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Áine Lynch
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Assistant Librarian - Systems & Electronic Resources at Mary Immaculate College. Supporting learning through library systems, open ed, edtech... Views my own.
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Read our latest post from @jennylibrarian.bsky.social about the @lirheanet.bsky.social annual seminar. Learn about the insights shared by keynote speaker Dr. Daniela Bultoc around communities of practice in higher education at www.libfocus.com/2025/10/lir-...
October 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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#IrishBookWeek: Share an Irish Bookshop

We’re kicking off Irish Book Week by celebrating some of our favourite bookshops in West Cork and Cork city

Irish Book Week is all about celebrating the places and people who keep our reading culture alive. So tell us, what’s your favourite Irish bookshop?
October 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Great to see this up and running. Best of luck to everyone involved tomorrow
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
October 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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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
October 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Our first Database highlight: ATLA Religion Database.

This is available through the library website, on our homepage.

If you ever have difficulty accessing the site send us an email!
@micireland.bsky.social

#miclibraries #database #search
September 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Good to know 👇
If you're on LinkedIn, you'll probably want to switch this toggle to 'off'.
September 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Loving this series from @becausebarbara on the countries of Africa. Day 1 was North Africa vm.tiktok.com/ZNdQqGgsp/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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August 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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📣 (Re)introducing DARIAH-IE 📣
Only one week to go ! Register now for our online seminar, reintroducing DARIAH-IE & reconnecting Irish DH communities with the pan-European Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities !
📅 May 27th
🕒 11am (GMT)
📍 Register tcd-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
May 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Our latest guest post is by Kevin Tuohy who writes about his archival and cataloguing project for the Cape Clear Heritage Centre in West Cork. The materials in the collection offer a rich insight into 20th century cultural, linguistic, and political life in Ireland. This and more at www.libfocus.com
May 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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If for no other reason—though there are many other reasons—we need writers to hand along the felt reality of the world.
January 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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I love the marks life leaves on the books I read: coffee ring, slightest stain from a shaving cut, the bent corners of certain pages, discreet vertical lines next to something that at some point clearly mattered—footprints left on a path I don’t always remember walking.
January 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Great case study from Jennifer O'Grady and Catherine Gleeson for MIC at #LIRSeminar2025! Smart, strategic, and inspiring insights into social media engagement.
April 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Beautiful morning to be heading to Dublin for #LIRseminar2025
April 30, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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How to get there?
Join us tomorrow for the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 at the HEAnet Offices at 3rd Floor, North dock 2, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin, D01 V8Y6.
Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/N4i6fpWv3jUc...

Please note that the entrance for the seminar is quay side, parallel to the River Liffey.
April 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we explore social media with insights from leading voices in the field, including Catherine Gleeson and Jennifer O'Grady from MIC Libraries. Connect and explore fresh perspectives when engaging online! #LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we delve into the challenges and opportunities of today’s social media landscape, with insights from leading voices like Caoimhe Fox and Leah Leslie of the National Library of Ireland. #LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Explore how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can improve the way we share research at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025, with insights from leading voices like Cillian Joy of the University of Galway.
#LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we discover how to build thriving Communities of Practice (CoPs) with insights from leading voices in the field, including Jenny O'Neill from HEAnet. Connect with peers, get inspired, and grow your CoP! #LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we explore Social Media with insights from leading voices in the field, including Dr. Catherine Wilsdon from University College Dublin.
Discover new approaches in an increasingly complex digital landscape. #LIRseminar2025
lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 14, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we explore Communities of Practice (CoPs) with insights from leading voices in the field, including Ronan Cox from Dublin City University. Don't miss this chance to connect and get inspired! #LIRseminar2025
lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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In advance of the LIR Annual Seminar 2025, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Ned Potter. Join us for what is sure to be an excellent keynote, discussing how to rebuild the online library community in a post-Twitter world.
#LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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In advance of the LIR Annual Seminar 2025, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Daniela Bultoc.
Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating keynote presenting a comprehensive overview of Communities of Practice (CoPs).
#LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...
April 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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We are delighted to invite you to the LIR Annual Seminar, “Engagement in the Digital Era: Building Communities of Practice and Social Media Communities”. It is taking place on Wed 30th April from 10.30-3.30.
Book an in-person or online seat here: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li... #LIRseminar2025
April 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Dive into our March link-out and discover the Masochists' Book Club, the pros and cons of AI use in Open Science, the future for systems librarians, the renaming of @tcddublin.bsky.social's Berkeley Library and much more - all over at libfocus.com
March 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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Today we're spotlighting Passport, a database for all your market knowledge needs!

Passport contains information on industries, consumers, and companies related to consumer goods and services.

Check it out on the databases page on our website!

#miclibraries #micdatabases
March 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM