Stopping posting here but leaving this account here in the vain hope that it becomes a better, safer place. In the meantime I’ll be over on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/luke-burton-…) and Bluesky (bsky.app/profile/biblioluke.…)

UK Ministry of Defence enlists sci-fi writers to prepare for dystopian futures. Interesting read and I’m off to read some of the works they mention! buff.ly/40lZUHg

What a great start to the day with @PortsmouthReads and their #ACESupported ‘tuk tuks’ brilliant for getting out and about! @ace_southwest

Former ‘baseball nut’ tries to return book to Michigan library 50 years later. It’s funny how this type of library news story is always the one that is picked up on. Nothing wrong with a bit of light hearted news but surely we can say more about libraries! buff.ly/3DwrE3Z

Interesting to read @librarychampion reflections on her Presidential year at @CILIPinfo. An unceasing advocate and champion for libraries in every role she's had (and still has!). Looking forward to seeing what comes next in her library adventures! shorturl.at/jHfGJ

Looks like a very interesting newsletter and a nice quarterly update on all things library design! @ace_national

Picturing Museum Data - Mapping Museums Lab. Lovely bit of data visualisation showing what has happened to collections when museums have closed. buff.ly/411Qfay

Interesting piece of data work by Lorensbergs looking at the price of printing in UK libraries and things to consider when setting or changing charges. buff.ly/4hYDh3q

ChatGPT ‘drinks’ a bottle of fresh water for every 20 to 50 questions we ask, study warns. buff.ly/4ex5zPU

Fascinating and insightful presentation at @ASCELUK conference on the work of @CuriousMindsNW and how the teenage brain works. Really interesting. curiousminds.org.uk

Great start to what is shaping up to be a brilliant @ASCELUK conference. @HENLEYDARREN sharing his and @ace_national’s commitment to and passion for #Libraries and how they can support children and young people. #LetsCreate