In case you missed us during the BlueSky feeds problem, last week we announced all our sponsors for #ALN26.
There is also still time to apply for one of our sponsored places- this is open until 29th April.
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We are delighted to announce that Taylor and Francis are a Silver sponsor for the 2026 Academic Libraries North Conference.
Thank you @tandfresearch.bsky.social for your continued support!
#ALN26
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We are delighted to announce that The Social History Archive are a Silver sponsor for the 2026 Academic Libraries North Conference.
Thank you @socialhistarchive.bsky.social for your continued support!
#ALN26
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We are delighted to announce that Cambridge University Press are a Silver sponsor for the 2026 Academic Libraries North Conference
Thank you @universitypress.cambridge.org for your continued support!
#ALN26
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We are delighted to announce that ACS Publications are a Silver sponsor for the 2026 Academic Libraries North Conference
Thank you @pubs.acs.org for your continued support!
#ALN26
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We are delighted to announce that OCLC are a Silver sponsor for the 2026 Academic Libraries North Conference
Please visit our website to find out more academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a...
Thank you @oclc.org for your continued support!
#ALN26
The latest ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is now available with information on lots of internal and external events and how you can get involved, plus how to register for #ALN26 (theme of openness - prog to follow soon) with our early bird offer: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
@domismithson.bsky.social and I have had our presentation submission accepted for @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social 2026
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#ALN26 We are delighted to announce our Gold sponsor for the in-person day this year is Bibliotheca.
Please visit our website to find out more academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a...
Thank you @bibliothecaglobal.bsky.social for your continued support.
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#ALN26 We are delighted to announce that Kortext are the Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Academic Libraries North Conference.
Please visit our website to find out more academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a...
Thank you @kortext.bsky.social for your continued support.
New this year, we’re introducing an opportunity for students and early-career professionals to deliver an optional short talk as part of the conference. If you’re interested in contributing & sharing your experiences with the community, we’d love to hear from you. More details on the ALN website.
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ALN are offering 10 sponsored places to this year’s conference ‘Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries’ 24th June (online) and 6th July (Manchester Metropolitan University). Find out more and apply at academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/conference/a... #ALN26
The latest ALN Staff Development Weekly Update is now available with information on lots of internal and external events and how you can get involved, plus how to register for #ALN26 (theme of openness - prog to follow soon) with our early bird offer: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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Manchester Calling! #ALN26 is being hosted at @manmetuni.bsky.social
To register (and take advantage of Early Bird prices) go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-l...
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We are excited to announce that early bird registration is now open for ALN Conference 2026! To register go to www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/academic-l... #ALN26
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Time is running out! Submissions close 11:45pm today so get your proposals in! More details on how to submit can be found at www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen... #ALN26
Latest Playful Learning update is out now, most importantly letting people know that the PLA conference this summer is now open for bookings! Come into the woods with us and play... playfullearningassoc.co.uk/march-2026-u...
The ALN Staff Development Weekly Update provides info on how you can apply to the ALN EDI Innovation Fund, last chance to submit to #ALN26's call for papers (theme of openness) & contribute to the next Frontline Forum. We'd love for you to get involved: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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#ALN26 Call for Papers Closing!
We’re really excited about our conference theme and we hope you are too.
Our call for papers closes on 13th March (this Friday!) – so get thinking and get submitting!
Further details at www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
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Still plenty of time to submit your proposal for the Academic Libraries North conference.
It's an excellent opportunity to present for the first time, and you don’t have to work in an ALN member institution!
Further details at www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
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Lots of team Copim are heading down to London today to set up for the #CopimConference tomorrow!
We're excited for brilliant panels & insightful discussions as we think together about what's next for community-led #OAbooks.
More info 👉️ buff.ly/Rrn1uhN
Follow the conversation with #CopimConference
The ALN Staff Development Weekly Update shows how you can get involved with the EDI Innovation Fund, #ALN26's call for papers (theme of openness) & the next Frontline Forum. We'd love to see you get involved: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
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There's still plenty of time....
Call for papers for the #ALN26 Conference. 24 June online, 6 July at Manchester Metropolitan University.
This years theme is "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries"
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
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Reminder that we have two excellent keynote speakers lined up for #ALN26- Dr Stephen Pinfield on the online day and Caroline Ball on the in person day. If you would like to join our keynotes in speaking at ALN26, our call for papers can be found here www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
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It might be too late to book a fancy restaurant for a valentines proposal… but it's not to late to propose a submission for #ALN26
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen...
Our ALN Staff Development Weekly Update celebrates the EDI Innovation Fund, the opening of #ALN26's call for papers on a theme of openness, & outlines some great events coming up soon. Get involved - we'd love to see you at one (or more!) of our events. academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/staff-develo...
A yellow graphic, showing a black megaphone. "Call for papers" is coming out of the megaphone, with the text "ALN Conference 2026" below it. The background shows the text from the Call for Papers document.
We're delighted to launch the call for papers for the ALN Conference 2026. 24 June online, 6 July at Manchester Metropolitan University.
This years theme is "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries"
Further details on how to submit are at: www.academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/aln-conferen... #ALN26
This is a great opportunity for an early-career library professional to learn all about #OpenAccess #Monographs #OABooks #CommunityLed #Publishing
Find out more 👇
Not long (16th Feb) before my "working with and understanding neurodivergent colleagues" webinar, but still a little time left to book!
ndcolleaguesfeb2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Today's @uksg.bsky.social podcast interviewee is Rebecca Wells, Library Assistant at Liverpool Hope University, with @tmorley24.bsky.social in the hot seat!
Rebecca won a bursary to attend #UKSG2025
Listen now 👉 soundcloud.com/uksg-podcast...
#Bursary #Conference #SponsoredPlace