Academic Libraries North (ALN)
@academiclibsnorth.bsky.social
A consortium of HE libraries in the North of England. https://www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is now available. Don't miss the last opportunity to join the solo experts event on Monday 24 November and to get involved in our green OA event in December: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development - Academic Libraries North
Our Staff Development Offer Infographic summarises all the great staff development stuff we do to support our member institutions.
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is now available. Don't miss the last opportunity to join the solo experts event on Monday 24 November and to get involved in our green OA event in December: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is now available. Lots to look at including a last opportunity to join the first Frontline Forum of the academic year, this time on use of social media, and a last call for contributions on a green OA event: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
November 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is now available. Lots to look at including a last opportunity to join the first Frontline Forum of the academic year, this time on use of social media, and a last call for contributions on a green OA event: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is available at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo.... More job opportunities in the region this week, plus details of how to become a mentee on our next mentoring wave, a call for contributions on green OA and some interesting events.
Staff Development - Academic Libraries North
Our Staff Development Offer Infographic summarises all the great staff development stuff we do to support our member institutions.
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is available at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo.... More job opportunities in the region this week, plus details of how to become a mentee on our next mentoring wave, a call for contributions on green OA and some interesting events.
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is available at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo.... More job opportunities in the region this week, plus details of two calls for contributions - on solo experts and green OA. Get involved!
Staff Development - Academic Libraries North
Our Staff Development Offer Infographic summarises all the great staff development stuff we do to support our member institutions.
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is available at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo.... More job opportunities in the region this week, plus details of two calls for contributions - on solo experts and green OA. Get involved!
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is available at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo.... Lots of job opportunities in the region this week, plus details of how you can get involved in our staff development programme for 2025/26, and some interesting looking external events.
Staff Development - Academic Libraries North
Our Staff Development Offer Infographic summarises all the great staff development stuff we do to support our member institutions.
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is available at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo.... Lots of job opportunities in the region this week, plus details of how you can get involved in our staff development programme for 2025/26, and some interesting looking external events.
In this week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update you'll find
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme, an opportunity to get involved in a solo expert event and a frontline forum event, as well as a host of job vacancies in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme, an opportunity to get involved in a solo expert event and a frontline forum event, as well as a host of job vacancies in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development - Academic Libraries North
Our Staff Development Offer Infographic summarises all the great staff development stuff we do to support our member institutions.
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
In this week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update you'll find
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme, an opportunity to get involved in a solo expert event and a frontline forum event, as well as a host of job vacancies in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme, an opportunity to get involved in a solo expert event and a frontline forum event, as well as a host of job vacancies in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
In this week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update you'll find
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme and a host of job opportunities in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme and a host of job opportunities in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update - Academic Libraries North
This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ALN or
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
September 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In this week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update you'll find
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme and a host of job opportunities in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
details of the first few events in 2025/26 programme and a host of job opportunities in the region: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
In this week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update you'll find
details of a job opportunity with ALN; the first couple of events in 2025/26 programme; a first look at our new Staff Development infographic; and an NLISN neurodivergent library staff survey: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
details of a job opportunity with ALN; the first couple of events in 2025/26 programme; a first look at our new Staff Development infographic; and an NLISN neurodivergent library staff survey: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update - Academic Libraries North
This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ALN or
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
July 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
In this week's ALN Staff Development Weekly Update you'll find
details of a job opportunity with ALN; the first couple of events in 2025/26 programme; a first look at our new Staff Development infographic; and an NLISN neurodivergent library staff survey: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
details of a job opportunity with ALN; the first couple of events in 2025/26 programme; a first look at our new Staff Development infographic; and an NLISN neurodivergent library staff survey: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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🚨 OBC is hiring! We are looking to appoint a Community Engagement Lead to support our outreach work. The role would suit someone passionate about delivering a fairer, sustainable future for #OAbooks. Deadline August 17th. Please spread the word! openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-pos...
Open Position: Community Engagement Lead (full time) at Open Book Collective
Looking for a colleague interested in helping the Open Book Collective advocate for and deliver a more sustainable and equitable future for Open Access book publishing
openbookcollective.pubpub.org
July 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🚨 OBC is hiring! We are looking to appoint a Community Engagement Lead to support our outreach work. The role would suit someone passionate about delivering a fairer, sustainable future for #OAbooks. Deadline August 17th. Please spread the word! openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-pos...
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Check out these beautiful books, very kindly donated to us by our #ALN25 platinum sponsors, @manchesterup.bsky.social, for our analogue social media competition 📚 Thank you so much! Congratulations to our lucky winner, Kirsty Hemsworth 😊
July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Check out these beautiful books, very kindly donated to us by our #ALN25 platinum sponsors, @manchesterup.bsky.social, for our analogue social media competition 📚 Thank you so much! Congratulations to our lucky winner, Kirsty Hemsworth 😊
Check out these beautiful books, very kindly donated to us by our #ALN25 platinum sponsors, @manchesterup.bsky.social, for our analogue social media competition 📚 Thank you so much! Congratulations to our lucky winner, Kirsty Hemsworth 😊
July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Check out these beautiful books, very kindly donated to us by our #ALN25 platinum sponsors, @manchesterup.bsky.social, for our analogue social media competition 📚 Thank you so much! Congratulations to our lucky winner, Kirsty Hemsworth 😊
This week's ALN Staff Development Update details the last event in the 2024/5 programme, jobs and opportunities such as details of new ways to join the NLISN; EDI initiatives and SCONUL initiatives; and proposed dates for Frontline Forums 2025/26: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
Staff Development Weekly Update - Academic Libraries North
This weekly update is intended to keep you up to date on ALN's staff development programme; to highlight interesting initiatives being undertaken by ALN or
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk
July 16, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This week's ALN Staff Development Update details the last event in the 2024/5 programme, jobs and opportunities such as details of new ways to join the NLISN; EDI initiatives and SCONUL initiatives; and proposed dates for Frontline Forums 2025/26: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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Join @jisc.bsky.social online next week to explore how organisations can deepen collaboration to tackle shared challenges in #OpenAccess
We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for you!
