Thanks to Susan Ashworth, Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield), Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway) for speaking to #RLUKSPACE this week on challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure
📺 You can watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 You can watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
October 1, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Thanks to Susan Ashworth, Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield), Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway) for speaking to #RLUKSPACE this week on challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure
📺 You can watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 You can watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
At the #RLUKspace workshop this morning, just introduced the Senate House MakerSpace (managed by @dh-researchhub.bsky.social but in collaboration with many many partners) www.sas.ac.uk/about-us/ins...
MakerSpace
The Senate House MakerSpace facilitates knowledge exchange, capacity building and training.
www.sas.ac.uk
September 21, 2026 at 10:34 AM
At the #RLUKspace workshop this morning, just introduced the Senate House MakerSpace (managed by @dh-researchhub.bsky.social but in collaboration with many many partners) www.sas.ac.uk/about-us/ins...
Thanks to Helen Ross @mariacarnegie.bsky.social @dulib.bsky.social & Sophie Wonnacott @exeterunilib.bsky.social & Tom Radley (The National Archives) for talking to #RLUKSPACE today on how #EDI can be embedded into library spaces & practices
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thanks to Helen Ross @mariacarnegie.bsky.social @dulib.bsky.social & Sophie Wonnacott @exeterunilib.bsky.social & Tom Radley (The National Archives) for talking to #RLUKSPACE today on how #EDI can be embedded into library spaces & practices
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 Watch a recording of this event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Emma Wisher (St Andrews) and Brian O’Donnell (National Library of Ireland) spoke at #RLUKSPACE on designing/re-developing spaces to support scholarship & facilitate encounters with cultural heritage collections (also valuable 🚽 talk).
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
May 23, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Emma Wisher (St Andrews) and Brian O’Donnell (National Library of Ireland) spoke at #RLUKSPACE on designing/re-developing spaces to support scholarship & facilitate encounters with cultural heritage collections (also valuable 🚽 talk).
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Thanks to Michelle Wake (UCL), @oliviawalsby.bsky.social, Sigrun Wagner & Maria Vardaki (RHUL) for sharing insights from sustainable projects at their institutions with #RLUKSPACE today. Chaired by @annaoneill.bsky.social
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
June 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Thanks to Michelle Wake (UCL), @oliviawalsby.bsky.social, Sigrun Wagner & Maria Vardaki (RHUL) for sharing insights from sustainable projects at their institutions with #RLUKSPACE today. Chaired by @annaoneill.bsky.social
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 You can watch a recording of this event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Our colleague Katie Fraser will be attending the @rluk.bsky.social conference next week. Feel free to connect and catch up at the conference #RLUK25 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #librariesXresearch
March 12, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Our colleague Katie Fraser will be attending the @rluk.bsky.social conference next week. Feel free to connect and catch up at the conference #RLUK25 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #librariesXresearch
🔵 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 23 Jun
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives
This free, virtual event will explore how libraries can help shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & environmental awareness & action
🎫👇 bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives
This free, virtual event will explore how libraries can help shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & environmental awareness & action
🎫👇 bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
RLUK Space Programme
RLUK’s Space Programme is a series of events and resources for RLUK members to explore issues around spatial redesign and capital-build projects. The programme provides a forum through which colleague...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🔵 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 23 Jun
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives
This free, virtual event will explore how libraries can help shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & environmental awareness & action
🎫👇 bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives
This free, virtual event will explore how libraries can help shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & environmental awareness & action
🎫👇 bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Library as a venue for creative industry—filming locations (e.g. Netflix's _Dept. Q_).
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
September 21, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Library as a venue for creative industry—filming locations (e.g. Netflix's _Dept. Q_).
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
Our colleague Katie Fraser will be attending the @rluk.bsky.social conference tomorrow and Friday. Feel free to connect or catch up at the conference #RLUK25 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #librariesXresearch
March 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Our colleague Katie Fraser will be attending the @rluk.bsky.social conference tomorrow and Friday. Feel free to connect or catch up at the conference #RLUK25 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #librariesXresearch
RLUK EVENTS SEPTEMBER 🌺
This month our three virtual series: #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE return with new events.
These events will explore inclusive collections, library space management, and the digital shift. All are free to attend and open to all.
