UCC Library
LightNews LightNews
banner
ucclibrary.bsky.social
UCC Library
@ucclibrary.bsky.social
8K followers 160 following 150 posts
UCC Library | Est. 1849
Connecting with the academic community at University College Cork & beyond.
Supporting teaching, learning, study, & research needs with updates, scholarly comms, & the occasional bit of craic
Follow us for the latest on UCC Library
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by UCC Library
aslibraries.bsky.social
We're delighted to announce another fantastic keynote speaker for #ASL2026! @ucclibrary.bsky.social University Librarian @lizjolly.bsky.social will join us on 24th March in @ria.ie to share her insights around the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship.' Book your conference tickets now at aslibraries.ie
Academic & Special Libraries Conference. 24th March 2026 RIA, Dublin. Keynote speaker: Liz Jolly, UCC University Librarian. Reimagining Librarianship: purpose, practice and possibility. #ASL2026
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
There is good feedback and then there is this anonymous feedback which one of our learning and teaching librarians received today ❤️
Screenshot of anonymous workshop feedback from an online library training session. The feedback shows a postgraduate student rating the session 5 out of 5 and praising the facilitator as “amazing,” smart, and considerate, with a humorous comment noting that snacks can’t be provided over Teams, followed by a very enthusiastic thank-you message.
January 29, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Reposted by UCC Library
aodhquinlivan.bsky.social
Department of Government and Politics Research Seminar today at 3.00 in ORB 2.03. Do our local authorities continue to be cold chambers for women? How can our councils become more reflective of society? ALL WELCOME. @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
For Holocaust Memorial Day we are sharing another photograph from the Peters Photographic Collection, held at UCC Library.
Dr Aisley Shalvey has written a post for our blog that discusses her current research & her use of our Special Collections & Archives.
theriverside.ucc.ie/2026/01/26/h...
Sepia Toned photograph of a wide, empty street running past extensive wartime ruins. On the left, piles of rubble and the skeletal remains of bombed buildings stand with broken walls and window openings exposed. On the right, a single person stands on the roadside, small against the scale of destruction. The scene feels stark and silent, emphasizing the devastation and emptiness of the urban landscap
January 27, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
eicathomefinn.bsky.social
Kent, Essex and apparently Sussex all decline to be gouged by Elsevier Read & Publish deals. Others may well follow. 1/2
Three major research universities opt out of new Elsevier deal
Complaints over ‘price increases’ and open access models spur UK institutions to walk away from offer from publishing giant, despite nationally negotiated agreement
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:09 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Welcome back to UCC Library.
As you all return to campus, you might notice a new feature on the central stairwell in Boole Library — our Rainbow Stairs. They celebrate the diversity of our community and our commitment to an inclusive, welcoming library
#ucclibrary #rainbow #rainbowpride #pride
A central stairwell in the Boole Library with each step painted a different colour, forming a rainbow pattern. The colourful stairs are framed by concrete walls and metal handrails, leading up to a bright, open library space above.
January 13, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
desfitzgerald.bsky.social
Writing in the library today!
A round wooden table with a laptop, book and headphones. In the background is a large window overlooking stone buildings and trees.
December 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
tombstome.bsky.social
Announcing the last show of 2025 tomorrow.
Keep your eyes peeled!

@ucclibrary.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
We’ve wrapped up our Graduate Information Literacy (PG6009) course for semester 1 – delivered over three days this week -  33 researchers attended for all 4 Colleges at @ucc.ie .
It was lovely to meet you all
A classroom-style setting with multiple tables arranged in rows, where people are seated and working on laptops. At the front of the room, a presenter stands near a podium and a large projection screen displaying a slide with text and diagrams in green and purple. The walls are teal, and the ceiling has white panels with fluorescent lights. There are water bottles and notebooks on the tables, and a wooden shelving unit is visible on the left side of the room.
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Reposted by UCC Library
laibluesky.bsky.social
Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections.
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.

Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959

Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections
Join the LAI Rare Books Group to learn how climate change affects buildings and special collections in libraries.
www.eventbrite.ie
November 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
nature.com
Scientists feel that the pressure to publish is rising, but that the time and resources they have to do the necessary research are falling, according to a survey of 3,200 researchers

go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
Pressure to publish is rising as research time shrinks, finds survey of scientists
Researchers feel that pressures to publish are increasing, but the time and resources available to do research are decreasing, according to a survey by Elsevier.
go.nature.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday’s Lego Session: Citing and Academic Integrity
We covered quoting, paraphrasing, and identifying bibliographic details for books, articles & webpages.
More sessions coming soon
#UCCLibrary #AcademicIntegrity
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Love this article by our Learning and Teaching team setting out how they have worked together to strengthen their combined evidence synthesis skills to support research across @ucc.ie
libfocus.bsky.social libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · Nov 7
Our Latest guest post by Siobhan Bowman, Paul Breen, Stephanie Chen, Breeda Herlihy, Ronan Madden & Ben Williamson of UCC Library is now available.

