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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I think the blank books/journals are my favourite. Did no-one check the images before putting them on website?! How strange.

An image on an open book/journal on a brown table. The pages of the book/journal are completely blank. There are a pile of 4 books behind the open book/journal.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We've recently seen an increase in requests to deposit RNA data in our repository. In response, we worked with researchers to develop a set of RNA data deposit principles to help guide conversations & decision-making. Thought these might be useful for others too👇 library.leeds.ac.uk/info/14062/r...

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Deposit data into a University repository

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The @ukrepro.bsky.social STAR report calls for open research approaches that recognise disciplinary diversity. This aligns strongly with work at Leeds, where we've developed 10 methodology-specific Open Research Checklists. We hope to share them soon! www.ukrn.org/2026/07/01/u...

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UKRN launches STAR report on the future of open research data in UK universities | UK Reproducibility Network

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Daryl O’Connor @daryloconnor.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

"UKRN Publishes Findings from Pilot Projects on Automating Open Research Indicators". This was a fantastic collaboration, working w excellent colleagues at University of Leeds (@nickshepp.bsky.social, @sallydalton.bsky.social) and partner universities. Read more below: www.ukrn.org/2026/02/12/u...

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UKRN Publishes Findings from Pilot Projects on Automating Open Research Indicators | UK Reproducibility Network

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Arrived at @iassistdata.bsky.social conference! What a lovely building to have the opening drinks reception in. I'm presenting on Thursday about the data governance review we carried out at the University of Leeds Library Research Data Service. Maybe see you there!

A grand old staircase with candles on all the steps, under an archway with big dragons at the top of the archway.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Have you had a look at our lovely new Open Research Hub? It's open to all! researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/open-researc...

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

One for researchers at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Our second iteration of the Research Profile Bootcamp, come along if you'd like to learn more about improving the visibility of your research. 📣📢📣📢

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Really pleased that our submission to @iassistdata.bsky.social conference with @helenrdm.bsky.social has been accepted! Looking forward to heading to Bristol to present our review of data governance practices in the University of Leeds Research Data Repository.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Looking forward to speaking at this event today! I'll be discussing how we've tackled the challenges of sharing qualitative data and worked towards building a stronger governance framework.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Yesterday I read an article about information being made available on the Blockchain, so it can never be deleted (it was classified info currently on wikileaks). As open research folk, do we need to engage with what blockchains might mean for making info/data permanently available for free?

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I would be absolutely devastated about that! I love my diet coke treats.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

The University of Leeds christmas tree looking lovely last night.

A very large real tree with Christmas lights. In front of the tree is a large sculpture with 2 black wavy identical lines going up into the air.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I helped to organise an ALN event this morning on how HE libraries can support asylum seeker and refugee communities. We heard about so many amazing resources and services that University of Leeds, Lancaster University and University of Chester Libraries have been providing. It was very inspiring! ❤️

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

It was a pleasure to host yesterday's open lunch about empowering open research in Africa. More info in the thread below. #openresearch ⬇️

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

New art alert! This one is by Supermundane/Rob Lowe www.supermundane.com Support independent artists if you can. 🖌️

Photo of a large art print in a black frame. The print has 4 large semi circular type shapes, one above the other. The shapes have lots of bright colours, patterns and thick black lines.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It was lovely to welcome so many people to our Open Research Champions & Open Research Hub launch event today. It gave me a warm feeling inside that so many colleagues are interested in OR. Here's our amazing new Open Research Hub, open to everyone! researchculture.leeds.ac.uk/open-researc...

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Open Research Hub | Research Culture at Leeds

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

University of Leeds colleagues - are you coming to join us at our in person Open Research Champions and Open Research Hub launch event on Monday 18th November? Only a few seats left now! 🥳https://leeds.libcal.com/calendar/private_events/open_research_champions

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

Is anyone going to the IDC conference in Edinburgh? dcc.ac.uk/events/idcc24 Would be lovely to meet up with people if you are. 🙂#IDCC24

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 03/01/2024

I'm booked on! Really looking forward to them. 🔽

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

And as a special Christmas treat, here is my cat joey making the most of my daughter's bed while she is at school today.

A very cute black and white cat called joey, curled up in a ball, surrounded by duvet.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

It's been a bit of a slog but we've finally made it. Happy Christmas everyone! 🎅

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Dr Dorka Tamás📝🌸🌊 @dorkatamas.bsky.social · 21/12/2023

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The Sylvia Plath-Taylor Swift Online Seminar Series (all seminars)

Join me to this online seminar series on the parallel lives, lyrical words, and shared themes in the works of Taylor Swift and Sylvia Plath

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

And finally we heard from Alison Sharman, Kate McGuinn, Rachel Welch and Erika Butane about their human library events. They have produced a really useful tookit for those thinking about organising their own human library event: hud.libguides.com/HL

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Nest up was Kirsty Carver and Tony Wilson presenting their project on library services for international students. They are currently writing up a report which will be disseminated across ALN in the new year.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Then we heard from Sarah Bishop about their project which aimed to highlight racist tropes & to encourage people to consider what it means to be anti-racist. Sarah has produced an anti racist toolkit in collaboration with Marsha Garratt and this will be released in the new year.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Next up was Nicola Euston and Emily Parsons talking about their project that aimed to help students view their cultural collections through an EDI lens. They produced 2 videos as part of the project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eMK... and www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyWc....

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

We also heard from @lesley-e.bsky.social and James Stephens about library access and support for local refugee and asylum seekers. They have produced a libguide as part of the project: lancaster.libguides.com/refugee

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 12/12/2023

Currently hearing from the amazing EDI projects funded by the ALN Innovation Fund. Joanne Fitzpatrick has just told us about their neurospicy project, more info at their website: neurospicylibraries.wordpress.com

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 07/12/2023

I've just moved to one note from a physical notebook and it's changed my life! I can't believe I waited this long to change. 😊

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Having a session with library colleagues about how we can raise our professional profiles. We'll be getting our own profile pages on the library website - really pleased this is finally happening!

Photo of a PowerPoint slide with the following text:
How are we going to do this?

• Individual professional staff profiles on the Library website

Consistent use of Symplectic and Orcid profiles

Increase our professional practice outputs, including:

o Journal articles

o Conference and workshop presentations

Blog posts

• Cross-promotion via Linkedin and other social media channels

o Use of internal University comms channels, e.g. MS Teams

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 04/12/2023

Come & find out about the Academic Libraries North EDI Innovation Fund projects that took place this year, covering topics such as neurodiversity, support for refugees & anti-racism & more! Tues 12th Dec, 10am, online. 🔽 www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-edi-inno...

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Snapped this on the way home from campus. Just lovely.

Large Christmas tree with lights, next to a large sculpture that looks like 2 large black wavy pieces of bacon.

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Blog post by @nickshepp.bsky.social on our Open Lunch featuring Prof Daryl O'Connor, Dr Eike Rinke (both Leeds) and Neil Jacobs (UKRN) talking about UKRN and promoting robust and trustworthy research. You can even watch the recording! 👀 leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2023/12/01/t...

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Sally Dalton @sallydalton.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

First post on here! Given up on the other one. Hopefully will find my people.

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