Delighted to have an article in the newest issue of Caliban, with thanks to the editing and translation talents of Jeanne Mathieu. This will be my last piece of academic history, for now, and while endings are always bittersweet, I am very happy with this one. journals.openedition.org/caliban/11104

Episode 7 of Chatting Info Lit is here! Jess Haigh discusses LILAC stories, a project to mark the 20th anniversary of LILAC Conference. She shares tips on undertaking research, as well as her own LILAC story ⬇️🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/2DwBa1… CILIP CILIP InfoLit Group

Privatisation and austerity don't cut costs. They merely transfer them from corporations and the state to individuals. Sometimes with devastating consequences. My column for this week - and this one is personal. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Abstracts for our amazing #LILAC24 Keynote Speakers - Erin Nephin @ENephin, Sam Thomas Sam, Josh Rodda Josh Rodda, Masud Khokhar Masud Khokhar, Martin Wheatley MartiWheat #FE, Maha Bali @bali_maha & Andy Walsh Andrew Walsh – are now available! lilacconference.com/lilac-2024/key…

New event now bookable - AI and Information Literacy Roundtable. Chaired by Dr Jane Secker with Rosie Jones Sarah Pavey Anne-Lise Harding and Josh Rodda infolit.org.uk/information-li…

A key requirement for being a science fiction writer without losing your mind is the ability to distinguish between science fiction (futuristic thought experiments) and *predictions*. SF writers who lack this trait come to fancy themselves fortune-tellers who SEE! THE! FUTURE! 1

If you’re a new professional or attending LILAC for the first time, head over to the First Timers and New Professionals Breakfast! It’s taking place each morning of #LILAC24 before sessions begin, on Floor 1 of the Rose Bowl. (We can confirm the pastry rumours are true!)

AI, education and information literacy: On Wednesday I (and many others) attended a webinar organised by the CILIP Information Literacy Group. A few links that were shared: - mentioned by Joshua Rodda (Nottingham University) was this resource… dlvr.it/T4RjJB #infolit

New Professionals Committee vacancies infolit.org.uk/ilg-new-profes… #infolit #LILAC24

Come and join us, it's an excellent opportunity for professional development and we are a friendly bunch! #InfoLit #LILAC2024

Do you have an information literacy or teaching tip to share? Head over to the New Professionals table at #LILAC24 for our ‘Take an IL Tip, Leave an IL Tip’ activity!

Hail, Théoden, King.

Chatting Info Lit presents: IL @ 50! We look back at 50 years of Information Literacy, including how CILIP InfoLit Group and LILAC Conference came to be, and what the future holds. Special guests include Dr Jane Secker and Geoff Walton to name a few! ⬇️🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/6y3wyS…

If you're feeling a bit flat after the long weekend, why not check out this fab podcast, so well put together and a real trip down memory lane about the early days of the #infolit community: soundcloud.com/chatting-info-…

#ChattingInfoLit is back, with a documentary-style look at 50 years of Information Literacy! A catalogue of brilliant guests share their memories, experiences, and words of encouragement for new information professionals. On SoundCloud, Spotify, and 🍏! on.soundcloud.com/txAdhQUByjeF8P…

Finally Rishi Sunak keeps saying he is fed up of people talking down Britain. Well I am fed up of people talking down universities- which are one of the things the UK can be genuinely proud of.

This essay on AI is almost cathartic in the way that it captures and confirms so eloquently how so many of us feel. I think Mr. Chiang has gifted us with something that will be referenced and talked about for a long time. Send it to everyone you know.