Reposted by David ProsserFrancis Crick Institute Library & Information Services @fci-library.bsky.social · 11hIt's CRUK change of Open Access policy day. Comms have gone out to all Crick grant holders, but the tl;dr is "no more spending your CRUK grant money on OA funds". Lot's of other ways to make your paper OA though, so don't forget to talk to your friendly, neighbourhood library team. 042
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 14hThere are wild parakeets flying around Rome. I don’t remember them from last time I was here (maybe 10 years ago) 000
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Yesterday was start of a bucket list train journey from Sicily to Naples. To cross over to the Italian mainland the train is split into sections and shunted onto a ferry. Super exciting for train nerds! 1213
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Congratulations to Dr Bate. The RLUK community looks forward to working with him to support the British Library. 040
Reposted by David ProsserCARL / ABRC @carl-abrc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🎉 CARL turns 50 this September! Founded in 1976, the Canadian Association of Research Libraries has spent five decades advancing collaboration among Canada's research libraries. Follow #CARLat50 from September–January as we share stories, milestones, photos, and memories from our history. 062
Reposted by David ProsserRLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 17/09/2026Join us on Wed 14 Oct (10-11) to celebrate the 1st birthday 🎂 of #UKPBC - transforming the way libraries safeguard access to scarce print monographs. We'll hear case studies on how #UKPBC works practice & how it benefits institutions and the wider library community. (Virtual) 🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/ow1p 004
Reposted by David ProsserHartley Special Collections @hartleyspecialc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Which well-considered naturalist and “citizen scientist” who was an inspiration for Charles Darwin? Come and visit the Earth, Sea and Sky exhibition at the Special Collections Gallery, Hartley Library, weekdays 10am to 4pm from 11 September. For more information go to: buff.ly/8U3Lt3Nspecialcollectionsuniversityofsouthampton.wordpress.comEarth, Sea and Sky: the new Special Collections exhibitionAs the British Science Festival returns to Southampton in September 2026, we take this opportunity to explore material within the Archives and Special Collections that relates to science and the th… 012
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Having a middle-age morning reading the @nationaltrust.org.uk magazine over coffee The forthcoming Queer Creativity book looks interesting 000
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The Association of University Presses has a fundraiser open to support Ukrainian publishers. Please do consider donating if you can: www.gofundme.com/f/send-ukrai...gofundme.comDonate to Send Ukrainian Publishers to Frankfurt Book Fair, organized by Association of University PressesAs a global community of mission-driven publishers dedicate… Association of University Presses needs your support for Send Ukrainian Publishers to Frankfurt Book Fair 010
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Congratulations to three @rluk.ac.uk members - Durham, Exeter, and Liverpool - who have received Arts Council England Designation status for their collections: www.artscouncil.org.uk/creative-mat...artscouncil.org.ukComic books, Medieval monastries and film history: Record nine new Designated collections announcedFind out more about the nine new awardees of Designated status. 020
Reposted by David ProsserThat Librarian: Amanda Jones @librarianjones.com · 06/09/2026Guess who won an Emmy!!!! @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social 13611115
Reposted by David ProsserCILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 08/09/2026We’re celebrating UNESCO's International Literacy Day 2026 with the theme: "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity." Libraries are where that hope becomes real — free, universal access to reading, knowledge, information and digital skills for everyone. #InternationalLiteracyDay 022
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 04/09/2026As members of the Libraries Alliance we wanted to note with gratitude all the work that Dolly Parton did in supporting literacy and libraries: librariesalliance.org.uk/dolly-parton...librariesalliance.org.ukDolly Parton: a tribute - Libraries AllianceThe UK library community was saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton. As well as being an internationally renowned singer, songwriter, actor, and businesswoman, Dolly Parton was a generous phila... 020
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 25/08/2026We were lucky enough to see Dolly live a couple of times around her Halos & Horns phase. She was everything you’d want her to be - supremely talented, funny, and generous in praise of her band. Knowing that she cared so deeply about kids’ literacy made her even more lovable. 000
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 19/08/2026I hope a home can be found. But I know that it is always tricky, especially in the current financial climate, to take on unfunded collections. 010
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 13/08/2026The 3rd EPICo Conference 2026 is taking place at the BL in late September - events.bl.uk/events/epico... My colleague Joanna will be presenting a poster on the UK Print Book Collection - ukpbc.uk 010
