Sarah Pittaway
@drsarah.bsky.social
Director of Library & Learning Resources @ BCU.
Likely to post about libraries, HE, feminism, shoes, and cats. Not necessarily in that order. She/her.
Likely to post about libraries, HE, feminism, shoes, and cats. Not necessarily in that order. She/her.
I assumed this was about the US at first, but no, this is in the UK. We *cannot* go down this route.
"Police have been issued guidance on how to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and check their phones for menstrual cycle tracking apps after unexpected pregnancy loss"
"...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
"...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..."
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Police could search homes and phones after pregnancy loss | The Observer
New national guidance suggests officers look for menstrual tracking apps or abortion drugs
observer.co.uk
May 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I assumed this was about the US at first, but no, this is in the UK. We *cannot* go down this route.
It is both a gambol and to gambol! A versatile word.
April 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
It is both a gambol and to gambol! A versatile word.
Ended my day with a beer in the garden. Glorious weather!
April 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ended my day with a beer in the garden. Glorious weather!
Up early and heading towards Leeds. Looking forward to a day with excellent colleagues @masudk.com and @jsendall.bsky.social 😁
April 11, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Up early and heading towards Leeds. Looking forward to a day with excellent colleagues @masudk.com and @jsendall.bsky.social 😁
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Poetry Foundation not fucking around with today's poem of the day
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89897/...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89897/...
January 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Poetry Foundation not fucking around with today's poem of the day
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89897/...
www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89897/...
This
A repeat thought, Bluesky, & a Librarian told you this so it must be true 🤣
Audiobooks definitely count as reading (as well as listening). If you've played through an audioook, its perfectly fine to describe that as "I have read [x]"
All other forms of assistive software count as reading too 💙📚
👍
Audiobooks definitely count as reading (as well as listening). If you've played through an audioook, its perfectly fine to describe that as "I have read [x]"
All other forms of assistive software count as reading too 💙📚
👍
December 21, 2024 at 8:02 PM
This
100% this, it is baffling to me.
I don't understand the physics of people who can swallow pills dry.
December 6, 2024 at 12:17 PM
100% this, it is baffling to me.
"the AI librarians knows that the quality of the question impacts the quality of the answer" #UKSGForum2024
December 5, 2024 at 4:07 PM
"the AI librarians knows that the quality of the question impacts the quality of the answer" #UKSGForum2024
"Not everyone has to be an innovator of early adopter but being a laggard can be as risky" @drachiarelli.bsky.social
#UKSGForum2024
#UKSGForum2024
December 5, 2024 at 2:51 PM
"Not everyone has to be an innovator of early adopter but being a laggard can be as risky" @drachiarelli.bsky.social
#UKSGForum2024
#UKSGForum2024
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Very much enjoyed listening to Peter Barr from Sheffield about collection development & tackling the issue of the ‘print burden’ , will have to check out their strategy #uksgforum2024 - www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/libr...
Library Comprehensive Content Strategy
An overview of the Library's mission statement and the standards we maintain.
www.sheffield.ac.uk
December 5, 2024 at 12:39 PM
Very much enjoyed listening to Peter Barr from Sheffield about collection development & tackling the issue of the ‘print burden’ , will have to check out their strategy #uksgforum2024 - www.sheffield.ac.uk/library/libr...
I do like the concept of the 'meh' factor of AI generated content - sometimes sounds good on the surface, but really often a list of lists #UKSGForum2024
December 5, 2024 at 2:48 PM
I do like the concept of the 'meh' factor of AI generated content - sometimes sounds good on the surface, but really often a list of lists #UKSGForum2024
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Really interesting point from Pete Barr at @sheffielduni.bsky.social library about mentally separating provision of content from collection of content. Collections can add value to an institution not only academically but also culturally, symbolically and for conservation purposes #UKSGForum2024
December 5, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Really interesting point from Pete Barr at @sheffielduni.bsky.social library about mentally separating provision of content from collection of content. Collections can add value to an institution not only academically but also culturally, symbolically and for conservation purposes #UKSGForum2024
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"Students don't just want an old fashioned PDF plonked in front of them." Ian Moroz from BibliU at #UKSGForum2024 BibliU is using AI to break PDFs down into segments, quizzes, etc. Revolutionized publisher willingness to engage with new business model. #OER
BibliU have seen massive increase in copy + pasting from e-textbooks in last 18 months as students ask ChatGPT to explain content for them. Relates to @jsendall.bsky.social's points about literacy skills in relation to GenAI. Should students be trusting what it comes back with? #UKSGForum2024
December 5, 2024 at 12:11 PM
"Students don't just want an old fashioned PDF plonked in front of them." Ian Moroz from BibliU at #UKSGForum2024 BibliU is using AI to break PDFs down into segments, quizzes, etc. Revolutionized publisher willingness to engage with new business model. #OER
Reposted by Sarah Pittaway
Yes & I think this is increasingly going to be a skill that everyone needs to have - beyond the university context, in schools / life more generally. There are a lot of potential risks that could stem from a naive engagement with AI (albeit a lot of those beyond the purview of today's discussions!)
