Trainer and consultant: UX (user experience), failure and uncertainty, Lego Serious Play, libraries: https://andypriestnertraining.com/ Chair of UX in Libraries: https://uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ My podcasting alter ego: @andypodding.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3mcwqi4twpk2hPlease share… Bookings are now open for the 2026 User Experience in Libraries conference in York in June 2026. We’ve curated a fantastic range of keynote speakers for this our 10th celebratory edition. We’d love to see you there! Sign up now for a discounted rate: uxlib.org/uxlibs2026/ #uxlibs21 Jan 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwqi4twpk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3mcfmulurs22gReminder: the deadline for the Call for Papers for the 2026 UX in Libraries conference in York is in 2.5 weeks. We look forward to receiving your submission by 2 Feb! Full details: https://uxlib.org/2025/11/13/call-for-papers-2026/ #uxlibs #userexperience #uxresearch #uxdesign #needs #behaviours #libraries14 Jan 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcfmulurs22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3m5teshbh4s2dUser Experience in Libraries 2026: we have just launched our theme - Pathways and Possibilities - and our Call for Papers for our next conference in York in June 2026. If you are interested in applying to present then visit our website for all the details: https://uxlib.org/2025/11/13/call-for-papers-2026/ #userexperience17 Nov 2025 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5teshbh4s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lxrrkjkccs2eExcellent session on neurodiversity with @playbrarian.uk here in Kingston today.01 Sep 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrrkjkccs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lsinrzbhe22oAll ready for my keynote at the Business Librarians Association #BLA25 in Stirling on ‘Letting go of certainty’. I will be exploring: whether uncertainty has always been with us; if it’s good or bad for us; and what we can do about it in both our work and personal lives. #uncertainty #libraries26 Jun 2025 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsinrzbhe22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lsiiiagpps2dWonderful to catch up with two other former Chairs of the Business Librarians Association (BLA) last night: Keith & Emma, between us we consecutively covered 2006 to 2016. #BLA2526 Jun 2025 06:24 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsiiiagpps2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lsgtwdik7k2pA little surreal to be back at the BLA (Business Librarians Association) after 10 years away. I’ll be keynoting tomorrow on ‘letting go of certainty’ #BLA25 #uncertainty #change #anxiety #failure25 Jun 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgtwdik7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lrfpwmwgsc2fA summary of #UXLibs Day 2: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_uxlibs-userexperience-uxresearch-activity-7338871220001538048-JC0w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q12 Jun 2025 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfpwmwgsc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lrd2u7ji5c2lA summary of #UXLibs Day 1 in Liverpool: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_uxlibs-liverpool-uxdesign-activity-7338491359428833280-ekIw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q #userexperience #uxresearch #uxdesign11 Jun 2025 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrd2u7ji5c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lptnjt7kyk2xBookings close on Tuesday 27 May for this year's User Experience in Libraries conference in Liverpool (10-12 June). There's still a few days left to sign up for what promises to be a 'Magical Mystery Tour' in the UK's legendary port city. uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ https://uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/23 May 2025 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lptnjt7kyk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lpizo7fntk2yHeaded to Vienna to open the joint international business librarians conference tomorrow with a keynote on uncertainty entitled: ‘Letting go of certainty’. Can uncertainty be good for us? And what can we do when faced with too much uncertainty?19 May 2025 07:16 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpizo7fntk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lmew5xr7qs2uAll the details on the talented library staff who will be presenting papers - having been chosen through our call for papers - at this year’s UX in Libraries conference in Liverpool: https://uxlib.org/2025/04/08/uxlibs9-paper-presenters/ Book your place at: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/09 Apr 2025 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmew5xr7qs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lmc3kv5blk2pAbout to start a #UserExperience online training session for public libraries hosted by @cilip.bsky.social. I find my iPad full screen clock to be an essential tool.08 Apr 2025 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmc3kv5blk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3llyjnjovsk2fThe full line-up of keynote and plenary speakers at this year’s UX in Libraries in June… Book your place: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-uxlibs-userexperienceresearch-activity-7312780848154460162-ALfI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q04 Apr 2025 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3llyjnjovsk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3llohoztylc2kToday: the fifth of five principal speakers at UX in Libraries in Liverpool and finally time to (awkwardly) promote myself and my opening address as an incentive to attend #UXLibs… You can book your place here: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-uxlibs-userexperienceresearch-activity-7312462764667514880-7B6R?