They write about learning together to strengthen evidence synthesis skills and support research across campus.

www.libfocus.com/2025/11/libr...
Librarians learning together to enhance their evidence synthesis expertise
Guest post by Siobhan Bowman, Paul Breen, Stephanie Chen, Breeda Herlihy, Ronan Madden, Ben Williamson of UCC Library.  Introduction  Eviden...
www.libfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
hardyschwamm.bsky.social
Love the mix of global and Irish at NORFest! Great presentation from my colleague Donna from @ucclibrary.bsky.social on UCC APCs. The bottom line: we pay at least €400k per year on top of OA agreements.
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Hein Online now has a new articles summaries feature. More information can be found at libguides.heinonline.org/law-journal-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Irish Newspapers Archive is getting a new site - more information can be found at vimeo.com/showcase/109...
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Lego-powered workshop on citing & academic integrity at UCC Library.
Thurs 6 Nov, 14:00–15:30, Boole Library.
Open to students & staff — bring a laptop.
More info and Registration at: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4398675
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
UCC Library invites staff to take part in our UCC Library Survey (28 Oct–25 Nov).

Your feedback helps shape our research and teaching support, spaces and collections.

It takes 8–10 mins. And you could win some great prizes

www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJ...
A photo of a modern concrete library building with large windows, partially visible on the right side of the image. Trees with green foliage are in the foreground, and the sky is blue with scattered clouds. Overlaid text reads: “YOUR LIBRARY. YOUR SAY” at the top and “UCC Library Survey is now live” at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
shinysho.bsky.social
Excellent and very enjoyable overview of Helen Hooker O'Malley's life and work by her son Cormac O'Malley, celebrating the acquisition of her photographic archive @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social
#photography #IrishHistory #archives
Presentation and presenters sitting to discuss Cormac O'Malley stands and shows a book of Helen Hooker O'Malley's art
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
shinysho.bsky.social
Open Access Pathways - celebrating #OpenAccessWeek @ucclibrary.bsky.social @hardyschwamm.bsky.social presenting an overview of the importance of Open Access
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Reposted by UCC Library
hardyschwamm.bsky.social
Today's #OpenAccessWeek event at @ucclibrary.bsky.social was called "Unlocking Open Research: From First Steps to Lasting Impact" (libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve...), focusing on PaPOR TraIL, the Navigating Open Research guide and checklists for research data management and OA publishing.
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Reposted by UCC Library
donalh.bsky.social
A little end of week appreciation post for research support staff who deal with neurotic academics like myself with such grace and competence. The team in UCC were fantastic and the RDO in Maynooth are really wonderful. They make all the good things we are able to do happen.
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Drowning in research data? Confused about FAIR principles? You're not alone.
As an early career researcher, navigating data management and open research can feel overwhelming. We've got you covered. (1/4)
Promotional graphic for International Open Access Week, taking place October 20–26, 2025, with the theme “Who owns our knowledge?” The top section features the Open Access Week logo and dates on a blue gradient background. Below are six images showing the open access symbol overlaying different scenes: a person reaching for a book, a person standing under a starry sky, someone browsing library shelves, a person reading outdoors, a graduate in academic robes, and colorful network cables.
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Reposted by UCC Library
ucclibraryresearch.bsky.social
Two great events next week at @ucclibrary.bsky.social ! All welcome! #OpenAccessWeek
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
ucclibrary.bsky.social
Join us at UCC Library to celebrate the acquisition of Helen Hooker O’Malley Roelefs’s photographic archive—the first by a female visual artist in our collections.
📍 Boole Library / Online
🗓️ Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2:30–3:30pm
🔗 More details and link for online libcal.ucc.ie/event/4450810
A sepia-toned photograph showing a young woman standing beside a detailed sculpture of a cherub-like figure holding a horn. The sculpture is mounted on a square pedestal decorated with ornate designs. The woman has short, wavy hair and wears a light blouse, looking calmly at the camera. The lighting highlights the sculpture’s curves and the woman’s thoughtful expression.
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM