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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Sep 2

A reminder that our AGM will be held online tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd September) at 2pm.

Voting for the position of Supplier Liaison Officer will close at midday tomorrow (one vote per member institution).

Graphic of a megaphone with text: AGM WEd 3rd SEpt 14:00-16:00 via Zoom

Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jul 3

Applications are now open for the five available committee roles.

Further information about the roles and some of the tasks previous officers have worked on are available here: bla1.glasscubes.com/share/s/vsq2...

Nominate yourself via bla1.glasscubes.com/form/5a00f28... by 1st August.

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 28

great summary!

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Jun 28

#BLA25 reflections..(part deux).. do astronomy, debate with Jo Webb about the future of our profession. This list is just a taste of what happened (didn't even make it to the gin or whisky 'tour'). Bless you BLA, so long and thanks for all the fish. I did eat a lot of fish. Xx

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JR Finch 🙏🌍📚☮️ @jrfinch.bsky.social · Jun 28

#BLA25 reflections.. Where else could I hang out with Aaron Tay for drinks, or get to the nub of UX with Andy Priestner, learn the inner most thoughts of deans of business, ponder on the unfathomable ripple effects of kindness with Helen Rimmer..

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 28

Now for a visit to Glasgow Women’s Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 28

Great to see these sustainability initiatives in the Mitchell Library:

- Free reusable period products
- Borrow cup scheme

#GreenLibraries

free reusable period products in the library bathroom

Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 28

With Glasgow just 30 mins on the train from Stirling, it’d be rude not to pop over after #BLA25 and visit some libraries!

First up: The Mitchell Library, which houses the BL Business & IP Centre Glasgow

British Library Business & IP Centre sign

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Abi @sisuabi.bsky.social · Jun 27

Conference Organiser Neil making a start on his Recovery Pack (Irn Bru and chocolate).

@blalib.org #bla25

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Abi @sisuabi.bsky.social · Jun 27

Great tour of the Library to finish the Conference. I particularly love the Wellbeing Space and the blankets. @isstirling.bsky.social #bla25 @blalib.org

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Abi @sisuabi.bsky.social · Jun 27

@blalib.org #bla25

It's been a great conference everyone. So much food for thought (and actual food... I am stuffed!)

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Louise Conway @louconway.bsky.social · Jun 27

A fabulous end to the @blalib.org conference today, ending with a keynote on kindess by Helen Rimmer. Big thanks to the committee who did a wonderful job of organising it, and the University of Stirling for hosting. It's been great. Until next time....
#bla25

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Robert Elves @robertelves.bsky.social · Jun 27

And that’s a wrap. Thank you to Neil and the committee for organising another wonderful conference. Thank you to those who presented members papers. Thank you for some stimulating keynotes #bla25

A railway station sign that reads Stirling/Sruighlea

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Hannah Porter @hporter.bsky.social · Jun 27

Well done everyone and thanks to the fantastic organisers and presenters! It was fab #bla25

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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · Jun 27

That’s it. Congratulations to @blalib.org on their 50th anniversary.

What a way to celebrate in beautiful Sterling with excellente member paper presentations and keynote speakers.

Big thank you to everyone and safe travels home. #bla25

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 27

Thank you Mary Lister for closing out our Kindness session with a wonderful story of the ripple effect in action. It all started with The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🐛

#BLA25

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TheThinkery @thethinkery.bsky.social · Jun 27

A talk about kindness - what a wonderful way to end a confetence! #bla25

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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · Jun 27

Individual change matters, but collaborative change creates lasting impact. #BLA25

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 27

Goals shouldn’t be punishment #BLA25

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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · Jun 27

Kindness starts with you.

Ask yourself - Where do I need to show myself more self-kindness? #BLA25

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 27

Kindness is an antidote to burnout #BLA25

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Sjoukje Schots @sjoukjeschots.bsky.social · Jun 27

Interesting statistics about wellbeing and feeling cared for impacts. #BLA25

Photo describing outcomes of few survey queries about well-being and feelings cared for at the workplace.

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 27

“Carewashing” is when organisations claim they care about your wellbeing, but their actions say otherwise.

Having too many meetings is a part of this.

#BLA25

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 27

Look at your organisation’s bereavement, parental and fertility policies.

The fertility policy needs to be separate from the maternity policy.

#BLA25

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Business Librarians Association @blalib.org · Jun 27

Hobbies are important in burnout prevention #BLA25

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