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LISTSERV Web Interface 16.52024-03-18T14:43:06ZSusan Isaac2024-03-18T14:43:00+00:002024-03-18T14:43:00+00:00Henry Lumley Collections Engagement Granthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;6bba5448.2403The Royal College of Surgeons of England Library and Archives are inviting applications for the Henry Lumley Collections Engagement Grant https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-and-publications/library/about-the-library/projects/henry-lumley-collections-engagement-grant/<br><br>It is only the second year in which the grant has been offered. It provides UK based researchers with an opportunity to visit to conduct research on a topic centred on the College's library collections. [...]Heastie, Rachel2024-03-18T10:21:51+00:002024-03-18T10:21:51+00:00CSGUK Inspired Ideas from the Sharp Endhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;2a944b35.2403with apologies for cross posting<br><br>Customer Services Group UK are pleased to announce that bookings are now open for our Inspired Ideas from the Sharp End event.<br><br>Come join us at Teesside University on Friday 12 April 10am-4pm for a day filled with innovation and creativity!<br><br>Inspired Ideas from the Sharp End events are designed to give frontline Library staff who don’t normally get the chance to attend conferences or other development events the opportunity to deliver, present and attend. [...] Charlotte Wilmot2024-03-18T10:02:18+00:002024-03-18T10:02:18+00:00Re: EXTERNAL: Inquiry Regarding Barcodes on Library Bookshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9e31b546.2403Dear all,<br><br>We moved to RFID some years ago and this was discussed at the time.<br><br>We have found that the Barcodes are useful for us so that you can identify individual copies of a book.<br><br>* When items are reserved<br>* When an item is lost / missing.<br>* If a borrower says that they returned the item but it isn't recorded as returned on our system. [...]Keith Lang (LST)2024-03-18T09:23:51+00:002024-03-18T09:23:51+00:00Re: Inquiry Regarding Barcodes on Library Bookshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;c8ef4353.2403Dear Huzefa,<br><br>1.<br>We too have stickers for barcodes rather than an advancing stamped accession number, or printing the accession number on the RFID tag. These are stuck to the books' title pages and this practice predates computerisation in the early 1990s. RFID here was introduced in 2015 (as we are a small library re staffing and cost) and the tags were added to books programmed using the barcodes already in each book with no other information. Since then, both barcode and RFID tag are added to each book. [...]Dawson,H2024-03-18T09:22:31+00:002024-03-18T09:22:31+00:00start the week with some amazing women new additions to the womens history month maphttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;507ca5a1.2403https://en-gb.padlet.com/h_dawson/our-wonderful-world-of-inspiring-women-9ihepb01tusm2mo3<br><br>recently added<br><br>Egypt<br><br>Huda Sha'rawi ( I have sen other variation spellings so apologies if I have chosen the wrong one)<br><br>https://documentwomen.com/huda-sha-arawi-egypt-revolution<br><br>1923, founded and became the first president of the Egyptian Feminist Union (EFU). The EFU launched one of the first feminist journals iFrench L'Egyptienne, in 1925 and its Arabic edition, al-Misriyya, in 1927. [...] Goldsmith, Sam2024-03-18T08:22:24+00:002024-03-18T08:22:24+00:00Re: LIS-LINK Digest - 15 Mar 2024 to 16 Mar 2024 (#2024-61)https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;d5cffe9c.2403Good morning Huzefa<br>I worked in academic libraries for a lot of years and have been there long<br>enough to see the development of the systems from Browns issue! My<br>experience the visual codes would have some first and been utilised<br>pre-RFID, then when it was implemented the existing codes will have been<br>used alongside the new RFID codes to link them. Most often the RFID system<br>will allow you to associate the old code with the tag. Even if that were<br>not possible, I suspect most library people would be very uncomfortable<br>with removing barcodes and possibly damaging the [...]Huzefa Ghadiali2024-03-16T07:48:20+05:302024-03-16T07:48:20+05:30Inquiry Regarding Barcodes on Library Bookshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;826902f8.2403Dear all,<br><br>I recently had the opportunity to visit Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, one of<br>the most modern libraries in the world. During my visit, I noticed that<br>barcodes were present on every book, alongside the RFID stickers. OR inside<br>the books.<br><br>As we have recently implemented an RFID system in our library, we are<br>reevaluating our book labelling practices. Seeing the inclusion of both<br>barcodes and RFID stickers at Mohammed Bin Rashid Library sparked my<br>curiosity, and I am reaching out to inquire about the rationale behind this<br>dual labelling approach. If anyone has any suggestions regarding this<br>matter [...]Moore Gavin (RJC) Library Manager South Warks UFT2024-03-15T12:39:57+00:002024-03-15T12:39:57+00:00VACANCY - Librarian South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trusthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;36d2b3f5.2403Hello all,<br><br>(Apologies for cross posting)<br><br>Fancy working in leafy Warwickshire? Enjoy the challenge and opportunity to develop a new role and services? Adept at building relationships with teams? We are currently advertising for a new Librarian role to provide knowledge services to our community teams at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust<https://www.swft.nhs.uk/>. [...] Andrew Walsh2024-03-15T11:50:36+00:002024-03-15T11:50:36+00:00Call for papers extension - Academic Libraries North Conferencehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9934f4c4.2403Dear all,<br><br>Due to requests, our call for papers deadline has been extended to Sunday 24th March!<br><br>We invite you to submit to our 2024 ALN Conference, to be held online on 12th June 2024 and in person on 5th July 2024 at the St George's Centre, Leeds. The theme is 'Generative AI and Emerging Technologies'. [...] Bernie Folan2024-03-14T22:54:15+00:002024-03-14T22:54:15+00:00Call for panel proposals for OASPA 2024 Annual Conference now openhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;c92f0bbc.2403The OASPA annual conference<br><https://www.oaspa.org/events/2024-conference/> brings<br>the open access community together to discuss new developments and<br>innovations in scholarly publishing, and unite in our shared goal to enable<br>research around the world to be openly accessible in line with our mission<br><https://www.oaspa.org/about/who-we-are/>.