🧐ℹ️🎟️👇
This month our three virtual series: #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE return with new events.
These events will explore inclusive collections, library space management, and the digital shift. All are free to attend and open to all.
🧐ℹ️🎟️👇
September 9, 2024 at 1:28 PM
RLUK EVENTS SEPTEMBER 🌺
This month our three virtual series: #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE return with new events.
These events will explore inclusive collections, library space management, and the digital shift. All are free to attend and open to all.
🧐ℹ️🎟️👇
This month our three virtual series: #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE return with new events.
These events will explore inclusive collections, library space management, and the digital shift. All are free to attend and open to all.
🧐ℹ️🎟️👇
Flexibility of space allocation— group/silent study, multiple prayer rooms, bookable spaces, dual monitor setups, hot water taps (negotiation with café needed). Trust fund and philanthropic funding for some spaces and facilities.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
September 21, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Flexibility of space allocation— group/silent study, multiple prayer rooms, bookable spaces, dual monitor setups, hot water taps (negotiation with café needed). Trust fund and philanthropic funding for some spaces and facilities.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
Aberdeen Libraries have about 2000 seats total (for 15,000 seats across University), with different demands and needs. Noise management and shared/solo/non-silent places particularly important to plan and consult on.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
September 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Aberdeen Libraries have about 2000 seats total (for 15,000 seats across University), with different demands and needs. Noise management and shared/solo/non-silent places particularly important to plan and consult on.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
Changes driven by feedback (student experience surveys, student union, UXLibs conference), balance of reactive behaviour and strategic thinking. Overwhelmingly student led. IT, Wellbeing, Library and Estates strategic input also super important.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
September 21, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Changes driven by feedback (student experience surveys, student union, UXLibs conference), balance of reactive behaviour and strategic thinking. Overwhelmingly student led. IT, Wellbeing, Library and Estates strategic input also super important.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
Now hearing from Ewan Grant, University of Aberdeen, on evolving space planning beyond the library. How to make innovative and effective use of limited space and budgets, meeting staff and student demand.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
September 21, 2026 at 10:37 AM
Now hearing from Ewan Grant, University of Aberdeen, on evolving space planning beyond the library. How to make innovative and effective use of limited space and budgets, meeting staff and student demand.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
One floor for silent study; a new group study floor. Wellbeing area, including green wall of flowers (that students add to). Inclusive collections area, including student curation of displays. Shared spaces identified further need for private booths/carrels.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
September 21, 2026 at 10:49 AM
One floor for silent study; a new group study floor. Wellbeing area, including green wall of flowers (that students add to). Inclusive collections area, including student curation of displays. Shared spaces identified further need for private booths/carrels.
#RLUKspace
#RLUKspace
👩💻 #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
🔵 EVENT | 🗓️ 30 Sep 14:00 BST
#RLUKSPACE will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
This virtual event is open to all
🎟️Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
#RLUKSPACE will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
This virtual event is open to all
🎟️Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
RLUK Space Event - Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure - Research Libraries UK
Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure - Part II
When: Monday 30 September, 14:00 - 15:30 BST, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST/SAST, 16:00 - 17:30 EEST, 21:00 - 22:30 CST/AWST, 09:00 - 10:30 EDT...
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August 23, 2024 at 12:03 PM
🔵 EVENT | 🗓️ 30 Sep 14:00 BST
#RLUKSPACE will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
This virtual event is open to all
🎟️Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
#RLUKSPACE will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
This virtual event is open to all
🎟️Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
🔵 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 30 Sep
#RLUKSPACE will explore challenge of designing or re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
🎫👇 bit.ly/3XdP3P4
#RLUKSPACE will explore challenge of designing or re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
🎫👇 bit.ly/3XdP3P4
RLUK Space Event - Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure - Research Libraries UK
Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure - Part II
When: Monday 30 September, 14:00 - 15:30 BST, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST/SAST, 16:00 - 17:30 EEST, 21:00 - 22:30 CST/AWST, 09:00 - 10:30 EDT...
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September 18, 2024 at 12:03 PM
🔵 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 30 Sep
#RLUKSPACE will explore challenge of designing or re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
🎫👇 bit.ly/3XdP3P4
#RLUKSPACE will explore challenge of designing or re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway)
🎫👇 bit.ly/3XdP3P4
🔵 #RLUKSPACE | 🗓️ 30 Sep 14:00 BST
This event will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway).
