Mostly tweeting about Uni libraries, wellbeing & diversity 🌈🏳️⚧️Head of Academic Engagement & Teaching Services @ManMetUni She/Her Views my own
Lancaster, England
Joined January 2018
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Library_Lesley retweeted
We're mid book-move in the Library at the moment, getting ready for our new space on Oxford Rd📦
Some of our wings are currently closed, but we have lots of alternative study spaces and PCs available throughout the Library building: buff.ly/4cupJsT
Library_Lesley retweeted
If you want to understand what white privilege is, it’s the ability to walk down the street knowing that you’re safe from racist abuse. It’s the privilege of not having to second guess whether someone is judging you because of the colour of your skin.
SPEAK UP AGAINST HATE.
Library_Lesley retweeted
Encounter Festival (@LancsEncounter) hits the streets again in September - leading up to it I'll be doing singing workshops in Preston and Lancaster. Do come and join us for songs of longing and light to welcome autumn... #CountyOfSong countyofsong.substack.com/p/…
ALT Text on a background of a picture of fabric lanterns. Text saying "Lights That Lead Us There. Song workshops and sharing with Encounter Festival - in Preston and Lancaster. You can take part in workshops and a sharing as part of Encounter Festival - with songs exploring love, longing and light to welcome autumn!"
Library_Lesley retweeted
Mark & Debbie from #Spellow Hub, express their sorrow after the destruction of their community hub. The service gives vital support to the community & the devastation caused by the appalling criminal actions of a minority has left people in shock.
@liamrobinson24
@DanCardenMP
Library_Lesley retweeted
gofund.me/8669e256
Heartbroken to think kids have been robbed of a safe, community space to read and learn. So I’ve set up a fundraiser to try and replenish some of the books destroyed and help get Spellow Library back on its feet. Shares and donations welcome
Library_Lesley retweeted
Opening spring 2025, The Secret Public exhibition examines the influence of LGBTQ+ performers, artists and activists on popular culture. Influenced by @JonSavage1966 latest book, the show presents key pieces from his extensive collection, now part of the British Pop Archive.
ALT Front cover of book titled 'The Secret Public How LGBTQ performers shaped popular culture 1955-1979' by Jon Savage.
Library_Lesley retweeted
We're very excited to announce our next Labour for Trans Rights campaign day this GE... for the wonderful @CatSmithMP!!
Join us next Sunday in Lancaster & Wyre to make sure we retain another strong voice for trans rights in the next Parliament 🏳️⚧️💪
ALT Labour for Trans Rights Campaign Day for Cat Smith. Cat is a consistent trans ally and we're really proud to support her. The new Lancaster and Wyre seat would have flipped Tory in 2019, so we're organising to keep her as a strong pro-trans voice in Parliament. When: Sunday 30th June, 11am Where: 47 Scotforth Hall, LA1 4SA Contact Alex on 07961010748 if you have any questions.
Library_Lesley retweeted
Over 800 libraries in England have been closed in the last 10 years
Save Bilborough, Basford,
Aspley and Radford-Lenton
Libraries
Wherever you live please
sign the petition via this link
and please share -
tinyurl.com/NottmSOL
Library_Lesley retweeted
DEADLINE EXTENDED - apply for the role of BLA Chair by ***5 pm on Monday the 24th of June***! You can still nominate yourself for this role using this form: lnkd.in/e5E8VeJC Role description : lnkd.in/efgSXjygClosing #JoinBLA #EnhanceYourCV
The BLA Chair role also available this year! If you would like to lead the BLA, nominate yourself using this form: lnkd.in/e5E8VeJC Role description : lnkd.in/efgSXjygClosing deadline ‼️ 14th of June at 5pm‼️! Email [email protected] for more details.
Library_Lesley retweeted
We’ve just found out that our 454-page ‘Routledge Handbook of Literary Geographies’ is to be published on 9 August. We’d be really grateful if colleagues would consider ordering a copy for their university libraries routledge.com/The-Routledge-….
Library_Lesley retweeted
📢 @AcadLibsNorth, Global Equity Network (GEN), Peer Learning Network (PLN) for UK Ethnic Minority current & aspiring library, information & knowledge professionals 🤩
7⃣ sessions (1 & 7 in person | 2,3,4,5 & 6 online)
🗓️ initial meeting, Wednesday 24 July 2024
🕙 10-1 (running before #TIYC24)
🏢Venue: Cloth Hall Court, Quebec St, Leeds LS1 2HA
❌ Applications close on 28 June 2024
This is a new & exciting opportunity to elevate your library, information and knowledge career by applying for the ALN Peer Learning Network Cohort, launching in July 2024. The PLN is also open to those at non-ALN member institutions.
Peer Learning Networks are a powerful approach to learning and problem-solving that involve a small group of individuals coming together to work on real-life challenges or projects. We are offering a bespoke model, which includes approaches based on theories of social dynamics and networks. The primary focus is on learning through action and reflection.
This free to join opportunity is possible with thanks to @UKSG for their Innovation Award.
More information is available via the link below - apply today ✅😊
academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk…
Library_Lesley retweeted
Important deadline tomorrow! Nominate yourself by Friday 14 June 2024, 5pm for one of the BLA Committee Four posts up for election: 1) Chair, 2) Committee Secretary, 3) Marketing and Communications Officer & 4) Membership Secretary Full details in the @BLAlibNews mail list!
Library_Lesley retweeted
UHMLG Summer Conference 4/5 July 2024 - last few places still available to book. Learn Long and Prosper at Lancaster University uhmlg.org/2024-summer-confer…
Library_Lesley retweeted
The BLA Chair role also available this year! If you would like to lead the BLA, nominate yourself using this form: lnkd.in/e5E8VeJC Role description : lnkd.in/efgSXjygClosing deadline ‼️ 14th of June at 5pm‼️! Email [email protected] for more details.
Library_Lesley retweeted
🎨 Join us for an Ebru Art workshop with refugee artist Emre Sarikaya! 🎨
🗓️ 18th June 2024
⏰ 12:30-3 PM
📍 FASS Meeting Room 2 & 3
🍴 Free lunch + baklava included!
Open to Lancaster Uni staff & students. Register now! #EbruArt #LancasterUniversity
Library_Lesley retweeted
We are excited to introduce a new weekly workshop series run by @LouiseWallwein for people over 30 with late-diagnosed or self-diagnosed autism.
The workshop will run on Tuesdays 6pm-8pm from 18th June – 23rd July.
Find out more🔗 mmu.ac.uk/news-and-events/ne…
Library_Lesley retweeted
EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: @McrPoetryLib's captivating new summer-long exhibition Landscapes of Change blends poetry and science to unpack the existential impact of the growing climate emergency...
manchesterwire.co.uk/top-5-m…
Library_Lesley retweeted
Entries to the North West Mother Tongue Other Tongue competition are welcome from ages 8 to 18 but entries close on June 3rd so act fast to submit your work!
Find out more about the project, created by Professor Carol Ann Duffy & enter the competition🔗 mmu.ac.uk/mothertongueothert…
