Jen Chaput
@jenchaput.bsky.social
Data librarian, crafter, reader, lover of weird animals. All thoughts my own.
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i had to drop what i was doing to make this
December 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
i had to drop what i was doing to make this
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Truth yet again coming out of her well to shame mankind
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Truth yet again coming out of her well to shame mankind
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As someone just pointed out to me, perhaps a top contender in the annals of “It Only Tuesday” Tuesdays. theonion.com/it-only-tues...
It Only Tuesday
WASHINGTON, DC—After running a thousand errands, working hours of overtime, and being stuck in seemingly endless gridlock traffic commuting to and from their jobs, millions of Americans were dishearte...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As someone just pointed out to me, perhaps a top contender in the annals of “It Only Tuesday” Tuesdays. theonion.com/it-only-tues...
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"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
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Happy last day of classes for Fall 2025, UMass Amherst! The Libraries are here for you during finals with resources, spaces, services, and study break options. Stop by tomorrow through Friday for free coffee & cookies and button-making!
December 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Happy last day of classes for Fall 2025, UMass Amherst! The Libraries are here for you during finals with resources, spaces, services, and study break options. Stop by tomorrow through Friday for free coffee & cookies and button-making!
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Yes. Yes. Yes.
Students use LLMs because they have never, not just now, had enough time & space for learning.
And they are frequently missing knowledge about how the various resources work. We just skipped right over that to "they're going to use it anyway so we have to integrate it into pedagogy."
Students use LLMs because they have never, not just now, had enough time & space for learning.
And they are frequently missing knowledge about how the various resources work. We just skipped right over that to "they're going to use it anyway so we have to integrate it into pedagogy."
In early 2024, I got to speak to Deans from up & down the West Coast of the US & Canada about "AI". I told them that the only value of ChatGPT for university administrators is as a contrast-dye test to show where resources are lacking.
December 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Students use LLMs because they have never, not just now, had enough time & space for learning.
And they are frequently missing knowledge about how the various resources work. We just skipped right over that to "they're going to use it anyway so we have to integrate it into pedagogy."
Students use LLMs because they have never, not just now, had enough time & space for learning.
And they are frequently missing knowledge about how the various resources work. We just skipped right over that to "they're going to use it anyway so we have to integrate it into pedagogy."
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Published today! The Data Management Workbook by Kristin Briney 📖
This practical workbook from the author of Data Management for Researchers is useful for both experienced researchers and those creating a data-management plan for the first time.
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3bkdjce6
This practical workbook from the author of Data Management for Researchers is useful for both experienced researchers and those creating a data-management plan for the first time.
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3bkdjce6
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Published today! The Data Management Workbook by Kristin Briney 📖
This practical workbook from the author of Data Management for Researchers is useful for both experienced researchers and those creating a data-management plan for the first time.
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3bkdjce6
This practical workbook from the author of Data Management for Researchers is useful for both experienced researchers and those creating a data-management plan for the first time.
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3bkdjce6
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“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
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I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I have come to the idea that we have to collectively, brutally, ritualistically kill Target just to show capital that we truly aren’t fucking around.
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has always been a surreal journey through its own twisted reality.
Exhibit A:
Exhibit A:
November 19, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has always been a surreal journey through its own twisted reality.
Exhibit A:
Exhibit A:
Parade over, put the door to dinner now! #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Parade over, put the door to dinner now! #macysparade
And this years Rockette number is a nice medley. #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
And this years Rockette number is a nice medley. #macysparade
Need the menswear guy to chime in about that AI Santa ad from google #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Need the menswear guy to chime in about that AI Santa ad from google #macysparade
I always wonder which Rockettes dance they will do each year. We’ll see soon. #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I always wonder which Rockettes dance they will do each year. We’ll see soon. #macysparade
Is the NYC police band really a fan favorite tho #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Is the NYC police band really a fan favorite tho #macysparade
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thanksgiving is a time for people to come together, to celebrate the spirit of unity despite our differences, and to demonstrate that, here is busta rhymes performing "break ya neck" with raphael the ninja turtle
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
thanksgiving is a time for people to come together, to celebrate the spirit of unity despite our differences, and to demonstrate that, here is busta rhymes performing "break ya neck" with raphael the ninja turtle
Always love the Pokémon balloons! Pikachu in his scarf is very cute. #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Always love the Pokémon balloons! Pikachu in his scarf is very cute. #macysparade
This Lego float is super cute! #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
This Lego float is super cute! #macysparade
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Exhausted grandkids now explaining K-pop, demon hunters, and Netflix original movies to equally exhausted grandparents. #Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Exhausted grandkids now explaining K-pop, demon hunters, and Netflix original movies to equally exhausted grandparents. #Heistgiving
Also now appreciating the subtle musical choices, “pop musik” before the K-pop performance is clever #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Also now appreciating the subtle musical choices, “pop musik” before the K-pop performance is clever #macysparade
No to the KPOP demon hunters hats on the hosts #macysparade
November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
No to the KPOP demon hunters hats on the hosts #macysparade
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Marching band, as it turns out, is not the preferred delivery method for Earth Wind & Fire’s “September.” #Heistgiving
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Marching band, as it turns out, is not the preferred delivery method for Earth Wind & Fire’s “September.” #Heistgiving