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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 22/06/2026

📢 Please complete our apprenticeship survey Apprenticeships are opening the door to library careers and attracting new talent into the sector. Help us shape how we support apprenticeships and make the case for more and better opportunities. 👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... 📅 Deadline: 10 July

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Great to see this guide for public libraries published and all the resources accessible for library staff to explore. I have loved working with our four partner libraries and Good Things on this project!

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

The case studies in this report show the wide range of volunteer roles available in our public libraries. Wonderful to see how they are being shaped by our communities.

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 17/02/2026

📊 Today we publish Volunteering in Public Libraries, a new report that shows a thriving culture of volunteering across England's libraries: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/growing...

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Thank you. You're always my biggest cheerleader!

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

The revised version of my article was accepted. I just need to make some small amendments and do the final submission. Great news! I appreciate the journal Editor who understands my approach! Also, the proofs of my chapter have arrived for checking. Exciting!

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

On the positive side, I was able to access 3 articles through Research Rabbit which I hadn't been able to previously.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Also remember when Research Rabbit said it would be free forever? Finding literature without database access is difficult. Really hope the BL get access to databases back soon.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Trying to access articles when not in academia is very time consuming. I look forward to the day when library researchers embrace open access.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Please share this opportunity with your networks! We're seeking a trainer to deliver a short leadership programme.

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 01/08/2025

We have a webinar on 27 August exploring a @readingagency.bsky.social collaboration with local authorities to deliver library-led, Council-wide reading for pleasure strategies. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

I am so quiet here these days. I'm immersed in the new job. 6 months in feeling settled and happy. I had a request to peer review an today which I accepted. I also had a nudge to re-submit my article and I set a deadline so now I will get it done.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

This paper now on my to read list: Liu, T. (2024). The Economics of Identity: How EDI Initiatives Treat Racialized Identities as Currency in Academic Libraries. Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship / Revue canadienne de bibliothéconomie universitaire, 10, 1–22. doi.org/10.33137/cja...

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The Economics of Identity: How EDI Initiatives Treat Racialized Identities as Currency in Academic Libraries | Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Looking forward to Day 3 of #CALC25 I'm still bringing my thoughts together after such interesting presentations yesterday. I need to make time in my diary tomorrow for a mindmap to process some of the themes because they are complex and interwoven.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

How inclusive and frankly just nice to be able to view the #CALC25 slides in advance and not on Slideshare!

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I am missing the first day of CALC tomorrow but looking forward to day 2 and 3. I haven't tried Discord before. Is it worth the time investment?

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I guess if I did that, it would have to be on a 1-1 basis. How long would you allow for that?

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

LIS folks who are more familiar with UX approaches - what is a good activity for gathering user stories around an e-learning platform? I could run online focus groups but I thought maybe a UX task would elicit more useful info. However, I've only used the love letter task before.

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RLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 06/05/2025

RLUK's Research Shift Programme #RLUKRSP is a series of free, online #librariesXresearch events designed to empower and support librarians, archivists, information professionals, and colleagues across the #GLAM sector to actively engage in research. ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUK-RSP

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

In this new job, I'm reading so much grey literature. Most of it I find on LinkedIn as soon as it comes out. I also watch live streams of Think Tanks discussing their reports on LinkedIn. I'm still reading journal articles but my axis has shifted somewhat.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Glad you managed to find a way through!

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

It sounds like today is the day to be kind to yourself. Breathe, relax, rest. The world will still keep turning. Academia will be there when you feel up to it.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I have now undertaken my first peer review. I tried to make sure I was constructive and gave examples from their text of areas where I thought they could tighten things up. I hope the person who reads it can tell that I respect their contribution. #LISreview

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Reviewer 3 commented that I relied too much on pre-2000 sources in the lit review. So naturally, I have analysed. Of the 51 sources cited, there were 2 sources pre-2000. One of them was John Dewey! I'm discussing educational theory. I cite the theorist and read the original text.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

