Head of Assessment at Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. Chair LibPMC. Editor Performance Measurement & Metrics. Inventor of Quality Maturity Model.
The data sections of the #IndustrialStrategy are particularly interesting for many @CILIPinfo members, needs greater investment in data skills though https://t.co/mx6EJ8krK4
We welcome this research on barriers to library use from @DCMS
As some libraries have proven, attracting large numbers of visitors is possible, e.g. with events & welcoming accessible spaces. But cuts to services, staff, & hours will always reduce numbers
https://t.co/uOsVWUpN3B
The call for papers for #DCDC25 is now open!
@UKNatArchives, @britishlibrary & @Jisc invite you to 'Choose Your Own Future': explore challenges, celebrate achievements & work as a community to find sustainable solutions.
To apply: https://t.co/uywLkUk5bJ
Deadline: 14 Oct '24
📢 New Job 📢
We’re #hiring an #Evaluation Coordinator to work with us across @UniofOxford’s Gardens, Libraries & Museums (GLAM)
💰 £25,138-28,759 per year
🧳 Oxford 4 days a week
🏡 1 day from home
⏰ Fixed-term 2 years
More info➡️ https://t.co/jhdh3PbSco
AN UNTAPPED GOLDMINE! To the new government this week please take note of this study which found libraries generate at least £3.4bn in yearly value. #libraries#trust#librarydesign#librarieschangelives https://t.co/QCB6uAGbGV
What’s Missing in Conversations about Libraries and Mental Illness by Morgan Rondinelli
"... mentally ill librarians exist too. We often mask our own mental health struggles for the sake of helping patrons, or ... sanism and stigma amongst coworkers."
https://t.co/NtEbSSGf5l
When my #autistic & #ADHD brain’s extra noisy and jumbled, one way I can dial down the fight or flight & really quieten my thoughts is arranging things neatly.
Flowering in the garden,
03.06.24:
The sun is shining, it is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and the middle of exams, so what better day to don hi-vis and welcome a herd of alpacas (and Sebastian the llama) to the Radcliffe Camera lawn this afternoon (1-4pm). 🤞it doesn’t rain @bodleianlibs
The alpacas are back!
We're hosting a small herd this Wednesday. Come and pet, de-stress and take a break from your desk.
Open to @UniofOxford staff, students & Bodleian Reader cardholders
🦙 Wednesday 15 May, 1–4pm
🦙 Radcliffe Camera lawn
https://t.co/3h33QngQdE
Out now in @JALIAjournal - Supported Australian LIS practitioners are confident LIS practitioner-researchers: insights from a national survey. Thanks to @lisagiven@EllieAbdi@Amurphyy & Alisa Howlett for collaborating on this paper! https://t.co/Qi5AmQ8jVd @LISResearchAu