Academic Liaison Librarian at the University of Wales Trinity St David (Birmingham). Former FE Library Manager and Secondary English teacher. UK 🇬🇧 Get in touch - missoliviareads@outlook.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3mihqbj3ktc2dOh, and just a small thing that happened over the last few days ...... at #UKSG2026, I led my first international conference breakout session where 50+ people signed up to come and hear what I had to say about the work @uwtsd.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social is doing with AI, including ...01 Apr 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihqbj3ktc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3mihpxja3oc2bAs #UKSG2026 draws to a close, I wanted to reflect on a superb few days. Starting off with the most beautiful tribute to the late Elaine Sykes from Andrew Barker and Tom Morley, it seemed appropriate for so many of the values they shared about her were all themes that ran through the whole event ...01 Apr 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihpxja3oc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3micblxs7b22lSo I can officially call myself a "big conference" speaker after today. My 1st solo breakout session was at #UKSG2026 where this room was full of amazing people listening to what I had to say. It still doesn't feel real - but the joy inside is just the best thing ever. Round 2 tomorrow!!30 Mar 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3micblxs7b22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3mibogidd5c26First breakout session of #UKSG2026 supporting fellow first time "big conference" speaker Sarah Humphreys and the wonderful @tmorley24.bsky.social, learning more about hosting, publishing and the power of open access. Straight after this, just the small matter of my first solo breakout session 🙈🙈30 Mar 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibogidd5c26https://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3mibdyldbqc2kBeautiful opening to #UKSG2026 from Andrew Barker and Tom Morley talking Open Access in memory of Elaine Sykes. I never knew her but the way Andrew and Tom spoke of her today, I really wish I had.30 Mar 2026 09:29 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibdyldbqc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3mibcibhupc2n#UKSG2026 Lets go!!30 Mar 2026 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibcibhupc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m7g3wsqj5c24It was yet again an honour to speak at my second UKSG Forum earlier this week alongside my wonderful colleague Taran Johal on behalf of Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant / University of Wales Trinity Saint David Our presentation "UWTSD Birmingham and Generative AI: We're All In This Together"...07 Dec 2025 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7g3wsqj5c24https://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m74l2k43222jSo that's #UKSGForum2025 over for another year and yet again I am leaving overflowing with ideas and inspiration. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on our presentation and it was also great to see so many fabulous familiar faces throughout the day too....03 Dec 2025 23:05 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74l2k43222jhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m74kicb2ls2jI must also mention the AMAZING team from UCA for the presentation on their Legacy project with the iconic Zandra Rhodes too! #UKSGForum202503 Dec 2025 22:55 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74kicb2ls2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m74a43qp2226Not only does she produce stunningly creative presentations, @littlebutfierce.bsky.social produced a brilliant summary of our talk, as well as many others! One for you @samscoulding.bsky.social @uwtsdlib.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Dec 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m74a43qp2226https://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m747p6t34225Presentation of the day #UKSGForum2025 has to go to @littlebutfierce.bsky.social for her phenomenal film noir tinged take on systematic reviews. I have a new standard to aspire to in my future presentations now - look at these slides 😍😍😍😍03 Dec 2025 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m747p6t34225https://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m747ey6qik25One of my favourite presentations of the day - the most amazing project!! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Dec 2025 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m747ey6qik25https://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m73dpuwdyc2o#UKSGForum2025 Steph Gibson from the University of Suffolk brought home the realities of supporting staff and students effectively while dealing with budget cuts, staff freezes and a mid year building move. I was blown away -what an awe-inspiring talk! A huge round of applause for the whole team 👏🏼03 Dec 2025 11:21 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73dpuwdyc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/missoliviareads.bsky.social/post/3m73bbz2fbk2b#UKSGForum2025 How community engagement can make an impact and the power of "the bigger picture" not just what the data says. The library as a "community centre of knowledge" - what a mesmerising keynote from @godwyns.bsky.social to start this day!03 Dec 2025 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:yt3nzzlytrkxigfxceofyth3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m73bbz2fbk2b