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Debbie Morris
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Digital Libraries; PhD researcher; dogs
Great couple of days at the #uxlibs conference in Liverpool. Such a welcoming, inclusive event. Enjoyed presenting the UX work we’ve been doing at Leeds Beckett Library and hearing about all the other great projects taking place around the UK & internationally.
June 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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BREAKING: President Trump just fired our nation's Librarian. My statement here:
May 9, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Another post detailing the main speakers at this year’s #UXLibs (UX in Libraries) in Liverpool. Book your place at: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/

Today: Deborah Morris & Kate Kluttz, who will be sharing insights into student use of physical library spaces.

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User Experience in Libraries 2025: 'Speaker Spotlight' on Deborah Morris & Kate Kluttz The fourth of five posts intended to shine a spotlight on our main…
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March 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Please share: 8 great reasons to attend #UXLibs (User Experience in Libraries) in Liverpool in June 2025, based on the experiences of last year’s attendees… www.linkedin.com/posts/andypr...
Andy Priestner on LinkedIn: #userexperience #libraries #uxdesign #uxresearch #servicedesign…
8 GREAT REASONS TO ATTEND UX IN LIBRARIES 2025 The idea of this post is to offer you 8 great reasons why you should attend the 2025 User Experience in…
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March 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Thought-provoking day at SCONUL’s Spring Conference ‘The Library and Digital Transformation’ - disruptive ideas and models debated which could bring big changes to outdated HE systems/tech structures and refocus on our key values/core activities - research, learning & impact
March 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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The Headingley library cat is following me all around the building today. She's currently helping me empty the book bins.
January 10, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Today I visited the University of Northampton to see their flipped model of student space - integrating libraries, teaching spaces, varied learning spaces, social spaces and refreshments areas. It was busy, buzzing and full of energy. I loved it! #studyspacestudyplace #phdlife
November 19, 2024 at 7:04 PM
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This is an incredible immersive experience.
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November 14, 2024 at 1:46 PM
At Leeds Beckett Festival of Research & Knowledge Exchange today, listening to Prof. Silke Machold & Neil Jacobs (Head of UKRN) talk about the recognition of open & transparent research #RKEFest24
November 12, 2024 at 11:03 AM
I’ve met some of the very best people, being involved in reenactment for the past 35 years… www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/n...
Muskets, chain mail and medieval laundry: behind the boom in historical re-enactment
Do you fancy a weekend sword fight or touring a castle dressed as a laundress? Volunteers devoted to ‘living history’ events explain their enduring appeal
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November 11, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Visit to LJMU today to meet Library Associate Director, Sian Downes, & be shown around university learning & study spaces. Great conversations about student study behaviour post-Covid and how we can shape our spaces to meet developing student needs 📚 #phdlife #studyspacestudyplace
November 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM
A whistle-stop day @ University of the Arts London libraries, with Library AD Rowan, from Kings Cross to Stratford via Holborn - amazing spaces and great creativity from the library staff to optimise them as student study places #studyspacestudyplace #phdlife #phdresearch
September 9, 2024 at 4:53 PM
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My latest post for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social
If ‘academic X’ is sinking, where are research organisations going?

I have compiled a spreadsheet (that can be updated) which includes over 250 of them - details in replies.

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If ‘academic X’ is sinking, where are research organisations going?
For research communications professionals and academics, X can feel a little like being the band on the Titanic, defiantly playing on as the once great ship slides under the water. As a number of a…
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September 5, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Great to attend #icepops24, the international #copyright literacy conference, today -thought provoking presentations & immensely proud of Liesl Rowe for being one of the conference organisers & #leedsbeckett colleagues Liesl, Thali Bento, Tom Lennox & Anna Gower for all presenting at the event!
September 5, 2024 at 8:21 PM
On the clearing phone lines this morning for Leeds Beckett - it’s exciting & nerve wracking! Hoping to give our future students some good news and offer them a place that suits ☺️ I’m a student here too - can confirm it’s a great place to study & work 🎓
August 15, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Come and find out about an actual civil war www.yorkshire.com/inspiration/...
August 6, 2024 at 1:32 PM
How the local pub became a student study hub - my latest blog post on my PhD research #studyspacestudyplace
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April 26, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Great #CPD opportunity to be able to attend #LILAC24 as a volunteer photographer today, a conference I wouldn’t usually go to (working in a different #LIS field) so much crossover in the discussions & presentations including #AI and #LISResearch 👍
March 26, 2024 at 4:20 PM
I've written this for LBU Library on how using Academic Libraries for studying is changing. It ties into my current PhD research. I’ve listened to a diverse range of student voices discussing how they study and why they choose certain spaces to study in. It's been fascinating bit.ly/3vchBgM
Where and how do you choose to study | Leeds Beckett University
Exploration of how students choose study spaces at Leeds Beckett University
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March 20, 2024 at 3:23 PM