🎄RLUK wishes our colleagues, partners and all a wonderful and restful Christmas break and a very Happy New Year! 🌾 We’ve compiled some of our highlights of 2025 in this post: bit.ly/4qGt3bR ☃️ RLUK offices will reopen on 5 January.

🟠 #RLUKICIL | Multivocality in Museum Collections Interpretation | 🗓️ 22 Jan Dr. Natalie McGuire explores decolonial museology through Barbados Museum & Historical Society (BMHS) & how it reimagine its collections as spaces of community-led knowledge sharing. 🎟 Sign up at bit.ly/RLUKICIL

Thanks to Helen Ross @mariacarnegie.bsky.social @dulib.bsky.social & Sophie Wonnacott @exeterunilib.bsky.social & Tom Radley (The National Archives) for talking to #RLUKSPACE today on how #EDI can be embedded into library spaces & practices 📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE

Thanks to Tuan Pham @amelieroper.bsky.social Jennie Fletcher @theul.bsky.social +Scott Taylor & Ian Gifford @uomlibrary.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKDSF on opportunities, challenges & evolving role of #AI in the library. Chaired by @ciarantalbot.bsky.social 📺 Watch the recording @ bit.ly/DSFonD

In this new blog series, Dr Catherine Eagleton and Catriona Cannon will be bringing together a number of inspiring and thought-provoking writers from across the higher education sector to set out their vision for the future of libraries. Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO

Come work with us! 😀 Our team is seeking a #repository Team Leader to oversee the operational delivery of University of Glasgow's portfolio of 'Enlighten' open #repositories. Love open repositories? Love the related domains of #metadata and open #scholarship?! Love supporting #research […]

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

My colleague @ckamposiori.bsky.social has written a blog post on embedding environmental sustainability in research libraries

🌳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

💠 #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

🟠 #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

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...

🔵 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

⚡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

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. 👇

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

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

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

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. 📖

🔵 #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

🟠 #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

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...

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

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

📢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

🔵 #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

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

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

🔊 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...

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

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.

🟠 #RLUKICIL | Re-entangling the visual archive | 23 Sep Join us next Tues to hear reflections on @theul.bsky.social project with Zambian visual artists exploring new ways to engage with problematic archival material & collaborating outside library’s ‘traditional’ user base 🎟️ bit.ly/RLUKICIL

We’re delighted to announce the third #RLUK #AHRC @armauk.bsky.social Research Catalyst Cohort #REPRCC for academic libraries. Over the next year they will develop their research confidence, skills & capabilities bit.ly/47JXXty 🎉 Congratulations #librariesXresearch cohort! 👇

🟢 #RLUKDSF | Thinking Fast & Slow about #AI | 🗓 8 Oct Join us in Oct to hear Paul Gooding (Glasgow) discuss principles for determining ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ approaches to #AI implementation to help libraries better respond to the challenges of implementing new technologies 🎟️ Sign up bit.ly/RLUKDSF

🟠 #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

🟠 #RLUKICIL | Re-entangling the visual archive | 23 Sep Join us to hear reflections on @theul.bsky.social project with Zambian visual artists exploring new ways to engage with archival material inc. problematic colonial-era & collaborating outside library’s ‘traditional’ user base bit.ly/RLUKICIL

This week's #ElertCyberavis features recent news and publications relevant to Canadian research libraries from @arl.org @ocul-libraries.bsky.social @ala-acrl.bsky.social @libraryleadpipe.bsky.social @rluk.ac.uk and more! mailchi.mp/aeb63384bf5a...

I was asked for a comment on the UK's journal big deal negotiations. We are in a sector-wide consultation and so not appropriate to talk specifics - but there is an apparent lack of understanding by some publishers of the current financial position of UK HE

We're very excited to open the Call for Papers for the next RLUK Conference. We welcome papers from all over the world, and not just from RLUK Members. So please do consider submitting a paper

🟠 #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

🟠 #RLUKICIL | Re-entangling the visual archive | 23 Sep Join us to hear reflections on @theul.bsky.social project with Zambian visual artists exploring new ways to engage with archival material inc. problematic colonial-era & collaborating outside library’s ‘traditional’ user base bit.ly/RLUKICIL

As part of our work to revise the @rluk.ac.uk strategy we have been looking at possible futures over the next five years and classified some of the many uncertainties that we will have to work with. We have provided a (non-exhaustive!) list in this blog

In a new #RLUK blog post, @davidprosser.bsky.social looks at how we can anticipate future challenges for research libraries & how this may shape the development of RLUK’s next strategy.

🔵 #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

A good post by Kelly Vere; too often we sldownplay even in the technicians commitment work the central and often front facing role of librarians and archivists @rluk.ac.uk

👇 Watch @ckamposiori.bsky.social talk from #CALC25 on RLUK's research on Embedding diversity and inclusion in research library recruitment practices

🎉 Congratulations to the #RLUK #TheNationalArchives Professional Fellows 2025-26: Robert Chipperfield (TNA) & Manuela Pallotto Strickland (KCL) Their projects will explore long-term accessibility & preservation of library+archival content and development of inclusive collections ℹ️ bit.ly/4ktq9mW

Thanks to Dr Steve Baguley, NHS Grampian, for an excellent talk to #RLUKDSF today on the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability & impact of #AI for the NHS. Chaired by Susan Halfpenny. 📺 You can watch the recording of this talk at bit.ly/DSFonD

🟢 #RLUKDSF EVENT As research libraries think about long-term sustainability of our systems & collections, what can we learn from other sectors? Join us this Wed (2 Jul) to hear Dr Steve Baguley share ongoing digital transformation & sustainability challenges for NHS 🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/RLUKDSF

Here's a great story alongside #LKFS2025 about one of the AHRC @rluk.ac.uk fellows Jonathan Bush "The Fellowship not only shaped the trajectory of my professional life but also opened up new possibilities for collaboration, advocacy, and long-term impact." www.rluk.ac.uk/blog-post-a-...