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Academic & Special Libraries Section of @laibluesky.bsky.social. No shushing around here! We do networking and events including the #ASL2026 conference in March. More details at https://aslibraries.ie/
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· Dec 16
Tickets are now on sale for #ASL2026! We can't wait to see you in @ria.ie in Dublin on 24 March 2026. With @niamhtumelty.bsky.social and @lizjolly.bsky.social as our keynote speakers, this is an event you don't want to miss. Registration and conference information at tinyurl.com/8s2kfz62
Join us for our AGM on 3rd February at 7pm!
This free online event features a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr. Orla Fitzpatrick. Get updates on our #ASL2026 conference and learn more about what we've been up to.
More info and registration: aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...
This free online event features a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr. Orla Fitzpatrick. Get updates on our #ASL2026 conference and learn more about what we've been up to.
More info and registration: aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...
January 16, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Join us for our AGM on 3rd February at 7pm!
This free online event features a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr. Orla Fitzpatrick. Get updates on our #ASL2026 conference and learn more about what we've been up to.
More info and registration: aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...
This free online event features a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr. Orla Fitzpatrick. Get updates on our #ASL2026 conference and learn more about what we've been up to.
More info and registration: aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...
Want to attend #ASL2026 for FREE? There are 2 bursaries available - one for a LIS student and another for a library sector worker. The winners' conference reviews will also be published online. Apply by 24th February to join us in @ria.ie on 24th March. More details at aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...
January 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Want to attend #ASL2026 for FREE? There are 2 bursaries available - one for a LIS student and another for a library sector worker. The winners' conference reviews will also be published online. Apply by 24th February to join us in @ria.ie on 24th March. More details at aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...
Send your abstracts in by 19th January for #ASL2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice, and Possibility' to join us on 24th March in @ria.ie - see aslibraries.ie. Be inspired by Jorden McMenamin's post about her #ASL2025 presenting experience www.libfocus.com/2025/04/murd...
January 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Send your abstracts in by 19th January for #ASL2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice, and Possibility' to join us on 24th March in @ria.ie - see aslibraries.ie. Be inspired by Jorden McMenamin's post about her #ASL2025 presenting experience www.libfocus.com/2025/04/murd...
Calling all LIS students and unemployed library sector workers! Don't miss out on our discounted €50 tickets for #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie, Dublin. Join us for networking opportunities, insights into library innovations and best practices and more. Register at aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
January 9, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Calling all LIS students and unemployed library sector workers! Don't miss out on our discounted €50 tickets for #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie, Dublin. Join us for networking opportunities, insights into library innovations and best practices and more. Register at aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
Submit your abstract for #ASL2026 by 19th January and tick off the first of your New Year's Resolutions! Don't miss the chance to present on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
January 5, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Submit your abstract for #ASL2026 by 19th January and tick off the first of your New Year's Resolutions! Don't miss the chance to present on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
That feeling when you've submitted your abstract for #ASL2026! Submit by 19th January and join the celebrations - details on aslibraries.ie
December 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
That feeling when you've submitted your abstract for #ASL2026! Submit by 19th January and join the celebrations - details on aslibraries.ie
Tickets are now on sale for #ASL2026! We can't wait to see you in @ria.ie in Dublin on 24 March 2026. With @niamhtumelty.bsky.social and @lizjolly.bsky.social as our keynote speakers, this is an event you don't want to miss. Registration and conference information at tinyurl.com/8s2kfz62
December 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Tickets are now on sale for #ASL2026! We can't wait to see you in @ria.ie in Dublin on 24 March 2026. With @niamhtumelty.bsky.social and @lizjolly.bsky.social as our keynote speakers, this is an event you don't want to miss. Registration and conference information at tinyurl.com/8s2kfz62
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In her guest post Heather Wallace reflects on how her internship in @itmadublin.bsky.social helped her to connect with Irish culture and transformed her understanding of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Learn more at www.libfocus.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM
