David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Audubon’s The Birds of America is Double Elephant. A copy is on display at the Bodleian and as Audubon was not the nicest of men the label giving some context is headed ‘The elephant in the room’ 030
Reposted by David ProsserFrancis Crick Institute Library & Information Services @fci-library.bsky.social · 01/10/2026It'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 · 01/10/2026There 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 · 26/09/2026So we abandoned the journey and rebooked the train for today. But we found a charming waterfront hotel 15 mins from the station. With added views of Stromboli steaming away 150
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There is a 40 minute crossing. Then the train is reassembled once off the ferry. But there was an almighty flash of lightning and everything stopped! 110
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! 1223
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
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Actually, I've just skimmed the Recommendations paper and they really do appear to be making the claim that the colours were invented in 2018. Weird 120
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I know it’s not the main point, but the way the first paragraph is written it implies Unpaywall and OpenAlex coined and popularised the colour designation from 2018 onwards. I’m sure unintentional, but a bit odd! 200
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 · 31/08/2026I wonder if somebody in Cilip’s Prison Libraries Group could help - www.cilip.org.uk/community-ev...cilip.org.ukCILIP Prison Libraries GroupRaising the profile of library services for prison communities. 120
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 · 07/08/2026I thought I knew where the Safekeeping was going with the expected twist, and then two thirds in you get the emotional punch! 100
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 · 30/07/2026My favourite example sounds like it is an urban myth, but it’s true. I’d forgotten just how many books were used. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/3330245.stmnews.bbc.co.ukBBC NEWS | UK | England | West Midlands | M6 Toll built with pulped fictionIn what is an unexpected twist, it has emerged that about 2,500,000 of the books were acquired during the construction of the M6 Toll. 171
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
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 20/07/2026I find as I get older the names and roles don’t stick in the memory. I’d have to look up who the last Tory Foreign Secretary was, but have no trouble remembering Lord Carington! 010
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 · 02/07/2026I feel depressed that something I remember as being ‘recent’ is now the specialism of modern history! 140
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Heartbreaking to see the destruction being inflicted on Sumy and the university. But so inspiring to hear of the spirit of resilience being shown by the people of the city, university, and library 000
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 · 29/06/2026A lovely piece, with a reminder that: "open access is about more than making research available online. It is also about inclusion, dignity, recognition and participation." 030
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
David Prosser @davidprosser.bsky.social · 25/06/2026As a Board member, I'm happy to see @doaj.bsky.social get a smiley face! 130
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