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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · 9d

Attended my first Board of Study today! Learning lots of new acronyms from lovely #OpenUniversity colleagues. Was able to share things that we're doing in the @oulibrary.bsky.social which were relevant! Was interesting to hear about rentention and how my colleagues improve things for students!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you. Helped considerably by the amazing person that is your lovely wife!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · 16d

About to move into a new role as Senior Library Manager for WELS and the Enquiry Service here at the @oulibrary.bsky.social . Mind whirling as I transition from one role to the next!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · 25d

Nice session for postgrad engineers delivered this afternoon! We don't do many weekend sessions but supporting postgrad weekend schools is important! #T885 #OpenUniversity

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · 25d

Hi Selina - love to talk to you more about this!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · 29d

@drbeth.bsky.social is presenting the keynote right now at #Mercian25

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Sep 6

Definitely Mission Impossible here!

Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 27

Giggling at this email from Snag Tights this morning "Knickers that will change your life!"

A snip of an email subject which says "Knickers that will CHANGE YOUR LIFE" with change your life in capitals for emphasis!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lovely to see new colleague @mobeena.bsky.social in our staff natter today! Looking forward to many more chats and working together here at the @oulibrary.bsky.social !

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · Aug 22

Discover the second floor of our Library building... a space designed for collaboration, conversation, and recharging, with its very own outdoor-inspired breakout area! 🍃🏖️

Take a quick tour in our latest YouTube Short 👇
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Explore the #openuniversity Library building second floor #shorts #miltonkeynes

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Ygrene @ygrene.bsky.social · Aug 21

just an absolutely terrible time to be a rational person who is capable of critical thinking and cares about other people

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 22

It's totally not me catching up with my Accessibility admin to avoid doing another task today... Still I'm glad to have had the chance to prepare for a session training our amazing #OUStudents study volunteers. Recording soem training this afternoon and then on to a quiet long weekend!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 13

Yep my best mate had the same fear.

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Wonkhe @wonkhe.bsky.social · Aug 11

NEW on Wonkhe: Taking part in the Global Majority Mentoring Programme prompted Jaya Gajparia to reflect on the limitations of current leadership development practice buff.ly/9MknaKZ

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The Mental Elf @thementalelf.bsky.social · Aug 11

🔺 People with ADHD were 9x more likely to be hypersensitive
🔻 Hyposensitivity more likely in adults
🎧 Difficulties with sound, touch, movement, and light
🚫 Tools often fail to reflect these differences
🤷🏽♀️ Underrepresentation of women & ethnic minorities

📖 Read more: buff.ly/JPvWsvW

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 11

I'll be there! Will you? Bookings close on Wednesday!

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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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 8

@higglebees.bsky.social I am besotted!!

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The Open University Library @oulibrary.bsky.social · Aug 8

We’ve created a new online training session: 'Finding and using images' 📸✨

This Short gives a quick preview of how the session can help #OUstudents find, use & reference images correctly - perfect for assignments... 👇

youtube.com/shorts/eVQYV...

▶️ Share and subscribe for more training previews!

Finding and using images #openuniversity Library training sessions #shorts #studytips

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 7

Look at our fabulous new list of curated resources about #Menopause from my lovely colleagues here at the @oulibrary.bsky.social . Not enough is said, shared or discussed when it comes to #Menopause university.open.ac.uk/library/libr...

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Menopause is a stage of life that affects many people, yet it remains stigmatised and misunderstood. Take a look at our menopause resources.

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 7

LOL!!! Thank you for bringing a laugh to my day! I'm glad Penny appreciates her gift!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 6

Look at those ears!

Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Murderbot's Morning Ear Check in

Skeptical looking white and brown puppy. Both ears are standing up, but also still resting on the top of his skull because they're too big to stand up on their own

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thank you! Three of us worked really hard as a result of other 'Relaxed' projects we were aware of to put this together. The feedback from the attendees was good and really useful for future edits!

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Aug 6

'Relaxed' @oulibrary.bsky.social training sessions take a lot of energy - but they generate it too. Helping to deliver a session for folks last night was one of the best things I've ever done. More info here: university.open.ac.uk/library/trai...

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How do I attend?Go to Relaxed: The why and how of referencing and select 'Join Room' located at the bottom of the page. The room remains closed until the trainer has entered – this will usually be 15 ...

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Jul 31

Well my birthday turned out to be more fun than anticipated! Tried Cuban food for the first time and caught up with friends

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Manda @eldelphia.bsky.social · Jul 14

Ouch :(

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