Visit with the VC seemed to go off well enough.

Not entirely sure we ever moved beyond spin and soundbite answers, but I was able - and felt brave enough - to ask some questions I'd not have had a chance to ask otherwise (for example, why the library's name had been removed, and how he obtains his information needs). I got a quote or two and some information that might be useful for the article I'm completely failing to write at present.

Great office though. His PA had three times the room I do and I reckon you could live in the space he occupies. Great wall of bookshelves that weren't jam packed but full enough. The rest of the room fairly uncluttered. A large conference table and views of the city from a fourth floor.

He seemed affable enough, it's just weird how similar in both looks and mannerisms he is to my old boss (who's now retired to the sun I hear).

Oh and the answers to the questions above?
- better branding for the library and uni as a whole (greater visibility in the city)
- "I have people who do that"