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Josh Sendall

@jsendall.bsky.social
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Acting University Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UoLLibrary @LULGalleries & Trustee @UKSG #OpenScience #MadeByDyslexia - personal views

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
🚨Event Alert: Analytic Spirituality — Philosophy, Practice, and the Knowledge of God. How can analytic philosophy deepen our understanding of spiritual practice and religious experience? Join us this May for a special hybrid event (in person + online) in memory of Revd Dr David Efird.
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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
📢 ONLINE EVENT 📢 Interdisciplinary and Interoperable: Exploring the Wellcome Collection with IIIF 📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 🕐 1:00pm - 🕑 2:00pm leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope... @iiif.bsky.social @cgknowles.bsky.social @jsendall.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social
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Interdisciplinary and Interoperable: Exploring the Wellcome Collection with IIIF
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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 · 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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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Transatlantic Anti-Slavery Wiki Edit-a-thon (Workshop) leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope... THIS Friday. Everybody welcome 😀 In partnership with @urochester.bsky.social and @wikimediauk.bsky.social Facilitated by @yclepit.bsky.social, with an intro from @jsendall.bsky.social
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Transatlantic Anti-Slavery Wiki Edit-a-thon (Workshop)
Leeds has a rich but often overlooked tradition of anti-slavery activism that it shares with Rochester, New York. These cities were linked by correspondence and shared activism,...
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Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
🆕The #ResearchCultureUncovered podcast's back in 2026! @nickshepp.bsky.social talks to @jsendall.bsky.social about his career in academic libraries culminating in his recent appointment as Acting Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social.
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(Episode 142) Navigating careers in academic libraries: a conversation with Josh Sendall
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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
🗣️Speakers: 🗽Melanie Chambliss, Assistant Professor of History (Rochester) 💂‍♂️Bridget Bennett, Professor of American Literature and Culture (Leeds) 🗽Autumn Haag, Assistant Director, Rare Books, Special Collections and Preservation (Rochester) 💂‍♂️Kate Dossett, Professor of American History (Leeds)
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Copim @copim.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Let's take a deep dive into the new #OpenAccessibility Book on #CopimCompass 🧭 There are 6 chapters on principles, law, standards & strategy 🔗 compass.copim.ac.uk/books/09-ope... #OpenAccess #Accessibility #Publishing
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09. Open Accessibility | Compass
This book contains a knowledge base, guidance and planning models that will support small diamond op...
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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
I'm looking forward to this @uksg.bsky.social webinar on usage metrics! It's happening a week after Uncovered, so you get two UKSG events in one month. Uncovered is about managing uncertainty and risk in our ever-changing world, and it's a cracker of a speaker line up: www.uksg.org/events/uksg-...
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UKSG Uncovered online conference: uncertainty and risk - UKSG
Join us for the 2025 UKSG Uncovered online conference taking place over two half days - 17th and 18th September.
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Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Highs of 30 degrees in sunny Leeds this week 🌞 What better time to explore our Public Art Trail? Start with today's #MuseumJigsaw 🧩 Juanjo Novella's 'Curtain', 2021, draws from the words of Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and experiments with literature. Play now: www.jigsawplanet.com/LULGalleries
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Layla Bloom @laylabloom.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Exhibition preview talks by 3 of our wonderful #FUAM2025 finalists at the exhibition launch @lulgalleries.bsky.social tonight!
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
We're thrilled that @jsendall.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Acting University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UniversityLeeds 🎉 His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead! #Libraries #HigherEd
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Making plans for our 50th Anniversary* in 2027! We made a video for our 40th about UKSG, how we started and who we are - you might be interested :) dub.sh/G7KDxgi (hello @charlierapple.bsky.social) (*Feels faint)
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UKSG 40th Anniversary Film
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Time is running out for your chance to speak at #UKSG2026 in Glasgow! Submit your ideas here: dub.sh/lGMfvyz or contact us to talk through your suggestion! bev [@]uksg.org
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
#LIBER2025 An absolutely wonderful session from @williamjnixon.bsky.social on the value of informal professional networks for leadership development. Lovely hearing about the ongoing positive life of LIBER's Emerging Leaders programme and the many people who make it happen. Genuinely wholesome ❤️🤩
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Last Friday, we hosted the Knowledge Futures Symposium 📚 We heard from inspirational speakers who examined how knowledge is created, shared and exploited today, and were challenged to think and discuss our role in creating a more equitable and open knowledge future. #LKFS2025 #Library #LibSky
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
The collaborative learning area in our Health Sciences Library is now officially open!🏫 Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀 #LibSky #AcademicSky
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Masud Khokhar @masudk.com · 03/06/2025
Concerned about the current state of attacks on knowledge, our role in providing access to & preserving authentic knowledge, and what would be the role of AI? Join us at the inaugural Knowledge Futures Symposium on 27th June, 9am-4pm (BST), Online/In Person conferences.leeds.ac.uk/knowledgefut...