🌐 Strengthening through collaboration
📅 21 July 2025 | 10:00–12:00 BST
🔗 www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for you!
🌐 Strengthening through collaboration
📅 21 July 2025 | 10:00–12:00 BST
🔗 www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
July 15, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Join @jisc.bsky.social online next week to explore how organisations can deepen collaboration to tackle shared challenges in #OpenAccess
We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for you!
🌐 Strengthening through collaboration
📅 21 July 2025 | 10:00–12:00 BST
🔗 www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
We have an exciting panel of speakers lined up for you!
🌐 Strengthening through collaboration
📅 21 July 2025 | 10:00–12:00 BST
🔗 www.jisc.ac.uk/events/stren...
What an incredible day at #ALN25 last Friday! 🎉
Huge thanks to our planning team, presenters, attendees, sponsors, and everyone who helped bring the day to life - we couldn’t have done it without you!
Huge thanks to our planning team, presenters, attendees, sponsors, and everyone who helped bring the day to life - we couldn’t have done it without you!
July 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What an incredible day at #ALN25 last Friday! 🎉
Huge thanks to our planning team, presenters, attendees, sponsors, and everyone who helped bring the day to life - we couldn’t have done it without you!
Huge thanks to our planning team, presenters, attendees, sponsors, and everyone who helped bring the day to life - we couldn’t have done it without you!
We’re about to host the closing talk of the conference, where we’ll announce the winners of our competitions and bring the day to a close #ALN25
July 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We’re about to host the closing talk of the conference, where we’ll announce the winners of our competitions and bring the day to a close #ALN25
Our sponsors help to make the conference the success it always is!
Thank you to our silver sponsors: Content Online; De Gruyter Brill; HS Talks; The Social History Archive; VitalSource; Clarivate; and Bloomsbury Publishing.
#ALN25
Thank you to our silver sponsors: Content Online; De Gruyter Brill; HS Talks; The Social History Archive; VitalSource; Clarivate; and Bloomsbury Publishing.
#ALN25
July 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our sponsors help to make the conference the success it always is!
Thank you to our silver sponsors: Content Online; De Gruyter Brill; HS Talks; The Social History Archive; VitalSource; Clarivate; and Bloomsbury Publishing.
#ALN25
Thank you to our silver sponsors: Content Online; De Gruyter Brill; HS Talks; The Social History Archive; VitalSource; Clarivate; and Bloomsbury Publishing.
#ALN25
Our gold sponsor for the in-person day is OCLC (www.oclc.org/en/home.html).
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
#ALN25
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
#ALN25
July 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our gold sponsor for the in-person day is OCLC (www.oclc.org/en/home.html).
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
#ALN25
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
#ALN25
Our Platinum sponsor for the conference is Manchester University Press (manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk) @manchesterup.bsky.social
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
July 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our Platinum sponsor for the conference is Manchester University Press (manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk) @manchesterup.bsky.social
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
Thank you for supporting ALN Conference 2025 😊
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love this! #ALN25
Sidenote: seriously impressed that @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social have managed live captions for their keynote, not seen anyone use that Powerpoint function for their audience before (more of this please!) #ALN25
July 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
love this! #ALN25
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#ALN25. Brilliant wellbeing session Painting by numbers with Fred Milton. Decided to paint outside the lines but my chaffinch doesn't look too bad and I feel much more relaxed for it.
July 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
#ALN25. Brilliant wellbeing session Painting by numbers with Fred Milton. Decided to paint outside the lines but my chaffinch doesn't look too bad and I feel much more relaxed for it.
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Fantastic tour round the Manchester Poetry library: really got me thinking about art in library spaces and how welcoming it makes the space #ALN25
July 11, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Fantastic tour round the Manchester Poetry library: really got me thinking about art in library spaces and how welcoming it makes the space #ALN25
We're running two competitions today! ✨
➡️ Share a photo that sums up your experience of ALN 2025. Please email us at [email protected] or directly message us with your photo @academiclibrariesnorth on Instagram by 2pm.
➡️ Share a photo that sums up your experience of ALN 2025. Please email us at [email protected] or directly message us with your photo @academiclibrariesnorth on Instagram by 2pm.
July 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
We're running two competitions today! ✨
➡️ Share a photo that sums up your experience of ALN 2025. Please email us at [email protected] or directly message us with your photo @academiclibrariesnorth on Instagram by 2pm.
➡️ Share a photo that sums up your experience of ALN 2025. Please email us at [email protected] or directly message us with your photo @academiclibrariesnorth on Instagram by 2pm.