<br><br>The 2024 conference will encourage participants to consider how we might<br>all work towards truly equitable and inclusive open scholarship practices<br>as well as address many timely and fundamental topics relating to open<br>scholarly communication. The conference will be held in Lisbon 16-18<br>September 2024. We welcome participants for collective reflection and<br>discussion. [...]Virginia Power2024-03-14T16:55:10+00:002024-03-14T16:55:10+00:00MSc. Information Management @ UWE Bristol - Open Day 23rd March 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;e43bf43d.2403Hello!<br><br>Are you considering postgraduate study to further your career in Library, Information, Learning Development or Knowledge Management roles? If a Masters course is something you're thinking about, then it can be extremely helpful to speak with staff and recent Masters students, to learn from their own experiences. Why not come along and talk to our MSc. Information Management staff and students at UWE Bristol and see what we can offer you (including CPD opportunities). [...] Events2024-03-14T13:37:45+00:002024-03-14T13:37:45+00:00UKSG 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 in Glasgow - Last chance to bookhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;1d900205.2403** Apologies for cross posting**<br><br>The UKSG 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition<https://bit.ly/48EKfpS> is rapidly approaching. To secure your place at the event, please ensure your registration is completed before 17:00 GMT on Monday 18th March. After this deadline, we cannot guarantee registration. Don't miss out on this significant event in the scholarly communications calendar. [...] Louise Greener2024-03-14T12:27:07+00:002024-03-14T12:27:07+00:00AI & Copyright | Programme now live for Copyright Conference 2024!https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;5ddfaff6.2403Programme now live for Copyright Conference 2024!<br><br>And what a line-up! Exploring our headline theme of emerging technologies and copyright, we are delighted to welcome Keynote speaker Pawlet Brookes MBE, discussing AI, ethics and IP in the context of black heritage creators’.<br><br>PLUS a whole host of expert speakers discussing everything from AI and eBooks, the changing political, legal and AI landscape and navigating ownership of AI creations in libraries. [...]Edward Hood2024-03-14T11:32:13+00:002024-03-14T11:32:13+00:00Reminder - Job vacancies: 3 x Collections Audit Assistants posts (3 months fixed term) at SOAS Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;80e4bd05.2403Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting 3 x Collections Audit Assistants (full-time, 3-month fixed-term) to join our Special Collections team. The post holders will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on Special Collections. They will gather data on the archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections to aid in long-term collection management. [...]Edward Hood2024-03-14T11:32:10+00:002024-03-14T11:32:10+00:00Reminder - Job vacancy: Collections Audit Leader (3 months fixed term contract) at SOAS Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;e0c6e04d.2403Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting a fixed term (3 months), full time Collections Audit Lead to join our Special Collections team. The post holder will lead a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on the library’s archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections. [...]Natasha Aburrow-Jones2024-03-14T11:15:09+00:002024-03-14T11:15:09+00:00Vacancy at the Advocates Library Ref. 24.07 Library Assistant - General and Administrativehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;7a26aa6b.2403Please excuse cross-posting<br><br>Hello<br><br>Please find information on a new position that has become available within the Advocates Library. This is an opportunity to join the team of one of the most prestigious law libraries in the country, in a varied role which will involve working with all the teams within the Library. [...]Dawson,H2024-03-14T10:59:22+00:002024-03-14T10:59:22+00:00Are you helping support disabled students / library users/ archive users./ staff ? do you want to join an online forum for information, library and archive professionals- 19th marchhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;b57ab691.2403Dear all<br>Are you helping support disabled students / library users/ archive users./ staff ? do you want to join an online forum for information, library and archive professionals<br><br>Disability Champions Forum<br><br>Is a grassroots community of practice form for all information professionals which was<br><br>launched in November 2015 in affiliation with ALISS<br><br>We aim to offer librarians, Special Collections, information professionals from all sectors an informal place to [...] Eoin O'Cearnaigh2024-03-14T10:29:07+00:002024-03-14T10:29:07+00:00Full Programme for BISA 2024: Sound Heritage Today and Reminder to Registerhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;99779c32.2403Sorry for cross posting:<br><br>We are pleased to announce that the full programme for BISA 2024 Sound Heritage Today in Glasgow on 9-10 May is now available:<br>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L1mX9mQ_UrXGLXbIAB4iWSCksVhX0QyC/view?usp=sharing<br><br>We hope to see many colleagues representing organisations that work with and hold sound collections for what should be a practical and inspiring event focusing on how we can collaborate to preserve sound heritage. [...]Gary Horrocks2024-03-13T13:03:23+00:002024-03-13T13:03:23+00:00Research Data Management for information professionals - from researcher need to effective service - UKeiG half-day online CPD course - Wednesday 8th May 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;a0ce4568.2403The UK electronic information Group (UKeiG) is pleased to announce a<br>half-day online CPD course on ‘*Research Data Management for information<br>professionals – from researcher need to effective service**’ *from 1 pm - 4<br>pm on Wednesday 8th May 2024.