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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I love that there is one person at this library conference who can answer the "show me your pedalboard" question.

Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I'll be drawing inspiration from their talk and heading along to the @copim.bsky.social catch up shortly - but otherwise that will do for a really fun and interesting first day! 🙌 #UKSG2026

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

And the final one, a bit of a hidden gem for me. A really involving & thought provoking talk on building professional peer networks from Sarah Sogigian, Denise Lyons, Matt McClain & Michelle Willis, who've come to #UKSG2026 from various public & state libraries from across the US.

A slide showing "a roadmap for building your professional peer network"

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A great talk by Emma Nolin from @mau.se about "The Red Thread" - a dynamic way of providing serendipitous discovery of print titles throughout their library, highlighting fiction, comics and research. Their portable shelf end displays were a big hit with attendees! #UKSG2026

Title slide of "The Red Thread" showing the University of Malmo

Various pictures of the library space at Malmo

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A really informative talk on research infrastructure from @kenchad.bsky.social. Librarians need to think more about the value propositions behind various systems - being ready for that "elevator pitch" to show how enhanced infrastructure could help to win funding & reduce admin burdens #UKSG2026

A slide on research infrastructure, scoring elements by their impact on research income

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

An insightful panel discussion and Q&A on university presses moderated by @scholtom.bsky.social covering mergers and acquisitions and various models of community and scholar-led publishing #UKSG2026

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A moving and inspiring plenary by my @lulibrary.bsky.social colleagues Andrew Barker and Tom Morley on achieving #openaccess adoption for books - work hugely influenced by our friend and colleague Elaine Sykes, that continues on in her memory #UKSG2026

Tom Morley delivering his plenary with a slide about Lancaster University

Tom Morley at the UKSG Conference podium

A closing slide with the title "Courage in a Crisis" featuring an image and quote of Elaine Sykes

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

A great first day at #UKSG2026! A really interesting day of talks and great conversations with contacts old and new. I've been far too slow at posting but here are a couple of highlights for me...

Chair Charlie Rapple welcoming attendees to the conference in front of a large screen with UKSG branding

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UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

We have a splendid list of candidates standing for election as a Trustee this year - thank you to all of them! If you are a voter, please look out for the email! Candidate details here: dub.sh/sjRhVcz

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Open Book Collective @openbookcollective.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Just under a week left to apply to the #CollectiveDevelopmentFund 2026. This fund is to support projects building capacity for Open Access Books, including networks and infrastructure. Read and apply in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese. #OpenAccess #OABooks #DiamondOpenAccess #DiamondOA

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

My first visit to SCONUL HQ today for a really productive first meeting of the new Sustainability and Climate Change Task and Finish Group. Really good to talk about sustainability activity in libraries, the wider context in our institutions and shared challenges.

An exterior view of the SCONUL offices in London

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Lancaster University Library @lulibrary.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Pop in for a relaxed drop-in book exchange at Lancaster University Library on Monday 2 March, 12:00 - 14:00 - no registration needed. It’s a great way to support the Library’s sustainable approach by reusing and sharing books, while celebrating reading and our community.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A great lineup of Library events for @lancasteruni.bsky.social Positive Change Week! 🙌

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Great to see you too @cgknowles.bsky.social! Thanks to Leeds for the hospitality today 😊

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Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Any 2026 conference worth its salt needs to showcase AI! @uksg.bsky.social has a whole theme on AI, misinformation & emerging technologies. Register at www.uksg.org/events/confe... to join us ps Whatever's keeping CISOs and librarians up at night, may I suggest valerian tea as an antidote?

the six sessions in the AI, misinformation and emerging tech theme at UKSG 2026

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

On the road today for a @jisc.bsky.social England Engagement Forum at Cloth Hall Court in Leeds. Looking forward to an interesting day of discussion!

The exterior of Cloth Hall Court at the University of Leeds

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Still time to apply for this year's NASIG/UKSG John Merriman Award which covers attendance at both the UKSG Conference in Glasgow and the NASIG Conference in the US. Closes Feb 15th!

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Looking forward to hosting this FREE @uksg.bsky.social webinar next week! It's part of our FE webinar series but this case study of AI use at Barton Peveril College sounds really relevant to the HE sector too.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

You are very welcome @missoliviareads.bsky.social! You and Taran did a fantastic job once again. Shame I couldn't catch up with you properly, it was a busy day. Hopefully see you at a @uksg.bsky.social event again next year 😊

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Andy Tattersall @andytattersall.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

My UK Universities on @bsky.app Starter Pack has been updated and now contains 100 institutions with a Bluesky account. Although it's fair to say, some may be fake given they've not added any information. And only just over half seem active, posting in the last month or so. go.bsky.app/Cw16PZq

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The starting point for each Forum has been the feedback from the previous year - we really value it massively. So do please let us know what you think of both today and the Conference as well 👍

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I have been involved with the Conference planning too, though it's a much bigger programme team for that. Hopefully you'll be excited about the programme when it's released!

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Thanks, that's really helpful to understand! I wondered if it was about today as I do think we've had more on open research at past Forums. It is a challenge with just a day to work with, and with so much diverse work happening across the sector too. We had a lot of great submissions this year.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

I wanted to grab a word on this but didn't manage to catch you. At this event or just generally?

