Thomas Meehan
@orangeaurochs.bsky.social
Cats, cows, lego. Work in a library. Sandy, Bedfordshire. https://instagram.com/orangeaurochs
Bridge over the A1(M) at Washington Services. All services should have a bridge like this.
February 14, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Bridge over the A1(M) at Washington Services. All services should have a bridge like this.
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He wasn't initially called to religion, but then he saw the light.
February 14, 2026 at 9:13 AM
He wasn't initially called to religion, but then he saw the light.
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It’s at this point that we must seriously consider Annie for our next Prime Minister. She’s just saying what we’re all thinking.
February 14, 2026 at 9:15 AM
It’s at this point that we must seriously consider Annie for our next Prime Minister. She’s just saying what we’re all thinking.
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Annual reminder if God forbid you are thinking about it, giving up coffee for Lent is presuming to choose a penance for everyone around you.
February 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Annual reminder if God forbid you are thinking about it, giving up coffee for Lent is presuming to choose a penance for everyone around you.
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Imagine thinking even for a second that Bear fucking Grylls could do a better job in a wildly complex geopolitical envrionment that a seasoned diplomat who already had a track record with the administration.
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Imagine thinking even for a second that Bear fucking Grylls could do a better job in a wildly complex geopolitical envrionment that a seasoned diplomat who already had a track record with the administration.
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Has anyone studied how researchers and academics use library catalogues? I'm struggling to find any literature on researcher (not student) information needs and information seeking behavior. Any leads?
My focus is rare books/archives/special collections, but I'm looking broadly right now.
My focus is rare books/archives/special collections, but I'm looking broadly right now.
February 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Has anyone studied how researchers and academics use library catalogues? I'm struggling to find any literature on researcher (not student) information needs and information seeking behavior. Any leads?
My focus is rare books/archives/special collections, but I'm looking broadly right now.
My focus is rare books/archives/special collections, but I'm looking broadly right now.
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![Comic. [2x2 chart. Top left quadrant: seem like dinosaurs x are dinosaurs. Silhouettes of dinosaurs stegosaurus, triceratops, tyrannosaurus, velociraptor, and long-neck dinosaur. Top right quadrant: seem like dinosaurs x are not dinosaurs. Silhouettes of mosasaur, quetzalcoatlus, dimetrodon, plesiosaur, and pteranodon. Bottom left quadrant: don’t seem like dinosaurs x are dinosaurs. Silhouettes of penguin, egret, ostrich, pigeon, falcon. Bottom right: don’t seem like dinosaurs x are not dinosaurs. Silhouettes of squirrel, stapler, plant, person, and bicycle.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreihcxd5wcrrf5nxz3g4riglsrccbucmdns6kxrtmtj6gjgwqibp3fi@jpeg)
February 9, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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Happy 13th anniversary to this pair of matching news headlines.
February 10, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Happy 13th anniversary to this pair of matching news headlines.
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the Spectator accidentally recycled a subhed from a previous day’s article about Tehran
February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
the Spectator accidentally recycled a subhed from a previous day’s article about Tehran
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Oof.
“The combined tuition fees of the entire Question Time panel would not cover my cost for 1 year of uni. Is that fair?”
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
Oli Dugmore
It’s absolutely NOT fair. This outrageous scandal must end
February 6, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Oof.
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There's no easy way to say this: isthmus
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
There's no easy way to say this: isthmus
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Full programme and registration for #MetaFutures: www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
February 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Full programme and registration for #MetaFutures: www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
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subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz353bs
February 4, 2026 at 6:40 PM
subscriptions >>> shop.viz.co.uk/viz353bs
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Yoo had won joob
Bizarre gobbledygook 'rode closeb' sign leaves Staffordshire drivers baffled
The busy road has been closed for months
www.stokesentinel.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Yoo had won joob
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I will vote for any political party which promises to end the scourge of structural engineers.
February 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I will vote for any political party which promises to end the scourge of structural engineers.
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A reminder that punctuation is important.
February 1, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A reminder that punctuation is important.
Flowers in the garden
February 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Flowers in the garden
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Fabulous 10/10 no notes
January 31, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Fabulous 10/10 no notes
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Scam alert: if you get a message saying free cinema tickets for “Melania” don’t open it.
It’ll contain tickets for “Melania”.
It’ll contain tickets for “Melania”.
January 29, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Scam alert: if you get a message saying free cinema tickets for “Melania” don’t open it.
It’ll contain tickets for “Melania”.
It’ll contain tickets for “Melania”.
Strictly and The Night Manager.
Scheduled prime time party political broadcasts
Name a TV show that overstayed it's welcome
January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Strictly and The Night Manager.
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An absolute fucking disaster in the making.
We want to make sure tutoring isn't the preserve of a lucky few, but accessible to every child who needs it.
AI can help us do that.
Safe, personalised, one-to-one learning support to help every child achieve and thrive.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
AI can help us do that.
Safe, personalised, one-to-one learning support to help every child achieve and thrive.
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/01...
Poorest pupils to be given AI tutors
Bridget Phillipson says tuition would no longer be the preserve of ‘the lucky few’
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 1:49 PM
An absolute fucking disaster in the making.
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Please pay attention to this very important information.
January 29, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Please pay attention to this very important information.