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 10/08/2026I got to visit the news(ish) Lambeth Palace Library recently and it looked like a great place to work! 000
Reposted by David ProsserDOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 10/08/2026📣Vacancy – Operations Manager We are looking for an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to help ensure that one of the world’s leading open scholarly infrastructure organisations continues to operate effectively and sustainably Closing date: 28 August 2026 ▶️ blog.doaj.org/2026/08/10/v... 037
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Royal Albert Hall packed at 11:30 at the end of a superb late prom staring Ladysmith Black Mambazo It’s the 40th anniversary of Graceland, but the emotional heart of the concert was their own Halala South Africa, dedicated to Nelson Mandela Recorded for tv so worth seeking out #bbcproms 020
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 30/07/2026York is recruiting a new Director of Library, Archives and Learning Services & University Librarian. Details at: jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/dire...jobs.york.ac.ukJobs - The University of York 025
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Really pleased to see the launch of the 26/27 round of our long-standing Professional Fellowship Scheme, in collaboration with our friends at The National Archives. Previous Fellow have done some outstanding work. Please do consider applying - especially as we have widened eligibility 001
Reposted by David ProsserLibraries Connected @librariesconnected.org.uk · 15/07/2026Another thoughtful and productive discussion today at the latest meeting of the Libraries Alliance, hosted by Lambeth Palace Library - a library that has welcomed the public since 1610. Watch this space for more Libraries Alliance news soon! librariesalliance.org.uk 042
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 15/07/2026We have opened the call for papers for our next conference, which will be held in March 27 in the fabulous city of Belfast. The conference is open to all so please do consider submitting a paper. 011
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 15/07/2026At Lambeth Palace Library for a meeting of the Libraries Alliance. Fabulous views from the top-floor meeting room! 021
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 15/07/2026A good update on where the current international discussion is on Secondary Publishing Rights - particularly in response to the recent German case legalblogs.wolterskluwer.com/copyright-bl...legalblogs.wolterskluwer.comMisleading Claims about the Secondary Publication RightIn her recent post, Molly Stech of STM, the international association of scientific publishers, discusses Problems Presented by the Secondary Publication Right. According to its website, “STM advances... 021
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Matt Greenhall presenting on collaboration between Liverpool and Sumy State Universities. The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine means that it was not safe for Sumy colleagues to make the journey to the conference #LIBER2026 100
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Sobering when talking about the spread of malformation to remember that Norway has a border with Russia. Our Norwegian colleagues are on the front line… #LIBER2026 010
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026There may be rain coming, but it’s a lovely morning in Trondheim for the start of #LIBER2026 040
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Heading to #LIBER2026, taking the train from Oslo to Trondheim for what I hope will be the scenic route... 110
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 29/06/2026As part of our Advancing Long-form Open Access Practice Project we are running a short(ish!) survey. If you are a UK academic librarian or research manager please do consider responding 049
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 27/06/2026End-of-year at the nearby minor public school … 000
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Great to see the Dutch Research Council extend its support for @doaj.bsky.social. Hopefully an example to funders worldwide - not all of whom support vital open infrastructure in the way they should... blog.doaj.org/2026/06/24/d...blog.doaj.orgDutch Research Council strengthens support for DOAJ – DOAJ Blog 020
Reposted by David ProsserOxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Oxford University Libraries and Museums are encouraging Oxfordshire cultural venues to join a nationwide 'Cool Off in Culture' campaign, due to launch later this month. The campaign highlights cultural venues as spaces where people can take refuge and enjoy culture during periods of extreme heat. 12612
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Fabulous evening at Oxford’s latest concert venue. The university’s new Sohmen Concert Hall is the perfect mid-size space. Great acoustics showing off one of our favourite orchestras @auroraorchestra.bsky.social 020
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 19/06/2026A very nice piece from @jessicagardner.bsky.social on the Libraries Alliance (of which @rluk.ac.uk is a member) and our shared values across all types of libraries: librariesalliance.org.uk/the-librarie...librariesalliance.org.ukThe Libraries Alliance: our values and voice - Libraries AllianceA blog post by Dr Jessica Gardner (University Librarian, Cambridge), based on her keynote for the Libraries Connected Annual Seminar, June 2026. The Libraries Alliance began with a simple but powerful... 054
