{"id":10309,"date":"2026-03-11T10:39:54","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/?p=10309"},"modified":"2026-03-11T10:39:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:39:55","slug":"laors-is-now-on-bluesky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/2026\/03\/11\/laors-is-now-on-bluesky\/","title":{"rendered":"LAORS is now on Bluesky!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"975\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1.png 975w, https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x401.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The social media landscape is changing. Concerns about governance and moderation on some social media platforms has brought many users in universities and other public sector and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to consider alternative networks. Recognising this changing environment, we have paused our activity on X and established a presence on Bluesky.<\/p>\n<p>We launched LSHTM Library, Archives and Open Science Services (LAORS) on <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/\">Bluesky<\/a> at the start of February. In the short time we have been on the platform, we\u2019ve already built up a strong following, including other academic libraries, archives and other research institutions, as well as individuals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We aim to create a space where our community can stay connected, informed, and involved.<\/p>\n<p>The account will help us talk directly with students and staff about how LAORS can serve them best. Whether we\u2019re planning changes or looking for ways to improve the student experience, Bluesky will provide a channel for conversation.<\/p>\n<p>It will also be the go-to place for real\u2011time updates; if there\u2019s an unexpected library closure, any major e\u2011resource outages or issues affecting reading lists, we\u2019ll post it there.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be using the account to highlight the vital work of LAORS in championing open science, promoting information literacy, sharing useful resources, and celebrating the work and achievements of our team.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll be posting about events, teaching and research outputs, including new PhD theses. Alongside these, we\u2019ll share wellbeing content, mark awareness days such as World Aids Day and posting other content to support LSHTM\u2019s values \u2014 integrity, embracing difference, cooperative working and creating impact. We will also highlight how we are contributing to the goal of improving sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join in!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"789\" height=\"737\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image.png 789w, https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.lshtm.ac.uk\/library\/files\/2026\/03\/image-768x717.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already got yourself a Bluesky account, <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/lshtm-laors.bsky.social#\">you might want to sign up<\/a> so that you can follow us! It only takes a minute or two and there are Starter Pack \ua7f7 <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/starter-pack\/lshtm.bsky.social\/3lltp5ghspk2d\">including one listing LSHTM accounts<\/a> \ua7f7 to help you follow the people, organisations, and the topics that interest you. And if you are already on Bluesky, do feel free to interact with our posts or just say hello!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The social media landscape is changing. 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