University of Galway Library
@uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social
The Library proactively supports and enhances the learning, teaching, and research activities of the University.
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For Archives, Special Collections and Digital Collections please visit @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
library.universityofgalway.ie
For Archives, Special Collections and Digital Collections please visit @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social
Tá súil againn go mbeidh deireadh seachtaine álainn ag gach duine!
📚📚
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
#bankholidayweekend☀️
#stbrigidsday
#skybrarians
#celtic
#anoisteachtanearraigh
📚📚
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
#bankholidayweekend☀️
#stbrigidsday
#skybrarians
#celtic
#anoisteachtanearraigh
January 30, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Tá súil againn go mbeidh deireadh seachtaine álainn ag gach duine!
📚📚
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
#bankholidayweekend☀️
#stbrigidsday
#skybrarians
#celtic
#anoisteachtanearraigh
📚📚
We hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
#bankholidayweekend☀️
#stbrigidsday
#skybrarians
#celtic
#anoisteachtanearraigh
Beidh an Leabharlann dúnta ar an Luan! don Lá Saoire Bainc!🎉
Oscailte mar is gnáth don chuid eile den tseachtain
📚📚
The Library will be closed on Monday!
Due to Bank Holiday!🎉
Open as usual for the remainder of the week
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/
Photocred: @12_than
#bankholiday
Oscailte mar is gnáth don chuid eile den tseachtain
📚📚
The Library will be closed on Monday!
Due to Bank Holiday!🎉
Open as usual for the remainder of the week
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/
Photocred: @12_than
#bankholiday
January 29, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Beidh an Leabharlann dúnta ar an Luan! don Lá Saoire Bainc!🎉
Oscailte mar is gnáth don chuid eile den tseachtain
📚📚
The Library will be closed on Monday!
Due to Bank Holiday!🎉
Open as usual for the remainder of the week
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/
Photocred: @12_than
#bankholiday
Oscailte mar is gnáth don chuid eile den tseachtain
📚📚
The Library will be closed on Monday!
Due to Bank Holiday!🎉
Open as usual for the remainder of the week
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/
Photocred: @12_than
#bankholiday
Reposted by University of Galway Library
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
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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
If you’re interested in open research/open science/open scholarship, and you’re not sure where to start, or if you have plenty of experience, please join our friendly group. We welcome researchers at all levels!
4th Feb!
1-2pm
Hybrid
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
4th Feb!
1-2pm
Hybrid
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
January 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM
If you’re interested in open research/open science/open scholarship, and you’re not sure where to start, or if you have plenty of experience, please join our friendly group. We welcome researchers at all levels!
4th Feb!
1-2pm
Hybrid
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
4th Feb!
1-2pm
Hybrid
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
The next Gale Webinar focuses on Women & Gender Studies - Primary sources.
Date: 3rd Feb
Time: 12.30-13.00
Venue: Online
Registration is Free and all are Welcome!
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/01/prim...
#Gale
#primarysources
#skybrarians
#womensstudies
#genderstudies
#womensrights
Date: 3rd Feb
Time: 12.30-13.00
Venue: Online
Registration is Free and all are Welcome!
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/01/prim...
#Gale
#primarysources
#skybrarians
#womensstudies
#genderstudies
#womensrights
January 27, 2026 at 1:57 PM
The next Gale Webinar focuses on Women & Gender Studies - Primary sources.
Date: 3rd Feb
Time: 12.30-13.00
Venue: Online
Registration is Free and all are Welcome!
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/01/prim...
#Gale
#primarysources
#skybrarians
#womensstudies
#genderstudies
#womensrights
Date: 3rd Feb
Time: 12.30-13.00
Venue: Online
Registration is Free and all are Welcome!
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/01/prim...
#Gale
#primarysources
#skybrarians
#womensstudies
#genderstudies
#womensrights
Workshop: Improve discovery of relevant content in the Web of Science
Graduate Students & #Researchers
Wed, Feb 04
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Online event
Introduction to the Web of Science platform, for relevant #literature in your research topic.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
Graduate Students & #Researchers
Wed, Feb 04
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Online event
Introduction to the Web of Science platform, for relevant #literature in your research topic.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
January 27, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Workshop: Improve discovery of relevant content in the Web of Science
Graduate Students & #Researchers
Wed, Feb 04
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Online event
Introduction to the Web of Science platform, for relevant #literature in your research topic.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
Graduate Students & #Researchers
Wed, Feb 04
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Online event
Introduction to the Web of Science platform, for relevant #literature in your research topic.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
From 2pm today - Library Foyer, Open Research Drop-In Clinic's! No need to book, schedule attached to help guide you with your Open and Digital Research!
