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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Reminder for all SLA members to register for tomorrow's Zoom meeting in order to virtually vote on SLA's dissolution/merger.

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Hal Kirkwood @halkirkwood.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

@slaeurope.bsky.social @slalegal.bsky.social Job posting: Academic Services Librarian Bodleian Law Library, St. Cross Building, Manor Road, Oxford An exciting opportunity for an Academic Services Librarian to join the Bodleian Law Library at the University of Oxford bit.ly/OxfordLawLib...

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Come and join us for our Joint Careers Evening with @biall.org.uk - perfect for LIS students and early career professionals! Free to attend and please share with anyone who might benefit!

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Two great opportunities to join the amazing team here at UL Library. 1. Executive Administrator - Library and Information Services 2. Librarian - Student Engagement & Success. Full details available www.ul.ie/vacancies #LISjobsIE

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libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Our latest link-out covers #library controversies and #libraries championing climate action, endangered crafts and book-inspired songs, must-read LGBTQ+ authors to celebrate #pridemonth, the latest in AI and open science and more at www.libfocus.com

5 images clockwise from top left: Hands holding a flame to red plastic material, two men with dyed hair standing shoulder to shoulder, a building viewed through slatted blinds, a woman with an SFSU tshirt lying on pages, a red circle with an x on it in the middle of a picture of a map system

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🚨 A quick reminder that there's still time to register for our New Year Social on Wed 12 March! 🥳 Register: tickettailor.com/events/slaeu... 🌟 Members go free at our events 💜 Use the access code LOVE to unlock a special ticket

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

💜 Apologies for anyone trying to previously register to our New Year Social - the booking link has now been fixed!

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

🚨 The date for our New Year Social has changed to Wed 12 March! 🥳 We're ready to celebrate all the exciting things we have planned for 2025! ➡️ Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/slaeu... 🌟Members go free at our events 💜Use the access code LOVE to unlock a special ticket

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**Please note the date change from Tues 25 Feb to Wed 12 March.** Come and join SLA Europe at our New Year Social! We'll be cel...

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Wikimedia Foundation @wikimediafoundation.org · 18/02/2025

Participants of the Wiki Loves Languages edit-a-thon created 75 new articles about Indian languages and their speakers, enriching Wikipedia’s representation of India’s vast linguistic landscape. Learn more about how Wiki Loves Languages is preserving linguistic diversity ➡️ w.wiki/Cy32

“Together, we created 75 new articles covering a wide range of topics from Odia language. Each contribution was a step toward making knowledge more accessible in our native languages and preserving their unique heritage in the digital age.” Quote taken from the article “Wiki Loves Languages Edit-a-thon: Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Through Odia and Beyond”, published on Diff on 22 January 2025.

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RenewersLIS @renewerslis.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

If you have been harmed at your library workplace and would like to share your experience(s), participate in these ongoing low-morale experience Data Collection Projects - (and do share): renewalslis.com/ongoing-low-...

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Ongoing Low-Morale Experience Data Collection Projects – Kendrick Consulting & Communications

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

🥰 Have you registered for our New Year Social yet? 💜 We'd LOVE to have you! Make sure to use the special access code as we'd love to celebrate 2025 with all of our members and friends from other library & information associations! 💜

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Just🔟days to go! Apply for a committee or section position at IFLA. Membership of one of @iflaglobal.bsky.social's many diverse groups is a unique opportunity to develop your professional skills, make new contacts and connections, and represent the UK library sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/693285/...

a group of librarians sitting round a small table having a discussion. Copy reads: 10 days to nominate. CILIP and IFLA logos

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

🥳 Celebrate with us at our New Year Social on Tues 25 Feb! We'll be at Finsbury Square Garden from 6:30pm (easily accessible for Moorgate & Liverpool Street stations). ➡️ Register for our social: www.tickettailor.com/events/slaeu...

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Masud Khokhar @masudk.com · 06/01/2025

I am delighted to advertise an executive leadership position in my team - Director of Cultural Collections and Curatorial Practice - Permanent - Grade 10 - Salary range £69,757 to £83,079. #LibraryJobs #ArchiveJobs #Library #Archives #Jobs berwickpartners.co.uk/opportunitie... Come join us at Leeds.

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Opportunities – Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson company)

As a leading senior leadership and executive search firm, the relationships we build with our clients and candidates are critical to our success. Applying for and being appointed to a new post can be...

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Barts Health Archives @bharchives.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Charles Dickens was #BOTD in 1812. In 1868 he wrote an article, 'A Small Star in the East' about the East London Hospital for Children to encourage subscriptions and donations 🧵 #Archives #HistNursing #HistMed #Star

Green paper front cover to the booklet titled 'East London Hospital for Children, Shadwell reprinted by permission of Charles Dickens Esquire, December 19th 1868'

Green paper middle pages covered in text, with the title "A Small Star in the East", describing Dickens' walk through Shadwell and by the hospital.

Green paper back page from the booklet, also covered in text describing Dickens' walk through Shadwell and by the hospital.

