Our Events
SCURL Annual conference 2025
This year's event will have a broad theme of inclusivity, considering inclusive approaches to how libraries work & the services we deliver. The programme features keynotes from Dr Rachel Shanks, Interdisciplinary Director for Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity at the University of Aberdeen, and Beth Hellen-Montague, Head of Library & Information Services, The Frances Crick Institute and author of Practical Tips for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Libraries. The programme will also explore:
the work of two SCURL member libraries, the University of Aberdeen and Glasgow Caledonian University, in acting as libraries of sanctuary
decolonising collections in a specialist setting at the Royal Botantic Garden Edinburgh
researching, collecting and promoting LGBTQI+ Histories at the University of Strathclyde
library workforce diversity and the social backgrounds of HE librarians
All SCURL member institutions are entitled to one free place at the conference. Please book just one place initially and any remaining places will then be offered on a first come first served basis.
Travel bursaries may be available for those who would not receive institutional support to attend the event. Please complete the online application to apply. The full programme is available here.
Shedl learning content group meeting
The remit of this group is to achieve cost savings and efficiencies through the collaborative purchasing of digital learning content, digital multimedia content, digital content enrichment and analysis services. This Group meets 3 times per year.
Shedl COLLECTIONS AND METADATA GROUP MEETING
This group has broad membership from across SCURL member institutions and meets on a quarterly basis. The group holds regular events highlighting innovation and emerging practice in collections development. Current projects include implementing the Last Scottish Copy Policy and providing guidance to the SCURL community on metadata developments.
Scurl edi network meeting
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. This Group meets quarterly.
Shedl journals group meeting
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. This Group meets three times per year.
Shedl STEERING GROUP meeting
The Steering Group is responsible for overseeing and steering the work of the practitioners groups and represents SCURL within the UK context of content negotiations and initiatives. This group also proposes new areas of work for SHEDL. They meet three times per year.
Scurl business committee and plenary meeting
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.
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Thursday 19 June 2025, 10am-4.30pm
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The Sir Duncan Rice Library,
University of Aberdeen
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Monday 23 June 2025, 11am - 1pm
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Online (closed group)
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Friday 8 August 2025, 11am - 12.30pm
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Online (closed group)
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Wednesday 20 August 2025, 2 - 3pm
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Online (closed group)
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Thursday 21 August 2025, 11am- 1pm
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Online (closed group)
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Monday 8 September 2025, 10am- 12.30pm
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Online (closed group)
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Wednesday 24 September 2025, 1.30 - 2.45pm (Business Committee) and 3 - 4.30pm (Plenary)
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Online (closed group)