iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Coming soon from your podcast team including @tmorley24.bsky.social @scholtom.bsky.social @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social (and others!)

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

My quarterly message to the void after witnessing a paywalled article about open research: if you're writing about open research, please make it open. Always. You have choices. Choose better. Don't know your options? Start with @doaj.bsky.social (and filter by No APC) if you're short on cash.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

My favourite part of Champions League football coverage is when the commentators have to half-heartedly promote some TV or upcoming entertainment mid-match. Tonight's promotion of the upcoming series of Euphoria was particularly uninterested.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Randomly running into my sister's in-laws at a Dublin departure gate, them en route from Iowa to Edinburgh on holiday and me from Minneapolis to Liverpool heading home was not on my 2026 Bingo card. May serendipity continue to delight and surprise me.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This wonderful new song by @michaelstipe.bsky.social is just making me happy. I'm singing it to cars and strangers on my bike as I cycle through Liverpool to work, I'm listening as I'm answering librarian emails and I'm dancing in my kitchen. The world feels temporarily good youtu.be/0PxkldueTws?...

youtu.be

Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt - I Played the Fool (Main Title Theme) | Rooster Soundtrack | WaterTower

YouTube video by WaterTower Music

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Getting to hear about @datarescueproject.org twice in one week is making my #UKSG2026 Feeling galvanised and inspired by this fantastic panel, all about data curation, preservation, & stewardship. In a world where data we expect and deserve to access is disappearing, seeing things I can do to help!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

This was wonderful. An old housemate was the dramaturg for this production, so took a punt on our first ballet yesterday for Clare. What. A. Show. Touring this spring and summer, highly recommend! www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/m...

theguardian.com

Gentleman Jack review – Northern Ballet’s stylish lesbian love story is super-sexy

Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s choreography keeps a tight hold on the narrative and the erotically charged pas de deux between the lovers packs real heat

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Seen on the Streets of Liverpool, thinking of my family in Minneapolis.

Poster of a rally in support of Minneapolis on a electric box in Liverpool.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

The joy of my son's smile upon discovering that his beloved Norwich City defeated league leading Coventry 2-1 whilst he slept last night was pure perfection on this grey, gloomy day. Little joys, I'll take them.

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Did you know you can apply for an expenses paid trip to #UKSG2026? UKSG is sponsoring a number of places, and Jove is sponsoring an additional place for an early career library professional. Check it out here: dub.sh/zXgew9r and please share far and wide!

dub.sh

Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference - UKSG

Sponsored Places for UKSG Annual Conference Your opportunity to win a free place at the UKSG 2026 Annual Conference and Exhibition! UKSG is offering ten free places to attend the UKSG Annual […]

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

This American/English household is going nuts for Scotland (and proud Norwich City fan in our house!) Well done, absolutely brilliant!!!!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We ran this quite last minute and we were amazed at the creativity and artistry of the pumpkins. Bravo!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Bucket list gig achieved! Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch after nearly my entire adulthood of waiting to see them. More wonderful than I could have ever imagined.

Dave Rawlings and Gillian Welch performing music at the Manchester Apollo.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Day/year/world instantly better and more hopeful knowing that Wilco and Billy Bragg are back to perform Mermaid Avenue next year (even if just once). I'm joyfully singing along to Woody Guthrie's words and their tunes tonight in Liverpool: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

rollingstone.com

Wilco and Billy Bragg Announce First-Ever 'Mermaid Avenue' Show

Wilco and Billy Bragg will perform a full set of their 'Mermaid Avenue' collaborations for the first time ever at next year's Solid Sound Festival.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Lots of ideas to think about on my train home to Liverpool from my excellent day in London with the Research Catalyst cohort. Was exciting to have my own research hat on, not just supporting others with theirs. Thank you for the opportunity @rluk.ac.uk @armauk.bsky.social #librariesxresearch

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Toby Jones is wonderful in everything but his portrayal of Neil Baldwin in 'Marvellous' was extraordinary. I rewatch every so often just to remind myself how lovely it was. What a wonderful honour for a fantastic actor: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

bbc.co.uk

Actor Toby Jones awarded honorary doctorate by Keele University - BBC News

Jones was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his contribution to drama and acting.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I am not a stranger. I have not caused incalculable damage to the UK. I am your neighbour and your colleague and your friend and a Norwich City fan and I call Liverpool home. I am an immigrant.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Joining the 'Oh my god, Hamilton is amazing' team, 10 years after everyone else. Finally saw Hamilton last night. Oh my god, it is amazing.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

One my librarian heroes. Gutted, ashamed, and heartbroken at the dismantling of libraries and the people that defend and enrich them in the country of my birth and where I called home for so long.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Bristol City are in the playoffs for the first time in 17 years and the friendly robin returned to our yard. We're taking that as a sign of good things to come! Today, one half of our household can dream!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

The Miffy exhibition @leedsmuseums.bsky.social was fantastic. I was a total fangirl and enjoyed taking part in the Miffy ear and mask making, too. So glad we made the trip to Leeds.