#openresearch
#digitalresearch
#datamanagement
#openresearch
#digitalresearch
#datamanagement
The Open and Digital Research Drop-In clinics are ongoing this week, adjacent to the LIT Desk on the Library Ground Floor. Make sure to pop in Tue-Fri 14.00-15.00 to gain insights in relation to your research and publishing - schedule attached.
#datamanagement
#research
#openpublishing
#datamanagement
#research
#openpublishing
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
From 2pm today - Library Foyer, Open Research Drop-In Clinic's! No need to book, schedule attached to help guide you with your Open and Digital Research!
#openresearch
#digitalresearch
#datamanagement
#openresearch
#digitalresearch
#datamanagement
The 2nd @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Wed 11th:
Dr. Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, University of Galway Library: "From Rules to Service: How Integrated Repository-CRIS Workflows Can Ease Open Access Policy Implementation"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Dr. Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, University of Galway Library: "From Rules to Service: How Integrated Repository-CRIS Workflows Can Ease Open Access Policy Implementation"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
January 26, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The 2nd @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Wed 11th:
Dr. Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, University of Galway Library: "From Rules to Service: How Integrated Repository-CRIS Workflows Can Ease Open Access Policy Implementation"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Dr. Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, University of Galway Library: "From Rules to Service: How Integrated Repository-CRIS Workflows Can Ease Open Access Policy Implementation"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
This useful Webinar is happening tomorrow, Registration is Free and all are Welcome!
tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
#historicalnewspapers
tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
#historicalnewspapers
January 26, 2026 at 9:19 AM
This useful Webinar is happening tomorrow, Registration is Free and all are Welcome!
tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
#historicalnewspapers
tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
#historicalnewspapers
Workshop: ReproducibiliTea Galway, journal club.
Date: Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
Time:13:00-14:00
Location: Archives & Special Collections Training Room / Online
Suitability: Researchers at all levels as well as Library & University Staff
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
Date: Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
Time:13:00-14:00
Location: Archives & Special Collections Training Room / Online
Suitability: Researchers at all levels as well as Library & University Staff
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
January 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Workshop: ReproducibiliTea Galway, journal club.
Date: Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
Time:13:00-14:00
Location: Archives & Special Collections Training Room / Online
Suitability: Researchers at all levels as well as Library & University Staff
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
Date: Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
Time:13:00-14:00
Location: Archives & Special Collections Training Room / Online
Suitability: Researchers at all levels as well as Library & University Staff
Register & Topic:
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739
The Open and Digital Research Drop-In clinics are ongoing this week, adjacent to the LIT Desk on the Library Ground Floor. Make sure to pop in Tue-Fri 14.00-15.00 to gain insights in relation to your research and publishing - schedule attached.
#datamanagement
#research
#openpublishing
#datamanagement
#research
#openpublishing
January 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The Open and Digital Research Drop-In clinics are ongoing this week, adjacent to the LIT Desk on the Library Ground Floor. Make sure to pop in Tue-Fri 14.00-15.00 to gain insights in relation to your research and publishing - schedule attached.
#datamanagement
#research
#openpublishing
#datamanagement
#research
#openpublishing
Planning your PhD literature review search strategy in a systematic way - (in person)
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Wed, Jan 28, '26
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Literature review how to plan your lit review & to adopt a systematic approach to searching.
Register: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Wed, Jan 28, '26
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Literature review how to plan your lit review & to adopt a systematic approach to searching.
Register: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
January 21, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Planning your PhD literature review search strategy in a systematic way - (in person)
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Wed, Jan 28, '26
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Literature review how to plan your lit review & to adopt a systematic approach to searching.
Register: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Wed, Jan 28, '26
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Literature review how to plan your lit review & to adopt a systematic approach to searching.
