Author Archives: davidwitteveen
How to begin well…
I’ve been at La Trobre Library for 3.5 weeks now, and it’s been so hectic I haven’t really had time to think about how I’m starting this job. Continue reading
New Year, New Job
After 4 years with OCLC, I’ll be starting a new job at La Trobe University Library in February 2022. It’s exciting. But also terrifying. And a little bit sad. Continue reading
Book Guardians
I was going to write about bysteander intervention in libraries. But my heart isn’t in it, so have a charming documentary about Reykjavík librry instead. Continue reading
AI flashcard, robot bosses, and a museum in your home.
Some freeform blogging. Some bits and pieces, mostly. I’m currently knee-deep in uni work and assignments. I used to roll my eyes at RMIT’s Information Management course being part of their School of Business, and the business subjects that were … Continue reading
Emerging trends in academic libraries. By which I mean: puppies.
I’m back to my Masters degree in a couple of weeks, after taking a year off. I didn’t plan to take a year off. Actually, I was planning to finish my Masters last year. After a rocky year in 2019 … Continue reading
RUNNING ZERO-PREP RPG SESSIONS
I haven’t updated this blog since February. And this post has nothing to do with libraries. 2020 was not a good year. I spent most of it in lockdown because of the pandemic. I was separated from my partner for … Continue reading
cardiParty: The Museum of Broken Relationships
Last Friday I attended a tour of the Museum of Broken Relationships organised by newCardigan. Continue reading
The Dangers of Donations
What are the ethics of museums collaborating with repressive regimes? Continue reading
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