RLUK Research Libraries UK
@rluk.ac.uk
RLUK's vision is that the UK should have the best research library support in the world. #RLUK26 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #RLUKRSP #librariesXresearch
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RLUK Research Libraries UK
@rluk.ac.uk
· Jul 15
📣 #RLUK27 CALL FOR PAPERS | The Living Library, Shaped by People | 10-12 Mar | Belfast
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
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We are recruiting for two posts within the Open Research team, part of University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives.
• one full-time post on a permanent basis
• one part-time post (18.25 hours) on a fixed-term basis for 2 years
Apply by 4 Oct: https://loom.ly/kRSdmnU
#CambridgeUniversityJobs
• one full-time post on a permanent basis
• one part-time post (18.25 hours) on a fixed-term basis for 2 years
Apply by 4 Oct: https://loom.ly/kRSdmnU
#CambridgeUniversityJobs
September 24, 2026 at 4:03 PM
We are recruiting for two posts within the Open Research team, part of University of Cambridge Libraries and Archives.
• one full-time post on a permanent basis
• one part-time post (18.25 hours) on a fixed-term basis for 2 years
Apply by 4 Oct: https://loom.ly/kRSdmnU
#CambridgeUniversityJobs
• one full-time post on a permanent basis
• one part-time post (18.25 hours) on a fixed-term basis for 2 years
Apply by 4 Oct: https://loom.ly/kRSdmnU
#CambridgeUniversityJobs
🧬 What role can research libraries play in reconciliation?
Our collections are profoundly human & provide a shared ground for dialogue, understanding, reconciliation, collective healing & social cohesion.
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
Our collections are profoundly human & provide a shared ground for dialogue, understanding, reconciliation, collective healing & social cohesion.
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
September 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
🧬 What role can research libraries play in reconciliation?
Our collections are profoundly human & provide a shared ground for dialogue, understanding, reconciliation, collective healing & social cohesion.
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
Our collections are profoundly human & provide a shared ground for dialogue, understanding, reconciliation, collective healing & social cohesion.
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
🧬 What stories do research libraries tell about themselves?
How we define ourselves & how we are understood raises imp Qs re: our value
How do we demo as active force for econ dev, cultural vitality & social resilience?
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
How we define ourselves & how we are understood raises imp Qs re: our value
How do we demo as active force for econ dev, cultural vitality & social resilience?
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
September 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM
🧬 What stories do research libraries tell about themselves?
How we define ourselves & how we are understood raises imp Qs re: our value
How do we demo as active force for econ dev, cultural vitality & social resilience?
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
How we define ourselves & how we are understood raises imp Qs re: our value
How do we demo as active force for econ dev, cultural vitality & social resilience?
🧬 #RLUK27 will explore this & more
⏳ #CFP open is open at rlukconference.com
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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
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
September 22, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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
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
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Civic engagement through inclusive practice | 23 Sep
This event will explore how libraries can strengthen civic engagement via inclusive practice - practical approaches to foster civic participation, social inclusion, & strengthen sense of belonging
🎟 Sign up: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
This event will explore how libraries can strengthen civic engagement via inclusive practice - practical approaches to foster civic participation, social inclusion, & strengthen sense of belonging
🎟 Sign up: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
September 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Civic engagement through inclusive practice | 23 Sep
This event will explore how libraries can strengthen civic engagement via inclusive practice - practical approaches to foster civic participation, social inclusion, & strengthen sense of belonging
🎟 Sign up: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
This event will explore how libraries can strengthen civic engagement via inclusive practice - practical approaches to foster civic participation, social inclusion, & strengthen sense of belonging
🎟 Sign up: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
Join us on Wed 14 Oct (10-11) to celebrate the 1st birthday 🎂 of #UKPBC - transforming the way libraries safeguard access to scarce print monographs.
We'll hear case studies on how #UKPBC works practice & how it benefits institutions and the wider library community.
(Virtual) 🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/ow1p
We'll hear case studies on how #UKPBC works practice & how it benefits institutions and the wider library community.
(Virtual) 🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/ow1p
September 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Join us on Wed 14 Oct (10-11) to celebrate the 1st birthday 🎂 of #UKPBC - transforming the way libraries safeguard access to scarce print monographs.
