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Siobhan Leachman
@siobhanleachman.bsky.social
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Wikimedian, citizen scientist, digital curator, volunteer, nature nerd, wine geek, partner & mum. She/her. Inordinately fond of linked open data, moths & weevils. Other contact links see my ORCID. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5398-7721
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Siobhan Leachman @siobhanleachman.bsky.social · Oct 20
The #LivingData2025 conference is starting soon. I'm attending virtually and will be presenting on a very simple workflow for extracting #biodiversity data from the #BiodiversityHeritageLibrary My presentation has been prerecorded and can be seen here www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySyi... #Wikidata
Integrating research expedition data: from BHL into the Wikiverse
YouTube video by Siobhan Leachman
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thneed.bsky.social
#librarians #Wikidata #Wikipedia if a library uses Primo VE software then there's a linked data feature they can turn on based on Wikidata. I did an explainer video to show people what it looks like. Lemme know if you see it in the wild! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S4u...
Wikidata in library catalogues: Introduction to the Primo VE linked data feature
YouTube video by Dr Thneed
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November 24, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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adzebill.bsky.social
Anyway I’m in Auckland for the next five days: presenting on Wikipedia at the MacDiarmid Institute’s symposium at the Uni, and giving a public talk and Sunday workshop on Waiheke Island in the weekend.
Fliers for the library talk and workshop on Waiheke Island Piece by Jenny Nicholls in the Gulf News with a heading I gather she didn’t choose that’s a good potted history of my career (such as it is).
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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biodiversitypix.bsky.social
🐙 Tintenfische
Leipzig, Dr. Werner Klinkhardt, 1913.

[Source]
Historical illustration titled "Tintenfische" (1913) showing two cephalopods. On the left, Fig. 1 depicts Sepia officinalis, a cuttlefish with a broad, oval body, textured brown skin with wavy patterns, and several long tentacles extending upward. On the right, Fig. 2 shows Loligo vulgaris, a common squid, with a more elongated, tapered reddish body, large prominent eyes, and multiple slender, spotted arms arranged around the head. Both illustrations emphasize anatomical details and textures, providing a scientific view of these octopus-related marine animals.
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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rdmpage.bsky.social
“Overall, these findings suggest that the value of natural history collections as global research infrastructure is eroding due to decreased collecting of specimen data across species, locations, and time.“ doi.org/10.1038/s414... Interesting analysis based on @gbif.org data.
Global sampling decline erodes science potential of natural history collections - Nature Communications
Natural history collections hold over two billion specimens representing Earth’s biodiversity, but their scientific value depends on continued specimen collection and digitisation. This study demonstr...
doi.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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cotesia.bsky.social
One of my favorite entomologists, @flygirlnhm.bsky.social, is featured on an episode of @perfect-specimen.bsky.social , and now I am smiling ear to ear. Such a fun watch/listen.

I tried to pick out my favorite quote to help "sell" this skeeet, but there are just too many. Typical. #MoreOfThisPlease
Our first guest brings a powderpuff with wings | The 'Perfect' Specimen Ep14
YouTube video by Natural History Museum
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November 24, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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icy-pete.bsky.social
Two miles of ice core on the shelf at our national ice core facility in Lakewood, Colorado. The WAIS Divide core from West Antarctica is a 3400m long (deepest US core, 2nd deepest ice core ever) 68,000 year old record of high resolution climate.
November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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thoughtfulnz.bsky.social
New Zealand is about 29% foreign born, Australia 32%. And with several generations of ancestors born in New Zealand, I would like to say a hearty "Fuck Off. No. Fuck off further" to these US concerns about us not being scared of or angry at of migrants. DEPLOY THE DOBBYN youtu.be/Wlz2uEuxyyk?...
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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wragge.hcommons.social.ap.brid.gy
I recorded a video for my #slvresidency on hacking the SLV website. It talks about looking beneath the hood of #glam websites to try and imagine alternatives & fix problems. https://lab.slv.vic.gov.au/resources/hack-website-video-tim-sherratt #libraries #digitalhumanities
How to 'hack' a library website – a video tutorial by Tim Sherratt | SLV LAB
Learn how to hack a web browser to view and access online collections in different ways
lab.slv.vic.gov.au
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
As part of my Wikimedian in Residence position at the Manaaki Whenua-Landcare Research Group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute I've recently created documentation on linking publications to Natural History Collections in #Wikidata doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
Linking publications to collections : adding cites work, uses or acknowledged statements to Wikidata
This resource outlines simple workflows for adding “cites work”, “uses” and “acknowledges” statements to Wikidata items for publications. These statements link publications to natural history collecti...
doi.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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rdmpage.bsky.social
Added over 400 articles to Journal of @entsocbc.bsky.social in @biodivlibrary.bsky.social. Articles are in BioStor biostor.org/issn/0071-0733 and should appear in BHL tomorrow #bhlsunday
November 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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wildlife.nathan.fun
An elementary manual of New Zealand entomology; London, West, Newman & Co., 1892. (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8547651) #nature #illustration #art
An elementary manual of New Zealand entomology; London, West, Newman & Co., 1892. http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/8547651�
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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richlitt.bsky.social
I just presented on @opensustaintech.bsky.social at @kiwipycon.nz in Pōneke, Aotearoa New Zealand. My slides are here!

