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Charlie Rapple

@charlierapple.bsky.social
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Co-founder of Kudos (growkudos.com - research communication showcase for broadening reach and impact of research - @growkudos.bsky.social). Scholarly Kitchen blogger. Follow me and other people in scholarly publishing: go.bsky.app/FanaExt

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Well‑being support and further education libraries: supporting the whole student" by @rhuski.bsky.social at @derbycollege.bsky.social dub.sh/ffB7USA
Abstract: Recent years have seen increased interest in well‑being support within academic libraries, yet UK further education (FE) libraries remain under‑researched in this area. This study, utilizing a cross‑sectional survey conducted in England in May 2025, collected 42 responses to explore the drivers, approaches, challenges and impact of student well‑being support in FE libraries. Analysis involved quantitative methods alongside content analysis of open‑ended questions. The findings indicate various drivers suggesting a non‑targeted strategy, frequently integrated with core services. While a wide array of approaches exists, collection‑based initiatives are most prevalent. Strong evidence of cross‑college partnership and initiative evaluation was found; however, this data often failed to demonstrate clear impact to senior leadership. Primary barriers include limited staff time and budgets, alongside difficulties in fostering engagement and promotion. These results largely align with broader academic library literature. Key recommendations emphasize adopting a strategic approach to well‑being that aligns with specific college priorities. Depending on available resources, libraries should prioritize demonstrating the impact of core services rather than overstretching by introducing initiatives beyond their primary scope. This ensures that well‑being support remains sustainable and relevant within the FE context.
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
So VERY EXCITED about the next steps with the Crocodile. Thank you to ALL the amazing partners who are helping to lead this vital work for our industry ♥️ 🐊 I'm at @alpsp.bsky.social if anyone else wants to come on board and have a chat here!
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Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are thrilled to announce that Eliza (Frith) Brodie has joined us as our new Commercial Director. She is a highly respected leader who shares our passion for ensuring research is discoverable and makes a difference in an AI-first world. blog.growkudos.com/news/kudos-a...
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Kudos appoints new Commercial Director
Eliza Brodie brings life sciences expertise and track record in driving medcomms growth
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
AI has already captured a third of research discovery 🫨 Find out what you need to do about that in Phase I report from 'Taming the Crocodile'. Download a snapshot of findings and recommendations and buy the report / get involved in Phase II: blog.growkudos.com/news/ai-disc...
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AI has captured a third of research discovery. Study sets out actions required for publishers to make content visible via new channels.
Understanding how AI changes discovery is no longer optional. This report gives scholarly publishers and platforms insights, actionable recommendations and a strategic roadmap.
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Well, hello, sunshine! Glad to say it came out just in time to make sense of me bringing 100 tubes of sunscreen SPF25 to #SSP2026 - come by booth 108 to get yours before they run out!
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Thank you SO MUCH @simonmayo.bsky.social for the BUZZ shoutout (yesterday!) Here are the art works created by Joanna Lumley, Alison Steadman, Bill Bailey, Nick Park, Axel Scheffler et al, to raise funds for St Barnabas School Oxford www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket... Could you reshare this too please 🙏♥️
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Inspired by Birds: St Barnabas School's Art Auction
Thank you to the local artists and well-known celebrities who have donated works to our
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
How is AI affecting discoverability and usage, and what do we need to do about it? I'll share some snippets from my research at next week's SSP webinar plus you'll get great insights from Angela Cochran, Jonathan Woahn, Avi Staiman (customer.sspnet.org/ssp/EventDis...) @acochran12733.bsky.social
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
I'm constantly fascinated and impressed by the work that Olivia @missoliviareads.bsky.social and Taran are doing at UWTSD - librarianship on the frontline, making an important difference to their local community, with passion, empathy and humour. Have a read in the latest @uksg.bsky.social Insights👇
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Your absolute final call! THREE HOURS left to book for #UKSG2026. There is no on-site registration (even for exhibitors...) so BOOK TODAY! via "Registration" at www.uksg.org/events/confe...
