Past Events

The following is a list of events organised by the Collaboration. Where possible, presentations,reports and any other materials related to the events are made available here.

If you have a report, blog or write up of a Mercian Collaboration event you’d be prepared to share with us, please get in touch.

Events List

Date Location Description
Dealing with Difficult Customers (Online - October 2023) Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 18:00 to 19:30 Online event

Most of us will at some time or another experience difficult situations with certain people or certain types of behaviour in others; be this aggression, sarcasm, put-downs, threatening or abusive behaviour. This online session will help to build confidence and skills in dealing with these situations in a positive and effective way. 

Mercian Conference 2023 Thursday, September 7, 2023 - 09:30 to 16:15 The Exchange, Birmingham

This year’s Mercian 2023 conference, Putting change into action: development, diversity and drive, takes place on Thursday 7th September at The Exchange, Birmingham.

Managing the Imposter Within Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - 13:00 to 16:00 Online event

The Mercian Collaboration Staff Development group is delighted to be hosting this practical online workshop delivered by experienced coach, Jo Walley.

Trans Awareness in the Library (May '23) Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00 Online

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Demystifying decolonising: practical steps in libraries (April '23) Monday, April 24, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:30 Online

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Mercian Conference 2023 - Speaker Support Session 2 Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - 12:00 to 13:00 Online Event (Teams)

Come along and find out more about how to become a speaker at this year's Mercian Collaboration Conference.

The 2023 conference will take place in early September, and an open call for speakers will be annouced shortly.

Conference Group (April 23) Wednesday, April 5, 2023 - 15:00 to 16:30 Online meeting (Teams)

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The next meeting of the conference planning committee will be held in early April 2023.

Mercian Conference 2023 - Speaker Support Session 1 Monday, March 27, 2023 - 15:00 to 16:00 Online Event (Teams)

Come along and find out more about how to become a speaker at this year's Mercian Collaboration Conference.

The 2023 conference will take place in early September, and an open call for speakers will be annouced shortly.

Staff Development Group (March '23) Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 14:00 to 15:00 Online meeting

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New SIG - Library Systems and Technologies (March '23) Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00

While Mercian Collaboration members have different library systems and technologies under local IT architecture, we face similar challenges in implementing change and ensuring smooth operation.  These challenges include a sustainable operating model, resourcing, staff development, or fostering an

Directors Board (March '23) Tuesday, March 21, 2023 - 10:30 to 15:30

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The Spring meeting of the Mercian Collaboration’s Directors Board will be hosted in-person on Tuesday 21st March 2023 at Aston University.

Deputies & Senior Staff Meeting (Mar '23) Monday, March 20, 2023 - 14:00 to 16:00 Online

 

The March 2023 meeting of the Deputies and Senior Staff Group (D&SSG) has been postponed!

Use of new technology when creating learning materials (Mar '23) Thursday, March 9, 2023 - 12:00 to 13:00 Online

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How do you use technology to create learning materials?

Day in the life of a Library Assistant: yesterday, today and tomorrow! (Mar '23) Thursday, March 2, 2023 - 14:00 to 16:00

This long awaited event about the changing role of library assistants, has kindly been organised by colleagues at Nottingham Trent University. 

Conference Group (Feb 23) Monday, February 27, 2023 - 11:00 to 12:30 Online meeting (Teams)

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The next meeting of the conference planning committee will be held in late February 2023.

Marketing & Communications Group Meeting (Feb 23) Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 14:00 to 15:00 Online meeting (Teams)

The next meeting of the 

Transitional Agreements Monday, January 30, 2023 - 10:30 to 12:30 Online

Transitional agreements (TAs): Widening open access publishing opportunities for authors at the University of Leicester and University of Nottingham

Conference Group meeting (Jan 23) Thursday, January 19, 2023 - 10:00 to 11:30 Online meeting (Teams)

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The next meeting of the conference planning committee will be held in January 2023.

Copyright Group meeting (Jan '23) Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - 10:00 to 12:00 Online meeting (Teams)

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Mercian Disability Forum (Jan 23) Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - 11:00 Online meeting

The Autumn meeting of the Mercian Disability Forum (MDF) has been rescheduled for Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 11:00am

Steering Group Meeting (Jan 23) Friday, January 6, 2023 - 13:00 to 16:00 Online meeting (Teams)

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All The Same, But Different: Online (BCU) Tuesday, November 29, 2022 - 10:00 to 12:15 Online

 

This event will be hosted online (via MS Teams) by Birmingham City University (BCU), on behalf of the Mercian Staff Development Group.

Deputies & Senior Staff Meeting (Nov '22 meeting) Friday, November 25, 2022 - 10:00 to 14:00

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Conference Group meeting (Nov '22) Friday, November 25, 2022 - 10:30 to 12:00 Online meeting

The Mercian Conference Group (CG) is an operational subgroup of the Mercian Collaboration.

All The Same, But Different: BCU Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 10:00 to 15:15 Curzon library, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD

 

This in-person event will be hosted by Birmingham City University (BCU), on behalf of the Mercian Staff Development Group.

Date: Tuesday 22nd November (in person at BCU)