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- Reposted by UCC LibraryWe'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
- There is good feedback and then there is this anonymous feedback which one of our learning and teaching librarians received today ❤️
- Reposted by UCC LibraryDepartment 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
- 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...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryKent, Essex and apparently Sussex all decline to be gouged by Elsevier Read & Publish deals. Others may well follow. 1/2
- 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
- (The rainbow flag, created by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and commissioned by Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., is widely recognised as a symbol of equality, diversity, inclusion, and visibility.) #ucclibrary #rainbow #rainbowpride #pride
- Reposted by UCC LibraryWriting in the library today!
- Reposted by UCC LibraryAnnouncing the last show of 2025 tomorrow. Keep your eyes peeled! @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
- Reposted by UCC LibraryClimate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections. Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland. Further details and booking on Eventbrite: eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-su…
- Reposted by UCC LibraryScientists 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryLove 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.
- Hein Online now has a new articles summaries feature. More information can be found at libguides.heinonline.org/law-journal-...
- Irish Newspapers Archive is getting a new site - more information can be found at vimeo.com/showcase/109...
- 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
- 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...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryExcellent 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
- Reposted by UCC LibraryOpen Access Pathways - celebrating #OpenAccessWeek @ucclibrary.bsky.social @hardyschwamm.bsky.social presenting an overview of the importance of Open Access
- Reposted by UCC LibraryToday'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.
- Reposted by UCC LibraryA 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.
- 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)
- Join us this Wednesday 22nd October and discover resources built specifically to make your research life easier: Step-by-step checklists for data management planning A practical guide FOR early career researchers Digital badge to build your open research skills from the ground up (2/4)
- FAIR principles demystified: learn what they mean and how to actually apply them This isn't another overwhelming lecture. It's a supportive session with: Practical tools you can use immediately Real solutions for common data struggles A community of researchers on the same journey (3/4)
- Stop stressing about DMPs. Start feeling confident in your research practice. Creative Zone, Boole Library Wednesday October 22 10.00 -13.00 Register Here Your future self will thank you ( libcal.ucc.ie/event/443725... #OAweek #DataManagement #FAIRdata #OpenResearch (4/4)
- Reposted by UCC LibraryTwo great events next week at @ucclibrary.bsky.social ! All welcome! #OpenAccessWeek
- 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
- It’s #OpenAccessWeek 2025 at UCC Library! Join us from 21–23 Oct as we explore this year’s theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge? — with events on open publishing, FAIR data & research essentials. (1/4) libcal.ucc.ie/calendars?t=...
- Pathways to Your First Publication Celebrate UCC’s Open Access journals & learn how to start publishing. 📍UCC Library Creative Zone | ⏰10:00–15:30 #OpenAccessWeek #UCCLibrary (2/4) libcal.ucc.ie/event/4442839
- Wednesday 22 Oct: Unlocking Open Research Explore the new Open Research Digital Badge & UCC’s new guide Navigating Open Research. 📍Creative Zone | ⏰10:00–13:00 libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve... (3/4)
- Thursday 23 Oct: Open Access Publishing Avoid APCs, meet funder requirements, & share your work openly via CORA. 🕙 10:00–12:00 | Online libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/cla... #OpenAccessWeek #UCCResearch (4/4)
- Need a chapter or article from UCC Library’s print collections? UCC students and staff can use our Scan and Deliver service. We’ll scan it and email it to you free of charge For full details, copyright info, and the request form, visit libguides.ucc.ie/scananddeliver
- Reposted by UCC Library@akellyucc.bsky.social, Head of UCC’s School of Food & Nutritional Sciences, joins me for a Shush Takeover on Monday morning at 11am We’ll talk about his work and research, his connection to libraries, and his music selection. Tune in on UCC 98.3FM or catch up on our podcast later
- Reposted by UCC LibraryTune in to Shush! Sounds from UCC Library on UCC 98.3FM, Monday at 11am. I’m kicking off our first takeover show of the 2025/26 academic year with a very special guest — @lizjolly.bsky.social , UCC’s new Librarian. Expect an hour of great music and library chat. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryJoin us @ucclibrary.bsky.social for a Culture Night tour at 17:15 and 18:15! The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.
