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Thali Bento

Research Services Advisor

Thali supports research visibility and open access at Leeds Beckett University by managing research systems and repositories.

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Thali Bento

About

Thali supports research visibility and open access at Leeds Beckett University by managing research systems and repositories.

Thali Bento is a Research Services Advisor and Digital Library Advisor, specialising in open research, research data management (RDM), and scholarly communications. She supports researchers across all stages of the research lifecycle, providing guidance on open access, rights retention, funder policy compliance (including UKRI), and the FAIR data principles for responsible data sharing and reuse.

She develops and delivers training on RDM, responsible publishing, research visibility, and the use of institutional systems including Symplectic, Eprints, and Figshare.

Thali collaborates on cross-team projects that strengthen the University’s research infrastructure and produces institutional and School-level reports evidencing open-research activity and the impact of the Library Services. She is also the co-creator of Open Access Alchemy, an educational card game adopted by LBU and other universities to promote understanding and engagement with open access practices.

Degrees

  • BA in Library Science, Brazil (UK RQF Level 6 equivalent)
    Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Languages

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

  • Portuguese
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review

Research interests

Thali Bento’s research interests focus on scholarly communications and open access policies. She is particularly interested in how institutional repositories, bibliometrics, and research data management enhance the visibility and accessibility of academic work. Her work also explores emerging trends in digital scholarship, copyright in research, and the role of academic libraries in supporting research integrity and reproducibility.

Publications (2)

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Open Educational Resource
Open Access Alchemy
Featured 15 April 2025 Leeds Beckett Repository
AuthorsRowe L, Buller A, Bento T, Gower A, Lagden E

Open Access Alchemy is an interactive card game designed to help academics and research staff navigate the complexities of open-access publishing. Created by librarians at Leeds Beckett University in collaboration with licensing experts from Springer Nature, the game provides an engaging, hands-on approach to understanding different Open Access models, publishing choices, and real-world challenges researchers face in scholarly communication. In this game, players take on the role of wizards competing to publish their arcane research. Throughout a series of rounds, they must strategise, manage publishing costs, and decide where to submit their work while encountering real-world-inspired scenarios that impact their journey. The game encourages discussion, problem-solving, and reflection on the intricacies of publishing open-access, making it a valuable tool for training and workshops. This resource includes the full game pack, with printable cards, game rules, and a facilitator guide to support gameplay, allowing institutions worldwide to use it in their own Open Access training sessions. We would like to extend our thanks to our playtesters for their valuable feedback in shaping Open Access Alchemy: James Alderson; Emma Bates; Sam Breese; Amy Campbell; Liz Mann; Debbie Morris; Jamie Phillips; and the Leeds Beckett Library Advice team. We would also like to thank our reviewers for refining the finished game: Chris Knowles, Bavo Thuwis. Finally, a special thank you to Dextrous, the platform we used to prototype and design our card decks. Your tools were key to bringing the game to life.

Presentation

Discovery in Action: Lessons from the Front Line

Featured 13 November 2025 London, UK Author
AuthorsBento T, Morris S, Mann L

Presentation given at the Symplectic & Figshare EMEA User Meeting 2025 in London by Thali Bento, Research Services Advisor and Digital Library Advisor, Liz Mann, Digital Library Advisor, and Stuart Morris, REF & Research Policy Manager from Leeds Beckett University on LBU Discovery, an institution-wide project to enhance researcher visibility and collaboration through integrated Symplectic profiles.

Professional activities

Supports researchers with Open Access, research visibility, and REF compliance. Leads on repository workflows, metadata quality, and policy implementation.

Activities (2)

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Distinction or prize

Runner-up: Open Research Award (2024 Research & Knowledge Exchange Awards, Leeds Beckett University)

13 November 2024
Research & Enterprise Leeds Beckett University Leeds United Kingdom
Distinction or prize

Runner-up: Open and Responsible Research Award (2025 Research & Knowledge Exchange Awards, Leeds Beckett University)

19 November 2025
Research & Enterprise Leeds Beckett University Leeds United Kingdom

Current teaching

Thali Bento contributes to library training and researcher development programmes, delivering workshops and guidance on open access, research data management, research visibility, responsible publishing and research systems. She works closely with academics, researchers, PGRs, and library colleagues to enhance research literacy and promote best practice in scholarly publishing.

Her sessions aim to equip researchers with the skills and knowledge needed to maximise the reach and impact of their work.

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