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The Zandra Rhodes’ Colourful Heritage project looks AMAZING too - as vibrant and energetic as its subject. Loved how engaged with practitioners and potential users it was - right down to co-created approaches to metadata. mylibrary.uca.ac.uk/colourfulher... #UKSGForum2025

Slides about the Zandra Rhodes Colourful Heritage project

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Far too many highlights to list! But l loved the talks from about collection development from Suffolk and Dublin City/Maynooth. Climbing into skips brought back memories of some of my more practical library experience #UKSGForum

Pictures from Dublin City's print collection management project

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

A great morning of talks at the #UKSGForum2025 encompassing print moves and collection development at both smaller and larger libraries, AI and digital literacies, digitization and more

A presentation on stock moves at the University of Suffolk

A case study on a major library move at Dublin City University

A presentation on UCLs work with the Zandra Rhodes Foundation

Digitization at the House of Commons Library

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Great keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social on finding the hidden insight between data points - drawing on lived experience,meeting communities where they are and unlocking local knowledge #UKSGForum2025

Godwyns Onwuchekwa presenting a slide on why hidden data points matter

Godwyns Onwuchekwa presenting methods on engaging with communities

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liamealbee.bsky.social @liamealbee.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

#UKSGforum2025 is a lovely event. Really glad to have the chance to see everyone, hear ideas and talk scholarly comms all day

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Nice to be here in Brighton for the #UKSGForum2025! Looking forward to a great programme of talks and to catching up with @uksg.bsky.social members

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RLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 09/06/2025

We're really looking forward to hearing @richove.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social talk this Wed at #RLUKDSF. 🎟 You can sign up for this free, virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKDSF

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RLUK Research Libraries UK @rluk.ac.uk · 22/05/2025

Thanks to Catherine Ross & Maureen Pennock for joining us at #RLUKDSF this week to share insights into the @britishlibrary.bsky.social Sustainability & Climate Change Strategy. Chaired by @timjpleonard.bsky.social 📺 You can watch this event at bit.ly/DSFonD

Screenshot of a zoom session with Catherine Ross, Tim Leonard, and Maureen Pennock on screen.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I've failed to keep up with #UKSGForum2024 posts but it's been a great morning crossing diverse themes including AI, open research, career journeys and now collections and metadata

Josh Sendall delivering the UKSG Forum keynote on AI

Sharon Stevens from Worcester speaking about skills in open research support

Nicki Clarkson and Lucy Marr from Southampton speaking about career journeys and development

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Livvy @missoliviareads.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Lovely to be at #UKSGForum2024 today, last year as an attendee but this year as a speaker. My colleague Taran Johal and I are very much looking forward to delivering our talk this afternoon about how UWTSD Birmingham are redefining access and engagement with our Digital Library.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The #UKSGForum2024 is go! A fantastic welcome from UKSG Chair @charlierapple.bsky.social Looking forward to a great day - I'll be chairing a networking table discussing skills for the profession in 2030 later on 🙂

Charlie Rapple delivering the opening talk of the UKSG Forum in Birmingham

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IIIF Consortium @iiif.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Join us for our Community Call on Dec. 11! We'll welcome representatives from The National Archives, The University of London & The University of Brighton's Design Archives to discuss a project to improve search of visual collections via IIIF & AI-powered semantic search. Zoom: iiif.io/community

IIIF Community Call: “Improving Search for Visual Collections via IIIF and AI-Powered Semantic Search”

Wednesday, December 11th
9am PT / 12:00pm ET / 5:00pm BST / 6:00pm CEST

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Your keynote yesterday was fab 🙂 Really important to be sharing the current context in HE with vendors and publishers 👍 Thank you for accommodating us next week, should be a great day!

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Interesting event today with a range of updates on technology & sustainability from EBSCO and a really good keynote and panel on the changing landscape for academic libraries. Lovely to meet @drsarah.bsky.social and @puplett.bsky.social too 👍

Dr Sarah Pittaway delivering the keynote talk at the EBSCO Open Day 2024 in London "Libraries: navigating the HE funding crisis"

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

In London today for the Ebsco Open Day. I'll be speaking about Lancaster's partnership with Ebsco on the Panorama analytics platform later this morning 🙂

Claire Honeybourne delivering the opening talk at the 2024 Ebsco Open Day

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 04/06/2024

A great first morning at the University Design Forum Conference. Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow is a beautiful venue!

The exterior of the University of Glasgow main building

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

I felt really warmly welcomed as a first time attendee at this kind of RLUK event. Fantastic to meet colleagues from Imperial, Bristol, Sussex, Exeter, Leeds and more. A huge thanks to the Board, Exec and everyone involved @mkhokhar.bsky.social @davidprosser.bsky.social 👏👏👏

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

I also felt immensely privileged to attend the members dinner at the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. What an incredible building!

Members of RLUK stood in the Banqueting Hall of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

Ornate lotus leaf lights hanging from the ceiling of the Royal Pavilion Music Room.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

A great couple of days at the University of Sussex for the RLUK Members Meeting. Some great talks and discussion on generative AI and kindness in leadership. Feeling particularly inspired by the latter and how we might practice and celebrate kindness in our organisations.

Prof Robin Banerjee delivering his talk on kindness in leadership. The slide (titled "Hunt the Good") features the "broaden and build" model.

Dr Luba Pirgova-Morgan delivers her talk on the University of Leeds Library report on generative AI and library spaces.

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Tim Leonard @timjpleonard.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

Currently zipping down to Brighton on the train. Will be great to catch up with you! 🙌

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