<br><br>Book Now: *https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1831679&group=201314<br><https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1831679&group=201314>*<br><br>*Overview*<br><br>The goal of librarians is to run services that meet the needs of users. [...]Melanie Cheung2024-03-13T09:52:05+00:002024-03-13T09:52:05+00:00Making archives engaging for visually impaired audiences + RLUK ICIL eventshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;acb159f2.2403UPCOMING RLUK INCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS, INCLUSIVE LIBRARIES EVENTS MARCH - MAY<br><br>Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries<https://bit.ly/RLUKICIL> (RLUKICIL) is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engaging with content in research library collections. It seeks to raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of dealing with, contextualising, and engaging with offensive collections while also identifying and sharing examples of good practice. [...]Lesley Castens2024-03-13T08:43:31+00:002024-03-13T08:43:31+00:00Head of Library & Digital Support vacancyhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;28b73c63.2403Dear lis-link colleagues<br><br>We are recruiting a Head of Library & Digital Support at the University of Plymouth. This is a new role working with a fabulous and innovative library team consistently producing excellent results. The role also includes influencing wider initiatives both within the directorate and across the University so if you are ambitious and want to help shape the future at Plymouth, this could be the role for you. [...] John Williams2024-03-13T08:23:15+00:002024-03-13T08:23:15+00:00Re: VACANCY - Content and Data Analytics Coordinator, Newcastle University Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9dcafa99.2403Hi<br><br>Apologies, the closing date is actually 20 Mar 2023.<br><br>Regards,<br>John<br><br>From: John Williams<br>Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2024 8:21 AM<br>To: lis-link@jiscmail.ac.uk<br>Subject: VACANCY - Content and Data Analytics Coordinator, Newcastle University Library<br><br>Dear colleagues<br><br>Newcastle University is inviting applications for a vacancy:<br><br>Job title: Content and Data Analytics Coordinator<br>Hours: Full-time<br>Contract: Open Ended<br>Salary: £29,605 to £30,487 with progression to £32,982 per annum<br>Location: Newcastle upon Tyne<br>Closing date: 6 Mar 2023 [...] John Williams2024-03-13T08:20:33+00:002024-03-13T08:20:33+00:00VACANCY - Content and Data Analytics Coordinator, Newcastle University Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;a06ff1ba.2403Dear colleagues<br><br>Newcastle University is inviting applications for a vacancy:<br><br>Job title: Content and Data Analytics Coordinator<br>Hours: Full-time<br>Contract: Open Ended<br>Salary: £29,605 to £30,487 with progression to £32,982 per annum<br>Location: Newcastle upon Tyne<br>Closing date: 6 Mar 2023<br><br>This post presents an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join the Library's Content and Discovery team. The post holder will play an important role in the processes around acquiring the information resources needed to support University education and research. They will ensure that resources in all formats (including print and electronic) are sourced, maintained and made discoverable [...] Michael Zyphur2024-03-13T13:59:59+11:002024-03-13T13:59:59+11:00Using ChatGPT and Copilot for Efficient Data Analysis in R - livestream seminarhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9a156f76.2403Hi everyone<br><br>Instats is incredibly pleased to be offering a 2-day workshop on Using<br>ChatGPT and Copilot for Efficient Data Analysis in R<br><https://instats.org/seminar/using-chatgpt-and-github-copilot-for-eff2>,<br>running March 20 - 21, by professor Peter Gruber (who holds dual PhDs in<br>physics and economics). This workshop provides a 21st-century introduction<br>to Statistical Analysis with R, focusing on the efficient use of AI<br>assistants including ChatGPT and Github Copilot to automate R coding with<br>plain language requests. Because R is free, this revolution will help<br>democratize access to basic and advanced analysis tools without having to<br>suffer the steep learning curve of coding in [...]Steele, Gary2024-03-12T18:24:12+00:002024-03-12T18:24:12+00:00Re: Research and sustainable development goalshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;b040048e.2403Hi Peter,<br><br>Before we had a subscription to SciVal we used the search strings - Elsevier 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Mapping - Elsevier BV (digitalcommonsdata.com)<https://elsevier.digitalcommonsdata.com/datasets/y2zyy9vwzy/1> - provided by Elsevier.<br><br>You can plug these into the advanced search in Scopus to map your institute's outputs by SDG.<br><br>Kindest regards,<br><br>Gary<br><br>Gary Steele<br>Senior Librarian, Collections and Discovery | Sir Alex Ferguson Library<br>Pronouns: He/Him [...]Peter Smith2024-03-12T17:03:26+00:002024-03-12T17:03:26+00:00Research and sustainable development goalshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;33241ffb.2403Colleagues,<br><br>as part of our climate action plan we're going to look at Hallam research, mapping publications to the Sustainable Development Goals. We'll be putting together a search based on the SDGs and using the usual suspect multidisciplinary databases.<br><br>Has anyone done anything similar, and if so would you be happy to share your methodology? [...]Nick Wood2024-03-12T15:34:51+00:002024-03-12T15:34:51+00:003 training role opportunities at London South Bank Universityhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;36a8ae13.2403Dear all<br><br>We're advertising these three exciting training roles in the Skills for Success team within Library, Skills and Customer Services for one final week.<br><br>* The Maths & Statistics role will be delivering skills workshops and in-person maths support to students from various Schools across LSBU Group: Job profile (webitrent.com)<https://ce1031li.webitrent.com/ce1031li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=392376DosT&WVID=46197623lw&LANG=USA><br><br>* The English for Academic Purposes role will be teaching Academic Practice and English for Academic Purposes across multiple Schools in the LSBU Group: Job profile (webitrent.com)<https://ce1031li.webitrent.com/ce1031li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=395536DqeZ&WVID=46197623lw&LANG=USA> [...] National Acquisitions Group2024-03-12T14:42:19+00:002024-03-12T14:42:19+00:00Free NAG Webinar: Redressing the Balance with Dr Karen McAulay - Tues 16th April 1400https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;5614df00.2403Redressing the Balance: Getting Historically Under-Represented Composers<br>and Contemporary Environmental Concerns into Library Stock<br>Dr Karen McAulay, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Tuesday 16th April 1400<br><br>https://nag.org.uk/event/balance/<br><br>A Performing Arts Librarian describes recent efforts to improve the<br>Whittaker Library’s stock of music by contemporary and historically<br>significant women and composers of colour, and the challenges of sourcing<br>music addressing the climate crisis. [...]Nick Wood2024-03-12T14:36:24+00:002024-03-12T14:36:24+00:00Vacancy for a Customer Services Manager at our Croydon Campushttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;bf012dde.2403Dear all<br><br>Do you have the skills and experience to manage the services from our Library/Student Centre at our Croydon Campus?