Reposted by David ProsserDOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 08/06/2026⭐Celebrating 10 years of the DOAJ Ambassador Programme (2016-2026) A decade of efforts to enhance #OA publishing in the Global South through training and community outreach Thank you to our Ambassadors and the important work they do for their local communities 👏 🔗 blog.doaj.org/2026/06/08/c... 0103
Reposted by David ProsserRLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 26/05/2026🟠 #RLUKICIL | Collections & Equity: Rethinking Access & Representation | 🗓️ 10 June Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will speak re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices 🎟 at www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/ 045
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Just caught up with a recent #RLUKICIL webinar on Sikh Heritage Collections and Community Engagement at The John Rylands Library. Fascinating hearing about how an object believed to be a living person is conserved, stored, and made available to the community www.rluk.ac.uk/icil-on-dema...rluk.ac.ukInclusive Collections, Inclusive LibrariesInclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engag... 000
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Feels like one of the biggest journal acquisitions in a while. At least everybody is clear about who benefits: "...adding a high-margin, recurring revenue stream that we expect to drive meaningful shareholder value.” www.researchinformation.info/news/wiley-a...researchinformation.infoWiley acquires Emerald Publishing in £337m deal - Research InformationDeal adds nearly 500 journal brands, 8,000 book titles, and a substantial archive of case studies and backfile content 053
Reposted by David ProsserDOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 02/06/2026🔴 We’ve now indexed just over 23,000 journals. 🟡 Thank you to the community who makes this possible: our DOAJ team and Board members, Ambassadors, volunteer editors, supporters - and of course, all the journals that are and apply to be indexed 🟢 #open #global #trusted 🔵 doaj.org 0124
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 08/05/2026To the British Library, where we are hosting a symposium on the current state of institutional repository infrastructure and what we might do to further enhance their effectiveness. 020
Reposted by David ProsserRLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 30/03/2026🌼 As we announced at the RLUK Conference last week, our next conference, #RLUK27, will be held in-person at the Titanic Belfast Museum on 10-12 March 2027. We will announce the call for papers for the conference in the summer. We hope many of you will be able to join us in Belfast next year! 033
Reposted by David ProsserMichael Durrant @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social · 22/04/2026ilab.org/article/caxt... A nice overview of the current Caxton exhibition @senatehouselib.bsky.social from the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. Open until 1 July 2026, so do pop by if you’re in Bloomsbury. It’s free!ilab.orgCaxton and the Revolution of Print in England - ILAB - EN 085
Reposted by David ProsserDOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 22/04/2026🏷️Introducing the Publication Facts Label: Another tool in your research integrity toolkit 🧰 In this guest blog post, open research consultant @alicemeadows.bsky.social introduces the Publication Facts Label (PFL) by the @pkp.sfu.ca (PKP) 🔗 blog.doaj.org/2026/04/22/i... 086
Reposted by David Prosserthinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Librarians and information professionals – please join one of our focus groups to help us better understand how to develop tools and guidance that support you and your researchers. bit.ly/4sK3kjebit.lyLibrary Focus Groups • Think. Check. Submit.Focus groups to help us better understand how we can continue supporting researchers in identifying trusted publication venues and avoiding predatory publishers. 078
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 21/04/2026The Government’s new vision for archives in England has been launched: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...nationalarchives.gov.ukThe Government’s vision for archives in England - Archives sectorArchives at the Heart of Society In 2024, The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) commissioned The National Archives to create the Government’s new strategic vision for archives. We partner... 000
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Last week I was proud to represent @rluk.ac.uk at the lauch of the Libraries Alliance - a new cross-sector group amplifying the voice of libraires in the UK. There is a great write-up of the event by Deborah Maclaren www.lovereading.co.uk/blog/launch-...lovereading.co.ukLaunch of the Libraries Alliance at the British Academy: A Powerful Case for Libraries as National InfrastructureRead Launch of the Libraries Alliance at the British Academy: A Powerful Case for Libraries as National Infrastructure on LoveReading 140
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 21/04/2026It was very disappointing to see Jisc withdraw support for Publications Router (especially at such short notice), but at least the code has been released: research.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2026/04/2...research.jiscinvolve.orgPublications Router code released as open source ahead of service retirement - ResearchFollowing the announcement that Publications Router will retire as a Jisc-hosted service on 1 July 2026, its full code base has now been released under an open licence. This enables organisations worl... 000