Our Events
SHEDL JOURNALS GROUP
The primary remit of the group is to manage the consortial purchase of periodical materials and associated services on behalf of institutions through regular tendering exercises and careful monitoring of contracts once these are mobilised. There is a huge focus on Read and Publish models and a main partner in negotiations of most SHEDL deals are Jisc. The Karger agreement has also enabled SHEDL to work with NES Scotland. This group meets 3 times a year.
scurl EDI Network
The SCURL EDI Network was formed in November 2021 to facilitate a consistent approach to embedding the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion across SCURL member libraries. The Network enables knowledge exchange across the SCURL membership and informs the strategic direction of the SCURL Business Committee on EDI matters. The group meets quarterly.
SCURL BUSINESS COMMITTEE / PLENARY
The Business Committee comprises of a rep from each member; all Scottish HEI and research libraries, the two major public reference libraries in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the National Library of Scotland, National Museums Scotland, the Open University, Queens University Belfast and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. A representative of the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) attends meetings. This group meets quarterly.
scurl EDI Network
The SCURL EDI Network was formed in November 2021 to facilitate a consistent approach to embedding the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion across SCURL member libraries. The Network enables knowledge exchange across the SCURL membership and informs the strategic direction of the SCURL Business Committee on EDI matters. The group meets quarterly.
SCURL BUSINESS COMMITTEE / PLENARY
The Business Committee comprises of a rep from each member; all Scottish HEI and research libraries, the two major public reference libraries in Glasgow and Edinburgh, the National Library of Scotland, National Museums Scotland, the Open University, Queens University Belfast and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. A representative of the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) attends meetings. This group meets quarterly.
SHEDL JOURNALS GROUP
The primary remit of the group is to manage the consortial purchase of periodical materials and associated services on behalf of institutions through regular tendering exercises and careful monitoring of contracts once these are mobilised. There is a huge focus on Read and Publish models and a main partner in negotiations of most SHEDL deals are Jisc. The Karger agreement has also enabled SHEDL to work with NES Scotland. This group meets 3 times a year.
date
Thursday 20 August 2026
11am - 1pm
Location
Online (closed group)
date
Thursday 27 August 2026
11:30am - 3.30pm
Location
In person Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
date
Wednesday 23 September 2026
1.30pm - 2.45pm (Business Committee)
3 - 4.30pm (Plenary)
Location
Online (closed group)
date
Thursday 19 November 2026
2 - 3pm
Location
Online
date
Wednesday 2 December 2026
1.30pm - 2.45pm (Business Committee)
3 - 4.30pm (Plenary)
Location
Online (closed group)
date
Thursday 10 December 2026
11am - 1pm
Location
Online