I mean is everyone aware of SCONUL? And that there’s usually a way to pay a smallish fee to join university libraries?
Yes. Just keep joining libraries.
This conversation has revealed to me that apparently most people do NOT start their adventure in any new place by joining the library and use any spare hour in a new town by going to the library (enjoying the library and) seeing if they can get a ticket?
This conversation has revealed to me that apparently most people do NOT start their adventure in any new place by joining the library and use any spare hour in a new town by going to the library (enjoying the library and) seeing if they can get a ticket?
i was in NYC years ago (its own random story), and the nycpl system was golden. on returning to UK i twigged that it still worked. i've joined every library in any area i've been based in for more than a month, but that was my fave source for years, until it expired.
bless libraries, everywhere ❤️
bless libraries, everywhere ❤️
June 7, 2026 at 10:08 AM
I mean is everyone aware of SCONUL? And that there’s usually a way to pay a smallish fee to join university libraries?
Working on a Saturday?! Absolutely! And loving it. Coming here to the @oustudents.bsky.social welcome reminds me why I do my job! Great to talk to folks about the library and a lot of interest in the SCONUL access scheme! Find out more here university.open.ac.uk/library/help...
The Open University
SCONUL Access enables eligible OU students and employees to access space and resources in participating libraries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland to support their research, teaching and learning...
university.open.ac.uk
September 26, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Working on a Saturday?! Absolutely! And loving it. Coming here to the @oustudents.bsky.social welcome reminds me why I do my job! Great to talk to folks about the library and a lot of interest in the SCONUL access scheme! Find out more here university.open.ac.uk/library/help...
The winner for the coolest lift of 2024 🤩 goes to the Studio in Birmingham - the fab venue for today's #SCONUL One Day Conference. It's a niche but coveted award 👏🏾
November 18, 2024 at 3:48 PM
The winner for the coolest lift of 2024 🤩 goes to the Studio in Birmingham - the fab venue for today's #SCONUL One Day Conference. It's a niche but coveted award 👏🏾
Higher education consortia call on @clarivate.com to drop its proposals on ending perpetual access: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=... (via #SCONUL)
www.sconul.ac.uk
February 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Higher education consortia call on @clarivate.com to drop its proposals on ending perpetual access: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=... (via #SCONUL)
Delighted to be taking on the role of co-chair of SCONUL with the amazing Rachel Beckett and our treasurer Robin Armstrong. Will be a delight working with the SCONUL team to ensure we deliver value and impact for all our members
July 29, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Delighted to be taking on the role of co-chair of SCONUL with the amazing Rachel Beckett and our treasurer Robin Armstrong. Will be a delight working with the SCONUL team to ensure we deliver value and impact for all our members
Heading back up north following a cracking #SCONUL Spring Conference exploring technology, data, the future of the systems librarian, & the case for shared services - I drank that kool-aid... Now I'm drinking tea out of my fabulous new SCONUL cup (safety first). The other passengers are well jeal 🫣
March 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Heading back up north following a cracking #SCONUL Spring Conference exploring technology, data, the future of the systems librarian, & the case for shared services - I drank that kool-aid... Now I'm drinking tea out of my fabulous new SCONUL cup (safety first). The other passengers are well jeal 🫣
Need a calm place to study? 🤫
With SCONUL Access, OU students can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📖💻
Fewer distractions, proper desks, a fresh study spot - whatever helps you focus.
Find your local options 👇
https://ow.ly/PiIm50Y3Bh2
With SCONUL Access, OU students can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📖💻
Fewer distractions, proper desks, a fresh study spot - whatever helps you focus.
Find your local options 👇
https://ow.ly/PiIm50Y3Bh2
January 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Need a calm place to study? 🤫
With SCONUL Access, OU students can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📖💻
Fewer distractions, proper desks, a fresh study spot - whatever helps you focus.
Find your local options 👇
https://ow.ly/PiIm50Y3Bh2
With SCONUL Access, OU students can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📖💻
Fewer distractions, proper desks, a fresh study spot - whatever helps you focus.
Find your local options 👇
https://ow.ly/PiIm50Y3Bh2
We have received a national design award from SCONUL, the Society for College, National and University Libraries. The award recognises the sustained impact and benefits provided by our Library extension which was opened in 2021.
