Imagining the future of library services. Futurelib is a library innovation programme at the University of Cambridge.

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The University of Cambridge has launched a Rights Retention Pilot to help our researchers share their research with the widest possible audience. openaccess.cam.ac.uk/funder-… 🧵 1/15
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.@Cambridge_Uni has become one of the 1st places in the UK to receive a #SafePod, now available for use at @theUL This makes us part of the @SafePodNetwork which enables approved researchers across the UK to securely access and work on sensitive data. loom.ly/L7_T_OM
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Are you funded by @UKRI_News? Trying to get to grips with their new Open Access policy before it kicks in in April 2022? Our @CamOpenAccess colleagues have some excellent info on their website to get you started... openaccess.cam.ac.uk/funder-…
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Can you spare an hour to help improve the @CamOpenAccess service? We are particularly keen to hear from researchers. Book a slot here and we'll be in touch forms.gle/zUL5QkRtopkQMwu17
Calling @Cambridge_Uni researchers, administrators, and librarians. Would you like to help improve the @CamOpenAccess service? We are looking for participants to help with website usability testing. Email [email protected] or send us a DM if interested. Full details below.
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💌Would you like a £20 Amazon voucher or National Book token? 💻We are looking for students to participate in a virtual interview to better understand how you use Reading Lists Online ❤️Please email us at [email protected] if you’d like to be involved!
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Calling @Cambridge_Uni researchers, administrators, and librarians. Would you like to help improve the @CamOpenAccess service? We are looking for participants to help with website usability testing. Email [email protected] or send us a DM if interested. Full details below.
Studying with @Cambridge_Uni? 🎓 Fancy a £10 gift voucher for helping us improve library services? 💸Yeah, we thought so 😎 📧 email [email protected] or send us a DM 📩 Be great to hear from you! 🔊👍
Calling @Cambridge_Uni students! We need your help to test your online reading lists 💻📚, to make them even better. Get involved ➡️ libguides.cam.ac.uk/educatio… (#CambTweet please help spread the word!)
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Archive researchers: the @theUL needs your help! We are planning user experience interviews to understand how you are using ArchiveSearch (archivesearch.lib.cam.ac.uk/). Are you willing to take part? We'd love to hear from you.
Students and staff at Cambridge! We need you to talk to us about your experiences of libraries and information during the pandemic/lockdown. Remote interviews will be 45 to 60 mins-we can thank you with a £10 online shopping voucher. [email protected] for info/to express interest
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@theUL we're hiring for an Accessibility Services Manager + Co-ordinator. Join a fantastic team in a rewarding role, providing disabled students @Cambridge_Uni with the resources they need in accessible formats. Manager:jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/26812/ Co-ordinator:jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/26813/
We're very excited about welcoming new and returning @Cambridge_Uni students to Cambridge libraries this year! 👋 Watch this 4 minute video to see what you can expect to see from your #camlibs libraries: web.microsoftstream.com/vide… #GoingToCambridge
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📢 Calling all student parents! We've been working with the University Libraries on making their spaces more accessible for those with children. In order to decide what changes would be useful, we've helped them develop a short survey. Fill it in here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/j…
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Three new guides on remote teaching are now available on the CCTL Website. Click the link for 'Moving Lectures Online'; 'Moving Classes & Seminars Online'; and 'Online Readings': cctl.cam.ac.uk/teaching-remo… @Cambridge_DRC @theUL @UniCamIT @Cambridge_Uni #ourcambridge
spacefinder.lib.cam.ac.uk/ Uni students looking for the right place to study? checkout grt online resource complied @theUL from cafes, reading rooms, libraries to pubs. I enjoyed studying @Cambridgelibrary @CUBotanicGarden @kettlesyard. Find your zone! @AngliaRuskin @Cambridge_Uni
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.@ClareTrowell kicks off the celebration of 150 years of women @Cambridge_Uni with a blog about Mary Paley Marshall who is featured in The Rising Tide: Women at Cambridge - Exhibition Launch 15th October 2019 marshlib.blogspot.com/2019/1…
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One of the amazing things about Cambridge is how many libraries they are – and how the book you need is always in a new one! Going to start a check list and see how many I can visit #CambTweet
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Futurelib retweeted
literally cant believe that i have not been invited to speak at any of the 378 freshers induction lectures happening on sidg today
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Freshers! We’ve put together a guide to make settling into Cambridge as easy as possible. You’ll find info about CUSU, representation and sources of support. Make sure you pick one up at the #CUSUFreshersFair or download a copy from our website!👉 ow.ly/qsHR50wAkT6
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