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The UKSG 49th Annual Conference and Exhibition: Glasgow - UKSG
The UKSG Annual Conference is a major event in the scholarly communications calendar which attracts delegates each year from around the world - librarians, publishers, content providers, consultants a...
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Congratulations and thank you to all these wonderful people standing for election to be a trustee of UKSG 👏 🎩 Good luck to all!
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
This is your LAST CHANCE to book #UKSG2026. I ♥️ this description from @bethanylogan.bsky.social -- "proper learning, proper connections, proper value", "the whole glorious menagerie that is scholarly comms" **BOOK THIS WEEK** or you will miss it! www.uksg.org/events/confe... @uksg.bsky.social
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
I really enjoyed learning about "night science" from Isaac Wink's post - what might we miss as AI makes us more directional and less serendipitous in our discovery?
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
V excited about the pace at which this project is growing both in terms of sponsors and in terms of progress already being made. Ping me charlie@growkudos.com if your org needs to know what to do next in terms of zero-click search, answer-engine optimization, gen-AI optimization
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Countdown is on - just 9 days left to register for #UKSG2026. Everyone can learn something from the programme and everyone can benefit from the unique opportunity to build relationships with people across the information community. Register now! www.uksg.org/events/confe... @uksg.bsky.social
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
@simonmayo.bsky.social I literally did set all my radio presets to @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social b/c of different frequencies when travelling between Oxford / Reading / London / Devon *AND the engine management light went off* 😲 Maybe not a more streamlined journey but there's definitely a GHR effect!
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
The latest from #UKSGInsights Peter Barr (@tweeterbarr.bsky.social) re: @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social "The collections concept at the University of Sheffield: a varied approach to the role of research library collections" dub.sh/bKwiJWt
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Are you interested in shaping the future of UKSG? Stand for election as a Trustee! Be like @charlierapple.bsky.social :)
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Excellent factoids today thank you @simonmayo.bsky.social for the DownEaster Alexa lesson! Wonderful wonderful track, fascinating to learn about why boats were thus named, and .. Itzhak Perlman!!! Can't believe I never knew that. Was too young for sleeve notes when it came out!
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Last 2 days to get your application in for a free place (incl travel & accommodation) at this year's UKSG. The programme is amazing - so much learning packed into a tight schedule, and a great opportunity to get to know others tackling the same challenges. Apply by Sunday! Hope to see you there! 👇
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
@simonmayo.bsky.social Brunswick .. 1972 .. it's got to be..
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The latest from #UKSGInsights - Malik Sallam, University of Jordan "Back to the roots: reimagining scientific evaluation of research without peer review" dub.sh/JMTfBvm
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
I've written in the @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social today about the project I'm launching to determine how the scholarly and medical communication sectors (publishers, platforms, repositories, websites in general!) can / should respond to the threat of zero-click search 👇
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Responding to the Threat of Zero-Click Search and AI Summaries: How Do We Tame The Crocodile? - The Scholarly Kitchen
AI-driven zero-click search is widening the gap between visibility and usage, threatening publisher revenue, research integrity, and trust. How should we respond?
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
V exciting project. I'll be gathering user insights, search data, and examples from across multiple sectors on how zero-click search is affecting scholarly; what we can do to attract & retain quality traffic (AEO / AIO); how we reshape "what counts". Message me if you would like to join this study 👇
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
I've posted themes and thoughts from the @UKSG #UKSGForum2025 in today's Scholarly Kitchen - scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/12/15/i... Changing priorities: from global to local?- Keeping up and keeping order - A matter of trust - AI (of course) - and The continued importance of human relationships
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In the Messy Middle: Observations from the Front Line at the UKSG Forum - The Scholarly Kitchen
The UKSG Forum is "an entire 2-3 day conference stripped back to bare essentials and completed in just one day". Here are the key takeaways.
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Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
What does good look like in AI adoption for a university? Great overview at #UKSGForum2025 from @mark-h-cymru.bsky.social
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Is that the one that starts with you walking down the street? Are you just trying to trick me into having that open on my browser again for months?! "The internets. Voiced by Beth!" #UKSGForum2025
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
@missoliviareads.bsky.social and Taran Johal from U Wales TSD Birmingham at #UKSGForum2025 Wider role of the library in information literacy and digital literacy now extending to AI literacy - keeping up with the fast-moving baseline that is helping students progress into the world of work.