Learn more on SCONUL's website: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
Learn more on SCONUL's website: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We have received a national design award from SCONUL, the Society for College, National and University Libraries. The award recognises the sustained impact and benefits provided by our Library extension which was opened in 2021.
Learn more on SCONUL's website: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
Learn more on SCONUL's website: www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
Oni bai'ch bod chi'n ddarllenydd yn y Llyfegell Genedlaethol, ac yn medru cael mynediad SCONUL: access.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-acces...
A-Z list of SCONUL Access members | Sconul Access
access.sconul.ac.uk
May 18, 2026 at 12:23 PM
Oni bai'ch bod chi'n ddarllenydd yn y Llyfegell Genedlaethol, ac yn medru cael mynediad SCONUL: access.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-acces...
Really enjoyed Sconul Spring Conference. Real buzz at the British Library. Saw my Library friends and the ever brilliant and to me much missed @jenroseald.bsky.social doing the stuff she really does do best #sconul #data # insights
March 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Really enjoyed Sconul Spring Conference. Real buzz at the British Library. Saw my Library friends and the ever brilliant and to me much missed @jenroseald.bsky.social doing the stuff she really does do best #sconul #data # insights
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use academic resources from participating universities across the UK and Ireland. 🤩
A simple way to access essential reading closer to home, without extra cost or long journeys.
See how SCONUL Access can support your studies locally 👇 https://ow.ly/zVPU50YmQBB
A simple way to access essential reading closer to home, without extra cost or long journeys.
See how SCONUL Access can support your studies locally 👇 https://ow.ly/zVPU50YmQBB
April 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use academic resources from participating universities across the UK and Ireland. 🤩
A simple way to access essential reading closer to home, without extra cost or long journeys.
See how SCONUL Access can support your studies locally 👇 https://ow.ly/zVPU50YmQBB
A simple way to access essential reading closer to home, without extra cost or long journeys.
See how SCONUL Access can support your studies locally 👇 https://ow.ly/zVPU50YmQBB
Kudos to the Society of College, National and University Libraries (#SCONUL) for its open letter opposing the #Clarivate decision to stop letting #libraries buy perpetual access to #books.
www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
#AcademicSky #EduSky #LibrarySky #ScholComm
www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
#AcademicSky #EduSky #LibrarySky #ScholComm
SCONUL | Society of College, National and University Libraries
www.sconul.ac.uk
March 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Kudos to the Society of College, National and University Libraries (#SCONUL) for its open letter opposing the #Clarivate decision to stop letting #libraries buy perpetual access to #books.
www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
#AcademicSky #EduSky #LibrarySky #ScholComm
www.sconul.ac.uk/News/View?g=...
#AcademicSky #EduSky #LibrarySky #ScholComm
On my way to @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social to see @richove.bsky.social and many of my colleagues from @rluk.bsky.social, National Libraries, @cilip.bsky.social, SCONUL, @librariesconnected.bsky.social, and others.
October 28, 2024 at 8:38 AM
On my way to @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social to see @richove.bsky.social and many of my colleagues from @rluk.bsky.social, National Libraries, @cilip.bsky.social, SCONUL, @librariesconnected.bsky.social, and others.
Do you need space to study or to borrow books from your local university library? 💻📚
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
January 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Do you need space to study or to borrow books from your local university library? 💻📚
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
The OU belongs to a national scheme called SCONUL Access, allowing eligible #OUstudents and staff to study at/borrow books from other university libraries in the UK and Ireland: www.open.ac.uk/library/help...
