Sign in

UKSG

@uksg.bsky.social
2.4K followers 941 following 464 posts

UKSG members include scholarly and academic publishers and libraries, along with companies and people who supply them with technology and services. We bring these different organisations together to share experiences and work together on shared challenges.

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by UKSG
Anna Hughes @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Team Copim still going strong 🧡 Find out what we're up to and how to get involved in our post project era
042
Reposted by UKSG
Alicia Wise @wisealic.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Academic librarians! How easy or difficult is it to redirect a portion of library and consortial budgets to small and values-driven publishers in order to provide them with more predictable, long-term funding? insights.uksg.org/articles/10....
insights.uksg.org
Levelling the playing field: small European publishers, open access transition and the problem of scale | Insights
142
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
This is a *great* idea! 🏆
010
Reposted by UKSG
UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · 14/10/2026
We have published our new research data policy today. This UKRI-wide policy updates and harmonises our expectations for responsibly managing and sharing research data so it is findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR) and as open as possible, and as closed as necessary. Read more ⬇️
ukri.org
UKRI publishes new research data policy
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has today published its new research data policy.
11717
Reposted by UKSG
The Scholarly Kitchen @scholarlykitchen.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Reflecting on HSS Publishing as Informa Plans to Separate Taylor & Francis scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/10/13/h...
scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org
Reflecting on HSS Publishing as Informa Plans to Separate T&F
Big changes are afoot, particularly for the HSS parts of scholarly publishing, as Informa announces its intention to separate T&F. Roger Schonfeld reflects on the possible mechanisms and some potentia...
034
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Chinese Academy of Science launches national scientific journal publishing group: "The group's launch marks a substantive strategic shift from scattered, institute-run journal operations to fully integrated and intensive publishing." english.cas.cn/newsroom/cas...
english.cas.cn
CAS Launches National Scientific Journal Publishing Group
000
Reposted by UKSG
Tasha Mellins-Cohen @tashamc.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Don't suppose that includes university libraries? If so, I'm sure @uksg.bsky.social members would be lining up for free games!
131
Reposted by UKSG
Copim @copim.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Next week is #OAWeek and there's still time to get tickets for the various events #CopimCommunity are speaking at! Join @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social @alittleroad.bsky.social for the 2nd day of @uksg.bsky.social Introduction to #OA seminar series 📆 21 October (10am-1pm) 🔗 buff.ly/IyWvxCj
buff.ly
Introduction to open access – online seminar 2026 - UKSG
This seminar is aimed at those responsible for collecting, analysing and making recommendations based on usage data, whether in a library setting or within a publishing organisation. This online…
085
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Authors: Nadiya Greaser, @lorraineestelle.bsky.social, Gali Halevi, Dave Jago, @wisealic.bsky.social Alicia Wise, Thom Barnes-Wise and @mikaellaakso.bsky.social
020
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
The latest from #UKSGInsights: "Levelling the playing field: small European publishers, open access transition and the problem of scale" dub.sh/mENz2zS Greaser et al
Small publishers are vital to scholarly communication, particularly in the humanities and social sciences and in contexts that are poorly served by large commercial publishers. This study highlights the systemic inequities that small publishers face, emphasizing the imbalances between large and small publishers. To support the analysis, a mix of interview, focus group and case study data was collected from six European countries: Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. The small publishers report strong ideological and ethical alignment with open access (OA) principles. While most publishers interviewed see OA as an inevitable shift in scholarly publishing, they perceive the transition to be constrained by structural inequities of scale and systemic barriers in the publishing ecosystem. Each of the six countries in the study provides some support for small publishers; however, this support is unevenly distributed and does not adequately address the persistent inequities that small publishers face. There are few financially sustainable OA models available to small publishers. The study found that funding for small publishers is precarious, supportive policy is not comprehensive and that changing perceptions of the prestige of OA is essential. The authors make recommendations aimed at levelling the playing field for
these publishers.
133
Reposted by UKSG
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The head of Western Australia’s biggest university has vowed to “vigorously oppose” the state government’s plan to merge three Perth institutions into what would easily be Australia’s biggest university #highered #mergers #megauniversity ow.ly/Mcaq50ZWK32
021
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The deadline for applying to host your own regional UKSG50 event is today!
Map of the UK and Sweden and possible venues for our UKSG50 events
022
Reposted by UKSG
Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Several more UK universities are considering whether to continue paying for Turnitin after another institution announced it will not be renewing its deal with the edtech giant. Georgia Louise Luckhurst reports #highered #Turnitin #edusky ow.ly/Aahp50ZVWLJ
021
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
😆
010
Reposted by UKSG
Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
'In response to the era of artificial intelligence, and the questions it raises about culture, copyright and corporate power, the academics behind the Stuart Hall Archive Project have barred AI bots from accessing the data.'
theguardian.com
Thatcherism via the Walkman: Stuart Hall’s British cultural studies preserved online
Project lead says it celebrates ‘incredible contributions’ Jamaica-born sociologist made to Britain’s culture
39745
Reposted by UKSG
Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If you care about the British Library, consider applying to join the Board! apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9596?n...