In her guest post Heather Wallace reflects on how her internship in @itmadublin.bsky.social helped her to connect with Irish culture and transformed her understanding of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Learn more at www.libfocus.com
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In our latest guest post Bord Bia's Mairéad McKeown shares key insights from the Knowledge Summit Dublin. Her post contains key learnings from the conference, with practical examples and thought starters to empower insight into action - all over at www.libfocus.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In our latest guest post Bord Bia's Mairéad McKeown shares key insights from the Knowledge Summit Dublin. Her post contains key learnings from the conference, with practical examples and thought starters to empower insight into action - all over at www.libfocus.com
The call for papers for #ASL2026 is now open! Submit your abstracts by 19th January on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' to join us as a presenter on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie. For conference info & submission details visit aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
December 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The call for papers for #ASL2026 is now open! Submit your abstracts by 19th January on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' to join us as a presenter on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie. For conference info & submission details visit aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
Don't miss this @healthlibraries.bsky.social Journal article from A&SL's Martin O'Connor! He illustrates how writing can be a vital tool for reflection, collaboration, and contribution to the profession and draws on the A&SL LAICDG 'Writing Skills for Professionals' webinar he co-presented in May.
Just published in Health Sciences Library Journal: “We all have a story to tell…” a piece I wrote on why librarians should write and share what they do what colleagues across the profession
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We all have a story to tell: Why Librarians Should Write about and Share what they do
| Health Sciences Libraries Journal
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December 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Don't miss this @healthlibraries.bsky.social Journal article from A&SL's Martin O'Connor! He illustrates how writing can be a vital tool for reflection, collaboration, and contribution to the profession and draws on the A&SL LAICDG 'Writing Skills for Professionals' webinar he co-presented in May.
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It's Library Ireland Week! Let us know how libraries light the way for you and the best entry will win an iPad! We want to hear from you! And remember to use the hashtag so we can find your submission! Visit https://libraryirelandweek.ie/ for further details! #LIW25
December 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It's Library Ireland Week! Let us know how libraries light the way for you and the best entry will win an iPad! We want to hear from you! And remember to use the hashtag so we can find your submission! Visit https://libraryirelandweek.ie/ for further details! #LIW25
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Looking for the latest library and information news? Never fear, the libfocus link-out is here! Read about the incredible Internet Archive milestone, the latest AI and Open Access updates, librarians as keepers of truth and libraries of the future. This and much more at www.libfocus.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking for the latest library and information news? Never fear, the libfocus link-out is here! Read about the incredible Internet Archive milestone, the latest AI and Open Access updates, librarians as keepers of truth and libraries of the future. This and much more at www.libfocus.com
Save The Date! We are excited to announce that the Academic & Special Libraries Section Conference will take place on Tuesday 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. The #ASL2026 conference theme is Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice and Possibility - call for papers coming soon...
November 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Huge thanks to Chester Beatty Library and our tour guide Mary who introduced us to the history and fascinating collections of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. It was great to catch up with our A&SL members too - thanks for joining us!
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Huge thanks to Chester Beatty Library and our tour guide Mary who introduced us to the history and fascinating collections of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. It was great to catch up with our A&SL members too - thanks for joining us!
A few last minute spots have opened up for this tour of Chester Beatty Library this evening. Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to join us from 6.30-7.30!
Join us for an exclusive tour of Chester Beatty Library from 6.30-7.30 pm on Wed 5th November! The tickets are FREE and available to current members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social group. Places are limited so reserve your ticket now at tinyurl.com/v4vrx9fy
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A few last minute spots have opened up for this tour of Chester Beatty Library this evening. Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to join us from 6.30-7.30!
