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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 28/09/2026

Me confused. Me know cookie inside and out! Now me has to use A.I. for cookie work? www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

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Cookie Monster Tries to Meet His A.I. Mandate

Me confused. Me know cookie inside and out! Now me has to use A.I. for cookie work?

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Biodiversity Heritage Library @biodivlibrary.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

On 1 January 2026, the Biodiversity Heritage Library will take flight, becoming fully independent after nearly two decades hosted by the Smithsonian Institution. Learn more on the #BHLBlog: blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/12/give... #GiveBHLWings #BHLTransition #GivingTuesday

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Help Give BHL Wings This Giving Tuesday

On 1 January 2026, the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) will take flight, becoming fully independent after nearly two decades hosted by the Smithsonian Institution. This transition marks an hist…

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Biodiversity Heritage Library @biodivlibrary.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated to BHL’s Fundraising Campaign so far! 💚 Your generosity will help us build an independent, sustainable future for open biodiversity knowledge. 🌿 📖 🌏 🧪 Every gift helps: 🔗 ancrywkv.donorsupport.co/page/BHLDona... #ILoveBHL #OpenAccess

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Donate to the Biodiversity Heritage Library

The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is the world’s largest open-access digital library of biodiversity literature and archives. BHL's future depends on the generosity of its global community. Your...

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Biodiversity Heritage Library @biodivlibrary.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

BHL had a strong presence at #LivingData2025 + the #GBIF #GB32 Governing Board Meeting in Bogotá 🇨🇴. We shared our transition progress, rallied support & strengthened collaborations for linked open biodiversity data. 🧪 🌎 📚 🌱🔗 Read more: blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/11/livi... #OpenScience

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BHL at Living Data 2025 & GBIF Governing Board Meeting

This month, members of the biodiversity community from across the globe gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, for two major meetings: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Governing Board Mee…

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Siobhan Leachman @siobhanleachman.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Fab presentation by Mike Lichtenberg on #BHL @biodivlibrary.bsky.social using #Wikidata @wikidatacommunity.bsky.social to add the Wikidata item to their catalogue AND to extract OTHER IDENTIFIERS to their catalogue. BHL also produces an error report to help improve Wikidata. #LivingData2025

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Nicole Kearney @nicolekearney.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

BHL Lead Programmer, Mike Lichtenberg, shares BHL’s process for exchanging persistent identifiers between BHL and Wikidata, and how this enhances discoverability of biodiversity literature, and builds stronger links between BHL and other biodiversity platforms. #LivingData2025 #IloveBHL 🌱 🔗 📖

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Biodiversity Heritage Library @biodivlibrary.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

BHL has been experiencing a significant increase in traffic. Users may be experiencing intermittent service disruptions. If you're downloading data & don't want to put additional pressure on BHL systems, here's how to do that: about.biodiversitylibrary.org/ufaqs/how-do... Thank you!

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How do I get ALL THE DATA about BHL books and scientific names? – About BHL

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Biodiversity Heritage Library @biodivlibrary.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

📢 The #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary is entering a bold new chapter – and we need your help! Today we release our official Call for Support. We’re seeking new hosts for BHL’s staff, infrastructure, and services. Learn more: blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2025/06/tran... #BHLTransition #ILoveBHL

A red flower on a green stem withe the words: BHL Call for support now open overlayed.

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Bruce Stagg Martin @bstaggmartin.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Okay, I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but BHL is an absolutely VITAL resource for ecologists and evolutionary biologists. There's no other database I'm aware of that provides digital access to species descriptions dating all the way back to the 1800s and beyond.

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mlichtenberg.bsky.social @mlichtenberg.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The most meaningful work of my career has been the 17.5 years I have spent with the Biodiversity Heritage Library. Now BHL faces new challenges, and seeks funding and support. Please share this message, and reach out if you can help. #ILoveBHL

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BHL Australia @bhl-au.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

📢 Big news from the Biodiversity Heritage Library: The Smithsonian will no longer host BHL’s central operations from Jan 2026. After 20 years, we’re entering a new chapter – seeking new funding and support to sustain our global staff and infrastructure. Please share. 🌱 #ILoveBHL #OpenAccess

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