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk
Appointment details – British Library up to x7 Board Members – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK
1714
Reposted by UKSG
Open Research, University of Aberdeen @openresearchuoa.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thinking about submitting your research to a journal? Before you do, take a moment to check it's a trusted publication venue. Try the new Think. Check. Submit. Interactive Tool: thinkchecksubmit.org/journals/#in... #ResearchIntegrity #OpenAccess #OpenResearch #AcademicPublishing #ThinkCheckSubmit
thinkchecksubmit.org
Journals • Think. Check. Submit.
The checklist is a tool that will help you discover what you need to know when assessing whether or not a publisher is suitable for your research.
033
Reposted by UKSG
Matt Binder @mattbinder.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
the tech industry is about to invent books
Andrew Yeung 
@andruyeung
X.com
We created gyms because modern day work no
longer required physical activity. Without exercise,
our muscles atrophy.
I predict we'll need gyms for our brains too, once Al
starts doing our knowledge work.
10:53 PM • 10/4/26 • 1.3M Views
575216404222
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
😆😆😆😆
000
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Informa to buy Clarion for £2.24 bln, plans to separate Taylor & Francis business" (Yahoo Finance) finance.yahoo.com/media-advert...
finance.yahoo.com
Informa to buy Clarion for £2.24 bln, plans to separate Taylor & Francis business
Investing.com -- Informa on Tuesday announced plans to buy events organizer Clarion from Blackstone for an enterprise value of £2.24 billion, or about $3 billion, and said it will separate its Taylor ...
012
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
2016?
110
Reposted by UKSG
DOAJ @doaj.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🔴 🟠🟢Think. Check. Submit. has launched new Arabic and French videos alongside an interactive journal checklist to help researchers identify trusted publishers and avoid predatory publishing @thinkchecksub.bsky.social ▶️ blog.doaj.org/2026/10/06/e...
blog.doaj.org
Empowering global researchers with new Think. Check. Submit. resources – DOAJ Blog
041
Reposted by UKSG
Crossref @crossref.org · 06/10/2026
⏰ Have you voted? 📖 Read the candidates’ statements 👉 bit.ly/4jbgK6A 🗳️ Voting closes 22 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC #Crossref2026
How does voting work in the crossref board elections
011
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Find out what it’s like to work as a Senior Adviser at the National Library of Norway! Inger Stenersen joins @tmorley24.bsky.social on the latest episode of our #ScholComms #CareerJourney podcast on.soundcloud.com/J1xg4jYznKqC...
030
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Well - quite astonishing.
010
Reposted by UKSG
Crossref @crossref.org · 30/09/2026
Our draft member practices 👉https://bit.ly/47xev6t are open for comment, we want to hear from members who publish: 📚 Books & chapters 📗 Monographs 📘 Edited volumes Are the proposed practices realistic for your workflows? Share your thoughts by 9 Oct: feedback@crossref.org #CrossrefMemberPractices
022
Reposted by UKSG
thinkchecksub.bsky.social @thinkchecksub.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our journal, book and chapter checklists help researchers assess where to publish and make informed choices. Different researchers need different formats. That’s why we’re delighted to launch an interactive journal checklist: bit.ly/47oYBLp
bit.ly
Journals • Think. Check. Submit.
The checklist is a tool that will help you discover what you need to know when assessing whether or not a publisher is suitable for your research.
085
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Also, why a separate form? Just adds to the workload on both sides, surely?
010
Reposted by UKSG
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!)
073
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Led by our new Outreach and Engagement Chair @anna-r-hughes.bsky.social !
120
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Knowing me, knowing who? Our podcast series is back! Over the next 7 weeks, we’ll be releasing episodes with someone inspiring from the knowledge community and asking them to tell us about their career journey and what has motivated them along the way www.uksg.org/uksgpodcast/
162
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The latest from #UKSGInsights "The pivotal relationship between librarians and postgraduate researchers: a case study" by Siti Aisyah Binti Shamshun Baharin and @hannahcrago.bsky.social - dub.sh/j9uu3Rz
For the past decade, the relationship between librarians and postgraduate researchers (PGRs) has remained underexplored, despite its potential significance for research success and academic development. This case study examines how a former PGR and a librarian developed multiple partnerships through different avenues of engagement, resulting in a sustained professional relationship that enhanced both the PGR’s journey and the evolving role of the librarian. The article further highlights how such partnerships can foster academic excellence, research progression and mutual learning. It concludes with practical recommendations for higher education institutions seeking to strengthen the relationships between PGRs and librarians and to create a more supportive and impactful research environment.
022
Reposted by UKSG
Marin Dacos @marind.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026
arXiv receives Multiyear Philanthropic Commitments to Support Its Launch as an Independent Nonprofit blog.arxiv.org/2026/09/23/a...
blog.arxiv.org
arXiv receives Multiyear Philanthropic Commitments to Support Its Launch as an Independent Nonprofit
arXiv is pleased to announce that three leading philanthropic organizations have provided multimillion-dollar support for arXiv. These new multiyear…
033
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Yikes. Again.
010
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
cuteness!
010
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Another *excellent* library follower pack: go.bsky.app/SMjKsVR from @alicecann.bsky.social (Thanks!)
010
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Have you registered yet? We're taking bookings now for our Introduction to Open Access seminar in October dub.sh/gmfCY4d
The rise of open access and associated compliance requirements has created an increasing role for librarians and other information professionals in supporting pre-publication workflows for research outputs. It has also led research institutions to develop a widening range of services and systems to support publication and manage compliance.  
 
