Becky Scott
@beckyscott.bsky.social
Project Manager: Workforce and Skills at Libraries Connected interested in #LISstaffDevelopment #Mentoring #LISresearch, #SystematicReviews, #NarrativeInquiry, #CreativeMethods
AHRC-RLUK Professional Practice Fellow 2023-24
Lives in South Wales
AHRC-RLUK Professional Practice Fellow 2023-24
Lives in South Wales
Please share this opportunity with your networks! We're seeking a trainer to deliver a short leadership programme.
🚀 Help us shape the future of library leadership!
We're seeking a trainer to develop a four month leadership programme for new public library heads of service.
Interested? Find out more and apply here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/opportunitie...
Closing date: 15 September 2025
We're seeking a trainer to develop a four month leadership programme for new public library heads of service.
Interested? Find out more and apply here: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/opportunitie...
Closing date: 15 September 2025
Invitation to tender: Short leadership programme | Libraries Connected
We are seeking a trainer to design and deliver a four-month leadership programme to support 12 new and emerging public library Heads of Service in navigating change, building confidence, and leading c...
www.librariesconnected.org.uk
August 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Please share this opportunity with your networks! We're seeking a trainer to deliver a short leadership programme.
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We have a webinar on 27 August exploring a @readingagency.bsky.social collaboration with local authorities to deliver library-led, Council-wide reading for pleasure strategies.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
August 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We have a webinar on 27 August exploring a @readingagency.bsky.social collaboration with local authorities to deliver library-led, Council-wide reading for pleasure strategies.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/events/webin...
I am so quiet here these days. I'm immersed in the new job. 6 months in feeling settled and happy.
I had a request to peer review an today which I accepted. I also had a nudge to re-submit my article and I set a deadline so now I will get it done.
I had a request to peer review an today which I accepted. I also had a nudge to re-submit my article and I set a deadline so now I will get it done.
August 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
I am so quiet here these days. I'm immersed in the new job. 6 months in feeling settled and happy.
I had a request to peer review an today which I accepted. I also had a nudge to re-submit my article and I set a deadline so now I will get it done.
I had a request to peer review an today which I accepted. I also had a nudge to re-submit my article and I set a deadline so now I will get it done.
Come and work with us!
We are seeking a Business Development Manager to support the development of commercial skills and capacity across the #Library sector.
The closing date for applications is 26 August.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/opportunitie...
The closing date for applications is 26 August.
www.librariesconnected.org.uk/opportunitie...
July 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Come and work with us!
Looking forward to Day 3 of #CALC25
I'm still bringing my thoughts together after such interesting presentations yesterday. I need to make time in my diary tomorrow for a mindmap to process some of the themes because they are complex and interwoven.
I'm still bringing my thoughts together after such interesting presentations yesterday. I need to make time in my diary tomorrow for a mindmap to process some of the themes because they are complex and interwoven.
May 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Looking forward to Day 3 of #CALC25
I'm still bringing my thoughts together after such interesting presentations yesterday. I need to make time in my diary tomorrow for a mindmap to process some of the themes because they are complex and interwoven.
I'm still bringing my thoughts together after such interesting presentations yesterday. I need to make time in my diary tomorrow for a mindmap to process some of the themes because they are complex and interwoven.
I am missing the first day of CALC tomorrow but looking forward to day 2 and 3. I haven't tried Discord before. Is it worth the time investment?
May 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I am missing the first day of CALC tomorrow but looking forward to day 2 and 3. I haven't tried Discord before. Is it worth the time investment?
LIS folks who are more familiar with UX approaches - what is a good activity for gathering user stories around an e-learning platform?
I could run online focus groups but I thought maybe a UX task would elicit more useful info. However, I've only used the love letter task before.
I could run online focus groups but I thought maybe a UX task would elicit more useful info. However, I've only used the love letter task before.
May 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
LIS folks who are more familiar with UX approaches - what is a good activity for gathering user stories around an e-learning platform?
I could run online focus groups but I thought maybe a UX task would elicit more useful info. However, I've only used the love letter task before.
I could run online focus groups but I thought maybe a UX task would elicit more useful info. However, I've only used the love letter task before.
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RLUK's Research Shift Programme #RLUKRSP is a series of free, online #librariesXresearch events designed to empower and support librarians, archivists, information professionals, and colleagues across the #GLAM sector to actively engage in research.
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUK-RSP
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUK-RSP
May 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
RLUK's Research Shift Programme #RLUKRSP is a series of free, online #librariesXresearch events designed to empower and support librarians, archivists, information professionals, and colleagues across the #GLAM sector to actively engage in research.
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUK-RSP
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUK-RSP
In this new job, I'm reading so much grey literature. Most of it I find on LinkedIn as soon as it comes out. I also watch live streams of Think Tanks discussing their reports on LinkedIn.
