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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 1d

That's almost why they're like that! She had really bad arthritis. Other adaptive stuff includes the room with 7 (I think?) fireplaces, for when the cold makes things hurt more.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 1d

What, no mindfulness?

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 1d

I also use thinkchecksubmit.org, but I also hand some of the process back to the faculty member and their subject knowledge: Would they respect a paper published in that journal? Do they recognize any of the editorial board as experts in the field? Neither is a definitive answer; just data points.

bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 3d

That adds an additional grim layer to it interfering with international library loans. Not only are the loaned books not getting home, they might be destroyed altogether.
www.404media.co/libraries-ca...

Libraries Can’t Get Their Loaned Books Back Because of Trump’s Tariffs

Libraries have shared their collections internationally for decades. Trump’s tariffs are throwing that system into chaos and can ‘hinder academic progress.’

www.404media.co

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

They're a project manager, but I think theirs works for #medlibs who do evidence synthesis too.
But to continue the game,
"New interface with AI"

Skeletal Viking Amy @lasrina.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

“We’re changing the scope”

MsPraxis @mspraxis.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"Transcribed 100% verbatim"

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 6d

Or a basilisk.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 9d

*Especially* if you hated PE in school. There's all kinds of stuff that's more fun/satisfying than what was expected for class. Keep trying things until you find one or some that you like.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 11d

CAPTCHAs are ontologically distressing. Should the pole supporting a traffic light be included in the concept of traffic light? How little of a bicycle can still be considered a bicycle?

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 11d

I'm a Believer. Though that could be played at regular speed for comedy-horror.
"Then I saw her face..."

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 16d

Is Unpaywall (unpaywall.org) any help? It searches for copyright-compliant open access versions of papers across journals and repositories.

Unpaywall

unpaywall.org

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 16d

For in-person access, not just alumni! For some colleges and universities, anyone can go in and use the stacks; sometimes the databases, too.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 18d

He performed at the Medical Library Association's annual conference last year! Minus the flames, though.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 22d

And the technically-matron of honor; divorced and not sure she can trust love any more watching their antics, not noticing that she is being watched by their captain.

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Where Wolfenred @wolfenred.bsky.social · 24d

Also, the more you learn, the more you’ll realize there is a lot more to discover. Being one of the 10,000 is a lifelong journey.

imgs.xkcd.com/comics/ten_t...

Comic panel. The left panel has text: "I TRY NOT TO MAKE FUN OF PEOPLE FOR ADMITTING THEY DON'T KNOW THINGS. BECAUSE FOR EACH THING 'EVERYONE KNOWS' BY THE TIME THEY'RE ADULTS, EVERY DAY THERE ARE, ON AVERAGE, 10,000 PEOPLE IN THE US HEARING ABOUT IT FOR THE FIRST TIME." Below this, calculations are shown: "FRACTION WHO HAVE HEARD OF IT AT BIRTH = 0%", "FRACTION WHO HAVE HEARD OF IT BY 30 ≈ 100%", "US BIRTH RATE ≈ 4,000,000/year", "NUMBER HEARING ABOUT IT FOR THE FIRST TIME ≈ 10,000/day". The right panel has text: "IF I MAKE FUN OF PEOPLE, I TRAIN THEM NOT TO TELL ME WHEN THEY HAVE THOSE MOMENTS. AND I MISS OUT ON THE FUN." Below this, two stick figures are talking. The first stick figure, with black hair, asks, " 'DIET COKE AND MENTOS THING'? WHAT'S THAT?" The second stick figure replies, "OH MAN! COME ON, WE'RE GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE. WHY? YOU'RE ONE OF TODAY'S LUCKY 10,000."

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 26d

These and the WORBS are a brilliant summary of field markings!

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 27d

🎶Do your ties hang low; do they wobble to and fro 🎶

bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · 27d

Yeah, I like my fun socks too. And they make me feel better about my ugly podiatrist-prescribed shoes.

But then I'm also in a job where I need to look approachable to nervous patrons, not in charge of the survival of a nation.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 14

@foxfeather.bsky.social is a licensed wildlife rehabber (w/no gory pics) and educator (mostly birds AFAIK). In addition to pics from those endeavors, you get their emus and other farm birds, plus bonus yaks. Has charming vulture ambassadors.
Also recommend: @rosemarymosco.com

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 12

JAMA had am article yesterday on how cystic fibrosis has gone from fatal to treatable. The scientific development has been going on longer than 10 years, but a major treatment came out in 2019.
It joins congenital heart disease as a condition where we now need research on the patients in adulthood.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 10

Back to his country estate now that the Season is over.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 9

Newly-identified deep sea fish is cute! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/s...

A New, ‘Adorable’ Deep-Sea Fish Swims Into View

www.nytimes.com

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 6

Or give all the soldiers monster masks and electric guitars to be the Department of GWAR.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Bet they used it on crazy irresponsible stuff like shoes that don't hurt and replacing failing appliances.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 2

I keep thinking about NPR's article about deadbots from last week. It feels like tinfoil-hat territory, but this *is* the stupidest timeline.

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bibliolagus.bsky.social @bibliolagus.bsky.social · Sep 2

Comprehended means both overcome and understand, making it a lovely word to use for this passage.

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