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Sarah the Science Librarian
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Librarian. Cat lover. Cupcake enthusiast. (she/her)
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hugobookclub.bsky.social
Canada is releasing a set of stamps celebrating the nation's graphic novelists.

These stamps feature Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, alongside some of their famous works.
Stamps featuring Kate Beaton, Jimmy Beaulieu, Guy Delisle, Julie Doucet, Bryan Lee O’Malley and Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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irisvanrooij.bsky.social
“Researching and reflecting on the harms of AI is not itself harm reduction. It may even contribute to rationalizing, normalizing, and enabling harm. Critical reflection without appropriate action is thus quintessentially critical washing."

-- @marentierra.bsky.social et al, (2025).
Critical AI Literacy: Beyond hegemonic perspectives on sustainability
How can universities resist being coopted and corrupted by the AI industries’ agendas? Originally published here: https://rcsc.substack.com/p/critical-ai-literacy-beyond-hegemonic
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November 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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michelobius.bsky.social
It’s really hard right now to not feel the crushing weight of basically every major institution failing in their most basic, fundamental duties to the public.
datadrivenmd.social Jorge A. Caballero, MD @datadrivenmd.social · 14d
To recap: Jeffrey Epstein offered a NY Times reporter photos taken in Epstein's kitchen of Donald Trump and girls in bikinis *and* implored the NYT reporter to put this information in the public discourse in 2015

What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
aridrennen.bsky.social Ari Drennen @aridrennen.bsky.social · 14d
“would you like photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?” -Jeffrey Epstein
November 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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cait.bsky.social
a few months ago I said "having generative AI handle absolutely anything with regards to healthcare is a nightmare and should be banned" and a bunch of people made fun of me and called me stupid. anyways,
r/ExpectationVsReality u/Additional-Simple858 • 3d Join Al 'doctor' said my back pain is depression, not a slipped disc. Now physical therapy won't get approved. Al Expectation We are reviewing claim #& submitted on 09/28/2025. Our records indicate the claim was filed under diagnosis code F32.9 (Depressive disorder, unspecified), while the corresponding prescription and referral history list treatment for lumbar disc herniation (back pain). Re: Incorrect Diagnosis in Record Hi Thank you for reaching out. We have reviewed your visit documentation and can confirm that the notes in question were generated using our Al scribe system. It appears the Al tool assigned diagnosis code F32.9 (Depressive disorder, unspecified), while your visit notes and treatment plan reference lumbar disc herniation (back pain). Per compliance policy, certain Al-generated fields cannot be manually updated by clinic staff and require vendor correction. We have escalated this to our vendor support team and opened ticket # . We'll notify you once we receive confirmation or correction from the vendor.
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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a11yawareness.bsky.social
Many struggle with writing alt text for charts and other other data visualizations. Amy Cesal's "Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization" hammers home the importance of explaining the chart type, the type of data, and the reason for the chart.

medium.com/nightingale/...
Writing Alt Text for Data Visualization
How do you write text that conveys the whole meaning of a visualization? You probably can’t. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t try
medium.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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rachelgilmore.bsky.social
Mortifying and completely preventable.