Hi Bluesky! We're Academic Libraries North, a consortium of higher education libraries in the north of England. Expect mainly skeets about training events and our conference :-) www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
Academic Libraries North
Academic Libraries North is a consortium of 31 higher education libraries in the north of England and a subgroup of SCONUL.
www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
November 15, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Hi Bluesky! We're Academic Libraries North, a consortium of higher education libraries in the north of England. Expect mainly skeets about training events and our conference :-) www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
Studying at a distance doesn’t mean studying alone! 💻👥
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
March 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Studying at a distance doesn’t mean studying alone! 💻👥
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use university libraries across the UK & Ireland. 📚
Study alongside others and feel more connected to a wider learning community, closer to where you live... 👇 https://ow.ly/LboH50YmQrz
Fantastic discussions about collaborative approaches to sector socio-technical challenges @ SCONUL conference @britishlibrary.bsky.social Bluesky thinking on a #bluesky sort of day ☀️ #libraries #technology #AI #DigitialTransformation
March 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Fantastic discussions about collaborative approaches to sector socio-technical challenges @ SCONUL conference @britishlibrary.bsky.social Bluesky thinking on a #bluesky sort of day ☀️ #libraries #technology #AI #DigitialTransformation
Ie defnyddiais fy mam SCONUL i gael mynediad. Ges i fynediad i weithio yno ond oedd rhyw broblem a SCONUL a llyfrgell prifysgol Caerdydd...
May 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Ie defnyddiais fy mam SCONUL i gael mynediad. Ges i fynediad i weithio yno ond oedd rhyw broblem a SCONUL a llyfrgell prifysgol Caerdydd...
At the #SCONUL conference today in Birmingham, ’Fostering a resilient and sustainable library’. Been testing the temperature of my peers about the state of HE finances and of course, the library gossip… xoxo
November 18, 2024 at 10:14 AM
At the #SCONUL conference today in Birmingham, ’Fostering a resilient and sustainable library’. Been testing the temperature of my peers about the state of HE finances and of course, the library gossip… xoxo
Excellent morning at the #SCONUL Spring Conference.
#SharedServices #DigitalInfrastructure
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
#SharedServices #DigitalInfrastructure
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Excellent morning at the #SCONUL Spring Conference.
#SharedServices #DigitalInfrastructure
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
#SharedServices #DigitalInfrastructure
@britishlibrary.bsky.social
Read all about the SCONUL Library Design Awards 2025 designinglibraries.org.uk/news/sconul-...
SCONUL Library Design Awards 2025
Winners of the 2025 SCONUL Library Design Awards, which includes a new category for service design this year, alongside the established category
designinglibraries.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Read all about the SCONUL Library Design Awards 2025 designinglibraries.org.uk/news/sconul-...
Huge shout out to all the amazing #GreenLibraries partners. Making a real difference, together 💚🌍
Arts Council England, British Library, Libraries Connected, Julie's Bicycle, NHS England, RLUK, SCONUL, National Library of Scotland, CONUL, #CILIP
Green champions all!
Arts Council England, British Library, Libraries Connected, Julie's Bicycle, NHS England, RLUK, SCONUL, National Library of Scotland, CONUL, #CILIP
Green champions all!
November 25, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Huge shout out to all the amazing #GreenLibraries partners. Making a real difference, together 💚🌍
Arts Council England, British Library, Libraries Connected, Julie's Bicycle, NHS England, RLUK, SCONUL, National Library of Scotland, CONUL, #CILIP
Green champions all!
Arts Council England, British Library, Libraries Connected, Julie's Bicycle, NHS England, RLUK, SCONUL, National Library of Scotland, CONUL, #CILIP
Green champions all!
Struggling to find a calm place to study? 😌
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📚
Fewer distractions, a proper desk, a change of scene - explore your local options and make the most of your study time... 👇
https://ow.ly/1eLX50YmQwx
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📚
Fewer distractions, a proper desk, a change of scene - explore your local options and make the most of your study time... 👇
https://ow.ly/1eLX50YmQwx
March 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Struggling to find a calm place to study? 😌
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📚
Fewer distractions, a proper desk, a change of scene - explore your local options and make the most of your study time... 👇
https://ow.ly/1eLX50YmQwx
With SCONUL Access, #OUstudents can use quiet study spaces in university libraries near them. 📚
Fewer distractions, a proper desk, a change of scene - explore your local options and make the most of your study time... 👇
https://ow.ly/1eLX50YmQwx
#SCONUL Publishes Its Library Technology Landscape Report www.infodocket.com/2025/03/05/s... #libraries #libtech
March 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#SCONUL Publishes Its Library Technology Landscape Report www.infodocket.com/2025/03/05/s... #libraries #libtech