Michelle B
@michelleab
World's okayest librarian. Co- founder of CALC (Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference). Would always rather be travelling. She/her.
I just read the Wikipedia entry on this and it seems to rule us out as fighter pilots. Just as I was considering what to do if/ when universities go bust, too.
#RitterTwitter ( #RitterSky ?) I got THE most elite t shirt in Berlin. Need to chop it up a bit to be wearable (they're only in unisex/ men's cut) but it's so good!
Took this photo today and it reminded me of @ijclark.com ! How are you, Ian?
Wimbledon on, packing station set up, #CALC25 merch* (hopefully, belatedly) going out this week! *sketchnotes hidden as they're too good to show spoilers
Went to the Suriname pavilion at Osaka Expo solely for @siobhanh.bsky.social - the guy staffing it was very surprised when I said I know someone from there!
Now that CALC's all sorted I'm changing career to F1 mechanic* (*Lego version only, couldn't handle the stress of real cars)
At Gillian's session, really looking forward to it! Finally met Gillian last night, I've read her work about reading lists so was good to tell her that. #LILAC25
Made it for a quick run around the miners strike exhibition at lunch, did not have enough time but got this magnet! #LILAC25
The accessible seating vs fear of heights equation has actually worked out fine! Thanks for the tip @manclibrarian.bsky.social #LILAC25
Never not totally foxed by escape room puzzles. Always the least useful person on your escape room team 😂 #LILAC25
#LILAC25 attendees, me and @patchedelbows.bsky.social have some #CALC25 stickers on us. If you'd like one, let us know!
First two staff I saw at #LILAC25 greeted me by (full) name, you don't get that at other conferences
Alas have missed most of the @infolitgroup.bsky.social webinar this afternoon due to two fire alarms, consoling myself with a mini cupcake.
Reading this cos I'm at my mum's house and it was the closest thing to hand. Can confirm that reading a whole book formatted as emails between characters is really fucking annoying.
Diet coke disappointment aside, I did get this "family" bag of M&M's. My family being me.
I went to Iceland last weekend and did you know that it's ridiculously beautiful? Also I got to see the latest volcanic eruption and turn around to see the aurora borealis. Stunning!
Did they make this Christmas deco specifically for @sluginkpress.bsky.social ? 🤔
Highly recommend buying yourself a silly little treat today. I just got my new pal Bret, who has already cheered me up on such a gloomy afternoon!
Teaching automotive engineering students this morning so going with a lightly themed "Lando! Lando, we could be world champions!" outfit. Thinking about throwing out the library content and just discussing yesterday's race.
ANYWAY, it was nice to have a day off HE, go to the Libraries Change Lives reception and have a chat with lovely people. Bobby Seagull is much smaller IRL.
Slightly concerned that there are some life belts floating down the Thames...