<br><br>Croydon is one of three sites from where we deliver front-line library, skills and student services and our department has recently been accredited with the Customer Service Excellence award.<br><br>The Student Centre helpdesk caters for a wide variety of student enquiries but there are also opportunities for flexible working. [...] Cook, Stephen2024-03-12T11:35:34+00:002024-03-12T11:35:34+00:00Space Utilisationhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;5ed7b2ac.2403Dear all,<br><br>Would any of you have knowledge on space utilisation for open access and office areas?<br><br>We have looked at sensors but wondered if anybody else had tried this and had also used any other methods of calculating usage of space?<br><br>Many thanks.<br><br>Stephen Cook<br><br>Learning Resources Manager<br>Tel: +44 (0)1707 669463<br>Mob: 07889 317624<br>Email:stcook@rvc.ac.uk<br>Student Learning Centre,<br>The Royal Veterinary College,<br>Hawkshead Lane<br>North Mymms<br>Hatfield<br>Herts AL9 7TA [...] Stefanie Rauch2024-03-12T11:28:18+00:002024-03-12T11:28:18+00:00Vacancy: Project Cataloguer (fixed term, 24 months) at the Wiener Holocaust Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9289769b.2403Project Cataloguer<br><br>Full-time, fixed-term contract (24 months) based in Central London, WC1<br>Salary: £30,000<br>Start date: May 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter Responsible to: Printed & AV Collections Manager Deadline for Applications: 14 April 2024 (23:59)<br>Interviews: 22 April 2024<br><br>The Wiener Holocaust Library is the world’s oldest Holocaust archive and the home of Britain’s largest collection of published and unpublished works, documents and photographs relating to the Nazi era. [...]Gary Horrocks2024-03-12T10:48:37+00:002024-03-12T10:48:37+00:00Better social media for libraries and cultural organisations - next steps in a post-Twitter world - UKeiG Zoom course - Friday 22th March 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;6e49f2c7.2403There are a few delegate places remaining on the UK electronic information<br>Group's (UKeiG) half-day online CPD course on ‘Better social media for<br>libraries and cultural organisations - next steps in a post-Twitter world’<br>from 10 am - 1 pm on Friday 22th March 2024.<br><br>Book Here: *https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1814393&group=201314<br><https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1814393&group=201314>*<br><br>*Overview*<br>Social media is so important to marketing, communications and dialogue<br>online, but the landscape is more fractured than ever before. How do you<br>elevate your library or information service to a higher level of<br>stakeholder engagement? Which platforms provide the best opportunities, and<br>where should we be setting up profiles [...]Anne Hotson2024-03-12T09:50:56+00:002024-03-12T09:50:56+00:00Remove from lisyhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;ee92235e.2403Good morning<br>I retiring and would like to be removed from this email list.<br>Thank you for the help and information gleaned from the emails<br>Regards<br>Anne<br><br>Anne Hotson<br><br>Information Advisor<br><br>Barrington Library<br><br>Cranfield University<br><br>Defence Academy of the United Kingdom<br><br>Shrivenham<br><br>SN6 8LA<br><br>Email: a.f.hotson@cranfield.ac.uk<mailto:a.f.hotson@cranfield.ac.uk> Dawson,H2024-03-12T09:44:34+00:002024-03-12T09:44:34+00:00special women history free online event 26th March : women and sport from ALISS ** new addition to the programme**https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;7b1360b5.2403New to the programme we are hoping to hear about the work of Sophia Hurst concerning her work on women in sport an uncatalogued archive at LSE Library<br><br>ALISS Womens History Month showcase 2024<br>26th March 2024 - 9:45am - 12:30pm<br><br>2024 is an Olympic Year and in honour of the occasion be inspired by the latest Women's History Month Special online showcase from ALISS. [...] Kirsty Beveridge2024-03-12T09:41:48+00:002024-03-12T09:41:48+00:00re; closed access collections with click and collect servicehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;cdd155f.2403Hi Fiona,<br><br>IFLA might be able to help for European contacts, and at the extreme end of the scale I came across this example from Galway, by chance - https://www.sconul.ac.uk/page/exploring-technology-enhanced-library-spaces-webinar-20-february-2024<br>"Ciara McCaffrey showcased the technology-enabled learning spaces at the University of Limerick, including the Glucksman Library. The presentation showcased the only automated storage and retrieval system in a university library in Europe which allows for very concentrated storage, freeing up space." [...] Suzie Williams (Staff)2024-03-11T17:40:31+00:002024-03-11T17:40:31+00:00CILIP NE - AGM with Talk: Amplifying Black and Asian Voices - Thursday 21st March 5.30pmhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;bf4b23f1.2403Apologies for cross-posting<br><br>AGM with Talk: Amplifying Black and Asian Voices<br>Thursday 21st March 2024, 5:30-7:00pm<br>Join CILIP North East online for our AGM followed by a talk<https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=agm-talk-2024> about a Northumbria University student-led project to Amplify Black Voices. Please book your place now<https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=agm-talk-2024>.<br>About the main talk<br>We will discuss the aims of our student led project, what was achieved during the first iteration of the project in 2022-23 and explore the individual elements which included de-colonising a sample of reading lists, creation of an online Black voices reading list and student feedback survey. We will also explain how the [...] Fiona Hughes2024-03-11T16:40:15+00:002024-03-11T16:40:15+00:00closed access collections with click and collect servicehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;ceb1f72b.2403Hi<br>I'm trying to find out whether there are any university libraries (in the UK or overseas) who keep all their borrowable print material on closed access with a click and collect service. I've no idea how to find out which university libraries operate this model although I'm told there are some who do this particularly in Northern Europe.