We are the British Library Science Team; we provide access to world leading scientific information resources, manage UK DataCite & run science events.
Joined March 2010
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26 Nov 2025
Important note for all readers - you will NOT allowed to ORDER or USE any items from storage in the BL reading rooms in the week beginning Monday 1st December. This is to allow us to introduce a new ordering system that should be much better.
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30 Sep 2025
Our blogs have a new look: bit.ly/BL-Blogs
All previously published blogs will be available in our archive, launching in coming weeks. Watch this space for an update on when that goes live.
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29 Jan 2025
Doing a PhD in the UK and interested in climate change? The British Library has a full or part-time placement for you. bl.uk/more/research-collabor…
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25 Nov 2024
Calling mid-career library and archive professionals đź“Ł
Looking to advance your career and connect with international peers? Join our International Library Leaders Programme for behind-the-scenes access and valuable insights.
Apply by 6 February 2025: bit.ly/BL-International
ALT A view of the spiral staircase at the British Library, with two visitors standing on the platform looking out at the space below.
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12 Aug 2024
Latest tranche of historic Arabic scientific manuscripts have been added to the Qatar digital library by @BLAsia_Africa. blogs.bl.uk/asian-and-africa…
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27 Mar 2024
Do you use #BritishStandards, ISO, or IEC #standards in your research or business?
We’re looking for standards users for a 30-60 minute online interview about how they use standards and how they get hold of the ones they need.
Please DM this account if you want to participate.
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29 Feb 2024
Safeguarding Tomorrow: The Impact of AI on Media and Information Industries - from protecting creators' rights to tackling misinformation - join us @britishlibrary for the AI summit with @guardian - to find out more and book - blogs.bl.uk/digital-scholars…
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28 Feb 2024
Join us @britishlibrary for the AI summit with @guardian to discuss the impact of AI in media, newspapers, publishing libraries and broadcasting – from protecting creators’ rights to tackling misinformation – working towards the responsible AI future eventbrite.co.uk/e/safeguard…
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26 Oct 2023
Learn more about the @britishlibrary's history of stateside partnerships in this recent @ScienceBL blog post detailing how they worked w/ NLM in the 1970s to introduce computerized info retrieval for science & medicine to the U.K.: blogs.bl.uk/science/2023/08/… #Histmed
26 Oct 2023
It was our honor to welcome the @britishlibrary’s Chief Executive Sir Roly Keating.
The BL’s brilliant work in adapting to changes, increasing access, and making their library relatable & enjoyable inspires us at @librarycongress.
Our continued partnership benefits all our users.
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26 Oct 2023
Spaces remain available on our upcoming Doctoral Open Day. Whatever your research, antiquarian and digital maps, science, music and the visual arts could play a part. We'll introduce you to fascinating collections you might not be aware of: t.ly/pwiuw
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18 Sep 2023
Joint us in this international discussion regarding the role of libraries in community engagement to encourage climate action. eventbrite.co.uk/e/libraries…
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23 Aug 2023
The earliest history of online information services at the #BritishLibrary.
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15 Aug 2023
New Wild British Library blog post: More birds #Animals blogs.bl.uk/science/2023/08/…
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1 Aug 2023
New Wild British Library blogpost on the woodpigeons around our site. #animals blogs.bl.uk/science/2023/08/…
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22 Jun 2023
New Wild British Library blogpost on the fossils incorporated into the flooring of our building and piazza. #animals blogs.bl.uk/science/2023/06/…
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22 Jun 2023
Have you recently started your PhD? Curious about the British Library, its unique collections and how to find what you need? Discover our research resources and explore the practicalities of using the Library at our annual series of Doctoral Open Days: t.ly/9cqtH
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22 Jun 2023
Are you undertaking PhD research and want to get a closer look at our Oceania, Canada and the USA, Caribbean and Latin American collections? Join us on our next Doctoral Open Day on 21 July (booking closes 5 July): t.ly/uyw5
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9 Jun 2023
Another Wild British Library blog post on the symbiotic relationship between wild garlic and ants. #animals blogs.bl.uk/science/2023/06/…
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24 May 2023
Hands-on zine workshop exploring climate justice and engaging with the British Library's collections
27th May - reserve a spot 👇
21 May 2023
One for the next weekend. Join us @britishlibrary with our Environmentalist in Residence to explore climate justice while making some zines, taking inspiration from the Library's collections. eventbrite.co.uk/e/630817330…
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