Register: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
Open Research Week '26
Feb 9-11,
ONLINE
The first @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Tue 10th 14.00 - 15.30:
Dr Ursula Connolly, Lecturer, School of Law:
"Publishing open access: How hard could it be? (Field notes from a confused academic)"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Feb 9-11,
ONLINE
The first @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Tue 10th 14.00 - 15.30:
Dr Ursula Connolly, Lecturer, School of Law:
"Publishing open access: How hard could it be? (Field notes from a confused academic)"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
January 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Open Research Week '26
Feb 9-11,
ONLINE
The first @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Tue 10th 14.00 - 15.30:
Dr Ursula Connolly, Lecturer, School of Law:
"Publishing open access: How hard could it be? (Field notes from a confused academic)"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Feb 9-11,
ONLINE
The first @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Tue 10th 14.00 - 15.30:
Dr Ursula Connolly, Lecturer, School of Law:
"Publishing open access: How hard could it be? (Field notes from a confused academic)"
Register here:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Researching Historical Newspapers: Gale Webinar, Tuesday 27th January. All Welcome!
This session will cover:
Overview of the newspaper archives
Key features and tools of the platform
Demonstration with sample searches and Learning Centre
Find out more: tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
This session will cover:
Overview of the newspaper archives
Key features and tools of the platform
Demonstration with sample searches and Learning Centre
Find out more: tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
January 20, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Researching Historical Newspapers: Gale Webinar, Tuesday 27th January. All Welcome!
This session will cover:
Overview of the newspaper archives
Key features and tools of the platform
Demonstration with sample searches and Learning Centre
Find out more: tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
This session will cover:
Overview of the newspaper archives
Key features and tools of the platform
Demonstration with sample searches and Learning Centre
Find out more: tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers
Organising & Documenting Research Data workshop > today Tues 20 Jan @ 14;00-16:00 - Find out more and register here: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4473334
Workshop: Organising and Documenting Research Data
Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
January 20, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Organising & Documenting Research Data workshop > today Tues 20 Jan @ 14;00-16:00 - Find out more and register here: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4473334
The Call for Papers for @conulconference.bsky.social 2026 has now been extended until the 27th of January @ midnight
Please submit abstracts through: lnkd.in/dJCMZn9S
Full Conference details and Themes can be seen here:
lnkd.in/dw3FdDEK
#conulconference2026
#skybrarians
Please submit abstracts through: lnkd.in/dJCMZn9S
Full Conference details and Themes can be seen here:
lnkd.in/dw3FdDEK
#conulconference2026
#skybrarians
January 19, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The Call for Papers for @conulconference.bsky.social 2026 has now been extended until the 27th of January @ midnight
Please submit abstracts through: lnkd.in/dJCMZn9S
Full Conference details and Themes can be seen here:
lnkd.in/dw3FdDEK
#conulconference2026
#skybrarians
Please submit abstracts through: lnkd.in/dJCMZn9S
Full Conference details and Themes can be seen here:
lnkd.in/dw3FdDEK
#conulconference2026
#skybrarians
There are still some seats available for this writing workshop:
Writing workshop for researchers presented by the Academic Writing Centre In-Person
Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Library Training Room
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4420964
#writingworkshop
#research
Writing workshop for researchers presented by the Academic Writing Centre In-Person
Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Library Training Room
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4420964
#writingworkshop
#research
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
There are still some seats available for this writing workshop:
Writing workshop for researchers presented by the Academic Writing Centre In-Person
Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Library Training Room
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4420964
#writingworkshop
#research
Writing workshop for researchers presented by the Academic Writing Centre In-Person
Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 - 12:30
Location: Library Training Room
universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4420964
#writingworkshop
#research
Workshop: Starting research for your PhD at the University of Galway Library. In-Person
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Library Training Room
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
#librarysources
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Library Training Room
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
#librarysources
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Workshop: Starting research for your PhD at the University of Galway Library. In-Person
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Library Training Room
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
#librarysources
Suitability: PG Students
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 15:00 - 16:00
Location: Library Training Room
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
#phdresearch
#librarysources
February 9-11, 2026 - Online Event with morning & evening sessions.
A collaboration between @dublincityuni.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @ucc.ie, @ucddublin.bsky.social & @universityofgalway.bsky.social, celebrating and promoting open research.
Register:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
A collaboration between @dublincityuni.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @ucc.ie, @ucddublin.bsky.social & @universityofgalway.bsky.social, celebrating and promoting open research.
Register:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
January 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM
February 9-11, 2026 - Online Event with morning & evening sessions.
