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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · 2d

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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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

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

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

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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Maura Flynn @mauragflynn.bsky.social · Apr 30

@bsky.app should really be paying @nedpotter.bsky.social commission! 😉

He has just delivered a great presentation today at #LIRseminar25 about the potential of the wonderful, inclusive and fun platform which is Bluesky! Thanks Ned! 👏

It really is a nice space to share and learn from each other.

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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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Ann Byrne @the-librariann.bsky.social · Apr 30

Having a fantastic day of learning & sharing at the LIR annual seminar, including lots of great insights into bedt use of social media (incl. Bluesky) from @nedpotter.bsky.social thanks LIR! @lirheanet.bsky.social

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Assumpta Byrne @amjbyrne.bsky.social · Apr 30

@lirheanet.bsky.social #LIRSeminar2025 @nedpotter.bsky.social ...the social media donut/doughnut

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

Kicking off the second half of the #LIRSeminar2025 with a fantastic keynote from Ned Potter.
He states, "It's time to become ex-X" while sharing new ways to engage online, and strengthen the library community in the process.

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Martin O Connor @martinoconnor.bsky.social · Jan 5

I've created a Starter pack for Irish Libraries & Libraries. It's by no means comprehensive so please let me who I should add to it.
And let's try to build a lovely little Irish Library community like we used to have on the other place.
go.bsky.app/HZuHx7y

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Ned Potter @nedpotter.bsky.social · Apr 30

Massively excited to be speaking at #LIRseminar25 today. The whole programme looks fantastic.

Also my hotel corridor has a ceiling mirror 😮

A 44 year old man on black and white carpeted floor smiles up at the camera via the ceiling mirror

The hotel corridor stretching out with its mirrored ceiling

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Assumpta Byrne @amjbyrne.bsky.social · Apr 30

#LIRSeminar2025

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Assumpta Byrne @amjbyrne.bsky.social · Apr 30

@lirheanet.bsky.social #Bluesky is the new place to share academic output @nedpotter.bsky.social

Presentation and presenter Bluesky diagram

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

This morning's speakers at #LIRSeminar2025 engaging in an interesting discussion on Communities of Practice (CoPs).

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Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) @dri.ie · Apr 30

We are attending the @lirheanet.bsky.social annual seminar today listening to a host of fantastic talks on Engagement in the Digital Era: Building Communities of Practice and Social Media Communities. #LIRSeminar2025

A woman stands in front of a screen, holding a microphone, engaged in a presentation or speech.

A diverse group of people seated in a well-lit room, engaged in conversation and sharing ideas.

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

Halfway through #LIRSeminar2025 and networking is in full swing! Connect with fellow library professionals, share ideas, and build collaborations. Join the conversation using #LIRSeminar2025

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

Great insights from Ronan Cox on building a Libkey Community of Practice at DCU - practical, relevant, and full of takeaways! #LIRSeminar2025

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

Cillian Joy speaks about connecting the network to a National strategic goal, when building a sustainable and effective Open Repository Network in Ireland. #LIRSeminar2025

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

Valuable insights from Jenny O'Neill of HEAnet as she shares the lessons learned when developing the RESIN Community of Practice. #LIRSeminar2025

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

"Communities of Practice turn conversations into collaboration, problem solving and innovation"
Daniela Bultoc delivers a fantastic keynote today at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025! #LIRSeminar2025

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 30

The LIR Annual Seminar 2025 is underway! Join us at the HEA Offices or online as we explore "Engagement in the Digital Era" from communities of practice to social media's evolving role. Gorgeous in-person views on this beautiful day! #LIRSeminar2025

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 7

In advance of the LIR Annual Seminar 2025, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Ned Potter. Join us for what is sure to be an excellent keynote, discussing how to rebuild the online library community in a post-Twitter world.
#LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Apr 7

In advance of the LIR Annual Seminar 2025, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Daniela Bultoc.
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating keynote presenting a comprehensive overview of Communities of Practice (CoPs).
#LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

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