Talking around the library tree

Talking around the library tree

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Talking around the library tree episodes

  • Reflections: Student Experience, Timeless Advice, and Famous Birthdays

    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 : https://portal.lancaster.ac.uk/ask/contact/library/learning-development/ including moodle pages and libcal booking

    14 min
  • Library Skills: A Student's Secret Weapon

    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.

    41 min
  • An authors experience of Publishing an Open Access Book: Professor Michael Hughes, Lancaster University History Department

    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. 

    22 min
  • Research Data Management 101 & our new policy

    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’.

    32 min
  • An Authors Experience of publishing an Open Access Monographs: An interview with Dr Deirdre Duffy

    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, including why they decided to publish their work open access, the impact this has had on potential audiences for their work, and what their experience was of undergoing this process. Abortion Trail Activism: The Global Infrastructures for Abortion

    43 min
  • Open Educational Resources

    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 learning materials. To help us discuss this topic we are  joined by Dr Jan Grabowski, Senior Lecturer in Algebra and Geometry, School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University. Jan is currently in the process of publishing an Open Access textbook and will be sharing their experiences of the process and their rational for wanting to publish an open access educational resource."

    15 min
  • Systematic Review Self-Taught Community of Practice

    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 jobs.

    SR Self Taught Community of Practice: https://discord.gg/h5bSsM7B


    36 min
  • A conversation with Andrew Barker, Library Director at Lancaster University

    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.

    32 min
  • Pride Special - using LGBTQ+ resources in your research

    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

    19 min
  • Refugee Week 2024 in Lancaster

    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 LU campus: Introduction to Ebru Art from Turkey, Tuesday 18th June 2024, FASS Meeting Room 2 and 3, 12.30 to
    3 pm. Free workshop and lunch – requires registration.
    See ⁠LINK⁠ and attached poster. Open only
    to staff and students of Lancaster University. LU

    2.       Tuesday 2pm Dukes

    Theatre Screening of digital stories and films made by local asylum seekers and refugees. GLOBAL LINK

    3.       Wednesday – 2-4pm St

    Thomas’ Church, Lancaster: Chai and Chat, sip on chai, taste different cuisines, converse with people from diverse backgrounds. A great opportunity to make new friends, share stories and learn about different cultures. requires
    registration - link ⁠HERE⁠ASYLUM SEEKER & REFUGEE SUPPORT NETWORK.

    4.       Thursday (World Refugee Day) 4-6pm Herbarium Café (Great John Street LA1 1NQ. Migration Art Exhibition

    – paintings by local women of the RAS community. GLOBAL LINK

    5.       Saturday East meets West

    Family Friendly Cultural Fair, Lancaster Central Library Come and support the Women of East meets West showcasing their homelands. Craft activities and food
    to taste. We will also be there to promote the Sanctuary Collections at LU and UoC. EAST MEETS WEST

     

     

    ⁠East Meets West Lancaster | Facebook⁠

    ⁠Global Link – Development Education Centre⁠

    ⁠Become a volunteer in

    Lancashire • Lancashire Volunteer Partnership (lancsvp.org.uk)⁠

    ⁠RAIS Lancaster – Refugee Advocacy, Information and Support⁠

    ⁠Asylum Seekers & Refugees — St Thomas' Church Lancaster (tees.org.uk)⁠

    ⁠Welcome - Library support for the refugee community - LibGuides at Lancaster University⁠

    ⁠About the Lancashire Refugee and Asylum Strategic Partnership - Lancashire County Council⁠

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    16 min

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