<br>Any tips gratefully received<br>Thanks<br>Fiona [...] Hannah Mateer2024-03-11T16:05:01+00:002024-03-11T16:05:01+00:00Vacancy - University of Edinburgh, full-time and part-time Scan & Deliver Assistantshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;3ab588d1.2403Dear all,<br><br>The University of Edinburgh is looking for flexible and enthusiastic professionals to support the teaching and research needs of the University within the Scan and Deliver team.<br><br>There are two Scan and Deliver Assistant roles available: one full-time (35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) and one part-time (17.5 hours per week, Mon 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-12:30pm, Friday 9am-5pm), [...] Melanie Cheung2024-03-11T14:20:01+00:002024-03-11T14:20:01+00:00RLUK24 Conference - one week left to registerhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;b2307913.2403New Frontiers: The expanding scope of the modern research library<br>#RLUK24 Virtual Conference :: 20-22 March 2024<br><br>There is one week left to register for the RLUK24 Conference, a virtual event being held on 20-22 March 2024. Registration closes this Friday, 15 March.<br><br>The role of the research library continues to expand as formats multiply, technology advances, and the expectations of the research community grow. As in many sectors, AI has the potential to significantly shift the research process, research dissemination, and workflows. All aspects of library activity could be impacted, from content creation, cataloguing and metadata, through to interactions [...] Natasha Aburrow-Jones2024-03-11T10:00:34+00:002024-03-11T10:00:34+00:00MDGS Bites No. 5: Share your Metadata Problems (online free seminar) 19th March 2024 - last chance to register!https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;cdaea3b2.2403Please excuse cross posting<br><br>MDGS (the Metadata and Discovery Group in Scotland) warmly invite you to<br>the latest in the MDGS Bites series of free online lunchtime seminars.<br><br>MDGS are pulling together a series of monthly online, free seminars, to be<br>held at lunchtime. We are in the process of collating an interesting<br>selection of talks, and already had some fascinating topics covered last<br>year. If you have a project, or something that you would like to share with<br>the library community and think that a MDGS Bites would be a good forum to<br>do this in, please drop me [...]Events2024-03-11T09:51:32+00:002024-03-11T09:51:32+00:00UKSG 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024 in Glasgow - Register nowhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;c34e6a64.2403** Apologies for cross posting**<br><br>Just a reminder that time is running out to book your place on the 47th Annual Conference and Exhibition<https://bit.ly/48EKfpS>! This event presents the perfect opportunity for you to engage in invaluable in-person networking with your peers, stay informed about the latest trends, and gain valuable insights into the future of the scholarly communications world. [...] Dawson,H2024-03-11T09:27:20+00:002024-03-11T09:27:20+00:00start the week with some amazing women new additions to the womens history month maphttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;be434520.2403https://en-gb.padlet.com/h_dawson/our-wonderful-world-of-inspiring-women-9ihepb01tusm2mo3<br><br>new additions include<br><br>Cornelia Sorabji Indian lawyer<br><br>Kate Sheppard New Zealand suffrage campaigner<br><br>Christine de Pizan - Italy<br><br>Best wishes<br>Heather Dawson Lauren Sisson2024-03-11T09:05:00+00:002024-03-11T09:05:00+00:00Northumbria Open Research Week 2024 Events – Free to All - Reminderhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9475cebe.2403*Apologies for cross-posting*<br><br>Hello,<br><br>As part of Northumbria’s Open Research Week 2024, we are excited to announce that all events scheduled on Monday 18th are free for all to attend:<br><br>Experimental Book Publishing: Tools, Practices, and Books to Promote the Publication of Experimental Scholarly Works<https://libcal.northumbria.ac.uk/event/4184287><br><br>Monday, March 18, 2024<br><br>10:00 - 11:00<br><br>In this talk Janneke and Simon from the Open Book Futures Experimental Publishing Group<https://copim.pubpub.org/open-book-futures-project> will introduce, map, and situate experimental book publishing in the context of the Humanities and Social Sciences. [...] Bernie Folan2024-03-08T18:50:42+00:002024-03-08T18:50:42+00:00Recording and resources now available: OASPA's online seminar - Building equity from a ‘per-publication charge’ contexthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;a42f690c.2403The recording of our recent webinar is now available<br><https://www.oaspa.org/events/virtual-seminar-wayfinders-2-building-equity-from-a-per-publication-charge-context/><br>along with panelists slides and responses to unanswered questions.<br><br>This webinar (the second in our Wayfinders series) focuses on those<br>currently operating in a per-publication charge context and are taking<br>steps to increase equity in OA, and committing to or exploring a move away<br>from per-publication charges. [...]Moreau, Marie-Pierre2024-03-08T12:39:32+00:002024-03-08T12:39:32+00:00National survey of carers in HE (UK)-reminderhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;ddb94185.2403Apologies for any cross-posting<br><br>Dear Colleagues<br>I am sharing this final call as we will be closing our survey of carers in UK HE at the end of the month. Many thanks to those of you who have replied.<br>To be eligible, you need to be employed by a UK-based university and to be a carer (broadly understood, including as a parent, for a friend, a relative etc.). Here's the link:<br>https://angliaruskin.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/national-carers-survey-uk The outcomes will help us to better understand the experiences of carers in higher education and to provide recommendations to the sector.<br>We have received ethical approval for [...] Lee, Deborah2024-03-08T12:36:25+00:002024-03-08T12:36:25+00:00MA in Library and Information Studies at UCL for 2024-25: application deadline 5th Aprilhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;f2745ec5.2403Hello,<br><br>Are you thinking about studying for UCL's MA in library and information studies (LIS) in 2024/25? If so, our applications close on 5th April 2024.<br><br>The UCL course is designed to prepare you for a career in LIS work through our practice-focussed teaching, our professional development module and the opportunity to do a work placement. Furthermore, we will provide you with a strong background in the key ideas and important LIS theories which underpin library and information work, which you will further develop through the dissertation. Core modules include cataloguing and classification, managing collections, using technology in information organisations, [...] Hicks, Alison2024-03-08T12:11:48+00:002024-03-08T12:11:48+00:00New lecturer role at UCL DIShttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;44d05492.2403Dear all,<br>Please see below for an exciting opportunity to join UCL’s Department of Information Studies as a Lecturer in Library and Information Studies. A PhD (complete/in process) is essential but this is a Full Time/Permanent position. We hope you might consider joining our small but friendly team! Please reach out to Alison Hicks, Programme Director, with informal enquiries.