- Reposted by UCC LibraryYou are invited to the GenAI Hub Launch 📅 25th September 2025 📍The Shtepps, The Hub UCC 🕤 3pm-4pm All are welcome! - register here: linktr.ee/SkillsCentre
- Reposted by UCC LibraryTomorrow at 12.30pm, I'll join Paul, Prof. Barry McMullin & Prof. John Sweeney to give evidence to the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy as they hold hearings on Ireland's second carbon budget programme. The session is live-streamed at the link below👇 @autofac.bsky.social
- Our radio show is back tomorrow. Tune in to hear tunes selected by our colleagues
- Shush! Sounds from UCC Library is back on air tomorrow, 11–12 on UCC 98.3 FM. This first show of the year features music chosen by colleagues from UCC Library. Tune in at 11 to hear their selections. Listen live at www.ucc.ie/en/983fm/
- Reposted by UCC LibraryWonderful to see this out. Kudos to @conultl.bsky.social, my colleague Aoife Coffey with @ucclibrary.bsky.social, and everyone else involved. Seriously impressive stuff. zenodo.org/records/1702...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryGreat piece on AI by @timharford.ft.com in this weekend’s @ft.com.web.brid.gy Magazine - on the dangers of trusting generative AI as a source of referencing information. The Knowledge infrastructure provided by libraries is more trustworthy….
- Reposted by UCC Library@ucclibrary.bsky.social and Tombstome present: @infinityknives.bsky.social & Brian Ennals [Baltimore, USA] With guest Rising Damp. The Creative Zone UCC Library Sunday 26 Oct 19.00 - 22.00 Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/infinity-k...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryIssue 8 of RDM Weekly is out! 📫 This week's issue includes: - Navigating Open Research @ucclibrary.bsky.social - Retrospective Clinical Data Harmonisation Reporting @jauntyjjs.bsky.social - Recs on Data Versioning @researchdataall.bsky.social and more! rdmweekly.substack.com/p/rdm-weekly...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryCelebrate 100 years of Cork University Press, Ireland’s oldest university press Join us Thu 11 Sept in UCC’s Dora Allman Room for a symposium on landmark works, from Dánta Grádha to the award-winning Atlas Series, (plus an evening reception.) Free & open to all www.eventbrite.com/e/cork-unive...
- If you're heading to the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Festival(or nearby), drop into Wexford Town Library on Fri 8 Aug at 4pm. Our colleague @padraigmaca.bsky.social will give a talk on the unique concertina style of Larry Kinsella. Free event: wexfordcoco.libcal.com/event/4392675
- UCC Library is currently hiring for Two roles: Learning Support Librarian Deadline: 5 August, 12pm Head of Special Collections & Archives Deadline: 19 August, 12pm More info and applications: www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryOur dissertation drop-in clinics are taking place again this week and we will be joined by staff from @ucclibrary.bsky.social learning & teaching to chat to students about all things referencing! ✒️😆✨
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- 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...
- Reposted by UCC LibraryI’ve been warmly welcomed in my first week as University Librarian at University College Cork. I’m delighted to be here and very much looking forward to working with students, the Library team and University colleagues. Many thanks to @acarbery.bsky.social for his leadership as Interim Librarian.
- We’re delighted to welcome @lizjolly.bsky.social as our new University Librarian. With a notable career in academic and national libraries, most recently as Chief Librarian of the British Library, Liz brings a wealth of leadership & vision to UCC. We very much look forward to working with her.
- Reposted by UCC LibraryWe will be joined again this week by staff from @ucclibrary.bsky.social learning & teaching team to help you with all things referencing! ✨
- Reposted by UCC Library@ucclibrary.bsky.social & Tombstome present: Harry Gorski-Brown [Glarc] & Alasdair Roberts [Drag City] UCC Library Thursday14 August Doors: 7.30pm Admission: €16.50 *16+ (Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Tickets: www.eventbrite.ie/e/harry-gors...
- Reposted by UCC Library🎵 The history of the bodhrán might surprise you. Fintan Vallely's piece in today's Irish Times tells the story of the Irish frame drum. Learn more in Beating Time: The story of the Irish bodhrán. Out now 📚. www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...