2/2 Reviewer 3 - Didn't think I needed to spend so much time on practitioner research in the lit review. Found the poetry confusing. Suggested I send out a survey. Or create a blueprint for a creative exercise. Looking forward to hearing the wisdom of my mentor. #LISresearch

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Going through my peer review ahead of meeting my mentor tomorrow. In a nutshell: Reviewer 1 - Loved it Reviewer 2 - Felt it was a paper of 2 halves. Would prefer 2 papers. Wants the lit review to have more discussion of the poetry but was happy with the practitioner research section 1/2 #LISresearch

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IsobelHunter @ih1968.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Come and work with us! This is a unique opportunity to establish a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around public libraries.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I got peer review back. Let's just say I don't think they got it! They didn't reject my article but they also didn't get it. So no idea what to do with that. I've emailed my mentor. Maybe she has some advice for me. #LISresearch

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

#AcademicLibrarians an international opportunity from Enssib, France's HEI for #LIS, part of Erasmus: Librarians of Tomorrow: Rethinking Services, Reinventing Professions. In-person week: June 16-20, 2025 Enssib, Lyon Villeurbanne, France: gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

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Future-Ready Librarians: Embracing Change | Enssib

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LARK (Library Applied Research Kollektive) @larkollektive.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

A great opportunity to start or develop your research-based #LIS practice with like minded colleagues. Two experienced researchers, @bhuvauts.bsky.social and @suzanasukovic.bsky.social, are looking forward to facilitating your learning. Further details lark.alia.org.au/lark-circle-... #LARKCircles

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Lack of access to academic databases is an interesting challenge. Lack of advanced searching in OpenAlex is rather limiting. I'm having to make do as best I can to locate useful material. Open access publications are great but first you have to find them!

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 06/02/2025

Our new #ACEFunded report into elicensing finds #Publishers could open up new reader development opportunities by making ebooks cheaper and more accessible to public #Libraries. Read more: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-...

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Tabitha Witherick @tabisw.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Opportunity for #libraries to collaborate & connect. Pitch a scalable idea & build a global community around it! ❤️ #NextLibrary Pilot Projects is a funded opportunity for library changemakers - related to sustainability, democracy & play #NextLibrary2025 www.nextlibrary.net/next-library...

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Next Library Pilot Projects - The Changemaker Award 2025 - Next Library

We are very excited to announce the first ever Next Library Pilot Projects: a funded opportunity for library changemakers to advance initiatives related to Next Library’s themes of sustainability, dem...

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Thanks. I'm working through some of these considerations for projects I'm scoping.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Really great to see this expanded to under-represented groups in the profession but I wonder if asking people to write 600 words is adding an unintentional barrier? Would randomisation be a more inclusive approach?

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Not quite sure what to do about my submitted journal article. Website says standard timeframe for peer review is 10-12 weeks. It's been 18 weeks. I emailed the editor 2 weeks ago for an update in case my novel method was causing an issue. No response yet. #LISresearch

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Thanks to @ih1968.bsky.social for my surprise post today and for leading with kindness.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Coming towards the end of my second week at @librariesconnected.bsky.social and the people are just so kind and inclusive. I feel so connected even though I am working remotely because everyone has made me welcome and feel my fledgling contribution is valued.

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Libraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 20/01/2025

Today is also the beginning of #HealthInformationWeek. As vital purveyors of health information public #Libraries inform, engage and connect, supporting their communities in making positive choices for their health and wellbeing. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/uni... #HealthAndWellbeing

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

My transcripts are probably half the size they started out at after anonymisation. They do feel very different as I had to take out most of the stories which were at the heart of my study. But I think as an insight into research culture, they'll be useful for others in the future.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

While I was on holiday, my research data was approved for the archive and the embargo added as requested. I'm ready to transition to my new job.

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Congratulations Samantha! Logged in for the final time today and loved seeing those cute pics. Love that we can keep in touch here. x

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Becky Scott @beckyscott.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Panic over. The Reshare Helpdesk can override the embargo date at their end. #LISresearch Sigh of relief.

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