We'll hear case studies on how #UKPBC works practice & how it benefits institutions and the wider library community.
(Virtual) 🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/ow1p
We'll hear case studies on how #UKPBC works practice & how it benefits institutions and the wider library community.
(Virtual) 🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/ow1p
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The next round of the Professional Fellowship scheme, run with @rluk.ac.uk, is open to colleagues from the wider archive sector for the first time: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
If you want to discuss ideas or need support finding a mentor, please email [email protected]
If you want to discuss ideas or need support finding a mentor, please email [email protected]
August 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM
The next round of the Professional Fellowship scheme, run with @rluk.ac.uk, is open to colleagues from the wider archive sector for the first time: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
If you want to discuss ideas or need support finding a mentor, please email [email protected]
If you want to discuss ideas or need support finding a mentor, please email [email protected]
𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 | Beyond access: Inclusive practice & digital innovation in research libraries
@ckamposiori.bsky.social considers how libraries are moving beyond traditional access via inclusive collections & research environments through digi innovation & equitable practice
www.rluk.ac.uk/70v5
@ckamposiori.bsky.social considers how libraries are moving beyond traditional access via inclusive collections & research environments through digi innovation & equitable practice
www.rluk.ac.uk/70v5
Beyond access: Inclusive practice and digital innovation in research libraries
Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to speak at the ‘Digital Humanities Today: Critical Inquiry with and about the Digital’, an international conference hosted by the Department of Digital Huma...
www.rluk.ac.uk
August 12, 2026 at 11:43 AM
𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗚 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 | Beyond access: Inclusive practice & digital innovation in research libraries
@ckamposiori.bsky.social considers how libraries are moving beyond traditional access via inclusive collections & research environments through digi innovation & equitable practice
www.rluk.ac.uk/70v5
@ckamposiori.bsky.social considers how libraries are moving beyond traditional access via inclusive collections & research environments through digi innovation & equitable practice
www.rluk.ac.uk/70v5
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👩💻 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 21 Sep 11:00-12:30 (BST)
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
July 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM
👩💻 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 21 Sep 11:00-12:30 (BST)
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
Reposted by RLUK Research Libraries UK
Interested in learning more about the @rluk.ac.uk / The National Archives Professional Fellowship Scheme's application process or want to discuss a project idea? You can join one of the drop-in sessions we run in July & August. More information on how to register at: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
TNA/RLUK Professional Fellowships - Research Libraries UK
The National Archives and RLUK Professional Fellowship Scheme enables staff from both organisations to gain experience and insight from one another, strengthen and diversify the relationship between t...
www.rluk.ac.uk
July 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Interested in learning more about the @rluk.ac.uk / The National Archives Professional Fellowship Scheme's application process or want to discuss a project idea? You can join one of the drop-in sessions we run in July & August. More information on how to register at: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
👩💻 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 21 Sep 11:00-12:30 (BST)
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
July 23, 2026 at 12:44 PM
👩💻 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 21 Sep 11:00-12:30 (BST)
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
How can space planning & management enable innovation in libraries? This virtual event will explore practical strategies for managing library space to support innovation in a challenging economic climate.
🎟️ www.rluk.ac.uk/kyvi
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We’re delighted to announce, with @rluk.ac.uk, the next round of the Professional Fellowship scheme – now open to colleagues from these organisations and the wider archive sector!
Learn more about the scheme and sign up for a drop-in session on how to apply: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
Learn more about the scheme and sign up for a drop-in session on how to apply: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
July 22, 2026 at 12:52 PM
We’re delighted to announce, with @rluk.ac.uk, the next round of the Professional Fellowship scheme – now open to colleagues from these organisations and the wider archive sector!
