Alice Cann
@alicecann.bsky.social
Uni business librarian, Mum, Researcher. #SystematicReview, searching. Books & reading, esp. scifi (& on tv). Hashtag obsessive. Blogger: https://researcherlibrarian.wordpress.com #AliceWrites
Past focuses: left wing politics, aphantasia, gentle parenting
Past focuses: left wing politics, aphantasia, gentle parenting
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Alice Cann
@alicecann.bsky.social
· Aug 21
EBSCO changes: adjusting and preparing
An academic librarian’s report on exploring the old and new EBSCOhost database platforms for literature searching, with a process for keeping access to saved searches.
researcherlibrarian.wordpress.com
My 2nd blog post of the week, and 2nd in my series about saving searches, is all about changing to the new EBSCO platform. My initial perspective on good and bad things, and a focus on the process I used to prepare, ensuring I continue to have access to all my #SystematicReview searches #AliceWrites
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Lovely to read Cheryl Francis’s @cilipne.bsky.social creative write up of the #DARTS9 conference, organising insights from presentations on librarians’ involvement in research into Strengths, Opportunities and Barriers.
DARTS9 reflections: Part One
CILIP North East Regional Member Network were pleased to offer a bursary to Cheryl Francis from University of Sunderland to attend the DARTS...
cilipne.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Lovely to read Cheryl Francis’s @cilipne.bsky.social creative write up of the #DARTS9 conference, organising insights from presentations on librarians’ involvement in research into Strengths, Opportunities and Barriers.
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Today a chance meeting (follow a lovely coffee catch-up) has led to a plan and an actual event arranged and advertised for in a couple of weeks. Sometimes it is possible to make progress very quickly! #NotableNovember #Day10
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today a chance meeting (follow a lovely coffee catch-up) has led to a plan and an actual event arranged and advertised for in a couple of weeks. Sometimes it is possible to make progress very quickly! #NotableNovember #Day10
Today a chance meeting (follow a lovely coffee catch-up) has led to a plan and an actual event arranged and advertised for in a couple of weeks. Sometimes it is possible to make progress very quickly! #NotableNovember #Day10
November 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today a chance meeting (follow a lovely coffee catch-up) has led to a plan and an actual event arranged and advertised for in a couple of weeks. Sometimes it is possible to make progress very quickly! #NotableNovember #Day10
Lovely to read Cheryl Francis’s @cilipne.bsky.social creative write up of the #DARTS9 conference, organising insights from presentations on librarians’ involvement in research into Strengths, Opportunities and Barriers.
DARTS9 reflections: Part One
CILIP North East Regional Member Network were pleased to offer a bursary to Cheryl Francis from University of Sunderland to attend the DARTS...
cilipne.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Lovely to read Cheryl Francis’s @cilipne.bsky.social creative write up of the #DARTS9 conference, organising insights from presentations on librarians’ involvement in research into Strengths, Opportunities and Barriers.
Good write-up (just discovered when looking for something else!) of the #DARTS9 conference.
Conference Report - DARTS9 ‘Opening Doors: Empowering Librarians to conduct and support research’
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#OAweek #OAweek25
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#OAweek #OAweek25
UALRO Blog - Scholarly Communications - LibGuides at UAL Library Services
arts.ac.libguides.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Good write-up (just discovered when looking for something else!) of the #DARTS9 conference.
Reposted by Alice Cann
This evening we listened to various random (to me) musical theatre songs, with some selection being decided. I was partial to ‘On the Street Where You Live’, but it doesn’t really fit with the more modern songs! I feel like I’ve not played enough My Fair Lady to my children… #NotableNovember #Day9
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This evening we listened to various random (to me) musical theatre songs, with some selection being decided. I was partial to ‘On the Street Where You Live’, but it doesn’t really fit with the more modern songs! I feel like I’ve not played enough My Fair Lady to my children… #NotableNovember #Day9
This evening we listened to various random (to me) musical theatre songs, with some selection being decided. I was partial to ‘On the Street Where You Live’, but it doesn’t really fit with the more modern songs! I feel like I’ve not played enough My Fair Lady to my children… #NotableNovember #Day9
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This evening we listened to various random (to me) musical theatre songs, with some selection being decided. I was partial to ‘On the Street Where You Live’, but it doesn’t really fit with the more modern songs! I feel like I’ve not played enough My Fair Lady to my children… #NotableNovember #Day9
Just the article I wanted to read right now, taking priority over all the things sitting in my ever-growing ‘To Read’ folder!