This course will give a basic introduction to this rapidly evolving area. In particular it will:

    explain how new policies and initiatives (eg Right Retention) are continuing to affect open access publishing and compliance requirements 

    provide an overview of the research and funding landscape 

    outline the key stages in the open access publication lifecycle from submission to publication, noting the key differences between Green and Gold publication

    summarise the typical requirements for compliance with government policies and funder mandates, and relate these to the publication routes for Green and Gold publication

    explain the complementary roles of publishers, libraries and intermediaries in supporting these stages, and the typical activities that they each perform during the life-cycle

    give focus to the specific challenges and opportunities associated with open access publishing for books and book chapters. 

    look at selected services, systems and standards designed to support and manage the processes of open access publishing
001
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
This would also be extremely problematic: "They also argued that researchers with retracted publications should be sanctioned for a defined period." Retractions are for many reasons, not all of them malfeasance, and this would make the researchers much less likely to engage in the process.
131
Reposted by UKSG
Association of University Presses @aupresses.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We're more than halfway to our goal of helping 3 Ukrainian scholarly publishers attend the International Convention of University Presses at the Frankfurt Book Fair next month! Can you help us reach and surpass this goal? bit.ly/4AkfYur
braided yellow and blue ribbon in the shape of a heart with a sunflower at the center, arranged on top of a yellow and blue flag
045
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It *was* us being thick - tucked away in the left hand side of the screen. Apologies!
100
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Can't seem to read the Alt text?
100
Reposted by UKSG
Rob Johnson @rschrobuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@uksg.bsky.social turns 50 in 2027 and we're taking it on the road with half-day regional events, hosted by members. We still need hosts in Wales, the South West, the North of England and Northern Ireland- express interest here: www.uksg.org/uksg-at-50/u...
165
Reposted by UKSG
Alexis Wolf @dralexiswolf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Do you or one of your colleagues need an index created for a book in the humanities? I make beautiful indexes that convey complex research to the reader w/o the use of AI or indexing software. I have space to take on 1-2 additional projects October, and 1 in Nov. Get in touch! RTs appreciated.
0176
Reposted by UKSG
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Just came across this excellent Bluesky academic libraries starter pack (we may be late to this!), created by @nedpotter.bsky.social : go.bsky.app/7nXffYF
076
Reposted by UKSG
British Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
We’re delighted to announce Dr Paul Bate as the British Library’s new Chief Executive Joining us from the UK Space Agency, Paul brings experience supporting world-class research communities. We look forward to welcoming his expertise at the Library. Read the full announcement here link.bl.uk/fc6
A photograph of Dr Paul Bates stood in a stairwell at the British Library. He is a white man, with dark brown hair and wearing a white shirt and camel coloured chinos.
13813
Reposted by UKSG
Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight www.cityam.com/the-british-...
cityam.com
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
341090631
Reposted by UKSG
Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 21/09/2026
Still looking for librarians to complete our survey on how your library actually makes the decision to support OA initiatives - any country, any initiative. 📚
0215
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We know EVERYTHING
100
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Just for you: bsky.app/profile/agon...
110
UKSG @uksg.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How's the swear jar looking?
110