Photo of Miffy the bunny at an art exhibition.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The grey and rain is back in Liverpool but at least I've got new glorious music from the band caroline to enjoy. youtu.be/rAg3YuHkMHQ?...

youtu.be

caroline - Tell me I never knew that ft. Caroline Polachek (Official Video)

YouTube video by caroline

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

And as a travel aside to my conference trip, I'm astonished and overjoyed at how seamless my train travel was to/from Liverpool to Brighton. I've had trips to Manchester take longer and I'm not joking. When you work trains, I love you. #UKSG2025

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Just gone across the Mersey, which means I'm nearly home. Really appreciated the opportunity to speak with @cathdishman.bsky.social @uksg.bsky.social And learn about so many cool things going on in schol comms. And, I WON A HAMPER. I now own a hamper, thank you @cambridgeup.bsky.social #UKSG2025

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Oh my goodness, it's out! I had such a lovely time speaking with @clairesewell.bsky.social about her librarian journey & her super cool current role (and dream mash-up librarian job....you'll have to listen to find out!) Speaks volumes to the possibilities of where information+career can take you!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

My dad died of pancreatic cancer in 2022. From diagnosis to death, it was 10 months. It was painful and awful for him. Our family desperately miss him. What a shameful, ridiculous waste of science.

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DOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

We're a leading partner in the @thinkchecksub.bsky.social initiative (thinkchecksubmit.org) and we're delighted to see Lorraine Estelle's post on the IFLA blog about the important work that TCS does helping authors: blogs.ifla.org/arl/2025/02/... #scholcomm #PredatoryPublishing #academicchatter

thinkchecksubmit.org

Identify trusted publishers for your research • Think. Check. Submit.

Tools and practical resources, aiming to educate researchers, promote integrity, and build trust in credible research and publications.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

My childhood best friend summarises perfectly why Iowa can't feel like home anymore. How my beloved home state has changed for the worse. www.childrensmn.org/blog/losing-...

childrensmn.org

Losing home

I've always considered myself a proud Hawkeye. But with the passage of a new Iowa law, I feel like I've lost my home.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Over the weeks of hearing information/research/funding being halted/withdrawn & feeling helpless for knowledge creation & sharing more generally, our Open Research Week felt like a much needed respite from doom. I'm in awe of all of the speakers this week for their knowledge, advocacy and hope.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

12 minutes from Open Research Week 2025 Showtime!!! Still time to sign up and join this nervous librarian in Liverpool and lovely colleagues and experts from all over in all things open research: libcal.essex.ac.uk/calendar/res...

libcal.essex.ac.uk

Research Support Events - LibCal - University of Essex

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Ezra Furman is coming to Liverpool ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Really looking forward to be talking about our work in 'Doing DORA' with @cathdishman.bsky.social @uksg.bsky.social conference in Brighton. Real change has happened (!) since we put in our proposal last summer. I'm legit chuffed at change that can occur when you do something because it's right.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

My parents have been Iowa women's basketball season ticket holders for 20+ years, through thick & thin, & Caitlin Clark. When my dad died, my mom found it hard to go but she did. This afternoon, they are retiring Clark's number 22 & my mom is sitting a stone's throw from David Letterman. Amazing!!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The musician that's been on my to-see wishlist the longest: Gillian Welch. Could 2025 be the year after a couple of decades of waiting? youtu.be/CahrAmlb3Ww?...

youtu.be

Look at Miss Ohio

YouTube video by Gillian Welch - Topic

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Oh, man. I was late to the David Lynch appreciation society. Then covid meant being in and I finally watched all of Twin Peaks and his films. Spent half the time mouth wide open, in awe. What a legacy of art to leave us with to marvel at.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Super excited to be a part of this with fantastic colleagues and generous experts sharing with us! Online, free and open to anyone!

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I'm lucky to live in a fantastic city for live music (Liverpool) & have a best friend that suggests musical punts big and small. I've been to 51 gigs this year and in no particular order I loved: Erland Cooper Big Joanie CVC Fat Dog Bill Ryder-Jones The Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

It's finally happened. After so many sessions, advocacy and going on and on and on with @cathdishman.bsky.social We finally, FINALLY heard the joyous words: what we don't want is journal impact factor in your application. It adds nothing to your application. One researcher down, so many to go.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Playing Take Five for my dad, on the second anniversary of his death. It was his favourite song and he played his vinyl record of it so often he literally wore it out. Cheers to Chris Stephan and Dave Brubeck for this wonderful tune.

youtu.be

Dave Brubeck - Take Five

YouTube video by buckinny

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Think Ghost Town by @wildtwin.bsky.social is going to join my list of 'If You Don't Like This, Now I Judge You' items, which also includes Peep Show, William Basinski, mayonnaise and the film All of Us Strangers. The person I lent it to said 'they couldn't get into it' and I nearly left the room.

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Katherine Stephan @msiowaintheuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2023

Just a head's up that our Open Research Week 2024 programme is now live. Really chuffed with all of the speakers AND now including new (and old!) colleagues from the University of Essex! (First time linking on this site, hope it works!)

liverpool.ac.uk

Open Research Week 2024 Open Research Week 2024- Open Research - University of Liverpool

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