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Knowledge Futures Symposium
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Much practical wisdom about inclusion here, for anybody in any organisation. From Beth Montague-Hellen, Facet author, CILIP LGBTQ+ Network Chair, and Head of Library & Information Services at The Francis Crick Institute #EDI www.cilip.org.uk/news/696519/...
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Claire Knowles @cgknowles.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
It has got cold on my commute with the clocks springing forward. The Estates team do an amazing job of filling @universityofleeds.bsky.social campus with Spring flowers to cheer me up on my walk to the Brotherton Library.
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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 01/04/2025
#UKSG2025 conference panel done - went excellently, largely due to the presence of @jsendall.bsky.social @playbrarian.uk and @jofitz.bsky.social. Never had so much response after a talk, with people thanking us and saying how impactful it was, how it resonated with them. Genuinely touched!
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Livvy @missoliviareads.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The power of personal, real life stories from @heroicendeavour.bsky.social @jofitz.bsky.social @playbrarian.uk really makes the best kind of impact. The central message of compassion for others is so important not just in our sector, but across the world today. #UKSG2025
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
And we're off #UKSG2025 with our opening Plenary on #AI with Leo Lo - University of New Mexico, Kate O’Riordan - University of Sussex, Alan Oliver - Clarivate and our wonderful @uksg.bsky.social Chair @charlierapple.bsky.social 👏🏾😀
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NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
One last klaxon for our FREE online event tomorrow (26/3/25) "Recruitment experiences of #neurodivergent #library and information staff" More info and booking here ➡️ tinyurl.com/29zj5vkr #Employment #Job #HiddenDisability #Dyslexia #Autism #ADHD #Dysgraphia #Dyspraxia #Dyscalculia #OCD #Librarian
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
One more day to register for #UKSG2025. We can't promise sunshine, we can promise the seaside and let's be honest, if it rains, well that's just the authentic British seaside experience... right 🌊⛱️🌦️ The Programme, networking and social activity are also very strong this year @uksg.bsky.social 🤩👏🏾
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Just another day at the office for a Royal Armouries Collection, Research and Learning Committee meeting... Well not my office... But wherever you lay laptop right 😅
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Jennifer Bayjoo @epicbayj.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Only a few days remaining to apply for this brilliant opportunity with @uksg.bsky.social
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Dr Beth @drbeth.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Starting to put the word out that my 2 years as Chair of @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social is up in August. I'm trying to stop doing absolutely everything so once we find someone else I'll be stepping down. Could that someone else be you? You can really make the role what ever you like, it's very flexible.
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Bookings close soon for #UKSG2025, so please do crack on and register as there are no on-site registrations. dub.sh/QGmrmv4
UKSG Conference and Exhibition 2025 Monday March 31-Wednesday 2 April, The Brighton Centre, Brighton.  Image of Brighton Pier in the sunshine.  Let's hope.
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Bookings will close soon, and we will be unable to take bookings afterwards or manage on-site registrations, so please do book soon if you are coming!
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
We've improved the Libraries and Galleries to make them accessible for everyone! 🧑‍🦽🌻 Check out our news story for more details on how we improved our physical, cultural and digital spaces to make them accessible for all: bit.ly/3XL9l2n #AcademicSky #PhDSky #LibSky #Disability
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Improved accessibility to your Libraries
Changes we’ve made to make the Libraries accessible for all.
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Dr Beth @drbeth.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
This is my first world book day as someone who's actually written a book 😀 I suppose it would also be a good day to get on and finish the proposal for book #2.
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NLISN @nlisn.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
"Recruitment experiences of #neurodivergent #library and information staff" Our next event is is online on 26/3/25 9:30-3pm. It's a mix of talks and presentations with Q&A time. This is a free event, book via Eventbrite⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/recruitmen... #Employment #HiddenDisability
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
UKSG is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our newly formed Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group. Work with @epicbayj! Read more here: dub.sh/sTI3kC6
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Heading back up north following a cracking #SCONUL Spring Conference exploring technology, data, the future of the systems librarian, & the case for shared services - I drank that kool-aid... Now I'm drinking tea out of my fabulous new SCONUL cup (safety first). The other passengers are well jeal 🫣
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
We have some fabulous candidates standing for election as a UKSG Trustee this year - you can check them out here: dub.sh/nxEGsTS Voting information will be sent out shortly.
