A Beer, A Bap and A Boffin:

What’s next for libraries, literature and creativity?

A discussion with James Robertson

In this talk, novelist and poet James Robertson discusses the historical and present role of libraries in our society and asks how that role might change in the years ahead. He will look at how culture, and literature in particular, both shape and are shaped by the state of the library sector.

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on library services and content, on literary creativity, and on protecting authors’ copyright will also be considered. The talk will include short readings from James’ own work.

Dr James Robertson FRSE, Author James Robertson is a novelist, short story writer, poet, editor and publisher. He studied History at the University of Edinburgh and worked in bookselling for several years, before becoming a full-time writer. His novels include Joseph Knight, The Testament of Gideon Mack, And the Land Lay Still, and News of the Dead. He co-founded and is general editor of Itchy Coo, an imprint specialising in books in Scots for young readers.

This event includes a beer and a bap in your ticket price, with vegetarian/vegan options and non-alcoholic options available.