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Hannah Crago

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Open Research Development Librarian at the University of Essex

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The latest from #UKSGInsights "The pivotal relationship between librarians and postgraduate researchers: a case study" by Siti Aisyah Binti Shamshun Baharin and @hannahcrago.bsky.social - dub.sh/j9uu3Rz

For the past decade, the relationship between librarians and postgraduate researchers (PGRs) has remained underexplored, despite its potential significance for research success and academic development. This case study examines how a former PGR and a librarian developed multiple partnerships through different avenues of engagement, resulting in a sustained professional relationship that enhanced both the PGR’s journey and the evolving role of the librarian. The article further highlights how such partnerships can foster academic excellence, research progression and mutual learning. It concludes with practical recommendations for higher education institutions seeking to strengthen the relationships between PGRs and librarians and to create a more supportive and impactful research environment.

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Open Journals Collective @ojcollective.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Time to share details of our next Open Journals Collective library member - we're delighted that the University of Essex has joined us! We look forward to working with them as we build an equitable and sustainable future for academic journals publishing.

University of Essex joins the Open Journals Collective.

We are delighted to share that the University of Essex has joined the Open Journals Collective. The OJC is dedicated to transforming the way that academic research is supported and disseminated. Essex’s support for our Multidisciplinary Collections will be instrumental in helping us achieve our objectives: making journals free to read and publish in, providing a viable alternative to commercial transformative agreements, and empowering journals to flip to diamond open access.

If you require a copy of this press release in an alternative format please email info@openjournalscollective.org.

If you require a copy of this press release in an alternative format please email info@openjournalscollective.org.

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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

NEW RESOURCES on #CopimCompass 🧭 Hear from @universityofessex.bsky.social authors who have published their research #OA 📙 READ 📹 WATCH 🎓 LEARN 👉 buff.ly/JOnL5wz #OpenAccess #OpenResearch Thank to @hannahcrago.bsky.social for sharing!

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University of Essex | Compass

The University of Essex website provides a dedicated Q&A on OA publication section with Essex author...

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Hannah Crago @hannahcrago.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Back to normal work today after 2 great days at #darts9. I intended to post more during, but I just can’t keep up with notes and social media! In summary, it was a very inspirational conference that left me (and others!) feeling optimistic, supported, and empowered. Plus, the venue was beautiful!

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Hannah Crago @hannahcrago.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Two very inspirational first talks at #DARTS9 💡 It really is more important now than ever to remember what sets librarians apart, and what a key part we can (and do!) play in the research landscape. Taking away a key message that there is never nothing we can do!

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Hannah Crago @hannahcrago.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I got a lot of inspiration at this webinar last week for how we might incorporate some AI and Copyright guidance within our Copyright pages here at Essex. If you're working on something similar, I'd really recommend reading through this thread, and catching up on the recording ⬇️

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