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RLUK's vision is that the UK should have the best research library support in the world #RLUK26 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #RLUKRSP #librariesXresearch

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🟠 #RLUKICIL | Collections & Equity: Rethinking Access & Representation | 🗓️ 10 June

Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will talk re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + amplifying underrepresented voices

🎟 https://t.co/zQisrZiXjV

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IARLA hosted 2 webinars in April exploring the Global Impact of Repositories.

Colleagues from Japan, India & Americas shared challenges & how repositories help to accelerate open access to research & data.

📺 You can watch recordings from both events at https://t.co/maf8yySLUn

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🟠 #RLUKICIL | Collections & Equity: Rethinking Access & Representation | 🗓️ 10 June

Cathleen LeGrand (Leeds) & Karen Jackson (Warwick) will talk re: inclusive collecting, barriers to access, ethical stewardship + amplifying underrepresented voices

🎟 https://t.co/zQisrZiXjV

[RLUK Research Libraries UK @RL_UK]

We're pleased to announce a new project exploring the role of special & heritage collections in civic engagement & how collections can contribute more actively to institutional priorities, public value, & community engagement. Led by @CKamposiori

📑 https://t.co/Q8Y9rawyNi

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Thanks to Gurtek Singh & Jamie Robinson for speaking to #RLUKICIL about collab project between Manchester’s Sikh community & @UoMLibrary & challenges of addressing colonial collections in the library. Chaired by Erika Delbecque.

📺 Watch a recording at https://t.co/QgpKRKr8TQ

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Earlier this month we were pleased to support a @FNL313 briefing on Acceptance in Lieu (AIL), Cultural Gifts Scheme (CGS) & private treaty sales could benefit institutions, depositors & donors

📺 A recording of this event is now available to watch at https://t.co/NzgFiWzYXs

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🟠 #RLUKICIL | Sikh Heritage in Colonial Collections | ����️ 18 May

Gurtek Singh & Jamie Robinson will share collaborative project between Manchester’s Sikh community & @UoMLibrary & discuss challenges of addressing colonial collections in library

🎟 at https://t.co/CRA5i4qzio

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🌼 As we announced at the RLUK Conference last week, our next conference, #RLUK27, will be held in-person at the Titanic Belfast Museum on 10-12 March 2027.

We will announce the call for papers in the summer. We hope many of you will be able to join us in Belfast next year!

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Video: RLUK 2026 Keynote by Dr. Carla Hayden https://t.co/UlLfMHBvZe #libraries #librarians @RL_UK

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📺 Recordings from the #RLUK26 Conference that took place last week are now available to watch at https://t.co/uMJ2ORwyt0

We'd like to thank all the speakers, session chairs, delegates, and sponsors AM & Clarivate, and the RLUK26 Planning Cmte for making the event a success

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We'll be running a workshop at #RLUK26 for colleagues interested in development of diverse+inclusive collections & expanding their skills & confidence in collection-based decolonisation in libraries & cultural orgs.

🎟 Register for #RLUK26 (virtual) at https://t.co/Jl2PGNjw8B

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RLUK is delighted to publish the Developing Inclusive Collections guide on reflective practice, providing framework for colleagues working or aiming to work in collections-based decolonisation + build existing knowledge & skills

https://t.co/JIfRT5qKG3

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Thanks to @justine_reilly for speaking to #RLUKICIL about how @NeuroMuseum is working to overcome barriers and create more equitable spaces within museums and cultural orgs for neurodivergent people. Chaired by @Mariaacarnegie

📺 Watch a recording at https://t.co/Q4hsuyF1cM

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New Resource: Developing #Inclusive #Collections: A Self-Paced Guide on Reflective Practice (via @RL_UK) https://t.co/2kzKJeVMKt #libraries #researchlibraries

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Thanks to Catherine Steeves and Judy Ruttenberg for speaking to #RLUKDSF about the @ARLnews @cni_org Futurescape Libraries #AI Toolkit, workshopped with research library leaders.

📺 You can watch the recording of this talk at https://t.co/rbjHQYZl87

[RLUK Research Libraries UK @RL_UK]

RLUK is delighted to publish the Developing Inclusive Collections guide on reflective practice, providing framework for colleagues working or aiming to work in collections-based decolonisation + build existing knowledge & skills

https://t.co/JIfRT5qKG3

[RLUK Research Libraries UK @RL_UK]

EVENT | @FNL313 briefing on Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) & Cultural Gifts Scheme (CGS)

🗓 11 March, 14:00

This free virtual event by Friends of the Nations' Libraries will explain how libraries can benefit from AIL, CGS and private treaty sales

🎟Sign up at https://t.co/T2oDiF7p4s

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💠 We're pleased to announce the final #RLUK26 keynote speaker

Dame Sally Mapstone is Principal & Vice-Chancellor @univofstandrews since 2016 & formerly was President of @UniversitiesUK from 2023-25.

#RLUK26 is a virtual conference on 25-27 March

ℹ️ 🎟 https://t.co/CsyNrEvZVk

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💠 Meet our #RLUK26 Keynote 🎙️

Dr Carla Hayden was 14th @LibnOfCongress, the 1st woman & African American to lead LoC. Dr Hayden is currently a Senior Fellow & strategic partner & counsel @MellonFdn

#RLUK26 is a virtual event on 25-26 March

ℹ️ 🎟 https://t.co/CsyNrEwxKS

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💠Meet our #RLUK26 Keynote 🎙️

Lynda Kellam is the Snyder-Granader Director of Research Data and Digital Scholarship @upennlib and co-founder of the Data Rescue Proj: public data for the public good

#RLUK26 is a virtual event on 25-26 March

ℹ️ 🎟 https://t.co/Jl2PGNk3Y9

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💠Meet our #RLUK26 Keynote 🎙️

Prof. Archie Dick was Head of Information Science Dept @UPTuks 2016-19. 2009-11 he was Deputy Chair of IFLA Cmte of Freedom of Access to Information & Freedom of Expression.

#RLUK26 is a virtual event on 25-26 March

ℹ️ 🎟 https://t.co/Jl2PGNjw8B