Claudia Winkleman: The rise and rise of the Strictly and Traitors star
She's taken The Traitors to new heights - but what's next comes with risk, too.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just the article I wanted to read right now, taking priority over all the things sitting in my ever-growing ‘To Read’ folder!
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Today was a day with no external plans for once. I had a productive day cooking and washing and tidying and cleaning. So actually rather busy. Busy weekends with commitments are good, but I’m really glad to have this one with no plans #NotableNovember #Day8
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Today was a day with no external plans for once. I had a productive day cooking and washing and tidying and cleaning. So actually rather busy. Busy weekends with commitments are good, but I’m really glad to have this one with no plans #NotableNovember #Day8
Today was a day with no external plans for once. I had a productive day cooking and washing and tidying and cleaning. So actually rather busy. Busy weekends with commitments are good, but I’m really glad to have this one with no plans #NotableNovember #Day8
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Today was a day with no external plans for once. I had a productive day cooking and washing and tidying and cleaning. So actually rather busy. Busy weekends with commitments are good, but I’m really glad to have this one with no plans #NotableNovember #Day8
Enjoying the autumn leaves on the ground.
November 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Enjoying the autumn leaves on the ground.
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The thing I find so bizarre is folks showing up and saying, look this thing AI did and just sending it out into the world. Even though its awful, not just banal, completely wrong and weird.
If an intern gave you this level of output you'd be letting them go...
If an intern gave you this level of output you'd be letting them go...
When I got the email, I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry:
“Our AI turned your paper ‘King’s Crowns: The’ into a shareable comic. ”
Here’s 24,000 words turned into four panels, including a reference to Nork City and the year 17605. Cf. newprairiepress.org/burgonsociet...
“Our AI turned your paper ‘King’s Crowns: The’ into a shareable comic. ”
Here’s 24,000 words turned into four panels, including a reference to Nork City and the year 17605. Cf. newprairiepress.org/burgonsociet...
November 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The thing I find so bizarre is folks showing up and saying, look this thing AI did and just sending it out into the world. Even though its awful, not just banal, completely wrong and weird.
If an intern gave you this level of output you'd be letting them go...
If an intern gave you this level of output you'd be letting them go...
I’m going to be interested to see fantasy #CelebrityTraitors casts for next year (presuming there will be another series, but in any case). What would make a good mix…
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 AM
I’m going to be interested to see fantasy #CelebrityTraitors casts for next year (presuming there will be another series, but in any case). What would make a good mix…
We didn’t watch it on the night (as we had chess club), and also aren’t in the 16-24 range the article talks about. But we were teenagers and their parents watching together, and desperately avoiding spoilers. Watched #CelebrityTraitors and #Uncloaked last night. Have very much enjoyed the series.
How The Celebrity Traitors reversed TV’s most troubling trend
How The Celebrity Traitors reversed TV’s most troubling trend
Fandom memes, influencers and TikTok deal helped secure industry’s holy grail: gen Z loyalty
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We didn’t watch it on the night (as we had chess club), and also aren’t in the 16-24 range the article talks about. But we were teenagers and their parents watching together, and desperately avoiding spoilers. Watched #CelebrityTraitors and #Uncloaked last night. Have very much enjoyed the series.
