White Rose Libraries (WRL) was established in 2004 and remains one of the UK’s most successful regional collaborations. Our partnership leverages the geographic proximity of our libraries, our similar strategic and operational focus as large research institutions, and the existing links between our staff and students through the White Rose University Consortium.
White Rose Libraries facilitates collaboration between our three institutions. As well as promoting innovation and collaboration, we manage a joint repositories service and White Rose University Press, our Open Access academic publisher.
Navigate the top menu or follow the links below to learn about how we are organised, and scroll down to see our strategic plan and reports.
Governance
White Rose Libraries Executive Board
The White Rose Libraries Executive Board is made up of the university library directors from each site alongside the WRL Executive Manager. The Executive Board have oversight of all WRL activities and each sponsor a specific strand of activity. The Board meet quarterly to discuss matters of strategy and governance.
Executive Board members
Anna Clements – University of Sheffield, Director of Library Services and University Librarian.
Sarah Thompson – Assistant Director, Content and Open Research, University Library, University of York
Claire Knowles – University of York, (Starting Jan 2027) Library, Archives and Learning Services and University Librarian.
Josh Sendall – University of Leeds, University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection.
Kate Petherbridge – White Rose Libraries Executive Manager
Strategic boards
Each strand of WRL’s activity is overseen by a strategic board, made up of members from our three parent institutions. These boards help shape the strategic direction of each board, and work with subgroups to facilitate activities and services across the three sites.
White Rose University Press Management Board
Anna Clements – (Board Sponsor) Director of Library Services & University Librarian, University of Sheffield
Michael Fake – (Chair), Associate Director: Student Learning and Experience, University Library, University of Leeds
Anna Grigson – Associate Director, Digital Strategies, Research and Engagement, University Library, University of Sheffield
Kate Petherbridge – White Rose Libraries Executive Manager (Press Manager)
Sarah Thompson – Assistant Director, Content and Open Research, University Library, University of York
Prof Nick Plant – Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, University of Leeds; Chair, WRUP Editorial Board
Lucy Cook – White Rose Libraries Publishing and Communications Assistant
White Rose Libraries Innovation and Collaboration Board
Sarah Thompson – Assistant Director, Content and Open Research, University Library, University of York
Kate Petherbridge – White Rose Libraries Executive Manager
Jane Saunders – Associate Director, Content and Discovery, University Library, University of Leeds (Chair)
Gavin Boyce – Head of Faculty and Research Partnership, University of Sheffield
David Curtis – Faculty Librarian for Sciences, University of York
Angela Haighton – Associate Director (Cultural Collections and One University), University of Sheffield
Rhian Isaac – Head of Cultural Collections Research Development, University of Leeds
Cecilia Lowe – Assistant Director, Digital and Academic Skills, University of York
Carmen O’Dell – Head of Open Access, University of Sheffield
Ned Potter – Faculty Engagement Manager, University of York
Dan Pullinger – Head of Learning Development (Digital & Co-Curricular), University of Leeds
White Rose Libraries Repositories Board
Andy Bussey – Head of Library Digital Services and Systems, Sheffield (Chair)
Josh Sendall – University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection, Leeds (Sponsor)
Thom Blake – Open Research Manager – Library, Archives and Learning Services, York
Kate Petherbridge – White Rose Libraries Executive Manager
John Salter – Repositories Technical Developer, White Rose Libraries
Sally Dalton – Head of Research Services (Open Research), Leeds
Strategic plans and reports
More of our activities and long term strategy can be found in our Strategic Plans and Reports. Navigate the menu or use the link below to read and download.
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