Talking around the library tree

Join us for a conversation with Bob Frost, Faculty Librarian at FST, as he shares his insights on supporting student success at Lancaster University. Bob discusses his personal highlight of welcoming the first group of refugees from the community, in partnership with Global Link, and remembers his unforgettable Leipzig visit (and the best lager!). Bob shares his passion for authors like Brandon Sa...

In this latest episode of Talking Around the Library Tree, author, illustrator and lecturer, Ines G Lebarta joins Ciara and Gem to talk about graphic novels and the impact they can have.

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Claire McGann to discuss the Open Book Futures project, which aims to initiate a step-change in the ambition, scope and impact of community-led Open Access book publishing. Find out more about the project here: https://copim.pubpub.org/open-book-futures-project  

An interview with Tim Leonard, Associate Director: Space, experience and innovation of Lancaster University Library, discussing the Sir Humphry Davy's Notebook digital collection and how the Library collaborated on the project. https://digitalcollections.lancaster.ac.uk/

In this episode, Andy Holgate sits down with Anastasia Kelly, the Faculty Librarian for the Management School at Lancaster University. They chat about the diverse nature of Anastasia's role, sharing experiences on staying up to date with databases and embracing new technologies like Google! Anastasia shares anecdotes about the BLA Conference held at Lancaster University post-COVID, likening it to...

Join us as Andy Holgate chats with Rebecca Howarth, Head of Learning Development at Lancaster University . In this episode Rebecca shares her experiences as a student. She talks about the common challenges of academic pressure and post-covid student experience and offers advice on time management and study techniques. Plus, find out which famous person shares her birthday! Learning Development : h...

In this episode, we explore the role of embedding library skills into academic programmes. Join us as we chat with Joanna Kostka, a lecturer in social work at Lancaster University, about the importance of embedding library research skills into the curriculum. Discover how libraries can empower students to become independent learners and critical thinkers.

Michael Hughes is a Professor in History at Lancaster University. Michael has recently published an Open Access (OA) monograph titled ' Feliks Volkhovskii: A Revolutionary Life '. In this episode we will discuss Michaels experience of publishing their book open access. The interview will explore why they chose to publish Open Access, the impact it has had on potential audiences of their work and t...

Ever wondered how can you better manage your research data or evidence? Is there a way to make your work more accessible to researchers and go ‘beyond the article’? Lancaster’s Research Data Managers past and present, Joanne Fitzpatrick and Jenny McHugh, talk to us about open research data and the University’s new ‘Research Data Sharing and Archiving Policy’.

In this episode of the podcast Tom Morley is joined by Dr. Deirdre Duffy, Senior Lecturer (Global Social Inequalities) in the Department of Sociology, Lancaster University. Deirdre has recently published their monograph, Abortion Trail Activism: The Global Infrastructures for Abortion Access, Open Access. During the podcast Deirdre discusses their experience of publishing their book Open Access, i...

In this episode of Talking Around the Library Tree we’re discussing Open Educational Resources. Open educational resources are academic resources, such as textbooks, that are published with an open licence. This means they can usually be shared, downloaded and accessed online, or via reading lists free of charge. This has real benefits for ensuring equitable access for all students to their learni...

This episode brings together the four founders of the SR Self-Taught Community of Practice for their first in-person meeting.  Louise Speakman (Lancaster University) chats with Erin Bloxsidge (University of Surrey), Kathryn Devine (university of Worcester) and Giada Zanella (Aston University), expect a lively and authentic conversation covering everything from academic librarianship to their dream...

In this latest episode of Talking Around the Library Tree, host, Louise Speakman is joined by Andrew Barker. The Lancaster University Library director discusses his role, his history in libraries, challenges for the sector, "Being brave", Mills and Boon novels and ambitions of being a Flâneur. So sit back, grab a brew and get an insight into what makes Andrew tick.

In this special episode, host, John Barbrook (Factulty Librarian for Medicine) chats to special guest, Dr Rianna Price (Project Co-ordinator for the Ethics, Values, and Poliicy Initiative) about her research: Medicalisation of Queerness in India from 1977-2020. They also discuss using LGBTQ+ resources in your research. Useful links mentioned: Decolonising Literature Guide Grey Literature Guide

This episode of Talking around the Library tree focuses on Refugee Week and the library support available to the refugee and asylum seeker community in Lancaster. This episode features James Stephens (University of Cumbria Library), Allanah Hodgkinson (Lancashire County Council) and Bob Frost (Lancaster University Library). Here are the weeks events:  1.       Tuesday - Refugee Week Event 2024 in...

In this final episode in the series; Fabiha, Nicola and Paul talk about career pathways, skills and qualifications, pay and rewards in university libraries and the wider information sector.

In this second episode of three; Fabiha, Nicola and Paul talk about emerging technologies such as AI and how libraries are often at the forefront of digital innovation.

In this first episode of a trilogy; Fabiha, Nicola and Paul talk about their roles at Lancaster University Library. They also talk about the wide variety of roles within the library team (can you guess how many?) and the wider library and information sector.

In this episode, award winning librarian, Louise Speakman chats with Andy about his new role at Lancaster University Library. Louise talks to Andy about being a librarian, an author, awards ceremonies, celeb spotting, Linkedin Learning, the differences between being a morning person and a night owl, and sharks. It's certainly not your average library chat!