"Openness at the level of the output does not translate into openness at the level of the system." Been thinking about what Openness means in academic libraries recently due to the theme for #ALN26 this year so this was excellent and thought provoking reading.
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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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#ALN26 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...
Last chance for grabbing a presenting slot at #ALN26. Deadline 23:45 today for those who like doing things at the last second.
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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
Probably already in the to add list but in case not Academic Libraries North #ALN26 online day June 24 and in person July 6 at MMU.
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A graphic of a piece of paper on a desk, with stationery surrounding it. "Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries" is written in the centre, surrounded by phrases - "engagement with academic staff" "Physical openness of the library space" "OERs?" "Philosophy, Policy, Practice, Provocation?" "Open Access, open research" "Accessibility of resources" "Openness of collaboration" "Alternative formats" "Open communication?" "Removing barriers"
#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...
#ALN26
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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...
Reimagining Openness in Academic Libraries
#CFP now open for #ALN conference 2026
#skybrarians #academiclibraries #ALN26
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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...
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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
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📢 We're thrilled to announce Stephen Pinfield @stephenpinfield.bsky.social as our Keynote for the online day of #ALN26
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What does the New Year hold? We can’t see the future, but we do predict an awesome #ALN26 conference.