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Thank you for a new term, Amanda Halpin from DCU - "café journals" - now that's the creme de la crema of what publishers want their content to be categorised as! Ho ho. But seriously - presumably that's the most popular ones?! That literally get shelved in the café? #UKSGForum2025
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
How do you merge 4 libraries' collections? In a word, spreadsheets. (Amanda Halpin, Dublin City University library). I'm sure @drbeth.bsky.social will have a jumper to offer as illustration! #UKSGForum2025
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We laugh but it is an important point. Librarians are EXPERTS. Never underestimate the importance of those "vibes". "We know the reading lists, we know the collection" Steph Gibson, U Suffolk at #UKSGForum2025
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Big laugh of recognition and empathy at #UKSGForum2025 for Steph Gibson talking about limited systems and resources at U Suffolk. "No reading list management system - have a combination of Word docs and Sharepoint. We have to make decisions based on "usage data and vibes"." 😅
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Fantastic opening of #UKSGForum2025 by @godwyns.bsky.social. "Without context, data is superficial, incorrect, even harmful"; "We need to be more intentional about involving communities" and "bring [data] to life with storytelling" - "Libraries are the bridge between academia and communities" ♥️
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Such a example from @missoliviareads.bsky.social in response to @godwyns.bsky.social. As my local primary's SEND Governor I so frequently see super impressive progress and amazing achievements, by pupils and by teachers and TAs, that is just completely unrecognised by "the data". #UKSGForum2025
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Livvy @missoliviareads.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#UKSGForum2025 How community engagement can make an impact and the power of "the bigger picture" not just what the data says. The library as a "community centre of knowledge" - what a mesmerising keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social to start this day!
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Dr Beth @drbeth.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Charlie pointing out that not everyone shares the same point of view 😂 It's the thing I love about this conference. #UKSGForum2025
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Livvy @missoliviareads.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#UKSGForum2025 Here we go - the start of another amazing day. @charlierapple.bsky.social starting us off - myself and #TarandeepJohal will be talking all things @uwtsd.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social and Generative AI at 11:35.
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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
A warm welcome to the #UKSGForum2025 from our fantastic @uksg.bsky.social chair @charlierapple.bsky.social
A room of attendees at the UKSG Forum
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The latest from #UKSGInsights - Gali Halevi from @clockssarchive.bsky.social "The importance of inclusive and balanced collections in libraries and archives" dub.sh/q4sBBZ9
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Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🚀 New partnership! Premier Science @premierscience.bsky.social has chosen Kudos to boost discoverability, reach & recognition for its high-quality open-access research. We're delighted to support their mission to advance global science. blog.growkudos.com/news/premier...
Screenshot of Premier Science Showcase on Kudos
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
I recently learned a lovely word, * flong * It brings together two things I love: printing and cake. I've written about it in the Scholarly Kitchen today. Enjoy! scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2025/10/17/h...
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How Printing Was Revolutionized By Cake. Sort Of. - The Scholarly Kitchen
Discover the flong: a papier-mâché mold that revolutionized 19th-century printing, blending ingenious tech with a dash of pastry-inspired charm.
