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 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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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!

In this episode, award winning librarian, Louise Speakman chats with Andy about his new role at Lancaster University Library.

Louise and Andy talk about being a librarian, an author, awards ceremonies, celeb spotting, Linkedin Learning, the differences between a morning person and a night owl, and sharks.

It's certainly not your average library chat!