Great to be part of both of these projects - both tech for climate, and python for NZ.

github.com/RichardLitt/...
GitHub - RichardLitt/talks: Talks of mine at conferences and meetups
Talks of mine at conferences and meetups. Contribute to RichardLitt/talks development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:55 AM
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
The #Wellington #Wiki in person meet up is being held today Saturday 22 November at 10am NZST at the National Library. For more information and agenda see the meetup page below en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
Wikipedia:Meetup/Wellington/Meetup 22 November 2025 - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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mylee.bsky.social
#WikimediaCommons guidance via
@siobhanleachman.bsky.social zenodo.org/records/1763...
Wikimedia Commons uploads : Uploading of images by an employee of the copyright holder
This document provides guidance to employees when undertaking an upload of images to Wikimedia Commons on behalf of their employer. This documentation assists employees in successfully uploading image...
zenodo.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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wildlife.nathan.fun
Mollusques méditeranéens [!] Gènes: Impr, des sourds-muets, 1851. (source: http://biodiversitylibrary.org/item/104831) #nature #illustration #art
Mollusques méditeranéens [!] Gènes: Impr, des sourds-muets, 1851. http://biodiversitylibrary.org/item/104831�
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
Fantastic! I absolute adore cats but recognise feral cats have a significant impact on the survival of our endemic species. So pleased action is being taken. Next up ... invasive wasps!
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 AM
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
A great presentation/summary on the state of #biodiversity data on #Wikidata by @tiagolubiana.bsky.social at the recent #WikiCon2025. He links/discusses A LOT of information in the 20 min he has to present. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WYf... #HighlyRecommended
WikidataCon 2025: Wikidata and Biodiversity — a match made for Earth
YouTube video by Wikimedia Deutschland
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November 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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cloventt.net
Today’s Wikipedia DYK section has been taken over for Trans Day of Remembrance. 🏳️‍⚧️
A screenshot of the wikipedia home oage that reads Did you know ... ... that Masoud El Amaratly, one of Iraq's most popular folk singers in the 1920s (recording featured), was a mustarjil? ... that a recent Kate Nash song rebranding TERFs as GERMs caused her to trend on X within hours of its release? ... that Blossom C. Brown attracted national attention for highlighting violence against Black trans women? ... that the dinosaur emojis have been used by transgender groups to represent themselves? ... that several journalists have attributed the suicide of Lia Smith to anti-transgender policies? ... that misinformation about violence by transgender people has been used to defend violence against them? ... that in 2023 Kate Nambiar advised the EastEnders team around HIV treatment options for a storyline? ... that some people identify with no gender? ... that the first transgender person to compete professionally in League of Legends was also the first woman to do so?
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
Just got my COVID booster! Hoping to protect not just myself but also vulnerable folk I visit in the run up to Xmas. #Covid
November 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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adzebill.bsky.social
The Greens have promised to save Denniston Plateau from being turned into an open cast coal mine. www.stuff.co.nz/politics/360...
Greens vow to kill off seven fast-track mining projects
Coal, gold, and seabed mining projects consented under the fast-track law would be halted if the Greens get their way in a future government.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social
Wikimedia Commons provides the internet with 117 million freely usable images — and your photos could be there too.

If you're near Ashburton, join our Wikipedian at Large Dr Mike Dickison (@adzebill.bsky.social) for a free workshop.

10am–4pm, Sun 23 Nov @ Ashburton Art Gallery

Please register ⬇️
Wikipedia Photo Day with Dr. Mike Dickison
Join us for a day with Dr. Mike Dickison to learn all about Wikipedia photography, including how to take and upload your own photographs.
events.humanitix.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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wikimediaaotearoa.bsky.social
Want to take part in the 2025 Wiki Science Photography Competition, but not sure where to start? Last week, we ran an explainer session with a couple of Wikimedia Commons experts to guide you through the process — check out the recording below ⬇️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-6W...
Focus on Science: Your guide to the Wiki Science photography competition (FAQ session)
YouTube video by Wikimedia Australia
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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digs.bsky.social
Stoked that the Kākāpō Files from Radio NZ will be back this summer. Follow to hear how this #kakapo breeding season - likely to be the biggest ever - unfolds! #conservation
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Two kākāpō chicks in a nest. Credit: Andrew Digby
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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wikidatacommunity.bsky.social
The power of Wikidata is its community. Joining a WikiProject is the best way to find your corner of it. Connect, collaborate, and create with us. Find your people: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikida...
#WikidataWikiProjects
#FindYourPeople
Description English: This is a graphic used on the 2024 WMDE Wikidata community survey banner
November 18, 2025 at 7:39 PM
siobhanleachman.bsky.social
Having a coffee and listening to this gorgeous boy riroriro singing his heart out.
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM