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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · 1d

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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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · Aug 21

‘Elephant in the room’: UL unveils sculpture to encourage mental health conversations

The nationwide initiative aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing
www.ul.ie/news/elephan...
#StudyatUL

Four people stand around a large green elephant sculpture decorated with colourful balloons, symbols, and wellbeing words, at University of Limerick. They are under a green and white balloon arch inside a library space

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · Jul 18

Earlier this week, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless TD celebrated the launch of the new CONUL Strategy. Shaping Tomorrow 2025-2029 - a bold new strategy guiding the future of Ireland’s research libraries.

conul.ie/minister-law...

#Conul

People holding the strategy document and CONUL signs

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UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 25

We've made some changes to the Hub 2 social learning space on JJL Level 1.

📖More study space
♿Greater accessibility to the Level 1 lift
📚The Short Loan Collection is now merged with the General Book Collection on Levels 2 & 4 - look for red tape on the book spines!

🔗 www.ucd.ie/library/cont...

James Joyce Library Hub 2 space with tables and chairs and windows in the background.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Aug 15

Read this Information Profressional article on the part libraries will play in the National Year of Reading in 2026 as the sector works to put its weight behind the campaign. #NYOR www.cilip.org.uk/news/707965/...

What part will libraries play in the National Year of Reading?

With 2026 now set to be the National Year of Reading, we ask librarians what they think this campaign might do for the sector and what the sector can do for the campaign.

www.cilip.org.uk

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LibraryJobs.ie @libraryjobs.bsky.social · Jul 22

Teaching, Outreach and Engagement Librarian // Marino Institute of Education @marinoinstitute.bsky.social (Dublin 9) #LISjobsIE #libraryjobs
libraryjobs.ie/item/teachin...

Teaching, Outreach and Engagement Librarian // Marino Institute of Education (Dublin 9) | LibraryJobs.ie

The Governing Body invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of

libraryjobs.ie

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LAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · Jul 29

#LISjobsIE

UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 28

UCC Library is recruiting a Head of Special Collections & Archives.

Lead the development, digitisation, and promotion of our rare books, manuscripts & archives.

Apply by 12pm, 19 Aug: www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

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University of Galway Library @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social · Jul 29

Join our team 😊⤵️

LAI CDG @laicdgroup.bsky.social · Jul 29

Academic Skills Librarian in @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social

More info: www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/jobs/

Closing date 14th August #LISjobsIE

Jobs - University of Galway

www.universityofgalway.ie

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · Jul 17

We are happy to share the programme for our forthcoming Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) Community Webinar, which takes place on 30 July from 10:30am to 12:30pm (GMT). All are welcome, further details including registration link here: irel.ie/irel-pids-we...

IReL Persistent Identifiers Webinar – Programme – IReL

IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.

irel.ie

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 17

Green Libraries Week 2025 opens with the #GreenLibraries Conference this year! Registration is open for early-bird tickets and student and travel bursaries are available.
Mon 27 Oct | British Library Knowledge Centre Join us for a day of 'greenspiration' www.cilip.org.uk/greenlibrari...

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · Jun 27

The video recordings of the #LIRseminar2025 are now available on our YouTube channel at the following link: www.youtube.com/@lirHEAnetgr...!

LIR HEAnet User Group for Libraries

LIR HEAnet User Group for Libraries provides a forum for discussion on the use of electronic resources and networks by HEI libraries and assists in development and training for their effective use. L...

www.youtube.com

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · May 6

As for the slides, I will enquire and get back to you soon.

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LIR HEAnet @lirheanet.bsky.social · May 6

Hi @martinoconnor.bsky.social The recordings will be available on our YouTube channel shortly. We will share a link once they go live.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · May 1

Yesterday we attended the annual @lirheanet.bsky.social seminar entitled "Engagement in the Digital Era" with some excellent insights on communities of practice and social media networks in libraries and higher education 💡
lnkd.in/eV3caE5h #LirSeminar2025

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CelticAudrey @celticaudrey.bsky.social · Apr 30

Lots of useful info from today's seminar. Thanks to all. #LIRSeminar2025

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

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

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

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

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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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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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

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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