<br>Alison [...] Katrine Sundsbø2024-03-08T11:31:09+01:002024-03-08T11:31:09+01:00DOAJ Annual Highlights 2023https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;7367ceae.2403Dear colleagues, friends, community!<br><br>*** Apologies for cross posting ***<br><br>I'm excited to share DOAJ's first ever 'Annual Highlights'. This is a short<br>document outlining highlights from 2023. You can find DOAJ Annual<br>Highlights 2023 on Zenodo <https://zenodo.org/records/10796254>.<br><br>2023 has been a fantastic year, and we are so grateful to you all for<br>supporting, using, promoting and teaching others about DOAJ. Thank you all<br>for a wonderful year. [...]Information Literacy2024-03-07T15:05:03+00:002024-03-07T15:05:03+00:00Fwd: REMINDER: New ILG event: Information Literacy and AI - Roundtable - MORE TICKETS AVAILABLEhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;e32ea6f7.2403*Apologies for cross posting - forwarding a reminder about this event in<br>case you haven't recieved it elsewhere*<br><br>*Due to the high demand and popularity of this session, we have just<br>released some more tickets available to book on our Eventbrite page.<br><https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/826960600417?aff=oddtdtcreator> *<br><br>The CILIP Information Literacy Group (ILG) is pleased to host an online<br>roundtable event as we commemorate *50 Years of Information Literacy in<br>2024*. We are excited to have a panel of IL professionals to share insights<br>on the key topic of Information Literacy and Artificial Intelligence<br>(AI). This event is aimed at information literacy practitioners [...]Maria Campbell2024-03-07T12:22:11+00:002024-03-07T12:22:11+00:00Press release: CABI to publish CABI Agriculture and Bioscience after management by BMChttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;601d094d.2403*With apologies for cross-posting*<br><br>Dear colleagues,<br><br>We would like to share some news about our journal, CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, moving to CABI after a period of management by BioMed Central (BMC).<br><br>The full press release is available here - https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/do/10.5555/news-cabi-agriculture-and-bioscience-update - and an excerpt is included below.<br><br>Thank you for your attention.<br><br>Maria Campbell<br>Marketing Manager, CABI [...] Bernie Folan2024-03-07T11:19:37+00:002024-03-07T11:19:37+00:00OASPA - looking ahead for 2024 and sharing our new lookhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;f7dcd45b.2403You may be interested to read OASPA's new<br><https://www.oaspa.org/news/looking-ahead-to-2024-and-beyond/>post<br><https://www.oaspa.org/news/looking-ahead-to-2024-and-beyond/> by our<br>Executive Director - Claire Redhead - outlining our plans for 2024. The<br>post explains how we will be kicking off work on the three year strategic<br>plan developed last year with intention and purpose. Our vision is restated<br>and our focus and priorities explained. The post also discusses planned<br>activities this year including our September Conference in Lisbon,<br>September 16-18, our Equity in OA work via the new Wayfinders Series and<br>the continuation of our hugely successful open scholarship online seminars<br>series. [...]Melanie Cheung2024-03-07T10:52:09+00:002024-03-07T10:52:09+00:00RLUK Inclusive Collections Inclusive Libraries eventshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;77c80e66.2403UPCOMING RLUK INCLUSIVE COLLECTIONS, INCLUSIVE LIBRARIES EVENTS MARCH - APRIL<br><br>Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries<https://bit.ly/RLUKICIL> (RLUKICIL) is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engaging with content in research library collections. It seeks to raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of dealing with, contextualising, and engaging with offensive collections while also identifying and sharing examples of good practice. [...] Rebecca McCoy2024-03-06T14:09:25+00:002024-03-06T14:09:25+00:00CONUL Conference 2024 – Early Registration OPENhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;30c35f40.2403Good afternoon,<br><br>I writing to let you know the exciting news that early registration for the CONUL Conference 2024 is now OPEN. Early registration will be available until Monday 1st April 2024, after which standard registration will be available. For more information on how to register, please visit https://col.eventsair.com/conul-2024/main.<br><br>We look forward to seeing you there. [...] Melanie Cheung2024-03-06T12:43:22+00:002024-03-06T12:43:22+00:00RLUK Digital Shift Forum: Reflections on Repository Infrastructure eventhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;7db18612.2403RLUK DIGITAL SHIFT FORUM 13 March<br><br>RLUK’s Digital Shift Forum<https://bit.ly/RLUKDSF> (#RLUKDSF<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23RLUKDSF&src=typed_query>) brings together colleagues from across the information, research, cultural and heritage communities, and third and commercial sectors, to discuss the future of the digital shift in collections, services, and audiences.<br><br>These virtual events aim to promote cross-sector discussion and debate, to enable knowledge exchange, and inspire collaborative endeavour across sectors and communities. RLUK DSF events are open to all and free to attend. [...]Edward Hood2024-03-06T11:51:00+00:002024-03-06T11:51:00+00:00Job vacancies: Collections Audit Assistants x 3 posts (3 months fixed term) at SOAS Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;c3ed5486.2403Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting 3 x Collections Audit Assistants (full-time, 3-month fixed-term) to join our Special Collections team. The post holders will be expected to work as part of a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on Special Collections. They will gather data on the archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections to aid in long-term collection management. [...]Edward Hood2024-03-06T11:49:34+00:002024-03-06T11:49:34+00:00Job vacancy: Collections Audit Leader (3 months fixed term contract) at SOAS Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;986f8e67.2403Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>SOAS Library is currently recruiting a fixed term (3 months), full time Collections Audit Lead to join our Special Collections team. The post holder will lead a team to deliver an audit and space management project focussed on the library’s archive, manuscript, rare books, and object collections. [...]Dawson,H2024-03-06T08:44:19+00:002024-03-06T08:44:19+00:00today is spring budget day 2024 here are some resources for social science researchhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;2ea0441.2403Just sharing some resources in case you find them useful!