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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Big cars and road angst are like the canary in the coal mine. We are separating ourselves from our communities, prioritizing absurd tech like huge trucks over our own wellbeing (and that of the earth), so then we feel sick, so then we act out and hurt each other, make worse choices, and repeat.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Squeeee!!! Thank you, as always, Tracy, for the rundown, I am also EXCITED about this new PubType. Totally going to put it in my newsletter to my faculty and cross fingers that even one is half as excited

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Did you look at their website? It *almost seems like they develop the merch before the book even drops... The rush to hyper-capitalize on romance novels reminds me A LOT of the e-bike boom. I want to be happy that more people are reading/biking, but I mostly I just feel ick. It's ick.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

I decided to get a burner Facebook (many of my community's activities are communicated only on that platform). It's been over a decade since I had one, but I did not anticipate this degree of nightmare: to verify your account, they want to video your face.

screenshot of a notification box that reads "Confirm your identity with a video selfie. To make sure you're a real person, we need you to record a video selfie. We'll ask you to move your head during the recording to help us capture your face at different angles. Continue"

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I've been wondering about how people make sense of how AI influences their own infoseeking behavior, like diff demographics, like perhaps there are specific "algorithmic imaginaries" we ought to be preparing to respond to? Also, how AI eats and then controls folks' access to media, but that's huge

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

THIS. I am lucky enough to have a session with students on the knowledge economy and while we map the systems, what I'm really doing is making space for them to really see the scale at which they've been betrayed, and then feel their feelings about it.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

quote is from page 35. Also, thank you to @womeninaiethics.bsky.social for holding space for these needed discussions with your reading circle! I am excited to take part in the discussion of Marshall's Data Conscience on July 25th!

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AI Ethics Reading Circles | Women in AI Ethics™

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Yes, tech bros are gaslighting you about AI ethics. And, surprise, it's probably because it was missing from their computer science curricula: "...the Computer Science Draft Competencies provided didn’t include any occurrences of “ethics.” please go read Brandeis Marshall's, "Data Conscience"

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Data Conscience: Algorithmic Siege on our Humanity (autographed copy) | Brandeis Marshall

EXPLORE HOW D4TA STRUCTURES C4N HELP OR H1NDER SOC1AL EQU1TYData has enjoyed ‘bystander’ status as we’ve attempted to digitize responsibility and morality in tech. In fact, data’s importance should ea...

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Was excited to read this, but using AI hype terminology IS taking a position, & it's the wrong one the author on AI processing: "I’ll use “understand” and similar terms throughout this guide but take no position in the larger debate" the laziness is nauseating katinamagazine.org/content/arti...

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A Librarian’s Guide to AI in Academic Search Tools

As Katina covers the integration of AI into academic search tools and other library products, this guide offers useful background information on the technology.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

@violetbfox.bsky.social, TY for continuing to refuse, and bringing us all along. I'm working with two OT faculty on a project about student agency within higher-ed AI boosterism, and we want an interdisciplinary framing. These resources help me explain AI in libraries acrlog.org/2025/06/11/a...

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AI Refusal in Libraries: A Starter Guide - ACRLog

This week I was on a panel at the Generative AI in Libraries (GAIL) virtual conference. Along with my fellow panelists Andrea Baer and Emily Zerrenner, I joined moderator Sarah Appedu to discuss the c...

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

And also, generally, I want to bend everyone's ears about the impact of AI on our beleaguered planet. But particularly given that my institution is in the same state as the Water Protectors of Standing Rock, I would hope that the relevance would be undeniable.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Oooh! Thank you so much for BOTH of these! Info systems as infrastructure, especially in non-US contexts, is the secret heart of my scholarly communications lectures, and usually a brand-new paradigm for my students. Thank you!

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Thank you for this! last semester I struggled to find readings for my students that centered community perspectives on data centers, hopefully this will fill that out a bit!

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Matthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Sharing this update provided to me directly about the state of NLM and the future of NNLM, traveling exhibits, and, somehow, MedlinePlus. I am so worried for friends and colleagues, and I'm stuck on that, but it is hard to not want to scream WTF about a MedlinePlus with no new material. #medlibs

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The National Library of Medicine (NLM) will undergo a “realignment” effective July 1. With 40% of staff positions eliminated, the remaining staff and services will focus on core library functions, including Collection Development and Health Data Standards (formerly Bibliographic Services). NCBI will continue operations but with reduced staff and services.
Outreach will no longer be considered a core function. The Branch, which oversees NNLM, will be dissolved. NNLM will continue under the Office of Strategic Operations
Traveling Exhibits and History Talks are suspended. Exhibits already on loan or scheduled will proceed, but no new programs or outreach initiatives will be offered.
No new website curations will be created. MedlinePlus will be maintained as needed, but no new content will be developed.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

thank you for sharing. Also, EWWWW, BLERRRRG!!

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I like the Grainline Tamarack Jacket for simplicity/adaptability, but the shoulders get a bit large and in charge when the fabric has a lot of body. The merchant and mills September coat pattern is a lot comfier and roomier, the raglan sleeves can be intimidating but turn out really clean.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I made a little mend! (after I literally cut a little hole while hemming a skirt 💩)

A mended tear in the body of a chartreuse skirt with very small, messy stitches

The patch on the inside of a mended chartreuse colored skirt, with messy teeny stitches in the middle and the edges of the patch finished with a blanket stitch

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

"Overworking is both a personal choice and a management failure" BOTH.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Thank you, Meredith. I really appreciate the time and energy you spend calling out these toxic patterns. Hearing from you helps me stay the course on my own boundary-setting, but I think you're also doing a lot of work to keep the profession from sweeping toxicity under the rug. Thank you.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Aww that's so sweet!! And accurate!! 🤣🤣

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

I feel like I want to make a commemorative quotation needle-point for my wall. But how to choose!? "Stitches form wrong or not at all"?? Or, "Retaining finger in wrong position"?? Perhaps simply, "Lint build up".

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Hilda Bastian @hildabast.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Germany's central medical library, ZBMed, is building an alternative to PubMed. It will be open source, based on MeSH & associated data standards, built to be sustainable in case PubMed becomes unreliable - with APIs & MeSH maintenance. Open meeting called! 1/2 www.heise.de/news/Wegen-T... #MedLibs

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Wegen Trump: Zentralbibliothek Medizin baut Alternative zu US-Datenbank auf

Ein deutsches Informationszentrum will eine Alternative zur PubMed-Datenbank in den USA entwickeln, um die Informationsversorgung in der Biomedizin zu sichern.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Design fail this morning, but the bicyclist to arrive before me had a great idea

Two bicycles locked to a picnic table under the shelter of a cantilevered roof, while the bike rack is just to the left, unsheltered in the rain

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Note to self: BUY MORE BLUEBELLS

Bluebells flowering brightly in front of a fence

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Hello! Enthusiastic gardener here. Depending on your locale/zone/goals: cherry tomatoes, "container" cukes, mustard greens. Mostly pest-free, just water needed. For flowers: poppies, coreopsis, and tithonia while your native plants mature; joe pye weed, cardinal flower, milkweed are my favorites ;)

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

@mlisrevenge.bsky.social !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! surely we have room for one more project...??

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Dana El Kurd @danaelkurd.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

My friend's student asks me to share: The administration is trying to destroy the Endangered Species Act from within. Public commenting is basically the only way to thwart this rule before getting to court. If you have a few minutes to comment: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FW...

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A Tea Walks Home Alone at Night @teaberryblue.net · 21/04/2025

Hi friends! A good friend asked me to share this awesome new project— a literary magazine by trans kids, for trans kids, with a little help from trans adults. If you have a trans kid in your life, definitely check out Chrysalis Magazine! www.chrysalismagazine.org

ANNOUNCING THE LAUNCH OF

Chrysalis

a new literary magazine by trans youth, for trans youth (created with a little help from trans adults)
These days, it feels like we are always hearing about trans kids and teens: Chrysalis was created so that trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-
queer, agender, two-spirit, and gender expansive youth can speak for themselves - and most impor-
tantly, speak to one another.

At Chrysalis, we believe that art, literature, and culture are a key part of trans resistance and resilience for people of all ages. And we know that the creativity, talent, and imagination of trans youth is unparalleled!

Chrysalis exists to give that radiance a platform, and to mentor the next generation of trans writers.

Submit!
We are currently seeking submissions of visual art, poetry, non-fiction and fiction related to our first issue's theme: Strength. You can also submit reporting on local events related to trans youth, and questions for Danny Lavery, our advice columnist! Visit the submissions page of our website for more information: chrysalismagazine.org/submissions
Submissions deadline: June 15, 2025.

Support our Work

Chrysalis is a grassroots initiative: we do not yet have grant funding and or other resources. Your donations help us print the magazine, pay for our website and other subscriptions, and grow our efforts for the future. To support our work, visit chrysalismagazine.org/support-our-work
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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

I will enjoy, thank you! Especially because just this morning I saw a crow pick a literal slice of pizza off the street and fly away with it, as it ignored me biking past. What can't they do?

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

consider me successfully lured. I cite Lariviere in my knowledge econ lecture, and have been low-key incensed for half a decade that no one has updated his work.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

mmhmmmm, "The fundamentals of desk research in an academic setting evolve little: methodology, critical thinking, responsible use. However, generative AI integration raises new questions about the reliability and transparency of results and the dependence on tools."

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

no, but I am SO excited about it!!

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Jessica & the Revenge of the Librarian 💉 @mlisrevenge.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Huge thanks to (many of) those who helped make this entire book read possible. I can't wait to work with all of you again next year! @justinwigard.bsky.social @devononabike.bsky.social @ziflibrarian.bsky.social ‪

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Jessica & the Revenge of the Librarian 💉 @mlisrevenge.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Join us as we discuss Menopause: a comic treatment together! We've now opened the event to public attendees after requested access. 😀 edushare.ing/2025graphicm... Thanks to our planning group, too! @justinwigard.bsky.social @devononabike.bsky.social @ziflibrarian.bsky.social #GraphicMedicine 📜📚

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Research Guides: 2025 Graphic Medicine Read Along: Home

A series of events held in Spring 2025 related to Graphic Medicine

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

THIS. There is so. much. of this nonsense in healthcare education particularly. And it's usually the charting. Like, "Do less charting so you can see more patients!" As if that will lead to better care...? Yes, certainly that's what we need, not a healthcare system that's not product/profit driven

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I need a better strategy to push back against AI boosterism at my U. I'm on all of the committees because of, ironically, my AI libguide. But my Ask Pointed Questions strategy is not slowing the hype machine. Is this when I start Stating Facts?

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Can't wait to assign this as a class reading. Sorry, students, you were right all along.

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Devon @devononabike.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I made an "educational" OA zine this past #openaccessweek and it may have been the peak of my career: commons.und.edu/smhs-lp/11/ What I learned: Make space for fun. Even if no one seems to care, it will give you energy to do hard, boring, bureaucratic nonsense. Then more fun!

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Open Access Week Zine 2024

Created in honor of Open Access Week 2024, this zine covers foundational open access concepts such as creative commons, "hybrid" and "platinum" journals, the public domain and fair use, as well as ope...

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