www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
Canada loses measles elimination status | CBC
www.cbc.ca
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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michaelhendricks.bsky.social
The mobilization of the research community by Gaynor Watson-Creed and others has been successful, and Parliament has withdrawn its abusive data request. Via @widowweb.bsky.social on www.linkedin.com/posts/maydia...
Mobilization of the Scientific Community across Canada has been successful! As of yesterday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research hashtag#SRSR has essentially rescinded an ethically problematic motion that would have compelled the three main federal granting agencies in Canada to provide disaggregated data, including the personal identity of researchers, to the committee. The new motion asks for *aggregated* and *anonymized* data instead. The research community welcomes a good-faith analysis of research funding processes. We point community members and the hashtag#SRSR to the websites of the granting agencies, which provide extensive data on funding programs, including titles and summaries of grant content and aggregated information on where, and to whom, funding goes- a model of transparency and accountability. Let's be clear--anyone can already go to these websites, download multi-year data, then analyze it themselves. This includes the hashtag#SRSR. Any claim that the research community or the tri-agencies are wary about transparency is incorrect and contrary to the reality of what is already available. We are wary about being individually targeted as a function of our identity. We are also wary of any process that allows use of our personal data in ways that were not clear when we agreed to provide it. It was the overwhelming response of researchers and allies (including over 5000 signatures on a petition, and hundreds of messages to MPs and members of the SRSR) that led the Chair to open yesterday's meeting with: "this is an urgent issue...it is about the reputation of this committee..." and the unanimous vote in favour of the new motion
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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jwoodgett.bsky.social
The 🇨🇦 Standing Committee on Science and Research passed a modified resolution this afternoon that the requested ricouncil applicant and reviewer data can be aggregated and anonymized. Thanks to the many researchers who signed letters pointing out legitimate data privacy concerns. 👏👏
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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michaelhendricks.bsky.social
More necessary awareness: yes, parliament has the legal authority to do this. There are many reasons they should not. That it is legal does not mean it is ethical, necessary, non-destructive, or appropriate. It DEFINITELY doesn't mean it shouldn't be publicly opposed (👀 @u15ca.bsky.social )... /1
michaelhendricks.bsky.social Michael Hendricks 🇨🇦 @michaelhendricks.bsky.social · 27d
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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unfinishedlines.club
this would be a gross violation of the tri-councils ethical and legal obligations, a huge overreach by the state into the privacy of applicants & undermine the tri-councils goal to ensure ethical research

canadian researchers please sign the petition (see next post)
#cdnhist #stsky
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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adapalmer.bsky.social
Women farmers in Xochimilco and San Gregorio are restoring chinampas (high-yield island farms) using canal-mud fertiliser, biofilters and invasive-fish barriers. The program has certified 16 producers and buffers floods, cools the city and shelters the axolotl. buff.ly/0gIJjxl
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Women in Mexico step up to protect ancient Aztec farms and save a vanishing ecosystem
In Mexico, traditionally women did not inherit chinampas, island farms first built by the Aztecs thousands of years ago.
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October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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katiehoskins.bsky.social
It's very concerning that the Literature Selection Technical Review Committee was terminated and there's little awareness of it. This has me concerned that more predatory/crap science will become part of PubMed. #medlibs
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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iheartfatapollo.bsky.social
Are you 18 or older with a fandom-related tattoo (or know someone who has one)? Please take 10 min to fill out this survey for my new book project on embodied fan identities and practices. Share widely! utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Contact info: suzanne.scott@utexas.edu.
October 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
Health Canada puts out guidelines recommending N95s and clean indoor air!

Let’s do this!

Yes it’s overdue, and no it doesn’t address every risk factor, but we can significantly curb COVID with respirator use and clean air.

www.canada.ca/content/dam/...
www.canada.ca
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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longcovidcan-co.bsky.social
Long COVID isn’t rare. It’s a complex, chronic condition affecting millions worldwide, often for months or years after infection. Our latest article breaks down 7 key facts everyone should know about long COVID — from how common it is, to why prevention still matters.

whn.global/seven-things...
October 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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carrieprice.bsky.social
Hot off the presses. It was an absolute pleasure to put this together with @liblaura.bsky.social!

Takeaways:

1. Don't assign systematic/scoping reviews to your students!
2. Don't ask your university librarian to support this terrible idea!

journals.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.php/hy...
Rethinking Systematic Review Assignment Design in Graduate Health Science Education from Librarians' Perspectives | Hypothesis: Research Journal for Health Information Professionals
journals.indianapolis.iu.edu
March 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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angspenc.bsky.social
We searched according to PRISMA #medlibs
lasrina.bsky.social Hipster Viking Amy @lasrina.bsky.social · Oct 12
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.bsky.social MsPraxis @mspraxis.bsky.social · Oct 12
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

"Transcribed 100% verbatim"
October 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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envevidence.bsky.social
📣 Closing soon!
We're planning updates to the CEE Database of Evidence Reviews (CEEDER). If you produce or use #EnvironmentalEvidence, complete our short survey:
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🗓 Survey closes Oct 20, 2025

Share with your networks!🌏 #SciPol #EvidenceSynthesis #EvidenceUse
October 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM