Library, Archive & Open Research Services @LSHTM.bsky.social - supporting discovery, preserving history, and promoting open access & open science, including LSHTM Press. Sharing collections, insights & updates from our community.https://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mrmrgcmqu22sFrom 1 August the Library will no longer be open at weekends. LSHTM Students can use the Education Centre for study from 08:00 to 16:00 Saturdays & Sundays. You can find more information about using other academic libraries nearby, including Senate House Library, at https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/library-archive-open-research-services/using-library27 Jul 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrmrgcmqu22shttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mrcwlpymnk2oWhat’s stopping researchers from sharing high-quality data — and how can it change? A Technology Network article by Elsa Loissel, with contribution from Gareth Knight, Research Data Manager in LSHTM's Library, Archive & Open Research Services https://www.technologynetworks.com/informatics/articles/data-management-between-pain-points-and-opportunities-41450823 Jul 2026 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcwlpymnk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mr36b2brxc2nWe are delighted to announce the winners of LSHTM's inaugural #OpenResearch Awards! 🎉 The award recognises the amazing work performed by LSHTM students and staff to advance health research through the use of open methods and practices. https://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/library/2026/07/07/lshtm-open-research-awards2026/20 Jul 2026 11:17 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr36b2brxc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mr2vc45ruc2eIn the final installment of our Academic Publishing Explainer Series on systematic reviews, we look at research questions, protocols and guidelines🔎 👉 Creating a robust systematic review, part 3: press.lshtm.ac.uk/blog-21 @falkie71.bsky.social20 Jul 2026 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr2vc45ruc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mqm3xglzo22zIn the second installment of our Academic Publishing Explainer Series on systematic reviews, we consider the importance of forward planning 🔎 💡 This week we focus on setting up your budget and team: press.lshtm.ac.uk/blog-20 📢 Keep an eye out for part three next week!14 Jul 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqm3xglzo22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mq4y6yrxjs2lA quick reminder that we are closed this afternoon ⬇️ We will reopen tomorrow (Thursday 9 July) at 09:00 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jul 2026 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4y6yrxjs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mq2avr4hnk2a100 years ago today the foundation stone for the Keppel Street building was placed!🎉🎈 The LSHTM archives service has developed a mini exhibition on the buildings history and the laying of the foundation stone event🪨 Check it out in the library foyer and online now! https://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/library/2026/07/06/2026-100-year-anniversary-of-the-laying-of-the-foundation-stone/07 Jul 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2avr4hnk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mpxrdhziy22zThis month, LSHTM Press will be looking at how to create robust and trustworthy systematic reviews🔎 Part one of our three-part guide discusses choosing the right approach and methodology for your review. 'Creating a robust systematic review': press.lshtm.ac.uk/blog-19 @falkie71.bsky.social06 Jul 2026 09:23 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxrdhziy22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mpxq3ft3ds2j📢 Early Closing on Wednesday We will be closing early at 12:00 on Wed 8 July so staff can attend the LSHTM Summer Social. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Study areas on the ground floor of Keppel Street & the Education Centre will remain open. For full opening hours visit bit.ly/LSHTMlibrary06 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpxq3ft3ds2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mpqq7lgjf22xNew Book Display, Monday 6 July 2026 World rural development day See our book display and read our blog at https://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/library/2026/07/03/world-rural-development-day-6-july-2026/03 Jul 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqq7lgjf22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mp4mffncos2v🏆In LSHTM Press' latest blog post, Research Student Poster Day winner Poppy Alexandra Cooper gives us an insight into her research. Follow the links below to find out more! LSHTM Press Blog: press.lshtm.ac.uk/blog-18 'Cycle Phase Matters' poster: https://researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/4682103/25 Jun 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4mffncos2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mozlal3xnc2kDuring the very warm weather, do remember to stay hydrated.🥛 There is a water dispenser just outside the library entrance.💦24 Jun 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozlal3xnc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mokkucc7q22k📣Change to opening hours: This week and for the remainder of June, the library will closed at weekends. From Monday 22nd June, we will be open Monday to Friday 09:00 to 20:30.18 Jun 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokkucc7q22khttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mokfa6ag6c2n15-21 June 2026 is Refugee Week refugeeweek.org To promote this the library has a small display of books relating to refugee health and well-being in the Reading Room. Read our blog here: bit.ly/3SdAw69 #RefugeeWeek18 Jun 2026 08:16 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokfa6ag6c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mohw4hx3fs2x📣The library will close early tonight, Wednesday, at 20:30 due to unavailability of staff. Other study areas on the ground floor at Keppel Street will remain open as usual. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.17 Jun 2026 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mohw4hx3fs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mofh56s6z224📢New #PhD thesis now live in Research Online! Advancing evidence-informed, multi-criteria food selection in nutrition sensitive programme design: Methods and tools for decision-support. By Frances Knight doi.org/10.17037/PUBS.04682062 #OpenAccess #Thesis16 Jun 2026 09:07 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofh56s6z224https://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mofgspz6m22i📢New #PhD thesis now live in Research Online! Genetic mechanisms and environmental factors shaping DNA methylation during early human development. By Julius Kuebel doi.org/10.17037/PUBS.04682060 #OpenAccess #Thesis16 Jun 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofgspz6m22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mofgdyjyks2i📢New #PhD thesis now live in Research Online! Beyond Binary Drug Susceptibility: Bacterial Heterogeneity and the Evolution of Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Naomi Fuller doi.org/10.17037/PUBS.04682059 #OpenAccess #Thesis16 Jun 2026 08:53 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofgdyjyks2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3modhdb25v22pThe latest post in our Rare Books Blog series explores the work of James Lind (1716–1794) - naval surgeon & pioneer of preventive medicine. Best known for his investigations into scurvy, Lind also advocated for improved hygiene & healthcare for seamen. More info ⬇️ https://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/library/2026/06/12/james-lind-scurvy-public-health-pioneer/15 Jun 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3modhdb25v22phttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mod5nyawec2kWe are the LSHTM Library, Archives & Open Research team 👋 We're here to share library news and resources, research support, open access developments, updates from LSHTM Press, as well as highlights from our archives. Explore the posts below for more information about the teams behind the account ⬇️15 Jun 2026 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mod5nyawec2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mod3bkr4ss2c📢New #PhD thesis now live in Research Online! Governing Vaccination in the Philippines and Thailand: A Comparative Analysis of Mandates, the Policy Processes and Rationalities/Aniqa Marshall doi.org/10.17037/PUBS.04682063 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniqa-islam/ #OpenAccess #Thesis15 Jun 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mod3bkr4ss2chttps://bsky.app/profile/lshtm-laors.bsky.social/post/3mnju4x4ch22pTo continue our efforts to address the colonial legacies of our collections we have partnered with Decolonising the Archive (DTA) to run a series of events to reframe access to colonial medical photography collections! To find-out more check out our recent blog post and watch this space! 💕 https://blogs.lshtm.ac.uk/library/2026/06/04/reframing-access-to-historic-medical-photograph-collection-with-decolonising-the-archives-dta/05 Jun 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:pgiposrsyojhvbihdndvytya/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnju4x4ch22p