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- Five lucky Leaving Cert Study Scheme students just won National Book Tokens in our ID card return draw A big thanks to the 688 who took part — and returned cards to support our new reuse & sustainability push. Check your email to see if you’ve won #UCCLibrary #leavingcert
- 📢 UCC Library is hiring a Learning Support Librarian Lead on study skills, digital tools & academic support and supporting student success. 📍 Permanent, full-time 🗓️ Apply by 05 Aug 2025 12pm 👉 www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc... #LibraryJobs #UCC #AcademicLibrarian #Hiring
- Reposted by UCC LibraryWho remembers the first search engine? (HT: @irishnostalgia account across on Instagram)
- Maintenance update: The Q+1 Reading Room, part of Q+3, and the east-side lifts (no access to 3rd floor) are closed for essential works. Expected duration: 1–2 weeks. All other areas of the library remain open. Thanks for your understanding
- We are hiring. Come join the UCC Library Team. 📍 Permanent role 🎯 Lead our public engagement & exhibition programme 💡 Support learning, entrepreneurship & outreach Apply now to be our new Programmes & Events Co-ordinator Closing Date 29 July www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc... #UCC #LibraryJobs
- Reposted by UCC LibraryFor any book lovers in #Cork this Friday call into @ucclibrary.bsky.social Library Cork City Library or Cork County Library to pick up a copy of 'Listen to your MIcrobes' by Fergus Shanahan & Laura Gowers to celebrate World Microbiome Day @researchireland.ie @ucc.ie @teagasc.bsky.social
- Reposted by UCC LibrarySincere thanks to @acarbery.bsky.social as his term as interim University Librarian in @ucclibrary.bsky.social @ucc.ie draws to a close and looking forward to welcoming @lizjolly.bsky.social to our lovely campus next month.
- Reposted by UCC LibraryHeading for a night out… in my place of work 😂 how exciting is my life 😂 @ucclibrary.bsky.social are hosting the first of its summer gigs this evening. Really looking forward to seeing Tengger live
- Just a little reminder — all our exhibitions and public events are open to everyone! You don’t need to be a @ucc.ie student or staff member to attend. Come along and see what’s happening at UCC library
- Reposted by UCC LibraryEarlier this year @ucclibrary.bsky.social received generous funding from @heritagecouncil.ie for archival materials to rehouse one of our fragile photographic collections. Stay tuned for several related events that we will be hosting during #nationalheritageweek2025!
- A big UCC Library welcome to our new interns We're thrilled to have interns joining us in Student Engagement, Website Design, Photographic Collections, Metadata Research, and Map Development. Can’t wait to see the creativity and ideas they’ll bring to the library and the wider UCC community
- looking forward to the next episode of our radio show... @catherineomahony.bsky.social will be joining our colleague @martinoconnor.bsky.social to talk libraries and music... ❤️
- My next guest on Shush is @catherineomahony.bsky.social , Director of @cirtl.bsky.social We’ll chat about her work, libraries, community engagement, and her great music picks. Tune in live at www.ucc.ie/en/983fm/ or listen back later #ShushUCC #UCCFM #LibraryLove #CIRTL
- We hope your day’s going well — what with it being Friday the 13th and all 🖤🐾 #Friday13 #Superstition #StayLucky
- Reposted by UCC LibraryLooking forward to listening to @luiciolfi.bsky.social on our @ucclibrary.bsky.social Shush show! soundcloud.com/shush-radio-...
- We are delighted to announce that Aoife Coffey has started her new role as Research Data Lead in the Library’s Research Services Team, moving on from her position as Research Data Coordinator.
- Aoife has served as Research Data Coordinator at UCC Library since 2018. Since taking up the role, she has established the Library’s Research Data Service, which supports the adoption of Open and FAIR data practices through training, consultation, and policy development.
- She holds a PhD in Plant Science and previously worked as a Data Quality Officer with the National Cancer Registry. Aoife is widely recognised for her leadership in Open Research, serving as project lead of the Sonraí Irish Data Stewardship Network and Chair of the CONUL Research Group.
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View full threadCongratulations to Aoife, and we are looking forward to working with Aoife in her new role.
- EBSCOhost is getting a new look on June 30! Be sure to move saved searches from custom folders to MyFolder before the update. Get help, if needed, here: connect.ebsco.com/s/share-play...
- We’ve launched our new Digital & Information Literacy Framework at UCC Library It supports our users in building skills to live, learn & work in a digital world. More learning & teaching support coming soon 👉 libguides.ucc.ie/library-lear... #infolit #digitalliteracy #ucclibrary
- Our Summer Concert Series with @tombstome.bsky.social is underway. Catch a glimpse of what’s in store 👇 📽️ youtu.be/_YrCY3bO-rA?... Tickets at: linktr.ee/eventsucclib... #UCCLibrary #LiveMusic #CorkGigs
