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- There is good feedback and then there is this anonymous feedback which one of our learning and teaching librarians received today ❤️
- 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...
- 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
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- 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
- 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...
- 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...
- 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)
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View full threadFAIR 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)
- 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)
- 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=...
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View full threadWednesday 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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/
- 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...
- 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...
- I’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.
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- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
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View full threadShe is now looking forward to embracing the new challenge of the Research Data Lead role and continuing to support the research community in advancing open, FAIR and responsible data practices.
- Congratulations to Aoife, and we are looking forward to working with Aoife in her new role.
- 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.
- 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
- Shout out to our colleague Mona Power who presented a poster at the @conulconference.bsky.social this week titled "Shining a Light on Collections: Cyanotype Printing as Public Engagement." (1/5) #CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary
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View full threadShout out to our colleague @rmadden.bsky.social who spoke at the @conulconference.bsky.social this week. His paper was titled "From Vision to Action: UCC Library’s Digital & Information Literacy Framework 2025." #CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary (4/5)
- Shout out to our colleague @louiseoc.bsky.social who spoke at the @conulconference.bsky.social this week. Her paper was titled. "Caring for Collections – New directions at UCC Library." #CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary (5/5)
- Shout out to our colleague @walkerabroad.bsky.social Elaine Harrington whose poster at the @conulconference.bsky.social was titled ‘You can do anything, but not everything’: Using UCC’s Service Principles to Optimise Services in UCC Library’s Client Services. #CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary (2/5)
- Shout out to our colleague Barbara Diener who presented her paper "No Longer Without a Voice: A Story of Resilience" at the @conulconference.bsky.social in Tullamore this week. #CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary (3/5)
