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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.

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance, and Reach – Libraries Making an Impact! #Mercian25
📅 Wednesday, 10th September 2025
📍 Techno Centre, Coventry University Technology Park
Bookings close: 25th August 2025
Info here: merciancollaboration.org.uk/bookings-now...

Bookings now open for the Mercian 2025 Conference - Mercian Collaboration

Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance & Reach – Libraries Making an Impact!

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Sep 8

Only 2 days to go until #Mercian25! ⏳🎉
Looking forward to gathering in Coventry to celebrate collaboration, innovation, and the Mercian community.
See you there! 👋

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎉 We’re counting down the days to #Mercian25!
Excited to welcome all our delegates and sponsors to the Mercian Conference next week — it’s going to be a fantastic event full of learning, networking, and inspiration. See you there! 👋✨

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Aug 12

Bookings now open for the Mercian 2025 Conference - Mercian Collaboration

Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance & Reach – Libraries Making an Impact!

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Jul 31

Secure your place by registering using the following link: 🔗https://forms.gle/Z4ZSar4kKCX5USMC7

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Jul 31

Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance, and Reach – Libraries Making an Impact!
📅 Wednesday, 10th September 2025
📍 Techno Centre, Coventry University Technology Park
Bookings closing date: Wednesday, 13th August 2025

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Jun 3

We are inviting member institutions to submit posters showcasing recent research, projects and service developments for exhibition at the Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance, and Reach: Libraries Making an Impact! Conference #Mercian25

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Mercian 2025 Conference: Call for Posters - Mercian Collaboration

We are inviting member institutions and special interest groups to submit posters showcasing recent research, projects, and special interests for exhibition

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · May 27

Introducing another Gold Conference Sponsor, Burgandy Information Services. Discover how Burgundy can elevate your institution's access to scholarly content by visiting
burgundyservices.com
We’re excited to have them on board as a partner for #Merican25

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · May 9

"Introducing our latest confirmed Gold Conference Sponsor, OCLC Worldwide, a member-driven library organisation.
We’re excited to have them on board as a partner for #Merican25 @oclc.org

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · May 7

Just one more week left to send us your speaker proposals for #Mercian25 on how libraries are making an impact!
Share your ideas on positive change in challenging times.
#LibraryImpact #LibrariesMakingADifference
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Call for Speakers for the Mercian 2025 Conference - Mercian Collaboration

The Mercian Collaboration and Conference Planning Group are excited to invite session and poster proposals for the Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance, and

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Apr 16

Visit our website to submit a conference poster proposal: merciancollaboration.org.uk/mercian-25-c...

Mercian 2025 Conference: Call for Posters - Mercian Collaboration

We are inviting member institutions and special interest groups to submit posters showcasing recent research, projects, and special interests for exhibition

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Apr 15

We are inviting member institutions and special interest groups to submit posters showcasing recent research, projects, and special interests for exhibition at the Mercian 2025: Resilience, Relevance, and Reach: Libraries Making an Impact! Conference #Mercian25

What makes a great conference poster?

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Apr 11

We're delighted to introduce our latest confirmed Gold Conference Sponsor, Browns Books— the UK's leading supplier of books and eBooks for schools and libraries. We’re thrilled to have them as a partner for #Mercian25!

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Apr 9

Keep your eyes peeled it's almost time for the call for posters for #Merican25.

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Apr 7

🎉 Huge thanks and congratulations to @ebscouk.bsky.social for becoming a Gold Sponsor for #Mercian25! Your support is invaluable, and we’re excited to have you on board for what promises to be an inspiring conference. ✨📚 #Libraries #Mercian25

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Apr 3

A big thank you to our newest confirmed Gold Conference Sponsor, Gale Cengage, which provides education, learning, and research resources online. We're thrilled to have them as a partner for #Mercian25! @galecengage.bsky.social

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 28

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 @tandfresearch.bsky.social is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of #mercian25🎉📚 #TaylorandFrancis "Fostering human progress through knowledge"

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 27

Is your organisation involved in the library supply business?
Reach university library teams from across the Midlands region by becoming a Mercian 25 conference sponsor.
Check out our website - merciancollaboration.org.uk/conference-2...
#Mercian25 #academiclibraries #universitylibraries

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 26

We have a new Mercian Collaboration website! We were keen for it to go live as soon as possible and so it is a work in progress in terms of content. This will continue to be updated over the next few weeks so please bear with us. merciancollaboration.org.uk

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 21

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 21

Mercian Collaboration invites you to submit session proposals for #Mercian25 on how libraries are making an impact!
Share your ideas on positive change in challenging times. We welcome proposals from all roles and grades, especially first-time presenters!
#LibraryImpact #LibrariesMakingADifference

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 20

We're thrilled to welcome Clarivate as one of our Gold Conference Sponsors! As a leader in global transformative intelligence, we're excited to have them as a partner for #Mercian25. @clarivateag.bsky.social

Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 14

Announcing our #Mercian25 keynote speaker is the inspirational Dr Beth Montague-Hellen @drbeth.bsky.social. Beth has recently authored "Practical Tips for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries", Facet, September, 2024, which seems more important than ever.
#Mercian25

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Mar 13

We are pleased to announce our Annual Conference “Mercian 25: Resilience, Relevance, and Reach: Libraries making an impact!”
The conference will be held in person, Wednesday 10th September 2025, at the Techno Centre, Coventry University Technology Park. #Mercian25

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Jan 14

We are delighted to announce
@AdamMatthewGrp
as our Platinum Conference Sponsor and a key partner for the Mercian 2025 Conference #Mercian25

Banner with the words 'AM Primary sources reimagined #mercian25 Platinum Sponsor' and the logos for AM and Mercian Collaboration.

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Mercian Collaboration @merciancollab.bsky.social · Dec 17

Join us for an online 'Mercian Sustainability Event' on 12th February 2025. This is an opportunity to connect with colleagues and identify best practice in our efforts toward a more sustainable future. More information and tickets available here: www.merciancollaboration.org.uk/mercian-sust...

Mercian Sustainability Event - February 2025 (online) | Mercian Collaboration