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🌟 Want to learn more about news librarians & their work? The Fall issue of Information Outlook features a fantastic article from SLA Europe member, Richard Nelsson (head of research at Guardian News) on the pivotal role of a news librarian. 📰 Read an excerpt: sla-europe.org/2024/12/20/i...

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Information Outlook article - The pivotal role of the news librarian | SLA Europe

The 2024 Fall issue of Information Outlook features a fantastic article from SLA Europe member, Richard Nelsson, head of research at The Guardian News & ... Read More

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

👋 Hello to all our new followers! A quick reminder that the deadline for applications for President-Elect 2025 is Mon 16 December 2024! Our 2024 President @lawlibjulia.bsky.social is available for an informal chat with anyone thinking of applying! 🌟More info: sla-europe.org/2024/11/19/p...

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President-Elect 2025 Nominations are now open | SLA Europe

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the position of SLA Europe President-Elect for 2024. Please see below for more details ... Read More

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Matt Kane @mk.gg · 10/12/2024

The UK parliament has joined Bluesky, with proper verified domains and everything: • @houseofcommons.parliament.uk • @houseoflords.parliament.uk • @ukparliament.parliament.uk • @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk

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RNIB @rnib.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

It's beginning to look a lot like... 'image.' This is the reality for screen reader users when alt text isn’t added. By describing your images (especially those snowy snaps!), you ensure that everyone can enjoy and be included.

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

🌟Applications for President-Elect 2025 are now open! Deadline is Mon 16 December 2024 with the nominee being confirmed in Jan 2025. For an informal chat about the role, please contact our current president @lawlibjulia.bsky.social or email us. More info: sla-europe.org/2024/11/19/p...

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President-Elect 2025 Nominations are now open | SLA Europe

We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the position of SLA Europe President-Elect for 2024. Please see below for more details ... Read More

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

What actually is resilience? We're looking at this in our webinar today on #WorldKindnessDay - here's what it means:- The ability to recover, adapt, and thrive through adversity. It's not "bouncing back" or "pushing through", especially when it's a painful or particularly stressful life moment.

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Kirsten the Goblin Keeper @librarykirsten.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

#MedLibs #ExpertSearchers any idea why results with the publication type Review in Ovid Medline results are exporting to Excel with a blank title and EP? They do seem to be complete in the Ovid record itself.

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AlanFricker @alanfricker.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Knowing how to search better is always time well spent 📚

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The English Historical Review @enghistrev.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hello BlueSky! We are the world's oldest English-language academic history journal and will be looking to rebuild our online community here. Please follow and share. (It may take me a while to get the hang of yet another platform...)

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

There are still places to join our Kindness webinar this week! Join us on #WorldKindnessDay and spread some positivity! 🤗

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

How inclusive is your library? Join @drbeth.bsky.social to discuss some of the ways we can all be looking at our libraries with fresh, EDI-focused eyes, finding practical ways that we can use to improve experiences for everyone. Thurs 7 Nov | 12.30 - 1.30pm www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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Gladstone's Library @gladlib.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

It's late in the year, but our volunteers are still happily working in the gardens, and there are a few brave blooms out. If you are fortunate enough to have access to a garden, what autumn jobs are you getting on with? Do get in touch if you'd like volunteer with us in 2025!

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 03/11/2024

Join us on #WorldKindnessDay, this Wed 13 Nov for the third webinar in our Kindness is a Leadership Superpower series Led by Helen Rimmer, we will be exploring how to build resilient teams to deal with challenges faced by libraries & more. ⭐️ Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/slaeu...

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Kirsten the Goblin Keeper @librarykirsten.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

I've written a post for the LSE Impact blog based off my Google Scholar threads and going into a bit more detail. TLDR: GS maybe isn't broken in the way people think it's broken, but it's essential to understand what's going on with it and consider other options blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

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Google Scholar is not broken (yet), but there are alternatives

For many Google Scholar has become a critical piece of research infrastructure. Yet, revelations in the manipulability of its metrics and its inclusion of AI generated papers have led some to ask i…

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Darren Flynn (he/him/his) @patchedelbows.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

📣Librarians working in a UK university library?📣 Want to help my research looking at the social backgrounds of UK academic librarians? Having a (maybe) final push for new participants in my questionnaire 👇 qualtrics.ucl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_... #Skybrarians #LibrarySky #LISResearch

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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SLA Europe @slaeurope.bsky.social · 22/10/2024

👋 Saying hello with our first post on BlueSky, with thanks to @nedpotter.bsky.social for his brilliant #NewSky post! Looking forward to meeting old friends and new on here! 😀

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Alice Cann @alicecann.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

So… I will post this again next week, & mid-morning (a much better time to share new content), but can’t resist sharing my new blog post, about social media & BlueSky. The inspiration is for promoting the UK library & information people starter pack, though I’ve talked about lots more #AliceWrites

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Blue skies on BlueSky – a new home for social media

An academic librarians experience, thoughts and suggestions on past and current social media, focusing on a history on Twitter and and future on BlueSky.

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