Ten years on…

… and nothing to show for it.

The question “Why?” is almost meaningless, given the deep dysfunction that continues to emerge and manifest in Royaume-Uni. Can’t even blame Brexit for this.

I know I complain a lot to, and with, my German students about the level of digitization in Germany and draw comparisons to France and the US, but there is no way I would ever hold up the UK as an example of “how to get it done.” I can understand and appreciate the differences I find in the US, France, and Germany, but I repeatedly find myself wondering just what the heck is the problem with the UK.

Details about this rant here:

Millions wasted on attempt to create nationwide UK library website…

Meanwhile, here’s some fresh digitizing for you. Fresh from le Peuple Foy et le Passage St. Catherine, voila!

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