From Northern Lights to independent bookshops, join Andy Holgate for a chat with Ciara Murray, Faculty of Arts and Sciences/Law Librarian at Lancaster University whose love of literature shines brightly.

Andy and Ciara explore the excitement of discovering new worlds through books, the magic of Philip Pullman, and the unique experience of book buying in independent bookstores.

Up for discussion are effective strategies for using secondary resources, developing your own literary voice and even touching on the surprising connection between ceilidh bands and Padua.

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 Sanderson and John Steinbeck (though choosing a favourite book is a near-impossible task!). We explore the importance of building essential research skills early on, avoiding the dreaded dissertation meltdown, and how seeking advice can even change your career path, as it did for Bob. Plus, we delve into the exciting world of academic research, with Bob sharing his enthusiasm for SCOPUS and telling the (slightly embarrassing) story of getting kicked out of the National Library of Germany for wearing a coat that was, shall we say, a bit too bulky!

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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,

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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 inviting friends over for tea.

Have a listen for an insightful conversation and find out about a memorable encounter with the England football manager!

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!

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 the process of publishing the book OA. 

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’.