.social 🙌
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We're really looking forward to hearing @richove.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social talk this Wed at #RLUKDSF.
🎟 You can sign up for this free, virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKDSF
🎟 You can sign up for this free, virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKDSF
🟢 #RLUKDSF | Knowledge Stewardship | 🗓️ 11 June
Join us in June to hear @richove.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social talk about long-term sustainability of knowledge & strategies 4 ensuring continued access + challenges 4 libraries as stewards of knowledge in uncertain times
🎟️ bit.ly/RLUKDSF
Join us in June to hear @richove.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social talk about long-term sustainability of knowledge & strategies 4 ensuring continued access + challenges 4 libraries as stewards of knowledge in uncertain times
🎟️ bit.ly/RLUKDSF
June 9, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We're really looking forward to hearing @richove.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social talk this Wed at #RLUKDSF.
🎟 You can sign up for this free, virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKDSF
🎟 You can sign up for this free, virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKDSF
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Thanks to Catherine Ross & Maureen Pennock for joining us at #RLUKDSF this week to share insights into the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy.
Chaired by @timjpleonard.bsky.social
📺 You can watch this event at bit.ly/DSFonD
Chaired by @timjpleonard.bsky.social
📺 You can watch this event at bit.ly/DSFonD
May 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Thanks to Catherine Ross & Maureen Pennock for joining us at #RLUKDSF this week to share insights into the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy.
Chaired by @timjpleonard.bsky.social
📺 You can watch this event at bit.ly/DSFonD
Chaired by @timjpleonard.bsky.social
📺 You can watch this event at bit.ly/DSFonD
I've failed to keep up with #UKSGForum2024 posts but it's been a great morning crossing diverse themes including AI, open research, career journeys and now collections and metadata
December 5, 2024 at 12:45 PM
I've failed to keep up with #UKSGForum2024 posts but it's been a great morning crossing diverse themes including AI, open research, career journeys and now collections and metadata
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Lovely to be at #UKSGForum2024 today, last year as an attendee but this year as a speaker. My colleague Taran Johal and I are very much looking forward to delivering our talk this afternoon about how UWTSD Birmingham are redefining access and engagement with our Digital Library.
December 5, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Lovely to be at #UKSGForum2024 today, last year as an attendee but this year as a speaker. My colleague Taran Johal and I are very much looking forward to delivering our talk this afternoon about how UWTSD Birmingham are redefining access and engagement with our Digital Library.
The #UKSGForum2024 is go! A fantastic welcome from UKSG Chair @charlierapple.bsky.social Looking forward to a great day - I'll be chairing a networking table discussing skills for the profession in 2030 later on 🙂
December 5, 2024 at 10:18 AM
The #UKSGForum2024 is go! A fantastic welcome from UKSG Chair @charlierapple.bsky.social Looking forward to a great day - I'll be chairing a networking table discussing skills for the profession in 2030 later on 🙂
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Join us for our Community Call on Dec. 11!
We'll welcome representatives from The National Archives, The University of London & The University of Brighton's Design Archives to discuss a project to improve search of visual collections via IIIF & AI-powered semantic search.
Zoom: iiif.io/community
We'll welcome representatives from The National Archives, The University of London & The University of Brighton's Design Archives to discuss a project to improve search of visual collections via IIIF & AI-powered semantic search.
Zoom: iiif.io/community
December 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Join us for our Community Call on Dec. 11!
We'll welcome representatives from The National Archives, The University of London & The University of Brighton's Design Archives to discuss a project to improve search of visual collections via IIIF & AI-powered semantic search.
Zoom: iiif.io/community
We'll welcome representatives from The National Archives, The University of London & The University of Brighton's Design Archives to discuss a project to improve search of visual collections via IIIF & AI-powered semantic search.
Zoom: iiif.io/community
The @uksg.bsky.social Forum is a week today! It's FREE for UKSG members and there is still time to book. Join us in Birmingham for a great day! www.uksg.org/events/forum...
November 28, 2024 at 11:29 AM
The @uksg.bsky.social Forum is a week today! It's FREE for UKSG members and there is still time to book. Join us in Birmingham for a great day! www.uksg.org/events/forum...
In London today for the Ebsco Open Day. I'll be speaking about Lancaster's partnership with Ebsco on the Panorama analytics platform later this morning 🙂
November 26, 2024 at 9:40 AM
In London today for the Ebsco Open Day. I'll be speaking about Lancaster's partnership with Ebsco on the Panorama analytics platform later this morning 🙂
A great first morning at the University Design Forum Conference. Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow is a beautiful venue!
June 4, 2024 at 11:15 AM
A great first morning at the University Design Forum Conference. Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow is a beautiful venue!
A great couple of days at the University of Sussex for the RLUK Members Meeting. Some great talks and discussion on generative AI and kindness in leadership. Feeling particularly inspired by the latter and how we might practice and celebrate kindness in our organisations.
November 10, 2023 at 4:23 PM
A great couple of days at the University of Sussex for the RLUK Members Meeting. Some great talks and discussion on generative AI and kindness in leadership. Feeling particularly inspired by the latter and how we might practice and celebrate kindness in our organisations.