Learn more about the scheme and sign up for a drop-in session on how to apply: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
Learn more about the scheme and sign up for a drop-in session on how to apply: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
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Great opportunity for UK archives: the TNA-RLUK professional fellowships have been opened up to accreditation-eligible archives, not just RLUK members. Have a research topic you want to poke at over a year, with support from TNA or RLUK members? Have a look:
www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
TNA/RLUK Professional Fellowships - Research Libraries UK
The National Archives and RLUK Professional Fellowship Scheme enables staff from both organisations to gain experience and insight from one another, strengthen and diversify the relationship between t...
www.rluk.ac.uk
July 22, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Great opportunity for UK archives: the TNA-RLUK professional fellowships have been opened up to accreditation-eligible archives, not just RLUK members. Have a research topic you want to poke at over a year, with support from TNA or RLUK members? Have a look:
www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
Reposted by RLUK Research Libraries UK
@rluk.ac.uk & The National Archives are delighted to launch the 2026-27 round of their Professional Fellowship Scheme, which is open to staff from RLUK members, TNA &, for the first time, eligible archive sector partners. Find more about how to apply at: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
TNA/RLUK Professional Fellowships - Research Libraries UK
The National Archives and RLUK Professional Fellowship Scheme enables staff from both organisations to gain experience and insight from one another, strengthen and diversify the relationship between t...
www.rluk.ac.uk
July 22, 2026 at 12:02 PM
@rluk.ac.uk & The National Archives are delighted to launch the 2026-27 round of their Professional Fellowship Scheme, which is open to staff from RLUK members, TNA &, for the first time, eligible archive sector partners. Find more about how to apply at: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...
Reposted by RLUK Research Libraries UK
We have opened the call for papers for our next conference, which will be held in March 27 in the fabulous city of Belfast. The conference is open to all so please do consider submitting a paper.
📣 #RLUK27 CALL FOR PAPERS | The Living Library, Shaped by People | 10-12 Mar | Belfast
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
July 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
We have opened the call for papers for our next conference, which will be held in March 27 in the fabulous city of Belfast. The conference is open to all so please do consider submitting a paper.
📣 #RLUK27 CALL FOR PAPERS | The Living Library, Shaped by People | 10-12 Mar | Belfast
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
July 15, 2026 at 11:50 AM
📣 #RLUK27 CALL FOR PAPERS | The Living Library, Shaped by People | 10-12 Mar | Belfast
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
Research libraries are living infrastructures of knowledge & progress. A library’s life is expressed via evolution - #RLUK27 will explore how this ‘life’ is shaped.
Read the full #CFP at rlukconference.com
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As part of our Advancing Long-form Open Access Practice Project we are running a short(ish!) survey. If you are a UK academic librarian or research manager please do consider responding
Calling all UK academic librarians & research support folks! Please complete this survey to inform strategic priorities for long-form #OA and areas where support could have the greatest impact - thank you! www.surveymonkey.com/r/Long-formOA @rluk.ac.uk @jisc.bsky.social @ukri.org @uksg.bsky.social
Open Access for long-form: priorities and practicalities
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June 29, 2026 at 8:33 AM
As part of our Advancing Long-form Open Access Practice Project we are running a short(ish!) survey. If you are a UK academic librarian or research manager please do consider responding
Reposted by RLUK Research Libraries UK
Head of Public Programmes – £53,853, full-time, permanent
Lead the development and delivery of our public engagement programme – covering exhibitions, events, outreach, and learning.
📅 Closes: 26/07/2026
Lead the development and delivery of our public engagement programme – covering exhibitions, events, outreach, and learning.
📅 Closes: 26/07/2026
July 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Head of Public Programmes – £53,853, full-time, permanent
Lead the development and delivery of our public engagement programme – covering exhibitions, events, outreach, and learning.
📅 Closes: 26/07/2026
Lead the development and delivery of our public engagement programme – covering exhibitions, events, outreach, and learning.
📅 Closes: 26/07/2026
Reposted by RLUK Research Libraries UK
Director of Collections Management – £77,843, full-time, permanent
Lead the teams responsible for cataloguing, conservation, preservation, acquisitions, legal deposit, and collections logistics.
📅 Closes: 02/08/2026
Lead the teams responsible for cataloguing, conservation, preservation, acquisitions, legal deposit, and collections logistics.
📅 Closes: 02/08/2026
July 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Director of Collections Management – £77,843, full-time, permanent
Lead the teams responsible for cataloguing, conservation, preservation, acquisitions, legal deposit, and collections logistics.
