International students being welcomed today.

I didn't get to give a presentation as I did last time round - they've changed the format. But I did have to stand at a Library stall with leaflets, candy and a laptop. Generally enthuse about the Library which is easy enough to do. Even if I am vaguely surprised that anyone stops when there are other more interesting stands to see.

But it is the one chance in the year that I get to really go to town with all the fragments of phrases that I know in all sorts of languages. It seems to make the students feel a bit more welcome (and impresses my Library colleagues!). The Finns, for example, are always astonished anyone can say anything in their language, never mind "If you hear the sound of butterflies laughing, you know the taste of clouds."

But ironically my business librarian colleague and I spent most time talking to three young ladies from Minnesota who were enthusiastic about everything - one even wants to come and work in the Library.