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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 3d

Our October #bookofthemonth is Held by Anne Michaels. Available to borrow from us here in the library. Log on to our website to place a hold. #tuslibrary #Autumnreading

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 10d

Quick reminder that no food or drink is allowed in the library. Beverages in a sealable travel mug are ok.

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 11d

Library runs online library sessions on important topics that you'll need for your assignments and exams: searching databases, avoiding plagiarism, Harvard referencing & more Booking is essential as places are limited. Scan the QR code Hope you see you soon. #librarysessions #tuslibrary

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 12d

We are open 8:30am close 9:45pm Monday till Thursday. Friday 8:30 till 5pm and Saturday 9am till 4pm. If you need to talk to a staff member use libchat 9 -5 Monday till Friday or you can email the library. All online resources are available 24/7. Go to our website library.tus.ie for more details.

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 22d

#internationaldayofpeace falls this Sunday 21st September. In a time of global unrest, uncertainty and suffering, this day reminds us of the urgent need for compassion, dialogue, and solidarity.
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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 23d

There's more from the library online resources than ebooks and databases! Check out our @kanopy.com subscription. A cool resource with BBC boxsets, movies and documentaries for your studies or just to enjoy. Why not check out the Asian movie collection. #tuslibrary #onlineresources

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 25d

We are open with issue desk service at 8:30am till 9:45pm Mon - Thurs. Friday 8:30 till 5pm and Saturday 9am till 4pm. If you need to talk to a staff member we have libchat 9 -5 Mon - Fri and email. All online resources are available 24/7. Go to our website library.tus.ie for more details.

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · 29d

New term, new beginnings at #TUSLibrary! 📚 Come meet the team and discover some words of wisdom to kickstart your academic journey. We’re here to help you thrive!
Sean is always happy to help you find what you looking for in Athlone Campus
#MeetTheTeam #WelcomeToTUS #librarystaff #HereToHelp

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LILAC Conference @lilacconf.bsky.social · Sep 10

The #LILAC26 call for presentations opens soon (29 Sept). If you're thinking about submitting an abstract but you have questions, or would like some practical tips, come along to the @infolitgroup.bsky.social online workshop on Friday 3 October, 12-1pm BST. Book your place:

Select tickets – Submitting a LILAC abstract – Teams

Submitting a LILAC abstract – Teams, Fri 3 Oct 2025 - Facilitators: Laura Woods and Sam Aston We would like to invite you to attend a workshop to discuss practical tips for submitting an abstract to…

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Sep 10

New term, new beginnings at #TUSLibrary! 📚 Come meet the team and discover some words of wisdom to kickstart your academic journey. We’re here to help you thrive!

💬Chat to Adrienne at #Athlone library!

#MeetTheTeam #WeAreTUS #WelcomeToTUS #librarystaff #HereToHelp

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Sep 10

Suicide Prevention Day Too many lives are lost each year. Break the stigma. Let’s change the conversation and build cultures of understanding, empathy, and support. Support is available don't fear to reach out.

#worldsuicidepreventionday #wspd2025

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Sep 9

Welcome First Years!! Follow the steps in this post to be in with a chance of winning TUS Gym membership for Semester 1!. Good luck everyone!! #TUSfirstyear

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Sep 8

A hearty welcome back to our returning students & a very big hello to our new first years! Pop in and say hello, pick up text book for your course, a novel or one from our positive living section. We have inductions this week & look forward to meeting you then :) #inductions #tuslibrary #welcomeback

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Sep 3

The new #TUSLibrary website is live — one site, six branches: Athlone, Clonmel, Ennis, LSAD, Thurles & Moylish.
🔍 Discover books, journals, databases, events & more — all in one place.
Accessibility & privacy tools built-in.
Explore now: library.tus.ie
#OneLibraryOneWebsite

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TUS Library Archive and Special Collections @tusarchive-and-sc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Read on substack our look back at our very first #heritageweek event held in @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social and if you like give a follow too shorturl.at/A6Ou1

Review of our first Heritage Week event

Voices from the region: Highlights from the TUS Archive

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 27

✨ Big changes coming! We’re upgrading library services for the new academic year – better search, unified systems & a smoother experience across TUS.
⏳ Heads up: Discover’s “MyEBSCO account” (saved folders & searches) will be offline Aug 28–Sept 1 while we prepare. Thanks for bearing with us!

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 22

Good luck with the event. Lots of interesting items to see.

TUS Library Archive and Special Collections @tusarchive-and-sc.bsky.social · Aug 22

Our exhibition of a selection from our archives on display for #heritageweek is open till 12:30pm today. We are getting our first visitors early so come and join us if you have time.

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 21

Best of luck to all everyone getting their leaving cert exam results tomorrow. We hope everyone got got their choice. Remember be cool, there's lots of options and paths out there. We look forward to meeting some of you at our inductions and seeing you lots in the library over 25/26 academic year :)

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 18

Our Opening hours for this week are 9am -5pm Monday to Friday. Closed the weekend. All our online resources are available 24/7. If you need to talk to a staff member call in during opening times or chat to us online with libchat or email us. #heritageweek #openingtimes #tuslibrary

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 13

Come visit us on Friday August 22 and see a selection of items from our newly established archive and special collections. This curated exhibition will highlight key collections eg O'Brien Archive, Shannon Estuary archive and others. #tuslibrary #tusarchive #heritageweek

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · Aug 13

IReL has reached a major milestone in its commitment to #OpenResearch and publishing transparency in enabling over 10,000 Irish research articles to be published #OpenAccess, and in contributing data on them to #OpenAPC:
irel.ie/irel-reaches... #OA

IReL Reaches Milestone of 10,000 Open Access Publications – 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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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our opening times for the week are back to 9am - 5pm. All online resources are available 24/7.

TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 6

Best of luck with everyone starting their autumn exams soon. remember the library is open 9am -4pm if you need a quiet place to study. Staff are on hand if you need assistance with resources through libchat or email or in person.
#repeatexams #secondshot #tuslibrary

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · Aug 4

Why read books? Because books are still the most powerful, reliable, transportive & magical storytelling technology we've invented - and all they need to work is YOUR OWN IMAGINATION! #booksky

(Cartoon by @mariascrivan.bsky.social)

Cartoon by Maria Scrivan: Benefits of Books, with a graphic of a book and its benefits: no glare, no battery, dog ears, probably won't get stolen at the beach, smells good, no pop up ads

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TUS Library Midlands @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social · Aug 1

Have a great bank holiday everyone! We are open today till 4pm. We are closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. We reopen Tuesday at 9am. All online resources are available 27/7.