🎟️ Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
This event will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway).
🎟️ Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
RLUK Space Event - Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure - Research Libraries UK
Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure - Part II
When: Monday 30 September, 14:00 - 15:30 BST, 15:00 - 16:30 CEST/SAST, 16:00 - 17:30 EEST, 21:00 - 22:30 CST/AWST, 09:00 - 10:30 EDT...
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September 9, 2024 at 1:31 PM
🔵 #RLUKSPACE | 🗓️ 30 Sep 14:00 BST
This event will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway).
🎟️ Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
This event will explore the challenge of designing/re-developing library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure with 🎙️ Susan Ashworth & Siobhán Convery (Glasgow), Vicky Grant (Sheffield) & Naomi Lebens (Royal Holloway).
🎟️ Sign up @ bit.ly/3XdP3P4
How can libraries design spaces with infrastructure that supports scholarship & facilitates encounters w/ cultural heritage collections?
🗓️23 May #RLUKSPACE event will hear case studies & explore the opportunities & barriers to such projects
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/3VxBppC
🗓️23 May #RLUKSPACE event will hear case studies & explore the opportunities & barriers to such projects
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/3VxBppC
RLUK Space Event - Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure
Library spaces as research and cultural infrastructure
🗓 Thursday 23 May, 14:00 - 15:30 - virtual event (Zoom)
🖱 Register for this event
Who should attend: This event is open to all, you do not ne...
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March 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM
How can libraries design spaces with infrastructure that supports scholarship & facilitates encounters w/ cultural heritage collections?
🗓️23 May #RLUKSPACE event will hear case studies & explore the opportunities & barriers to such projects
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/3VxBppC
🗓️23 May #RLUKSPACE event will hear case studies & explore the opportunities & barriers to such projects
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/3VxBppC
There's still time for sign up for this #RLUKSPACE event being held on Monday that will explore the evolving role of libraries and their spaces in supporting a sustainable future.
🎟 Register for this free virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
🎟 Register for this free virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
💠 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 23 Jun
Join us on Monday 23 June to hear case studies from UCL, Manchester & Royal Holloway on how libraries can shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & enviro awareness & action.
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us on Monday 23 June to hear case studies from UCL, Manchester & Royal Holloway on how libraries can shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & enviro awareness & action.
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
June 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
There's still time for sign up for this #RLUKSPACE event being held on Monday that will explore the evolving role of libraries and their spaces in supporting a sustainable future.
🎟 Register for this free virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
🎟 Register for this free virtual event at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
💠 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 23 Jun
Join us on Monday 23 June to hear case studies from UCL, Manchester & Royal Holloway on how libraries can shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & enviro awareness & action.
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us on Monday 23 June to hear case studies from UCL, Manchester & Royal Holloway on how libraries can shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & enviro awareness & action.
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
June 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
💠 #RLUKSPACE EVENT | 🗓️ 23 Jun
Join us on Monday 23 June to hear case studies from UCL, Manchester & Royal Holloway on how libraries can shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & enviro awareness & action.
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us on Monday 23 June to hear case studies from UCL, Manchester & Royal Holloway on how libraries can shape a more sustainable campus via greener spaces, sustainable practices & enviro awareness & action.
🎟️ Sign up for this free, virtual event @ bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
👩💻All our virtual events series (#RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE) will return in 2025.
Check back on our website in the new year to find out more bit.ly/rluk
Check back on our website in the new year to find out more bit.ly/rluk
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December 20, 2024 at 11:16 AM
👩💻All our virtual events series (#RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE) will return in 2025.
Check back on our website in the new year to find out more bit.ly/rluk
Check back on our website in the new year to find out more bit.ly/rluk
The #RLUKSPACE series explores issues around spatial redesign & capital-build projects for libraries. This year the series hosted two seminars on redesigning library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure.
📺 Watch recordings of these events at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 Watch recordings of these events at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
December 20, 2024 at 11:14 AM
The #RLUKSPACE series explores issues around spatial redesign & capital-build projects for libraries. This year the series hosted two seminars on redesigning library spaces as research & cultural infrastructure.
📺 Watch recordings of these events at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
📺 Watch recordings of these events at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE