Library_Si
@library-si.bsky.social
Medical library manager at Imperial College. Interested in STEM education, evidence-based medicine and open science. Views are my own. 🧑🔬💉💊🎓📚 Also Liverpool FC YNWA
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There's a special place in Hull for John Venn
August 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
There's a special place in Hull for John Venn
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Great initiative by Wiley! The publisher has started marking retracted papers in reference lists. When you click on the retraction notice, you can also see the date and reason for the retraction.
All publishers should adopt this practice. But also screen references during submission.
All publishers should adopt this practice. But also screen references during submission.
August 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Great initiative by Wiley! The publisher has started marking retracted papers in reference lists. When you click on the retraction notice, you can also see the date and reason for the retraction.
All publishers should adopt this practice. But also screen references during submission.
All publishers should adopt this practice. But also screen references during submission.
Just an average Sunday afternoon at @awamu.bsky.social Together Festival with the truly bonkers Paddy Steer.
August 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just an average Sunday afternoon at @awamu.bsky.social Together Festival with the truly bonkers Paddy Steer.
I just gave a colleague heading off on maternity leave a copy of Peepo, which is a personal favourite. I hope she and her daughter enjoyed them as much as we did.
August 1, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I just gave a colleague heading off on maternity leave a copy of Peepo, which is a personal favourite. I hope she and her daughter enjoyed them as much as we did.
So sad to hear of the passing of Allan Ahlberg. His stories and poems (and Janet Ahlberg's illustrations) were a big part of my childhood. I had the privilege of sharing them with my kids which was an enormous pleasure.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Allan Ahlberg, celebrated children's author, dies aged 87 - BBC News
He wrote more than 150 books, including The Jolly Postman and Each Peach Pear Plum.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
So sad to hear of the passing of Allan Ahlberg. His stories and poems (and Janet Ahlberg's illustrations) were a big part of my childhood. I had the privilege of sharing them with my kids which was an enormous pleasure.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Researchers take note: 👇🏼👇🏼
analysis of changes to words in 232 datasets from HHS, CDC, & VA sources btwn Jan 20 & Mar. 25, 2025, compared to archived versions:
49% substantially altered
106 had "gender" switched to "sex"
15 logged/indicated change occurred
🛟😷🧪📈 Sociology demography policy medsky
analysis of changes to words in 232 datasets from HHS, CDC, & VA sources btwn Jan 20 & Mar. 25, 2025, compared to archived versions:
49% substantially altered
106 had "gender" switched to "sex"
15 logged/indicated change occurred
🛟😷🧪📈 Sociology demography policy medsky
Data manipulation within the US Federal Government
A US Department of Veterans Affairs dataset compiling veteran health-care use in 2021
was quietly amended on March 5, 2025. A column titled gender was renamed sex, and
the words were also switched in ...
www.thelancet.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Researchers take note: 👇🏼👇🏼
analysis of changes to words in 232 datasets from HHS, CDC, & VA sources btwn Jan 20 & Mar. 25, 2025, compared to archived versions:
49% substantially altered
106 had "gender" switched to "sex"
15 logged/indicated change occurred
🛟😷🧪📈 Sociology demography policy medsky
analysis of changes to words in 232 datasets from HHS, CDC, & VA sources btwn Jan 20 & Mar. 25, 2025, compared to archived versions:
49% substantially altered
106 had "gender" switched to "sex"
15 logged/indicated change occurred
🛟😷🧪📈 Sociology demography policy medsky
Made the sexiest bread and butter pudding ever yesterday and that's not an adjective you'll usually find attached to B&BP. Made with stewed plums and apricots from our garden/my youngest's school apricot tree.
July 19, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Made the sexiest bread and butter pudding ever yesterday and that's not an adjective you'll usually find attached to B&BP. Made with stewed plums and apricots from our garden/my youngest's school apricot tree.
Wandsworth Council is actually enacting some progressive policies. Their Access for All scheme already offers discounts a range of council services and now includes 50% off e-hire bikes. Perhaps the Labour government should pay attention. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-ju...
50% off Lime Bikes: Wandsworth Council makes e-bikes fair, safe and affordable - Wandsworth Borough Council
www.wandsworth.gov.uk
July 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Wandsworth Council is actually enacting some progressive policies. Their Access for All scheme already offers discounts a range of council services and now includes 50% off e-hire bikes. Perhaps the Labour government should pay attention. www.wandsworth.gov.uk/news/news-ju...
So sad to hear about the death of Diogo Jota. He was a brilliant footballer and seemed like a lovely guy. Such a tragedy that this was only a few days after his wedding and with 3 young kids. Heartbroken for his family. Liverpool FC will never forget you. You'll Never Walk Alone. RIP. 💔💔💔
July 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
So sad to hear about the death of Diogo Jota. He was a brilliant footballer and seemed like a lovely guy. Such a tragedy that this was only a few days after his wedding and with 3 young kids. Heartbroken for his family. Liverpool FC will never forget you. You'll Never Walk Alone. RIP. 💔💔💔
Rather enamoured with my purple chilli plants. Thought they might not go purple till they are ripe but they've started purple, so who knows what colour they will end up.
July 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Rather enamoured with my purple chilli plants. Thought they might not go purple till they are ripe but they've started purple, so who knows what colour they will end up.
OK, I admit I had to look that one up. I wondered what Romesh Ranganathan had to do with libraries. This is what happens when you don't go to library school.
a man with a beard adjusts his glasses with a prime video logo in the corner
Alt: A Gif of comedian Romesh and Ranganathan removing his glasses.
media.tenor.com
June 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
OK, I admit I had to look that one up. I wondered what Romesh Ranganathan had to do with libraries. This is what happens when you don't go to library school.
