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Robert Elves

@robertelves.bsky.social
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Business and Social Sciences Faculty Librarian at Kingston University. Lives in SW London. Classical music esp choral, walking esp in hills

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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Train 2 already. #bla26 delegates, signalling problems near Selhurst. I was aiming for the train an hour after this one
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Off to #bla26 shortly. My daughter is on a school trip to Berlin with the medium sized bag so do I go big or little?
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
This is my reading year according to StoryGraph.
Story Graph graphic showing the first book I read in 2025 was The prophet and the idiot and the last was Parisians by Graham Robb. The longest book was London a biography and the shortest was Astérix and Cleopatra
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
And that’s a wrap. Thank you to Neil and the committee for organising another wonderful conference. Thank you to those who presented members papers. Thank you for some stimulating keynotes #bla25
A railway station sign that reads Stirling/Sruighlea
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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
That’s it. Congratulations to @blalib.org on their 50th anniversary. What a way to celebrate in beautiful Sterling with excellente member paper presentations and keynote speakers. Big thank you to everyone and safe travels home. #bla25
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Discovered many of the answers to the Stirling round of the quiz were in here. Oh well. Too late now #bla25
Explore Stirling brochure cover
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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Shout out to the sponsors and their continued support of @blalib.org . So good to catch up with all. #BLA25
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Enjoyed the whisky tasting at Stirling Distillery and very informative talk #bla25
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Panel discussion and the panel advocating joining the committee, your bosses will like it, great for personal progression, really interesting. Just do it! Put yourself forward in September #bla25
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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · 25/06/2025
#BLA25 @ebscouk.bsky.social
“Why accessibility matters” slide with stats and text
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Experiencing what it is like to be an international student by deciphering a text in Esperanto #bla25
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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · 25/06/2025
#BLA25 has begun!
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
One photo is the view from my hotel window, the other is from the front of the hotel. Guess which is which #bla25
A flat roof, some drain pipes, and some wallsA church at the bottom of a hill with some water behind and land beyond that
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Choosing my suit for the conference dinner #bla25
A shop front with a selection of jackets and ties for gentlemen in the window
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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · 25/06/2025
We are celebrating our 50th year with a packed programme of talks. View the final timings here: bla1.glasscubes.com/share/s/4uld... #BLA25
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
I have about two hours in Edinburgh before heading to Stirling. What’s the one thing I should see? My daughter says go to Bun & Scoop. Any advance on that?
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
After a delay around Newcastle have finally arrived in Edinburgh so here is an obligatory photo of the view #bla25
A castle on a hill. In front is a statue of a man on a horse
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
First of four trains. Three today and one tomorrow. #bla25
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Off to Edinburgh soon ready for #bla25 in Stirling. Taking a leisurely trip to Scotland rather than leaving at 5am tomorrow.
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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 23/04/2025
“The current ease of access to pre-packaged information bundles may have inadvertently led to a decline in the proficiency of certain research skills among academics. A shift towards open access alternatives means that information will once again become more decentralised and dispersed…” 📚
timeshighereducation.com
As cuts mount, those used to one-click searching are in for a shock
If ‘big deal’ subscriptions become unaffordable, librarians will need to help students and academics conduct effective searches, says Caroline Ball
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
I thought the yellow group in Connections was supposed to be the easy one not the impossible one
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Exclusive: ‘Lots more’ university libraries could drop big subscription deals. After several institutions drop Elsevier deals, senior librarians say rising costs and severe financial strain have reached a “tipping point”. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Excellent. UK unis leaving X. “A Reuters survey on Tuesday showed several universities have scaled back usage of X to the bare minimum or quit completely, following scores of academics who have left the platform.”
reuters.com
UK universities join retreat from Elon Musk's X, citing misinformation on platform
Universities and other higher education establishments have joined a retreat among British institutions from Elon Musk's X social media platform, citing its role in spreading misinformation that fuelled race riots last year.
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Using my old BBSLG mug from the conference in Manchester. Anyone remember the year? I used to have a Keynote notebook that listed all the old conferences @blalib.org
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Last January I decided to read more and tackle some books/authors from my tbr pile. Thanks to #storygraph here is my record: app.thestorygraph.com/wrap-up/2024...
app.thestorygraph.com
Sign In | The StoryGraphClose paneAccept and close
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I got the purple group in Connections quite easily but the blue group still makes no sense to me
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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Fantastic discussions at #BLAWinter24. Such a wonderful community @blalibnews.bsky.social.
