At the end of March I had the pleasure of attending and presenting at LILAC 2026 in Sheffield. I was only able to attend for the first day of the conference but still had an incredibly enriching and r...

From 31st March to 2nd April, I had the delight of attending the UKSG Conference in Brighton. It was my first time attending this event and I was really impressed by how well organised it was and the ...

We Compared Eight AI Search Engines. They’re All Bad at Citing News.

To borrow a phrase from the greatest band of all-time, ”it was twenty years ago today…”, however in this instance Sgt Pepper had no involvement in teaching any band to play. Instead, a 25 year old, sl...

The 9th CILIP ARLG DARTS Conference will be held at Stanton House Hotel, Stanton Fitzwarren, on 21st – 22nd May 2025, with a conference theme of empowering Librarians to conduct and support research. Full details about this and past DARTS conferences can be accessed via our website.

Research into the increased use of Generative AI in Higher Education has largely focused on undergraduate study. While many institutions are grappling with the implications for doctoral level, ther...

People with less AI literacy often see the technology as ‘magical’ and awe-inspiring.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to expert speakers with no travelling required. This is a free webinar - Please note that advance registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and ...

This is a fantastic opportunity to listen to expert speakers with no travelling required. This is a free webinar - Please note that advance registration is required. This webinar will be recorded and ...

Social media in the academic library: a helpful asset or a time-waster of dubious ethical standards? This week's interview taps into the insights and best practices of two innovative professionals in ...

The awkward Britishness of me feels like I should start this post by apologising for the bandwagon jumping on of the title of this piece but frankly I'm genuinely proud of my middle of the night brain...