Hey Library Bluesky I need some inspiration. I was looking for new work trainers and realised you can get them personalised with text on each shoe. Can you come up with anything better than 'Library For Life'.
11 characters max per shoe including spaces. No punctuation. Obvs work appropriate.
11 characters max per shoe including spaces. No punctuation. Obvs work appropriate.
June 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Hey Library Bluesky I need some inspiration. I was looking for new work trainers and realised you can get them personalised with text on each shoe. Can you come up with anything better than 'Library For Life'.
11 characters max per shoe including spaces. No punctuation. Obvs work appropriate.
11 characters max per shoe including spaces. No punctuation. Obvs work appropriate.
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Library job at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social! Head of Content and Discovery (Maternity Cover).
We are seeking an experienced library professional to undertake a fixed term, maternity cover role.
Deadline: 18 Jun 2025
Find out more here: bit.ly/43Npsi4
We are seeking an experienced library professional to undertake a fixed term, maternity cover role.
Deadline: 18 Jun 2025
Find out more here: bit.ly/43Npsi4
Description
Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment...
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June 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Library job at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social! Head of Content and Discovery (Maternity Cover).
We are seeking an experienced library professional to undertake a fixed term, maternity cover role.
Deadline: 18 Jun 2025
Find out more here: bit.ly/43Npsi4
We are seeking an experienced library professional to undertake a fixed term, maternity cover role.
Deadline: 18 Jun 2025
Find out more here: bit.ly/43Npsi4
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Important news: the Weston Library in Oxford (part of the Bodleian) has added a small baby play space.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
June 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Important news: the Weston Library in Oxford (part of the Bodleian) has added a small baby play space.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
And they've called it the Toddleian.
Listening to a hugely exciting talk from Dr Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social on the launch of the Open Journals Collective. Great to hear what is coming down the line with this new diamond OA publisher. #OA #DiamondOA #OJC
June 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Listening to a hugely exciting talk from Dr Caroline Edwards @theblochian.bsky.social on the launch of the Open Journals Collective. Great to hear what is coming down the line with this new diamond OA publisher. #OA #DiamondOA #OJC
I for one welcome our new machine overlords and look forward to their benevolent oversight, speedy printing and rapid technical support.
May 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I for one welcome our new machine overlords and look forward to their benevolent oversight, speedy printing and rapid technical support.
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Here's a bit of news for Talk TV and Mike Graham: No British prime minister has ever attended the inauguration of a US president.
The UK ambassador to the US traditionally attends US presidential inaugurations on behalf of the British government.
The UK ambassador to the US traditionally attends US presidential inaugurations on behalf of the British government.
January 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here's a bit of news for Talk TV and Mike Graham: No British prime minister has ever attended the inauguration of a US president.
The UK ambassador to the US traditionally attends US presidential inaugurations on behalf of the British government.
The UK ambassador to the US traditionally attends US presidential inaugurations on behalf of the British government.
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And it’s out! The 7th edition of How to Read a Paper, coauthored with new blood in the shape of my ex PhD student Paul Dijkstra @drpauldijkstra.bsky.social. So good working with you on this Paul!
January 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
And it’s out! The 7th edition of How to Read a Paper, coauthored with new blood in the shape of my ex PhD student Paul Dijkstra @drpauldijkstra.bsky.social. So good working with you on this Paul!
Sad to hear of the passing of Tony Slattery at only 65. I loved Whose Line is it Anyway when I was young. He was always brilliant. RIP
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Comedian Tony Slattery dies aged 65 after heart attack
Slattery, who rose to fame in 1980s, appeared on shows such as Have I Got News for You and Whose Line Is It Anyway?
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Sad to hear of the passing of Tony Slattery at only 65. I loved Whose Line is it Anyway when I was young. He was always brilliant. RIP
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
A great Christmas treat! Wonderful to see this tapestry created by Imperial College students hung in the Abdus Salam Library.
December 20, 2024 at 4:07 PM
A great Christmas treat! Wonderful to see this tapestry created by Imperial College students hung in the Abdus Salam Library.
Gisèle Pelicot truely is an incredible women. Her bravery in the face of unimaginable trauma is astounding. No one should feel they need to air these things in public but her committment to waiving anonymity so that “shame could change sides” is remarkable.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Gisèle Pelicot rape trial: husband jailed for 20 years as all 51 men found guilty
Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife and invited dozens of men to rape her in their French home over nine years
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2024 at 1:47 PM
Gisèle Pelicot truely is an incredible women. Her bravery in the face of unimaginable trauma is astounding. No one should feel they need to air these things in public but her committment to waiving anonymity so that “shame could change sides” is remarkable.
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
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Concerned that nestled in this white paper are plans for community "Right to buy" that includes libraries. Why would we need to buy the buildings we already own and that house a statutory service?
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
English Devolution White Paper
www.gov.uk
December 17, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Concerned that nestled in this white paper are plans for community "Right to buy" that includes libraries. Why would we need to buy the buildings we already own and that house a statutory service?
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Today’s poem is called ‘A Short Poem Concerning the Proximity of Chris Rea to Home as He Drives Back for Christmas’.
December 17, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Today’s poem is called ‘A Short Poem Concerning the Proximity of Chris Rea to Home as He Drives Back for Christmas’.
PLOS making the move to Bluesky.
IT'S OFFICIAL! From today, @plos.org and its journals are no longer posting on Twitter/X. If you want to carry on hearing about great science in our journal, follow @plosbiology.org on Bluesky here: bsky.app/profile/plos...
December 17, 2024 at 9:58 AM
PLOS making the move to Bluesky.
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We don't have an elf on the shelf but we do have a
December 10, 2024 at 11:38 AM
We don't have an elf on the shelf but we do have a