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LIR HEAnet
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LIR HEAnet User Group for Libraries provides a forum for discussion on the use of electronic resources and networks by HEI libraries and assists in development and training for their effective use.
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30
For the #LIRseminar2025 Starter Pack provided by Ned Potter:
go.bsky.app/E3yZ4Hs
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 6d
💻 Fortunately, remote access is available.

Free to join but registration required:
www.nli.ie/news-stories...
No Time to Wait Conference Returns for its 9th Edition at the NLI from 15-17 October 2025
www.nli.ie
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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 3d
The countdown to Science Week 2025 is on 🔬🗓️

Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is marking its 30th anniversary this year!

Festival and event details are coming soon! Stay tuned and keep an eye on www.scienceweek.ie for the latest updates.

#ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
Science Week Decorative graphic
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MIC Libraries @miclibraries.bsky.social · 3d
MIC Limerick Library has a large Audio-Visual collection which includes teaching resources for School Placement, CDs and DVDs, and Microfilm documents such as Manuscripts and historic Newspapers which can be viewed our microfilm readers.

The AV Library is located on the first floor.
Image: navy background and white box with orange and navy text. There are yellow decorative dots in the NE and SW corners with the orange Limerick Library logo in the SE corner. Text: Audio Visual Library - MIC Limerick Campus has a large audio-visual collection which is held on the first floor of the library. We offer: Material for School Placement (e.g. posters, CDs, DVDs, cards, books, kits, realia). DVDs (e.g. feature films, documentaries, television series). CDs (Audio recordings compilations of voices that have been captured as they discuss their own lives, histories and experiences of events in Irish national and social history). Microfilm (Mainly national and regional newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries, with some newspapers from the 18th century, and manuscripts from the National Irish Folklore Collection).
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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 5d
Join Dr. Dorota Kolbuk as she shows how #CitizenScience can support marine & coastal research efforts
Topics incl how to get involved in coastal citizen science & the benefits this brings to environmental monitoring & community engagement

Register at buff.ly/JsSYwwu
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A coastal scene showing beachcombers looking down on tidal pools with boats and a town in the background.
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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 3d
The NLI preserves our cultural heritage by safeguarding born-digital and digitised collections. We ensure valuable digital materials—from modern culture to historical archives—remain accessible for future generations: https://www.nli.ie/collections/our-work-collections/digital-collecting
Digital Collecting
www.nli.ie
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · 8d
What a fantastic first day at the LIR Group’s Digital Skills Workshop!
Early career librarians kicked off their podcasting journey at IADT, from concept to creation.
We can’t wait for round two on October 18th! 🎙️✨
#LIRGroup #DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy
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Assumpta Byrne @amjbyrne.bsky.social · Sep 5
@lirheanet.bsky.social is offering 10 places on a two-part podcast creation workshop at IADT (Saturdays 4 & 18 October 2025) for early career librarians. Applicants must attend both sessions. Please apply (forms.office.com/e/pwQMaNnQZL) by the 17th of September.
#digital_literacy #podcasting
LIR Group Two-Part Digital Skills Workshop. IADT, Co. Dublin, Saturday 4th & 18th October, 2025.
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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · Aug 21
‘Elephant in the room’: UL unveils sculpture to encourage mental health conversations

The nationwide initiative aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing
www.ul.ie/news/elephan...
#StudyatUL
Four people stand around a large green elephant sculpture decorated with colourful balloons, symbols, and wellbeing words, at University of Limerick. They are under a green and white balloon arch inside a library space
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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Jul 18
Earlier this week, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless TD celebrated the launch of the new CONUL Strategy. Shaping Tomorrow 2025-2029 - a bold new strategy guiding the future of Ireland’s research libraries.

conul.ie/minister-law...

#Conul
People holding the strategy document and CONUL signs
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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 25
We've made some changes to the Hub 2 social learning space on JJL Level 1.

📖More study space
♿Greater accessibility to the Level 1 lift
📚The Short Loan Collection is now merged with the General Book Collection on Levels 2 & 4 - look for red tape on the book spines!