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Our friends at @copim.bsky.social are hosting a COPIM Corner again on the Monday night of #UKSG2025, so if you aren't attending the Quiz, pop along!
Date: Monday 31 March
Time: 7:30pm onwards
Venue: The Mesmerist (1-3 Prince Albert Street, Brighton, BN1 1HE)
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
A massive shoutout to our library staff! 🎉 We've achieved an extra 2 compliance plus rating from the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) assessment, bringing this year's total to 14 (a personal best)! 🤩 Find out more at Library news: bit.ly/4i7wa84 #AcademicSky #PhDSky #LibrarySky
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Libraries' Customer Service Excellence keeps improving
Upward trajectory continues as customer service assessment results increase for the third year in a row.
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Veronica Lewis, M.Ed. 👩‍🦯 @veron4ica.com · 29/11/2024
I’m glad so many people have found my “capybara method” for how to write alt text and image descriptions helpful! However, I know conflicting access needs exist and not everyone can write their own #AltText, so here’s an ongoing thread of tools that can help. Inclusion in thread ≠ endorsement
An infographic titled “How To Write Alt Text” featuring a photo of a capybara. Parts of alt text are divided by color, including identify who, expression, description, colour, and interesting features. The finished description reads “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.” Credit to Puzzle agency, original information from Veronica With Four Eyes and veroniiiica dot com
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
An insightful, pertinent and perhaps prescient piece here by Liam Bullingham - well worth reading 📖 www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/univ...
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University libraries must be ‘access brokers’, not knowledge repositories
Subscribing to nearly everything published by journals is no longer feasible in these financially straitened times but librarians can provide creative workarounds to ensure journal access, says Liam B...
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Become an Academic Writing Mentor!📝 - It's a paid opportunity (12£/h TBC) - Full Training will be provided - No previous experience needed (but you must have completed 1 academic year at Leeds) - Boost your own writing confidence Sign up to express your interest using this link: bit.ly/3EzMPTB
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Tanya Williamson @tanyalibrarian.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Delighted that registrations are now open for this welcoming, grassroots event for people who are curious about a career in #libraries or #archives. Weds 19th March 2025, in person, University of Salford. Visit 👉 bit.ly/curious-about
Curious about a career in libraries and archives? event poster. Wednesday 19th March, 9.30-2pm, University of Salford. Visit https://bit.ly/curious-about to book.
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
We have ten expenses paid places for our Annual Conference this year! You can apply here: dub.sh/waarYbr See you in Brighton!
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Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG
Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2025 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual Conference and Exhibition in Brighton, United […]
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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Check out (and apply!) our 2025 Merriman Award - you get an expenses paid trip to #UKSG2025 in Brighton in March, registration for the @NASIG digital conference in May plus FREE access to any UKSG event in 2025! dub.sh/jVNqjXG Our thanks to @tandfresearch.bsky.social for their kind support!
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Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Hi there 👋 We’ve moved over here to share stories from our Collections & Galleries. Fancy exploring our cool old stuff and art? Start off with our new Colour Walk on Campus series. The first, coincidentally, is blue! 💙
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Niamh Tumelty @niamhtumelty.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Excellent, helpful, thought-provoking yet concise book from @drbeth.bsky.social on EDI in libraries. I was about to apologies for posting here as well as LinkedIn, but no, it deserves the reach across multiple platforms. Specific thoughts to follow....
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Josh Sendall @jsendall.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Congratulations to EPSRC & colleagues @universityofleeds.bsky.social involved in launching the EDI Hub+ to support sharing & implementing EDI practices for sustained transformation in the Engineering, physical & Mathematical Science R&I community. Best wishes, to the EDI Engagement Champions too 😊
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IIIF Consortium @iiif.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
📆 Reminder: The Call for Proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference closes on TUESDAY 📆 We look forward to seeing proposals from new and returning presenters from a variety of institutions, backgrounds, and experiences. The Call for Proposals is available here: iiif.io/event/2025/l...
IIIF Annual Conference 2025. June 2-5, 2025, Leeds, UK. Photos of Leeds University in daylight and the city of Leeds at night. Logos for the IIIF Consortium and the University of Leeds.
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