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
"The EU is effectively banning a far broader range and number of books than the Florida book bans." Unintended side effects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation made clear in this entertaining (but nonetheless alarming) post from Sam Thornton 👇
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Exciting to be helping communicate research from Averitas, a company focused on non-opioid pain management, with a real commitment to helping people be less limited by their pain 👇
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
New from #UKSGInsights: "Multilingual research dissemination: current practices and implications for bibliometrics" dub.sh/NJjpJG3
English is widely used as a lingua franca in scholarly communication, yet preserving local languages is vital to reaching a broader audience. Disseminating research in multiple languages can help ensure equitable access, a responsibility shared by both publishers and authors. This study examines the practices of both groups to identify any notable differences. Several academic social networks, preprint servers and repositories are analysed to evaluate the resources currently available and their existing policies. Additionally, journals that actively promote multilingual dissemination are reviewed to understand their implementation strategies and how these align with the standards set by their DOI Registration Agency (DOI RA). From the author’s perspective, differing policies across platforms can heavily influence decisions, mainly because not all platforms provide relationship metadata. Publishers face similar challenges, underscoring the urgent need for standardization. Moreover, the lack of consistency creates opportunities for unethical practices in academia, such as counting the total of citations originating from the same article in different languages. This highlights the importance of a more comprehensive approach to evaluating research beyond citation and document counts. Collaboration among publishers, authors and other stakeholders is essential to fostering greater understanding and preventing misconceptions in the academic landscape.
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Looking forward to seeing everyone at @alpsp.bsky.social next week and to joining @kellyhenwood.bsky.social Jitske de Vries and Tina Harseim for our social media panel - join us on Thurs at 10:30 for your one-stop download on what you should be doing in the rapidly evolving social space 👇
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Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Very excited that we can announce this. Work is well underway. A huge deal for Kudos, helping make research more transparent and more easily understood. Congratulations @sarahmustapha.bsky.social and @davidlsommer.bsky.social for developing this strong new partnership for Kudos.
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "A model for publishers to introduce globally fair and transparent pricing" by @wisealic.bsky.social @davejago.bsky.social Herman Mentink and @lorraineestelle.bsky.social dub.sh/JpMmP7P
The transition of many academic journals from the subscription model to open access shifts payment for publishing services from readers to producers of knowledge. Although this transition makes publications openly accessible to readers globally, many authors and institutions worldwide face financial barriers to publishing in the journals they choose at affordable prices. In response, cOAlition S (an international consortium of funding organizations advocating for open access) commissioned Information Power to develop a globally equitable and sustainable pricing model for academic publishing. We recognize that many stakeholders prefer a scholarly publication ecosystem without charges of any kind, and particularly author-facing charges, for open access publishing. While charges remain part of the scholarly communication landscape, then we feel strongly that open and transparent data should be used to calculate more equitable prices that reflect local purchasing power. This article presents the model that has been developed, the guiding principles and tools developed to support implementation, along with background explanations of the key challenges to developing a framework that ensures authors contribute in line with their means. It also discusses stakeholder feedback and explores potential applications of the framework in achieving a fairer and more inclusive scholarly publishing landscape.
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
I really do think #medcomms are worth celebrating so thanks @ismpp.bsky.social for giving us a day to focus on doing that! I've celebrated by writing a piece about how you can get more ROI out of your medcomms content 👇 See this and all my recent pieces at blog.growkudos.com/news/tag/med...
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Kudos: Science needs Stories @growkudos.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Our latest #medcomms thought piece looks at how you can get more ROI from medical educational content by using the latest discovery platforms and techniques - thanks to our co-founder and thought leader @charlierapple.bsky.social for sharing her expertise today! blog.growkudos.com/news/medcomm...
Situating your medical content on a pathway from pre-clinical phase to post-launchScreenshot of new Kudos for Pharma demo
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Charlie Rapple @charlierapple.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Happy #MedComms day! Here are some of my recent contributions to the field!
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Reeling them in: using TikTok and video content to leverage engagement.." by @chelseahumphries.bsky.social dub.sh/7ILu90X
TikTok is the video-sharing social media platform of the moment. Young people, most often of the age of undergraduate students, are its primary users. Creating a library TikTok profile and sharing video content on the platform is consequently an excellent way for academic librarians and their libraries to engage with their student users. This case study explores the strategy employed at the Ferriss Hodgett Library at the Grenfell Campus of Memorial University for creating and sharing engaging videos on our library’s TikTok and other social media channels. Providing a critical evaluation of TikTok use and discussing themes and ideas for video content alongside best practices, this article outlines how short-form videos can be leveraged via TikTok and other video-based platforms to make the academic library and its staff more relevant and approachable, and lay the foundation for building stronger and more meaningful relationships with students.
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