🔗 www.ucd.ie/library/cont...
James Joyce Library Hub 2 space with tables and chairs and windows in the background.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Aug 15
Read this Information Profressional article on the part libraries will play in the National Year of Reading in 2026 as the sector works to put its weight behind the campaign. #NYOR www.cilip.org.uk/news/707965/...
What part will libraries play in the National Year of Reading?
With 2026 now set to be the National Year of Reading, we ask librarians what they think this campaign might do for the sector and what the sector can do for the campaign.
www.cilip.org.uk
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LibraryJobs.ie @libraryjobs.bsky.social · Jul 22
Teaching, Outreach and Engagement Librarian // Marino Institute of Education @marinoinstitute.bsky.social (Dublin 9) #LISjobsIE #libraryjobs
libraryjobs.ie/item/teachin...
Teaching, Outreach and Engagement Librarian // Marino Institute of Education (Dublin 9) | LibraryJobs.ie
The Governing Body invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of
libraryjobs.ie
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LAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · Jul 29
#LISjobsIE
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UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 28
UCC Library is recruiting a Head of Special Collections & Archives.

Lead the development, digitisation, and promotion of our rare books, manuscripts & archives.

Apply by 12pm, 19 Aug: www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...
A UCC Library job advertisement with a background of sunlight streaming through a forest. The University College Cork logo is in the top-right corner. Text reads: “We are hiring a Head of Special Collections & Archives. UCC Library. Permanent Whole Time Post. Closing Date 19 August 2025.
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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · Jul 29
Join our team 😊⤵️
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LAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · Jul 29
Academic Skills Librarian in @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social

More info: www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/

Closing date 14th August #LISjobsIE
Jobs - University of Galway
www.universityofgalway.ie
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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · Jul 17
We are happy to share the programme for our forthcoming Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) Community Webinar, which takes place on 30 July from 10:30am to 12:30pm (GMT). All are welcome, further details including registration link here: irel.ie/irel-pids-we...
IReL Persistent Identifiers Webinar – Programme – IReL
IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 17
Green Libraries Week 2025 opens with the #GreenLibraries Conference this year! Registration is open for early-bird tickets and student and travel bursaries are available.
Mon 27 Oct | British Library Knowledge Centre Join us for a day of 'greenspiration' www.cilip.org.uk/greenlibrari...
Text: Green Libraries conference, Monday 27 October 2025, Early-bird tickets are now available, #GreenLibraries, GL campaing logo top right corner, image of a woman laughing from conf last year in a border on the right
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Jun 27
The video recordings of the #LIRseminar2025 are now available on our YouTube channel at the following link: www.youtube.com/@lirHEAnetgr...!
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · May 6
As for the slides, I will enquire and get back to you soon.
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · May 6
Hi @martinoconnor.bsky.social The recordings will be available on our YouTube channel shortly. We will share a link once they go live.
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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · May 1
Yesterday we attended the annual @lirheanet.bsky.social seminar entitled "Engagement in the Digital Era" with some excellent insights on communities of practice and social media networks in libraries and higher education 💡
lnkd.in/eV3caE5h #LirSeminar2025
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CelticAudrey @celticaudrey.bsky.social · Apr 30
Lots of useful info from today's seminar. Thanks to all. #LIRSeminar2025
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30
To close out #LIRSeminar2025, we have an engaging discussion on the current landscape of social media platforms with this afternoon's speakers. Many thanks to all of today's speakers for a truly inspiring series of presentations.
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30
To close out #LIRSeminar2025, we have an engaging discussion on the current landscape of social media platforms with this afternoon's speakers. Many thanks to all of today's speakers for a truly inspiring series of presentations.
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30
Great case study from Jennifer O'Grady and Catherine Gleeson for MIC at #LIRSeminar2025! Smart, strategic, and inspiring insights into social media engagement.
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30
Catherine Wilsdon provides an overview of UCD Library's social media channels, and describes how her team utilise diversification to adapt to the current digital landscape. #LIRSeminar2025
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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30
Caoimhe Fox And Leah Leslie deliver an excellent presentation on the National Library of Ireland's social media and engagement strategy at #LIRSeminar2025.
Leah says "Understanding your audience on each platform is crucial" while sharing her valuable insights.
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