<br><br>Budget 2024<br><br>Here are our starting points for finding out more about the Budget<br><br>What is the budget?<br><br>https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/spring-budget-2024/<br>House of Commons Library Background briefing<https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9976/><br>BBC News <https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68359756><br>Government sources<br>HM Treasury<https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-treasury> will post statements and reports<br>Office of Budget Responsibility<https://obr.uk/> latest outlook for the economy and public finances will be published on 6th March [...] David Morgan2024-03-05T15:39:06+00:002024-03-05T15:39:06+00:00Managing liaison activitieshttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;365e3108.2403**Apologies for cross-posting**<br><br>Hello everyone<br><br>At the University of Leeds we have recently established a new Collections Liaison Team. Alongside establishing new relationships with our academic colleagues, we are also considering how to best manage our work.<br><br>We are interested in what methods and systems you use to track queries and requests, and to manage relationships with library reps, schools, faculties, etc. [...] Juanita Foster-Jones2024-03-05T15:20:51+00:002024-03-05T15:20:51+00:00Swydd: Cynghorydd Cadwraeth a Chasgliadau / Vacancy: Conservation and Collections Adviserhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;f55b1357.2403Neges ddwyieithog yw hon - Gweler isod ar gyfer y fersiwn Saesneg<br><br>This is a bilingual message - Please see below for English version<br><br>---<br><br>Cynghorydd Cadwraeth a Chasgliadau - Llywodraeth Cymru<br><br>Diben y swydd yw bod yn gynghorydd arbenigol ar faterion casgliadau a chadwraeth i amgueddfeydd, gwasanaethau archifau a llyfrgelloedd lleol, nad oes fynediad at arbenigedd cadwraeth arbenigol gan lawer ohonynt, ac i roi cymorth iddynt a'u galluogi i gyrraedd safonau proffesiynol. Bydd deiliad y swydd hefyd yn rhoi cyngor arbenigol i gydweithwyr yn Llywodraeth Cymru, ac yn cyfrannu at ddatblygu polisi a strategaeth yn ymwneud â chasgliadau. [...] Abi Larkin2024-03-05T14:57:48+00:002024-03-05T14:57:48+00:00Global Food Cultures, now available on Bloomsbury Food Libraryhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;f1714b45.2403*With apologies for cross-posting*<br><br>Dear Members,<br><br>We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Global Food Cultures Collection on Bloomsbury Food Library, which adds 54 new titles to the platform.<br>Click here to explore the new collection: https://www.bloomsburyfoodlibrary.com/about-global-food-cultures<br><br>This exciting collection brings together 54 market leading monographs and reference works to provide a thorough exploration of global cultures through the unifying lens of food. This vibrant collection delves into food cultures from around the world, exploring topics such as the history and traditions of cooking and eating, the intersectionality of food and religion, food and social change, the [...]Pinel, Elizabeth2024-03-05T14:06:17+00:002024-03-05T14:06:17+00:00Job opportunity at GCU Londonhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;b6519de8.2403Good afternoon,<br><br>GCU London is recruiting a 0.6 FTE Campus Librarian. More information and application details are online:<br><br>https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DGG021/campus-librarian-06fte-based-at-gcu-london<br><br>If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please get in contact.<br><br>Best wishes,<br><br>Liz.<br><br>Elizabeth Pinel<br>Campus Librarian (working days: Monday - Wednesday)<br>GCU London<br>E: gculondonlibrary@gcu.ac.uk<mailto:gculondonlibrary@gcu.ac.uk><br>T: +44 (0)141 331 8907<br>W: https://www.gcu.ac.uk/london/current-students/academic-essentials/library<br>GCU London, 40 Fashion Street, Spitalfields, London, E1 6PX<br>United Kingdom<br>[cid:image001.png@01D8C75A.43C61A30] [...] Melanie Cheung2024-03-05T12:41:55+00:002024-03-05T12:41:55+00:002 weeks left to register for the RLUK24 Conferencehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;5d7fab52.2403New Frontiers: The expanding scope of the modern research library<br>#RLUK24 Virtual Conference :: 20-22 March 2024<br>There are just under two weeks left to register for the RLUK24 Conference, a virtual event being held on 20-22 March 2024. Registration closes on Friday 15 March.<br>The role of the research library continues to expand as formats multiply, technology advances, and the expectations of the research community grow. As in many sectors, AI has the potential to significantly shift the research process, research dissemination, and workflows. All aspects of library activity could be impacted, from content creation, cataloguing and metadata, through [...] Natasha Aburrow-Jones2024-03-04T12:49:11+00:002024-03-04T12:49:11+00:00MDGS Bites No. 5: Share your Metadata Problems (online free seminar) 19th March 2024 - places still availablehttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;a712350f.2403Please excuse cross posting<br><br>MDGS (the Metadata and Discovery Group in Scotland) warmly invite you to<br>the latest in the MDGS Bites series of free online lunchtime seminars.<br><br>MDGS are pulling together a series of monthly online, free seminars, to be<br>held at lunchtime. We are in the process of collating an interesting<br>selection of talks, and already had some fascinating topics covered last<br>year. If you have a project, or something that you would like to share with<br>the library community and think that a MDGS Bites would be a good forum to<br>do this in, please drop me [...]Peter Clark2024-03-04T12:02:10+00:002024-03-04T12:02:10+00:00Vacancies: Customer Service Team Leader and Assistant Librarian, University of Chesterhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;14e4177a.2403Good Morning all!<br><br>The University of Chester has vacancies for a Customer Service Team Leader and an Assistant Librarian in our LIS department.