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The very serious Italian flight attendant trying his best to promote 'Sexy Amber', today's in flight special fragrance offer. Poor dude. #harddayatwork #budgetairlines

Marco Gori's keynote dropped some real knowledge: AI development since 1956 has gone from playing chess to composing music. But "consciousness is not computation" (Penrose). AI can process data, but can it truly understand? 3/

Libraries as social spaces matter as much as study spaces. With 50+ libraries at U of Siena serving 18K students, they've learned: the physical library creates an irreplaceable atmosphere for human connection and contemplation that digital can't replicate. 2/

Despite facing unprecedented change in our field, today reminded me that libraries contain incredible talent. Being surrounded by such passionate colleagues fills me with hope. We'll adapt, evolve, and ride this wave together toward a brighter tomorrow. #academiclibraries #BCU

My colleague Lee and I presented a BCU poster on accessible document supply—such a privilege to see it alongside excellent work from across the Mercian network. The keynote and breakout sessions were brilliant. Some of the best presentation skills I've ever witnessed!

Reflecting on the #mercian25 conference and wow! 🎉 Finally worked up the courage to attend one of these and I'm so glad I did. The organisers absolutely nailed it—from the venue (lovely walk from Coventry station) to the varied programme packed with expertise.