December 5, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Yes & I think this is increasingly going to be a skill that everyone needs to have - beyond the university context, in schools / life more generally. There are a lot of potential risks that could stem from a naive engagement with AI (albeit a lot of those beyond the purview of today's discussions!)
@jsendall.bsky.social ending with a call to action - don't fear AI. If anyone has a profession to engage with the opportunities and challenges, it's the library, knowledge and info community.
December 5, 2024 at 10:47 AM
@jsendall.bsky.social ending with a call to action - don't fear AI. If anyone has a profession to engage with the opportunities and challenges, it's the library, knowledge and info community.
@jsendall.bsky.social is explaining how LLM works 😉 #uksgforum2024
December 5, 2024 at 10:28 AM
@jsendall.bsky.social is explaining how LLM works 😉 #uksgforum2024
Urgh
This is a really, really bad thing to say out loud.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
November 16, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Urgh
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There are 206 bones in the human body, which is way too many. My administration will cut this down to 100 bones
November 15, 2024 at 2:01 PM
There are 206 bones in the human body, which is way too many. My administration will cut this down to 100 bones
Pleased to see that some of my main reasons for still being on the hellsite (@jortsthecat.bsky.social @askaubry.com @askamanager.bsky.social ) are all here now.
Though what that particular selection of accounts says about me, I'm not sure.
Though what that particular selection of accounts says about me, I'm not sure.
November 15, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Pleased to see that some of my main reasons for still being on the hellsite (@jortsthecat.bsky.social @askaubry.com @askamanager.bsky.social ) are all here now.
Though what that particular selection of accounts says about me, I'm not sure.
Though what that particular selection of accounts says about me, I'm not sure.
Cor, hello new followers, what a lot of you there suddenly are! How many of you do I already know and who are new folks? Be warned, I'm often a lurker on social media, with sudden sporadic bursts of activity...
November 15, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Cor, hello new followers, what a lot of you there suddenly are! How many of you do I already know and who are new folks? Be warned, I'm often a lurker on social media, with sudden sporadic bursts of activity...
The Kings Heath buzzards have been making an amazing racket all afternoon. Sitting out into the garden with a beer post work and watching them flying pretty low as well. Do I know any bird nerds who can explain their behaviour?
September 6, 2024 at 4:03 PM
The Kings Heath buzzards have been making an amazing racket all afternoon. Sitting out into the garden with a beer post work and watching them flying pretty low as well. Do I know any bird nerds who can explain their behaviour?
Ooh what an exciting email I've received today. For the low low cost of $3,000 USD a random magazine will feature me as their cover story "We are eager to spotlight your incredible journey and the innovative work you are doing". I will even get a digital "certificate of honour". Sign me up now.
August 29, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Ooh what an exciting email I've received today. For the low low cost of $3,000 USD a random magazine will feature me as their cover story "We are eager to spotlight your incredible journey and the innovative work you are doing". I will even get a digital "certificate of honour". Sign me up now.
August 21, 2024 at 3:15 PM
And what better way to signal my return than a photo of this idiot? A 15 year old geriatric kitten. Dementia, renal failure, or just enjoying the perks of the elderly to be a bit of a nob?
August 12, 2024 at 8:52 PM
And what better way to signal my return than a photo of this idiot? A 15 year old geriatric kitten. Dementia, renal failure, or just enjoying the perks of the elderly to be a bit of a nob?