📅 Closes: 02/08/2026
Lead the teams responsible for cataloguing, conservation, preservation, acquisitions, legal deposit, and collections logistics.
📅 Closes: 02/08/2026
BLOG POST | RLUK and the #TechnicianCommitment
@williamjnixon.bsky.social on a recent @tech-commit.bsky.social @uk-itss.bsky.social event. RLUK was delighted to receive an Impact Award for our support of specialist technical expertise of librarians & #librariesXresearch work
www.rluk.ac.uk/Blog-TC
@williamjnixon.bsky.social on a recent @tech-commit.bsky.social @uk-itss.bsky.social event. RLUK was delighted to receive an Impact Award for our support of specialist technical expertise of librarians & #librariesXresearch work
www.rluk.ac.uk/Blog-TC
RLUK and the Technician Commitment: An update
On 2 June 2026, I attended the 16th Signatory and Supporter event of the Technician Commitment, organised by the UK Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy (ITSS) in London, followed by a reception...
www.rluk.ac.uk
June 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM
BLOG POST | RLUK and the #TechnicianCommitment
@williamjnixon.bsky.social on a recent @tech-commit.bsky.social @uk-itss.bsky.social event. RLUK was delighted to receive an Impact Award for our support of specialist technical expertise of librarians & #librariesXresearch work
www.rluk.ac.uk/Blog-TC
@williamjnixon.bsky.social on a recent @tech-commit.bsky.social @uk-itss.bsky.social event. RLUK was delighted to receive an Impact Award for our support of specialist technical expertise of librarians & #librariesXresearch work
www.rluk.ac.uk/Blog-TC
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A very nice piece from @jessicagardner.bsky.social on the Libraries Alliance (of which @rluk.ac.uk is a member) and our shared values across all types of libraries:
librariesalliance.org.uk/the-librarie...
librariesalliance.org.uk/the-librarie...
The Libraries Alliance: our values and voice - Libraries Alliance
A blog post by Dr Jessica Gardner (University Librarian, Cambridge), based on her keynote for the Libraries Connected Annual Seminar, June 2026. The Libraries Alliance began with a simple but powerful...
librariesalliance.org.uk
June 19, 2026 at 1:59 PM
A very nice piece from @jessicagardner.bsky.social on the Libraries Alliance (of which @rluk.ac.uk is a member) and our shared values across all types of libraries:
librariesalliance.org.uk/the-librarie...
librariesalliance.org.uk/the-librarie...
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Calling all UK academic librarians & research support folks! Please complete this survey to inform strategic priorities for long-form #OA and areas where support could have the greatest impact - thank you! www.surveymonkey.com/r/Long-formOA @rluk.ac.uk @jisc.bsky.social @ukri.org @uksg.bsky.social
Open Access for long-form: priorities and practicalities
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
www.surveymonkey.com
June 23, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Calling all UK academic librarians & research support folks! Please complete this survey to inform strategic priorities for long-form #OA and areas where support could have the greatest impact - thank you! www.surveymonkey.com/r/Long-formOA @rluk.ac.uk @jisc.bsky.social @ukri.org @uksg.bsky.social
Thanks to Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) for joining us at #RLUKICIL to dicsuss inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices. Chaired by @rosiehigman.bsky.social
📺 Watch a recording at www.rluk.ac.uk/ICILOD
📺 Watch a recording at www.rluk.ac.uk/ICILOD
June 10, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Thanks to Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) for joining us at #RLUKICIL to dicsuss inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices. Chaired by @rosiehigman.bsky.social
📺 Watch a recording at www.rluk.ac.uk/ICILOD
📺 Watch a recording at www.rluk.ac.uk/ICILOD
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🟠 #RLUKICIL | Collections & Equity: Rethinking Access & Representation | 🗓️ 10 June
Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will speak re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices
🎟 at www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will speak re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices
🎟 at www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
May 26, 2026 at 6:52 PM
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Collections & Equity: Rethinking Access & Representation | 🗓️ 10 June
Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will speak re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices
🎟 at www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/
Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will speak re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + strategies for amplifying underrepresented voices
🎟 at www.rluk.ac.uk/icil/