Ruth O’Hara
rohara.bsky.social
Ruth O’Hara
@rohara.bsky.social
Librarian, Ireland
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For those publishing under our Open Access deals, here is the latest quota update⚠️Open the Linktree in our bio to see our guide on OA Publishing and reach out to us if you have any queries 🔓 #MULibrary
September 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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⚠️OPEN ACCESS QUOTA UPDATE ⚠️ ScienceDirect tokens are projected to run out in mid-September. For more information contact: library.openaccess@mu.ie
#openaccess #TAQUOTA #MULibrary
September 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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This is the best product listing copy I’ve ever read
August 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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For those publishing under our Open Access deals, here is the latest quota update⚠️ Scan the QR code to see our guide on OA Publishing and reach out to us if you have any queries 🔓 #MULibrary #OAPublishing
July 31, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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OCLC explains the lay offs, "Artificial Intelligence and other technology changes require different skills and provide opportunity for efficiencies..." 📚
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Dublin-based nonprofit lays off 80 central Ohio workers, cites AI and federal cuts
DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) — A Dublin-based organization that manages the Dewey Decimal System and partners with libraries worldwide has laid off dozens of central Ohio employees, citing the rise of…
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July 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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📣Save the date! Registration is now open for the LAI CMG Cataloguing Code of Ethics online workshop, delivered by Jane Daniels on 12th June. Registration is essential and free but limited. Further information and eventbrite link available here: bit.ly/3ZRU80v
#code_of_ethics #cataloguing
Using the Cataloguing Code of Ethics 2021
Introduction to the Code of Ethics and how it can be used to review cataloguing policies and practices
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June 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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It's the big day - #CONUL25 is here! If you can't make it, don't worry as we are livestreaming throughout the conference on our website. Follow the link to Livestream from our website: conference.conul.ie/livestream/
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May 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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In an age where belonging can’t be assumed, our #libraries can quietly but powerfully remind every learner that they matter, that they’re welcome, and that knowledge is for them. The library is uniquely positioned to bravely, radically hold that space.
How to put joy at the centre of the university library
The role of the university library is poised re-evaluation – not just as an academic hub but as a space where connection, belonging and access can come alive in everyday ways. Pro tip: cake and dogs h...
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May 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A beautiful morning in Celbridge for this years #darknessintolight
May 10, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Interested in historical pamphlets? Have a 👀 at this blog post on some of the fascinating collection at the Russell Library #Maynooth mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/e...

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May 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Excited to attend The Brilliance of the Young Mind TEDx event by Clonturk CC students at DCU St Patrick’s Campus on Tue, May 13.Topics include the mind, iPads in learning, STEM imbalance & more. Event details & tickets: .https://sites.google.com/view/tedxclonturk-cc-youth/home?authuser=0 #edchatie
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Theme: The Brilliance of the Young Mind
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May 6, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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CONUL Regulatory Affairs (featuring our Associate Director, Special Collections & Archives, David Meehan) has just published a timely and comprehensive paper on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on HE, research and libraries. bit.ly/4cY0dhm
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May 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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A long-running and divisive stand-off at a heritage site in Co Kildare could be closer to resolution after the OPW announced its staff would return to work at Castletown House in Celbridge
Resolution to Castletown House dispute in site
A long-running and divisive stand-off at a heritage site in Co Kildare could be closer to resolution after the Office of Public Works announced its staff would return to work at Castletown House in Ce...
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April 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Claire Mason @mulibrary.bsky.social investigates how academic libraries are supporting student wellbeing in Ireland at #ASL2025
March 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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One day to go to our AGM with keynote by Jane Daniels. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the NLI at 5.30.
Walk-ins welcome.
February 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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For our first skeet the LAI CMG are delighted to announce details of our AGM in the NLI preceded by a keynote by Jane Daniels on the topic of the work of the Cataloging Ethics Steering Committee. Tickets are free and available on eventbrite: bit.ly/4aXLRMN
#ethics #cataloguing
February 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Haven’t checked the other place in days! Have got my news, history and politics fix here with the added bonus of lots of Irish heads whose posts actually appear on my feed. Deadly 😊
November 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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"Some librarians also reported being afraid to walk to their cars after work, especially if it was dark."
How it's going in Irish libraries that have LGBTQIA+ books or events.
www.thejournal.ie/impact-of-an...
Harassed and called paedophiles: Librarians describe being targeted by anti-LGBT+ groups
Some librarians fear being physically attacked, according to new research.
www.thejournal.ie
November 12, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Day one on BlueSky. Nice people, good atmosphere and Satan is one of my first followers 😂
October 19, 2023 at 7:07 PM