I'm still reading journal articles but my axis has shifted somewhat.
I'm still reading journal articles but my axis has shifted somewhat.
April 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In this new job, I'm reading so much grey literature. Most of it I find on LinkedIn as soon as it comes out. I also watch live streams of Think Tanks discussing their reports on LinkedIn.
I'm still reading journal articles but my axis has shifted somewhat.
I'm still reading journal articles but my axis has shifted somewhat.
Going through my peer review ahead of meeting my mentor tomorrow. In a nutshell:
Reviewer 1 - Loved it
Reviewer 2 - Felt it was a paper of 2 halves. Would prefer 2 papers. Wants the lit review to have more discussion of the poetry but was happy with the practitioner research section 1/2
#LISresearch
Reviewer 1 - Loved it
Reviewer 2 - Felt it was a paper of 2 halves. Would prefer 2 papers. Wants the lit review to have more discussion of the poetry but was happy with the practitioner research section 1/2
#LISresearch
March 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Going through my peer review ahead of meeting my mentor tomorrow. In a nutshell:
Reviewer 1 - Loved it
Reviewer 2 - Felt it was a paper of 2 halves. Would prefer 2 papers. Wants the lit review to have more discussion of the poetry but was happy with the practitioner research section 1/2
#LISresearch
Reviewer 1 - Loved it
Reviewer 2 - Felt it was a paper of 2 halves. Would prefer 2 papers. Wants the lit review to have more discussion of the poetry but was happy with the practitioner research section 1/2
#LISresearch
Reposted by Becky Scott
Come and work with us!
This is a unique opportunity to establish a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around public libraries.
This is a unique opportunity to establish a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around public libraries.
Policy, External Affairs and Research Director | Libraries Connected | CharityJob
Apply now for Policy, External Affairs and Research Director. , c. £70,000 per year, find a career with meaning today
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March 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Come and work with us!
This is a unique opportunity to establish a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around public libraries.
This is a unique opportunity to establish a new team to turbocharge our work advocating for the library sector, influencing policy, delivering research and shaping the national conversation around public libraries.
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It's out folks!
Conference programme, list of abstracts and tickets for #CALC25.
All details here 👇
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
#LISResearch #LISConference
Conference programme, list of abstracts and tickets for #CALC25.
All details here 👇
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
#LISResearch #LISConference
CALC - CALC2025
CALC2025 will take place online from Tuesday 13th May - Thursday 15th May 2025. Tickets are available from Monday 3rd March as well as the bursary lottery for attendees from underrepresented and/or ma...
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March 3, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It's out folks!
Conference programme, list of abstracts and tickets for #CALC25.
All details here 👇
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
#LISResearch #LISConference
Conference programme, list of abstracts and tickets for #CALC25.
All details here 👇
sites.google.com/view/calccon...
#LISResearch #LISConference
I got peer review back. Let's just say I don't think they got it! They didn't reject my article but they also didn't get it. So no idea what to do with that.
I've emailed my mentor. Maybe she has some advice for me.
#LISresearch
I've emailed my mentor. Maybe she has some advice for me.
#LISresearch
February 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I got peer review back. Let's just say I don't think they got it! They didn't reject my article but they also didn't get it. So no idea what to do with that.
I've emailed my mentor. Maybe she has some advice for me.
#LISresearch
I've emailed my mentor. Maybe she has some advice for me.
#LISresearch
#AcademicLibrarians an international opportunity from Enssib, France's HEI for #LIS, part of Erasmus: Librarians of Tomorrow: Rethinking Services, Reinventing Professions. In-person week: June 16-20, 2025 Enssib, Lyon Villeurbanne, France: gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Future-Ready Librarians: Embracing Change | Enssib
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February 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
#AcademicLibrarians an international opportunity from Enssib, France's HEI for #LIS, part of Erasmus: Librarians of Tomorrow: Rethinking Services, Reinventing Professions. In-person week: June 16-20, 2025 Enssib, Lyon Villeurbanne, France: gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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A great opportunity to start or develop your research-based #LIS practice with like minded colleagues. Two experienced researchers, @bhuvauts.bsky.social and @suzanasukovic.bsky.social, are looking forward to facilitating your learning.
Further details lark.alia.org.au/lark-circle-...
#LARKCircles
Further details lark.alia.org.au/lark-circle-...
#LARKCircles
February 18, 2025 at 6:23 AM
A great opportunity to start or develop your research-based #LIS practice with like minded colleagues. Two experienced researchers, @bhuvauts.bsky.social and @suzanasukovic.bsky.social, are looking forward to facilitating your learning.
Further details lark.alia.org.au/lark-circle-...
#LARKCircles
Further details lark.alia.org.au/lark-circle-...