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Today I had a day off work (wonderful!) and we went to the British Library, for some non-work research. I was rendered of my love of searching and discovery, and being surrounded by other people on differing research journeys. #NotableNovember #Day7
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Today I had a day off work (wonderful!) and we went to the British Library, for some non-work research. I was rendered of my love of searching and discovery, and being surrounded by other people on differing research journeys. #NotableNovember #Day7
Today I had a day off work (wonderful!) and we went to the British Library, for some non-work research. I was rendered of my love of searching and discovery, and being surrounded by other people on differing research journeys. #NotableNovember #Day7
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Today I had a day off work (wonderful!) and we went to the British Library, for some non-work research. I was rendered of my love of searching and discovery, and being surrounded by other people on differing research journeys. #NotableNovember #Day7
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Today I worked with my colleague, planning teaching on Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace. It’s great to both record and refine what I teach regularly on Bloomberg, and develop this for LSEG. And wonderful to have a well planned lesson to use ongoing. Fun working together too. #NotableNovember #Day6
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Today I worked with my colleague, planning teaching on Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace. It’s great to both record and refine what I teach regularly on Bloomberg, and develop this for LSEG. And wonderful to have a well planned lesson to use ongoing. Fun working together too. #NotableNovember #Day6
Today I worked with my colleague, planning teaching on Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace. It’s great to both record and refine what I teach regularly on Bloomberg, and develop this for LSEG. And wonderful to have a well planned lesson to use ongoing. Fun working together too. #NotableNovember #Day6
November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Today I worked with my colleague, planning teaching on Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace. It’s great to both record and refine what I teach regularly on Bloomberg, and develop this for LSEG. And wonderful to have a well planned lesson to use ongoing. Fun working together too. #NotableNovember #Day6
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1. The Gathering Storm, by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
1. The Gathering Storm, by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
1. The Gathering Storm, by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
1. The Gathering Storm, by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
2. The Dead, by Charlie Higson (reread)
3. Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels (audiobook, drama)
4. Becoming Meg Dashwood, by Rebecca Humphries (audiobook, drama)
5. Swept Away, by Beth O’Leary
#2025reads #OctoberReads 1/2
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This evening we travelled across London to Canary Wharf station (to go to the theatre - to see The Hunger Games). I’ve been to Canary wharf before, but too many years ago to remember. Coming out of the station in the dark I felt like I was in another country! #NotableNovember #Day5
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This evening we travelled across London to Canary Wharf station (to go to the theatre - to see The Hunger Games). I’ve been to Canary wharf before, but too many years ago to remember. Coming out of the station in the dark I felt like I was in another country! #NotableNovember #Day5
This evening we travelled across London to Canary Wharf station (to go to the theatre - to see The Hunger Games). I’ve been to Canary wharf before, but too many years ago to remember. Coming out of the station in the dark I felt like I was in another country! #NotableNovember #Day5
November 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This evening we travelled across London to Canary Wharf station (to go to the theatre - to see The Hunger Games). I’ve been to Canary wharf before, but too many years ago to remember. Coming out of the station in the dark I felt like I was in another country! #NotableNovember #Day5
My attention in the garden is usually piqued by blossom, fruit and early autumn colours. But the leaves are still pretty this time of year, especially on a clear day like today.
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
My attention in the garden is usually piqued by blossom, fruit and early autumn colours. But the leaves are still pretty this time of year, especially on a clear day like today.
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This evening my daughter and I watched loads of Bake Off and are finally actually caught up. I did fall asleep a bit in the last episode though - tv in the evening is dangerous! And unfortunately I’m now wide awake as I’m e had to get on with evening jobs #NotableNovember #Day4
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This evening my daughter and I watched loads of Bake Off and are finally actually caught up. I did fall asleep a bit in the last episode though - tv in the evening is dangerous! And unfortunately I’m now wide awake as I’m e had to get on with evening jobs #NotableNovember #Day4
This evening my daughter and I watched loads of Bake Off and are finally actually caught up. I did fall asleep a bit in the last episode though - tv in the evening is dangerous! And unfortunately I’m now wide awake as I’m e had to get on with evening jobs #NotableNovember #Day4
November 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This evening my daughter and I watched loads of Bake Off and are finally actually caught up. I did fall asleep a bit in the last episode though - tv in the evening is dangerous! And unfortunately I’m now wide awake as I’m e had to get on with evening jobs #NotableNovember #Day4