Mercian Collaboration
The Mercian Collaboration is a professional network of Higher Education libraries in the UK's East & West Midlands.
https://merciancollaboration.org.uk/
Our #Mercian25 Conference will be held in the TechnoCentre in Coventry on 10th September 2025.
@timhackman.bsky.social
Academic library dean, pro wrestling podcaster, skeptic trying not to become a cynic. I always want to see a picture of your dog. Pro science, pro choice, pro wrestling.
@mark-h-cymru.bsky.social
Librarian, currently Head of Libraries at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Gaming / fiction / sci-fi geek in my spare time. Shares the sofa at home with 2 rescue Greyhounds Opinions expressed here are personal ones, and should only be taken as such
@kurtdebelder.bsky.social
University Librarian @unileiden.bsky.social, Director @ubleiden.bsky.social & Leiden UPress / Board @oapenbooks.bsky.social & @letterkunde.bsky.social / OA Policy LERU / 🇪🇺 linktr.ee/kurtdebelder
@mchris4duke.bsky.social
Director of Libraries, MIT. All things open science, plus hiking, birds, Jiffy and Sunny. Maybe other stuff - who knows?
@kayg73.bsky.social
HE Libraries. Universities. Learning, Teaching Research. Impact and Engagement. Travel. Plants and Growing things.
@resprofnews.bsky.social
Global research policy, funding & HE news from Research Professional News, including Research Fortnight, Research Europe and Research Africa. Part of Clarivate.
@johnadamson.bsky.social
Research Intelligence Lead for UK & Ireland @Clarivate.com #ResearchQuality #ResearchIntegrity #Benchmarking #Collaboration #AI #Funding #Rankings #Data #HigherEd #Government #Impact #Bibliometrics #Citations
@uklibrariesnag.bsky.social
An organisation for everyone interested in the acquisition, management and development of library resources. https:/nag.org.uk
@manchesterup.bsky.social
We believe in books that promote positive change and enrich culture. Sign up to the MUP newsletter & receive 30% off all orders. https://linktr.ee/ManchesterUniversityPress
@emmabooth.bsky.social
Manchester Metadata Maven UK Librarian & Open Access supporter. Discovery drives the Collection; Metadata drives Discovery; #MetadataMatters https://linktr.ee/emmabooth https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1
@positivelybrum.bsky.social
Author, photographer & publisher of local books and organiser of walking tours of Birmingham. See: www.positivelybirmingham.co.uk . New book see: www.birminghamspublic.art
@uoscollections.bsky.social
Home of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, the University Archives, Special Collections and the Heritage Collection.
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
We’ve got everything, and the books! Anyone can use our libraries, whatever your age. We've 11 libraries across the city that provide a fantastic range of activities https://www.hulllibraries.co.uk/
@rcnlibraries.bsky.social
The RCN (@rcn.org.uk) Library and Museum is Europe’s largest nursing resource for practice and history. Use our services online or visit our libraries, exhibitions and events in person. www.rcn.org.uk/library Online|Belfast|Cardiff|Edinburgh|London
@lampallib.bsky.social
Founded in 1610, Lambeth Palace Library is the historic library and record office of the Archbishops of Canterbury and the national library and archive of the Church of England. https://linktr.ee/lambethpalacelibrary
@exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social
Join us in exploring the University of Exeter Library's Special Collections, which include archives, manuscripts, rare books and maps. There's something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. Find out more! ➡️ libguides.exeter.ac.uk/archives
@rcsedlibandarchive.bsky.social
News, collection highlights and heritage stories from the Library & Archive at Surgeons' Hall/Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh #histmed https://archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk https://www.rcsed.ac.uk/career-hub/learning-resources/library-and-archive
@porticolibrary.bsky.social
The Portico Library is Manchester’s original 19th-century home of literature and learning. Uncovering, imagining, and sharing new histories together.
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library; a place to read, write and rest. Book a stay through our website and discover our beautiful Reading Rooms and boutique bedrooms! www.gladstoneslibrary.org
@nhmlibraryarchives.bsky.social
One of the finest collections of natural history literature, art and online resources. Come and research with us Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 (by appointment). linktr.ee/nhmlibraryarchives (Natural History Museum, London and Tring)
@ntuyourlibrary.bsky.social
Follow for updates, news, and events at Nottingham Trent University Library 📚 https://www.ntu.ac.uk/m/library
@cilip.bsky.social
We are the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors. cilip.org.uk
@jsendall.bsky.social
Director of Library Services @UoLLibrary @LULGalleries & Trustee @UKSG #Diversity 🏳️🌈 #OpenScience #MadeByDyslexia - personal views
@heathersherman.bsky.social
@sheffielduni.bsky.social
Changing lives through education and research since 1905. On Bluesky since today linktr.ee/sheffield
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@tomgauld.bsky.social
Cartoonist and Illustrator. My book of science cartoons, PHYSICS FOR CATS, is available to preorder! www.tomgauld.com
@davebrarian.bsky.social
Library podcaster, sourdough baker, too-many-cat haver, pun intender. He/him/his Profile pic: white man with glasses sipping from a coffee mug with a groundhog illustration on it Header pic: slice of sourdough bread with a heart shaped air bubble.
@richardnurse.bsky.social
Librarian at the Open University. Interested in archives, open research, library data, systems and metadata
@drsarah.bsky.social
Director of Library & Learning Resources @ BCU. Likely to post about libraries, HE, feminism, shoes, and cats. Not necessarily in that order. She/her.
@selenakillick.com
Passionate about performance measurement and assessment in academic libraries. Currently identifying as the Associate Director at the Open University Library.
@mrcwarwick.bsky.social
Archives rich in social and political history from the late 19th century onwards - Britain and beyond. Follow the MRC for highlights from our collections, details of our online resources and more! https://warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc
@davidparkes.bsky.social
Director Library & Student Services, NatTeaching Fellow, digital, art, psychogeography, heutagogy, megalithic, walking, music, history
@whelfed.bsky.social
https://whelf.ac.uk/ Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum – promotes collaboration, encourages exchange of ideas, provides forum for mutual support & facilitates new initiatives.
@lilacconf.bsky.social
The Information Literacy Conference. https://www.lilacconference.com/ LILAC 2025, 14-16 April, Cardiff University. #infolit, #digilit, #usered, #LILAC25 Our comms do not represent CILIP policy.
@researchinfo.bsky.social
Scholarly Communications publication – the essential link for librarians, researchers and publishers. Editor: Tim Gillett. Commercial director: Jon Hunt www.researchinformation.info SUBSCRIBE to our Newsline: https://www.researchinformation.info/subscribe
@libpmc.bsky.social
We are the International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries, a community centred around library assessment, performance measurement, & evidence-based decision-making. Join us for our 16th conference in Liverpool, UK, on 3-4 June 2025!
@infolitgroup.bsky.social
The Information Literacy Group provides a cross-sector forum for debate & knowledge exchange in all aspects of information and digital literacy. Come and join the discussion! 💻: https://infolit.org.uk ▶️ Our comms do not represent CILIP policy