A collaboration between @dublincityuni.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @ucc.ie, @ucddublin.bsky.social & @universityofgalway.bsky.social, celebrating and promoting open research.
Register:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
A collaboration between @dublincityuni.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @ucc.ie, @ucddublin.bsky.social & @universityofgalway.bsky.social, celebrating and promoting open research.
Register:
www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Workshop: Organising and Documenting Research Data
Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
January 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Workshop: Organising and Documenting Research Data
Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre.
Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5
Drop into Kate Harrigan today in the library foyer to find out more about doing your Research Data Management plan. The Open & Digital Research Team are holding drop in clinics this week in the library foyer - find out the schedule below!
January 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Drop into Kate Harrigan today in the library foyer to find out more about doing your Research Data Management plan. The Open & Digital Research Team are holding drop in clinics this week in the library foyer - find out the schedule below!
CAS SciFinder Webinars.
Suitable for Students, Academics, Librarians and Researchers!
Each session includes tailored demonstrations, helpful tips, and time for questions with technical experts.
To Register:
www.cas.org/lp/sf/emea-s...
#sciencedisiplines
#skylibrarians
#webinars
#researchers
Suitable for Students, Academics, Librarians and Researchers!
Each session includes tailored demonstrations, helpful tips, and time for questions with technical experts.
To Register:
www.cas.org/lp/sf/emea-s...
#sciencedisiplines
#skylibrarians
#webinars
#researchers
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
CAS SciFinder Webinars.
Suitable for Students, Academics, Librarians and Researchers!
Each session includes tailored demonstrations, helpful tips, and time for questions with technical experts.
To Register:
www.cas.org/lp/sf/emea-s...
#sciencedisiplines
#skylibrarians
#webinars
#researchers
Suitable for Students, Academics, Librarians and Researchers!
Each session includes tailored demonstrations, helpful tips, and time for questions with technical experts.
To Register:
www.cas.org/lp/sf/emea-s...
#sciencedisiplines
#skylibrarians
#webinars
#researchers
No more Overdue Fees!!! On borrowed items!🎉🥳
All items will however, have to be returned - see more here:
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/borrow...
#skylibrarians
#borrowbooks
#librarylife
All items will however, have to be returned - see more here:
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/borrow...
#skylibrarians
#borrowbooks
#librarylife
January 12, 2026 at 2:57 PM
No more Overdue Fees!!! On borrowed items!🎉🥳
All items will however, have to be returned - see more here:
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/borrow...
#skylibrarians
#borrowbooks
#librarylife
All items will however, have to be returned - see more here:
library.universityofgalway.ie/about/borrow...
#skylibrarians
#borrowbooks
#librarylife
Drop-in Clinics for our Research Services start tomorrow in the Library Foyer as per timetable below, overview and the timetable from next week, can be viewed on our blog post here:
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/12/libr...
#research
#openresearch
#digitalmanagement
#datamanagement
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/12/libr...
#research
#openresearch
#digitalmanagement
#datamanagement
January 12, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Drop-in Clinics for our Research Services start tomorrow in the Library Foyer as per timetable below, overview and the timetable from next week, can be viewed on our blog post here:
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/12/libr...
#research
#openresearch
#digitalmanagement
#datamanagement
hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/12/libr...
#research
#openresearch
#digitalmanagement
#datamanagement
New Hours kick in from Monday, we are closed from 17.30 today until 08.30 Monday.
Photocred: @chaoshengzhang which shows the early days of the new Library and Learning Commons site with the current Library in the distance.
library.universityofgalway.ie
#newsemester
#skylibrarians
#happynewyear
Photocred: @chaoshengzhang which shows the early days of the new Library and Learning Commons site with the current Library in the distance.
library.universityofgalway.ie
#newsemester
#skylibrarians
#happynewyear
January 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
New Hours kick in from Monday, we are closed from 17.30 today until 08.30 Monday.
Photocred: @chaoshengzhang which shows the early days of the new Library and Learning Commons site with the current Library in the distance.
library.universityofgalway.ie
#newsemester
#skylibrarians
#happynewyear
Photocred: @chaoshengzhang which shows the early days of the new Library and Learning Commons site with the current Library in the distance.
library.universityofgalway.ie
#newsemester
#skylibrarians
#happynewyear