<br><br>Customer Service Team Leader<br><br>Salary: £27,181 - £29,605 per annum<br><br>We are seeking a self-motivated individual with experience of providing a high level of customer service and supervising the work of others to help us deliver an excellent experience for all LIS customers. [...] Dawson,H2024-03-04T11:09:41+00:002024-03-04T11:09:41+00:00special women history free online event : women and sport from ALISShttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;7bba199.2403ALISS Womens History Month showcase 2024<br>26th March 2024 – 9:45am – 12:30pm<br><br>2024 is an Olympic Year and in honour of the occasion be inspired by the latest Women’s History Month Special online showcase from ALISS.<br><br>This special event aims to showcase the real lived experiences of sportswomen from a variety of arenas, who offer insight into their career paths, challenges and thoughts on inclusive participation. We also hope to introduce some historical treasures from several leading library collections and archives on the same theme. [...] Secretary RBSCG2024-03-04T09:25:32+00:002024-03-04T09:25:32+00:00RBSCG Committee Vacancy - Social Media Officerhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;305db954.2403**Apologies for cross-posting**<br><br>Dear colleagues,<br><br>The CILIP Rare Books and Special Collections Group<https://www.cilip.org.uk/members/group_content_view.asp?group=201312&id=690468> (RBSCG) are seeking expressions of interest for the voluntary committee role of Social Media Officer.<br><br>This role oversees the management of the Group’s social media accounts, including posting, responding to messages, engaging with other users and reporting on the Group’s activity and number of followers. The role requires 1-hour commitment per week (on average). [...]Padma Inala2024-03-04T09:11:46+00:002024-03-04T09:11:46+00:00REMINDER: New ILG event: Information Literacy and AI - Roundtable - MORE TICKETS AVAILABLEhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;f3e88d68.2403*Apologies for cross posting*<br><br>Due to the high demand and popularity of this session, we have just released some more tickets available to book on our Eventbrite page.<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/826960600417?aff=oddtdtcreator><br><br>The CILIP Information Literacy Group (ILG) is pleased to host an online roundtable event as we commemorate 50 Years of Information Literacy in 2024. We are excited to have a panel of IL professionals to share insights on the key topic of Information Literacy and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This event is aimed at information literacy practitioners and library staff keen on acquiring knowledge and insight into the issues and implications of new [...] Jo Hutchinson2024-03-01T17:25:06+00:002024-03-01T17:25:06+00:00ALPSP Mentorship Scheme 2024https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;9639c8a4.2403Apologies for cross-posting.<br><br>ALPSP Mentorship Scheme 2024 for Scholarly Publishers<br>The next phase of the ALPSP Mentorship Scheme for 2024 is now open. Applications for mentees (ALPSP members only) and mentors (non-members also welcome) are open from today until 5 April.<br><br>The ALPSP Mentoring Scheme connects colleagues across the scholarly publishing community. Last year, over 200 people participated in the scheme with a Mentoring Quality Score of 4.55/5, highlighting the value it provides. [...] Erin Bloxsidge2024-03-01T10:34:08+00:002024-03-01T10:34:08+00:00New Self-Taught Systematic Reviews Community of Practice on Discordhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;68630920.2403Hello Everyone,<br><br>I’m writing to share details about a new Community of Practice on Discord for information professionals and searchers interested in learning more about systematic review search strategy design and related tools and methods used in evidence synthesis reviews. All disciplines are welcome, so if you’re working in areas beyond the health sciences, this is also a space for you! [...]Andrew Walsh2024-03-01T10:07:47+00:002024-03-01T10:07:47+00:00Academic Libraries North conference call for papers reminder - deadline 15th Marchhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;cd781b33.2403Hello all<br><br>A reminder of our invitation to submit a proposal for the 2024 ALN Conference,<br>to be held online on 12th June 2024 and in person on 5th July 2024 at the<br>St George’s Centre, Leeds.<br><br>We encourage submissions from those who are looking to present for the<br>first time and we particularly welcome submissions from people belonging to<br>under-represented and marginalised communities and sectors, including but<br>not limited to: Global majority and UK ethnic minority, LGBTQIA+, those<br>with disabilities and those who are neurodivergent. [...]Dawson,H2024-03-01T09:38:57+00:002024-03-01T09:38:57+00:00welcome to womens history month- introducing Our wonderful world of inspiring women and special eventhttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;f2dd9bb0.2403Just for fun here for women's history month is a new page<br><br>https://en-gb.padlet.com/h_dawson/our-wonderful-world-of-inspiring-women-9ihepb01tusm2mo3<br><br>it is based on the scholarship of Kate Mosse @katemosse<br><br>https://www.katemosse.co.uk/novels/<br><br>Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries: How Women (Also) Built the World. Kate Mosse. Mantle. 2022.<br><br>I will be adding entries throughout the month<br><br>already there USA and Jamaica click on the link to find out who [...] Beth Houlis2024-03-01T08:46:22+00:002024-03-01T08:46:22+00:00CILIP Conference 2024 Bursary from CILIP North Easthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;1fb5a1bb.2403CILIP CONFERENCE BURSARY 2024<br><br>Wednesday 10th Thursday 11th July<br><br>CILIP North East are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring one bursary place with two nights' accommodation (Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th July) and travel at CILIP Conference 2024. This bursary place is designed to offer a CILIP member an opportunity to attend the conference and benefit from career professional development and networking opportunities. [...] Beth Houlis2024-03-01T08:40:52+00:002024-03-01T08:40:52+00:00CILIP Conference 2024 Bursary from CILIP North Easthttps://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jisc.exe?A2=LIS-LINK;c218ee9e.2403CILIP CONFERENCE BURSARY 2024<br><br>Wednesday 10th Thursday 11th July<br><br>CILIP North East are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring one bursary place with two nights' accommodation (Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th July) and travel at CILIP Conference 2024. This bursary place is designed to offer a CILIP member an opportunity to attend the conference and benefit from career professional development and networking opportunities. [...]