"This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore. A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong..." Hannah Arendt, historian and philosopher.
Are there any UK librarians (or other non-academics in universities) on here who’ve done consultancy work, going through your institution? I would value getting your perspective on something (privately).
The wine is misleading: the cup cakes contain marmelade and whisky
Hey friends. I'm looking for an indexer for my forthcoming book on white evangelicals in the early 20th century. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Someone familiar with US Religious history would be ideal. And please share widely as I'm still building a community here! Thanks!
Signal boost - help a librarian doing a PhD on the social background of librarians in UK universities! My marvellous friend and colleague, the incomparable @patchedelbows.bsky.socialsites.google.com/view/librari...
A Dutch way of saying “we’re on it” or “we’ll take care of that for you” is we zullen dat varkentje wel even wassen. It means “we will certainly get that piglet washed” * read on for more porcine phrases from around the world (a big pig thread)...
Go on then: off with yer load - we’re listening