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Alison @finger-post.blog · 17/12/2024
You do not need to be an academic to visit an archive. You do not need a degree to visit an archive. There is no terrifying Don at the door grilling potential visitors. If it's your first time, a nice archivist will help you. It's our shared history, our preserved records. Go explore it.
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Worrying hearing how many have bans on in-person events. I wonder if this only applies to professional staff and not academics #BLAWinter24
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Getting ready for #BLAWinter24. Looks like there are a good number of people attending. Looking forward to @nedpotter.bsky.social this afternoon
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Samuel Moore @samuelmoore.org · 12/12/2024
"The University will not renew its 'big deal' subscription to Elsevier, which expires on 31 December 2024." Well done Sheffield! Here's hoping others follow suit next year... www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/news...
sheffield.ac.uk
Updates on access to Library resources (journals).
In January, there will be changes to access to some Library resources (journals).
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Canongate @canongate.co.uk · 26/11/2024
I was going to put the bat down and step away from the dead horse, but now that we've been quoted in the Guardian talking about the AI dingbats, I want to just say a couple of things about self-publishing and the value of $5,000.
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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Oh my GOD
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Harry Eccles @harryeccles.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
A Reminder. Clarkson and Dyson bought up lots of land to avoid paying inheritance tax. This makes land more expensive for those who want to farm it. New rules mean inheritance tax only kicks in over 2 mil. This isn't about farmers. It's about the mega rich not wanting to pay their fair share.
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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Lots of over-the-top coverage right now about the £1m cap on inheritance tax agricultural property relief (APR). Quick thread:
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Having seen the new Hyundai ad I feel I am being trolled for pronouncing their name wrong for the last 30 years
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
Just checking, Whamaggedon doesn’t start until December right? Otherwise I am out already. Got my hair cut and they had the Christmas tape on already
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 04/11/2024
This I would pay to see
Sign reading Dogs Grooming Cats
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Richard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
Finnish research assessment classification downgrades MDPI and Frontiers to "level 0". "Panels cannot recommend publication without reservation". julkaisufoorumi.fi/en/news/grey...
julkaisufoorumi.fi
Grey area journals to level 0
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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · 30/10/2024
CABS has launched the AJG2024. Over 1800 journals across 22 Business & Management disciplines (incl. metrics reflecting the UNSDG). It highlights global academic collaborations, partnerships with non-academic stakeholders & contributions to policy impact. Explore the guide here: lnkd.in/diHGRtUB
lnkd.in
Academic Journal Guide 2024
Chartered Association of Business Schools: Advancing excellence in UK business and management education through advocacy, research, and professional development. Join us to enhance your institution’s ...
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Astrid M. Eckert 🇺🇦 @astridme.bsky.social · 26/08/2024
I'm having thoughts on accidental symbolism.
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 20/09/2024
I noticed a few years ago that often when we buy extra copies of the same book they are slimmer, here is the explanation: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Carbon emissions: Publishers try skinnier books to cut CO2
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.
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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 05/09/2024
Great piece about #ebookSOS in Ireland. Pricing, licensing, availability are all totally dysfunctional & not working for libraries. And in terms of availability the UK is particularly poorly served - a 2019 sampling of 1000 titles found only 59% were available in the UK, compared to 71% in the US.
rte.ie
Why are librarians up in arms over ebooks?
Lack of available stock, high prices and onerous terms and conditions mean ebooks currently offer poor value for readers and libraries
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 08/08/2024
Second Prom and this time I’m promming. I remember when I had to queue, now I could buy my ticket this morning #bbcproms
Royal Albert Hall from the steps
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 04/08/2024
Ready for my first Prom of the season
Inside of the Royal Albert Hall the stage is empty bathed in blue the seats are starting to fill
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 10/07/2024
Revisiting where Peter Grant helped Beverley Brook slow down her river with some added meanders @benaaronovitch.bsky.social
Barrier set up across river before some natural meandering features
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Louise Masson @louiselib.bsky.social · 28/06/2024
#bla24 next years conference is in Stirling. Tentative dates are 25-27 June 2025
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 27/06/2024
#bla24 great to see actual students engaging with the reps at the exhibition stands and not just for the freebies (possibly)
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Alice Cann @alicecann.bsky.social · 27/06/2024
I had a great time preparing for & presenting at the #cpd25 So you want to be a Subject Librarian? event last week. Here’s a recording (with edited transcript) I made beforehand. I talked about career history, my Academic Liaison Librarian job, recent opportunities, successes, challenges and advice📚
brunel.cloud.panopto.eu
Alice's adventures in Library Land CPD25 presentation
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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · 27/06/2024
#bla24 perhaps we need a best supplier’s presentation competition. Encourage making presentations interesting and engaging
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