#LARKCircles
Lack of access to academic databases is an interesting challenge. Lack of advanced searching in OpenAlex is rather limiting. I'm having to make do as best I can to locate useful material. Open access publications are great but first you have to find them!
February 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Lack of access to academic databases is an interesting challenge. Lack of advanced searching in OpenAlex is rather limiting. I'm having to make do as best I can to locate useful material. Open access publications are great but first you have to find them!
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Our new #ACEFunded report into elicensing finds #Publishers could open up new reader development opportunities by making ebooks cheaper and more accessible to public #Libraries. Read more: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-...
February 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Our new #ACEFunded report into elicensing finds #Publishers could open up new reader development opportunities by making ebooks cheaper and more accessible to public #Libraries. Read more: www.librariesconnected.org.uk/news/report-...
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Opportunity for #libraries to collaborate & connect.
Pitch a scalable idea & build a global community around it! ❤️
#NextLibrary Pilot Projects is a funded opportunity for library changemakers - related to sustainability, democracy & play
#NextLibrary2025
www.nextlibrary.net/next-library...
Pitch a scalable idea & build a global community around it! ❤️
#NextLibrary Pilot Projects is a funded opportunity for library changemakers - related to sustainability, democracy & play
#NextLibrary2025
www.nextlibrary.net/next-library...
Next Library Pilot Projects - The Changemaker Award 2025 - Next Library
We are very excited to announce the first ever Next Library Pilot Projects: a funded opportunity for library changemakers to advance initiatives related to Next Library’s themes of sustainability, dem...
www.nextlibrary.net
February 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Opportunity for #libraries to collaborate & connect.
Pitch a scalable idea & build a global community around it! ❤️
#NextLibrary Pilot Projects is a funded opportunity for library changemakers - related to sustainability, democracy & play
#NextLibrary2025
www.nextlibrary.net/next-library...
Pitch a scalable idea & build a global community around it! ❤️
#NextLibrary Pilot Projects is a funded opportunity for library changemakers - related to sustainability, democracy & play
#NextLibrary2025
www.nextlibrary.net/next-library...
Not quite sure what to do about my submitted journal article. Website says standard timeframe for peer review is 10-12 weeks. It's been 18 weeks. I emailed the editor 2 weeks ago for an update in case my novel method was causing an issue. No response yet. #LISresearch
February 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Not quite sure what to do about my submitted journal article. Website says standard timeframe for peer review is 10-12 weeks. It's been 18 weeks. I emailed the editor 2 weeks ago for an update in case my novel method was causing an issue. No response yet. #LISresearch
Coming towards the end of my second week at @librariesconnected.bsky.social and the people are just so kind and inclusive. I feel so connected even though I am working remotely because everyone has made me welcome and feel my fledgling contribution is valued.
January 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Coming towards the end of my second week at @librariesconnected.bsky.social and the people are just so kind and inclusive. I feel so connected even though I am working remotely because everyone has made me welcome and feel my fledgling contribution is valued.
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I wish this hashtag/feed were more used/better populated: bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I wish this hashtag/feed were more used/better populated: bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Today is also the beginning of #HealthInformationWeek. As vital purveyors of health information public #Libraries inform, engage and connect, supporting their communities in making positive choices for their health and wellbeing. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/uni... #HealthAndWellbeing
January 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Today is also the beginning of #HealthInformationWeek. As vital purveyors of health information public #Libraries inform, engage and connect, supporting their communities in making positive choices for their health and wellbeing. www.librariesconnected.org.uk/projects/uni... #HealthAndWellbeing
While I was on holiday, my research data was approved for the archive and the embargo added as requested.
I'm ready to transition to my new job.
I'm ready to transition to my new job.
January 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
While I was on holiday, my research data was approved for the archive and the embargo added as requested.
I'm ready to transition to my new job.
I'm ready to transition to my new job.
Slight issue with my upload of data. In the participant information form, I said a 3 year embargo period. But Reshare only allow a 12 month embargo period. So what do I do? Wait two years before uploading it?
#LISresearch
I have contacted their helpdesk.
#LISresearch
I have contacted their helpdesk.
January 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Slight issue with my upload of data. In the participant information form, I said a 3 year embargo period. But Reshare only allow a 12 month embargo period. So what do I do? Wait two years before uploading it?
#LISresearch
I have contacted their helpdesk.
#LISresearch
I have contacted their helpdesk.
Ok I've finished anonymising transcripts. Hopefully tomorrow I can upload to a data repository. But first I have to do more some more admin around this.
Research involves a lot of admin.
#LISresearch
Research involves a lot of admin.
#LISresearch
December 23, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Ok I've finished anonymising transcripts. Hopefully tomorrow I can upload to a data repository. But first I have to do more some more admin around this.
Research involves a lot of admin.
#LISresearch
Research involves a lot of admin.
#LISresearch