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q31 Mar 2025 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3llohoztylc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3llh2ywfkek27So excited to see signups from lots of new names/faces for this year’s #UXLibs (UX in Libraries). If anyone is nervous about attending for the first time we run a buddy scheme that is intended to connect you with like-minded people before you arrive. uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/28 Mar 2025 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3llh2ywfkek27https://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3llgnqgkrqc24Another post detailing the main speakers at this year’s #UXLibs (UX in Libraries) in Liverpool. Book your place at: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ Today: Deborah Morris & Kate Kluttz, who will be sharing insights into student use of physical library spaces. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-uxlibs-userexperienceresearch-activity-7311337884396015616-Uaz_?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q28 Mar 2025 10:56 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3llgnqgkrqc24https://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3llc3qu7crs2eAnother brilliant keynote speaker at this year’s #UXLibs who is ALL about accessibility and inclusion. I can’t wait for you to hear @stephaniewalter.bsky.social speak… Find out more about her talk here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-uxlibs-userexperienceresearch-activity-7310615580363898881-1ZTs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q26 Mar 2025 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3llc3qu7crs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3ll7el6xet22nAnother speaker spotlight for the forthcoming UX in Libraries conference: Joel McGeorge. I just know that Joel’s talk is going to be inspiring and fun in equal measure. Book your place at: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-uxlibs-userexperienceresearch-activity-7310263799851220993-K9x1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q25 Mar 2025 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7el6xet22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3ll53fuxayc2nOver the next week or so I will be shining a spotlight on the main speakers at our next conference in June. Today: Venessa Bennett. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-uxlibs-userexperienceresearch-activity-7309959180881178624-rmmM?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q You can find out more about the conference and book your place here: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ #userexperience #libraries #conference24 Mar 2025 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll53fuxayc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lksfzt7hyk22Yesterday I visited Stockholm’s Library Lab - a unique library responding to the needs and behaviours of its local population. Here’s what I found there… https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_uxresearch-uxdesign-libraries-activity-7308420157855416322-cMMe?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q20 Mar 2025 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lksfzt7hyk22https://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3ljmwijrxuk24Please share: 8 great reasons to attend #UXLibs (User Experience in Libraries) in Liverpool in June 2025, based on the experiences of last year’s attendees… https://www.linkedin.com/posts/andypriestner_userexperience-libraries-uxdesign-activity-7302375821753671681-9zG5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAEiBwcB_Vhf_Vj_3PPsxkrNP2_pE6FLd1Q05 Mar 2025 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljmwijrxuk24https://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3liyxrghs2s2nNew speakers announced for the UX in Libraries conference in Liverpool 2025! Plenaries: Joel McGeorge, Debbie Morris & Kate Kluttz Workshops: Dilay Sarpay, Scott Young Find out more at: uxlib.org/uxlibs2025/ #userexperience #uxdesign #uxresearch #libraries25 Feb 2025 13:28 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3liyxrghs2s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3li2vrxg5a22xYesterday the #uxlibs committee came together to discover the names of the 20 presenters who scored the highest in our Call for Papers. We can’t wait to hear their talks as the join us in Liverpool, in June, from as far afield as Sweden, Germany, France, Argentina, USA and Australia. https://media.tenor.com/NDy7tHxjzGEAAAAC/globe-revolution.gif?hh=493&ww=49813 Feb 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2vrxg5a22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/andypriestner.bsky.social/post/3lgzycmtnds2dWebsite paper prototyping at University College Cork today: can’t wait to write this experience up!31 Jan 2025 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:ohuo6gdoeplk36igndpup7yi/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgzycmtnds2d