I'm having thoughts on accidental symbolism.

I noticed a few years ago that often when we buy extra copies of the same book they are slimmer, here is the explanation: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Carbon emissions: Publishers try skinnier books to cut CO2

Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.

Great piece about #ebookSOS in Ireland. Pricing, licensing, availability are all totally dysfunctional & not working for libraries. And in terms of availability the UK is particularly poorly served - a 2019 sampling of 1000 titles found only 59% were available in the UK, compared to 71% in the US.

Why are librarians up in arms over ebooks?

Lack of available stock, high prices and onerous terms and conditions mean ebooks currently offer poor value for readers and libraries

Second Prom and this time I’m promming. I remember when I had to queue, now I could buy my ticket this morning #bbcproms

Ready for my first Prom of the season

Revisiting where Peter Grant helped Beverley Brook slow down her river with some added meanders @benaaronovitch.bsky.social

#bla24 next years conference is in Stirling. Tentative dates are 25-27 June 2025

#bla24 great to see actual students engaging with the reps at the exhibition stands and not just for the freebies (possibly)

I had a great time preparing for & presenting at the #cpd25 So you want to be a Subject Librarian? event last week. Here’s a recording (with edited transcript) I made beforehand. I talked about career history, my Academic Liaison Librarian job, recent opportunities, successes, challenges and advice📚

Alice's adventures in Library Land CPD25 presentation

#bla24 perhaps we need a best supplier’s presentation competition. Encourage making presentations interesting and engaging