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Author: Scout Bell

Where’s the problem? Problematisation in libraries and leadership

Posted on March 23, 2026March 24, 2026 by Scout Bell

“Problems hold greater value than solutions; they keep us ontologically alive and epistemologically sharp. History is not shaped by selfish interests, lofty ideals, or grand visions alone, but also by the perpetual encounters with problems that propel humans to ponder, act, and push the wheel of events toward a better future.” (Hiba, 2025) 1 I…

Open access politics of vulnerability, symbolic capital, and care

Posted on February 27, 2026February 28, 2026 by Scout Bell

This blog post serves as an exploratory and developmental process for my PhD. Its focus is on the academic literature I engage with, presented in a blog format, against the backdrop of professional contexts. A blogging approach enables exploration of the ties between research and practice, supporting reflexivity. Licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0…

Three things I’m reading (part 2 and the PhD version)

Posted on February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 by Scout Bell

I’ve been across several books and articles lately (and don’t seem to be able to finish anything in one go!). It’s probably reflective of being across so many spaces; though, I enjoy wearing several hats at once and find that it brings new perspectives to my work and research. I’d also been missing my old…

Close-up photograph of an orange and yellow Banksia flower blooming with bright coral-red curved spikes. The plant has silvery-green leaves at its base and is photographed in natural outdoor setting with fallen leaves and dappled sunlight in the background.

Thoughts on ‘joy’ for 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 by Scout Bell

A colleague shared a study about Autistic joy with me last week. I thanked them, feeling seen. They continued: “…and i immediately thought of you when i read ‘joy’ as well.” And with that, I had a word for 2026: Joy. I’ve never set a focus word for the year. I usually resist this, as…

Building and governing for access in disruption: Open publishing, disability culture, and library leadership

Posted on December 30, 2025February 28, 2026 by Scout Bell

This blog post serves as an exploratory and developmental process for my PhD. Its focus is on the academic literature I engage with, presented in a blog format, against the backdrop of professional contexts. A blogging approach enables exploration of the ties between research and practice, supporting reflexivity. Licenced under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0…

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  • Where’s the problem? Problematisation in libraries and leadership
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