We can't wait for exclusive A&SL tour of the Chester Beatty Library tomorrow. Our tour has sold out but if you're on the waiting list keep an eye on your email in case there are last minute cancellations. To those who managed to nab a ticket - we look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for an exclusive tour of Chester Beatty Library from 6.30-7.30 pm on Wed 5th November! The tickets are FREE and available to current members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social group. Places are limited so reserve your ticket now at tinyurl.com/v4vrx9fy
November 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We can't wait for exclusive A&SL tour of the Chester Beatty Library tomorrow. Our tour has sold out but if you're on the waiting list keep an eye on your email in case there are last minute cancellations. To those who managed to nab a ticket - we look forward to seeing you there!
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Well this is supremely messed up 📜 📚
A Rash of Bomb Threats Hit College and University Libraries
At least 15 US colleges and universities received bomb threats targeting the library since Sunday as part of a nationwide swatting event.
bookriot.com
October 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Well this is supremely messed up 📜 📚
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On top of everything else...
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Librarians Are Being Asked to Find AI-Hallucinated Books
It’s a trippy time to have a library card.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On top of everything else...
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Join us for an exclusive tour of Chester Beatty Library from 6.30-7.30 pm on Wed 5th November! The tickets are FREE and available to current members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social group. Places are limited so reserve your ticket now at tinyurl.com/v4vrx9fy
October 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Join us for an exclusive tour of Chester Beatty Library from 6.30-7.30 pm on Wed 5th November! The tickets are FREE and available to current members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social group. Places are limited so reserve your ticket now at tinyurl.com/v4vrx9fy
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Congratulations to Claire Dunne @ucdlibrary.bsky.social winner of the 2025 @conultraindev.bsky.social Library Assistant Blog Award! Read her blog post 'Shells, Shorthand, and Skipping Classes: Documenting Prize Bookplates in the John Manning Collection of Children's Books' now at www.libfocus.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations to Claire Dunne @ucdlibrary.bsky.social winner of the 2025 @conultraindev.bsky.social Library Assistant Blog Award! Read her blog post 'Shells, Shorthand, and Skipping Classes: Documenting Prize Bookplates in the John Manning Collection of Children's Books' now at www.libfocus.com
Don't miss this online e-portfolio workshop from @laicdgroup.bsky.social on Tuesday 14th October @ 6.30pm!
📢 Registration is open for our next event!
E-Portfolio Power: An Online Workshop for LIS Professionals. Join Isabelle Courtney and Robert Alfis in this webinar to explore the power of ePortfolios
📅 Tuesday, October 14th 6:30 to 8 PM
🎟️ €15, students/unwaged €10
🔗 www.eventbrite.ie/e/e-portfoli...
E-Portfolio Power: An Online Workshop for LIS Professionals. Join Isabelle Courtney and Robert Alfis in this webinar to explore the power of ePortfolios
📅 Tuesday, October 14th 6:30 to 8 PM
🎟️ €15, students/unwaged €10
🔗 www.eventbrite.ie/e/e-portfoli...
September 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Don't miss this online e-portfolio workshop from @laicdgroup.bsky.social on Tuesday 14th October @ 6.30pm!
Watch the inspiring talks from our #ASL2025 keynote speakers Helen Rimmer @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social and Claire McGuinness @clairemcguin.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social. Up on YouTube now and lovingly captioned by us so that you catch everyone important word! tinyurl.com/459c8vkj
September 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Watch the inspiring talks from our #ASL2025 keynote speakers Helen Rimmer @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social and Claire McGuinness @clairemcguin.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social. Up on YouTube now and lovingly captioned by us so that you catch everyone important word! tinyurl.com/459c8vkj
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Unlike the current Irish weather our link-out is always reliable, bringing you the latest library & info news each month! Get up to date on the wicked scholarly publishing system, the endurance of libraries & the war on knowledge, AI & Open Access, the Google Graveyard and more at www.libfocus.com
September 15, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Unlike the current Irish weather our link-out is always reliable, bringing you the latest library & info news each month! Get up to date on the wicked scholarly publishing system, the endurance of libraries & the war on knowledge, AI & Open Access, the Google Graveyard and more at www.libfocus.com