Lyn Robinson

Sad and tawdry ending. Imagine all the good things being born into such wealth and privilege could have achieved.

Introductory chapter on the history of paper by Daniel Bellingradt

No worries - AI will answer everything.

Summary of the recent government white paper. Message seems to be on HE as mass training for the workplace.

How can we better protect the truth? The Trump regime is undermining a host of agencies which protect citizens. Could the same happen here? How might we prevent it?

Truth needs institutions to protect it.

A new report warns that UK agencies safeguarding science, health and data are vulnerable to political interference – and lessons from the US show how fragile truth can be.

Stephen McNair reports.

Great reading for LIS folks - covers development of LIS related disciplines through to contemporary concerns for information professionals and LIS students.

Libraries through life for the future - a new Libraries Alliance

For those interested in LIS education.

Individual artists and studios should be able to have a blanket opt-out. The onus to prevent/remove deepfakes should be with OpenAI, not artists and original creators.

Why I gave the world wide web away for free | Tim Berners-Lee My vision was based on sharing, not exploitation – and here’s why it’s still worth fighting for

Tim Berners-Lee >> Somewhere between my original vision for web 1.0 and the rise of social media as part of web 2.0, we took the wrong path. buff.ly/rAcxesP

Out Now: October 2025 issue of IFLA Journal – Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming Global Librarianship IFLA Journal is an international journal publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact access to ...

how #AI is reshaping library services, information literacy, policy, and professional practice across diverse contexts - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Journal #libraries

BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.

Hey, UK! “The Librarians” will air on BBC Four on Oct. 7. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

Sarah Mullally is named as first female archbishop of Canterbury No 10 announces decision although role will not legally be taken on until January, before an enthronement service Sarah Mullally has been named as the first female leader of the Church of England as Downing Street announced the 106th archbishop of Canterbury nearly a year on from Justin Welby’s resignation over the handling of a safeguarding scandal. This is the first time an archbishop of Canterbury has been chosen since the Church of England allowed women to become bishops in 2014. Continue reading...

Sarah Mullally is named as first female archbishop of Canterbury

When saving becomes loss: Archival memory in the digital age Explore archival memory, data loss, and attempts to preserve the past in the digital age at this year’s Annual Digital Lecture.

Join us on 20 November for the Annual Digital Lecture, a partnership between The National Archives, UK and the School of Advanced Study. The wonderful @nannathylstrup.bsky.social will be speaking about ‘When saving becomes loss: archival memory in the digital age’. Free to register!

Where now for Britain’s Universities? UK higher education now faces a very bleak future, retreating in the face of little public sympathy and limited political interest.

New from me: a *free* short version of my Political Quarterly piece on universities... The issue is settled now: the massified and accessible Higher Education system we have spent tens of billions building since the 1970s is coming to an end. (1/2)
politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/where-n...

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech Rachel Reeves will deliver a library in every primary school in England as part of Labour’s plans to give all children the best start in life regardless of their background. The scheme, which will create libraries in the 1,700 primaries currently without them, will be funded from £132.5m of dormant assets that will be unlocked to give young people access to cultural opportunities. Continue reading...

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England

New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic Exclusive: Author challenges assumption monks on Iona created manuscript, instead positing its origins are Pictish The Book of Kells was likely to have been created 1,200 years ago in Pictish eastern Scotland, rather than on the island of Iona, according to research that challenges long-held assumptions about one of the world’s most famous medieval manuscripts. The Book of Kells is an intricate, illuminated account of the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John that was long thought to have been started in the late eighth century at the monastery on Iona before being taken in the 9th century to the monastery of Kells in County Meath, Ireland, after a Viking raid. Continue reading...

New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic

YouTube video by The Librarians Film THE LIBRARIANS | Official Trailer

This documentary looks like powerful stuff. I’m glad the issue of targeting librarians and book bans is finally getting the attention it deserves. Only fascists fear books youtu.be/Ykll4MWltsQ?...

Well I’m going to watch it anyway.

Gradient blue background with the limb of the Earth peeking into the bottom of the image, and features the Internet Archive logo modified so that two of its four pillars make the characters 1 T, for one trillion web pages. Testimonial text reads: "The Wayback Machine has helped me see some beautiful old webpages and the art upon them that otherwise would have been lost to time." Signed Lily D., San Francisco, California, USA.

Gradient blue background with the Internet Archive logo modified so that two of its four pillars make the characters 1 T, for one trillion web pages. Testimonial text reads: "Because of the Wayback Machine I was able to recover my ancient drawings from DeviantArt." Signed Ayana, Turkey.

Gradient blue background with the limb of the Earth dominating the lower half of the image, and features the Internet Archive logo modified so that two of its four pillars make the characters 1 T, for one trillion web pages. Testimonial text reads: "The Wayback Machine is a vital tool for preservation. The idea of losing art, experience, and data has always filled me with anxiety, and the Wayback Machine's existence eases my mind." Signed Nick, Canada.

From stunning old webpages to personal archives like ancient DeviantArt drawings, the Wayback Machine preserves art, experiences, and data that might otherwise vanish. Its existence keeps our digital creativity alive—and our memories safe. 💾🎨

#Wayback1T

Image of Melania Trump in the hat she wore for 2025 visit to UK - depicted as a floor lamp.

Sent by Slovenian friend to make me smile amidst the horror ..

If you’d like to find out more about Marie Antoinette’s life either before or after visiting the exhibition, you can listen to me on @gregjenner.bsky.social You’re desd to me www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... or on In our Time with @catrionaseth.bsky.social in 2018 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

💡 "There’s substantial evidence of independent benefits on skills development, self-esteem, sense of wellbeing, civic engagement and openness to diversity."

💬 @bobbyduffy.bsky.social spoke to the Guardian about whether it still pays to go to university

➡️ www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Fanfic can be profitable!

David Bowie's archive opens to the public. Fans can see and touch 1000s of his items David Bowie's archive opens to the public this week, revealing a treasure trove of unrealized projects and personal items.

David Bowie's archive opens to the public this week, revealing a treasure trove of unrealized projects and personal items.

Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.

Absolute legends: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading...

The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings

Image of people standing round a table displaying library and archives material

Library & Archives Open Day (free)
19 September 2025

When: 10.00 - 16.00
Where: Lasting Impressions Gallery (red zone)

Our team have developed four themed displays:
🐋 Whales, science and conservation
🌱 Ordering and naming nature
✏️ Writing from the field
❄️ Polar expeditions

#NaturalHistoryMuseum

The term ‘hobbyist’ applied to unfunded research is derogatory. This would seem to be about allowing only academics with grants time to undertake research, and increasing those on teaching only contracts, in order to reduce overall staffing. The result is a much diminished uni sector.