Ellen Breen
@breenellen.bsky.social
Librarian (Associate Director, Research & Teaching, DCU Library)
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Navigating Open Research: A Guide for Early Career Researchers. Great work from the CONUL Research Group. Free to download zenodo.org/records/1702... #irishResearch #openResearch
September 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Navigating Open Research: A Guide for Early Career Researchers. Great work from the CONUL Research Group. Free to download zenodo.org/records/1702... #irishResearch #openResearch
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We enjoyed showing the #erasmusdub25 group around @dculibrary.bsky.social today. We met for a morning of illuminating talks from DCU Library, Kaunas University of Technology Library and Hotelschool The Hague staff, followed by a tour of Cregan Library with @orlanicaodha.bsky.social.
June 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We enjoyed showing the #erasmusdub25 group around @dculibrary.bsky.social today. We met for a morning of illuminating talks from DCU Library, Kaunas University of Technology Library and Hotelschool The Hague staff, followed by a tour of Cregan Library with @orlanicaodha.bsky.social.
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A great time was had at last evening's reception in MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland) - presentations, tours, good chats and a small beverage. The summer gardens put on a good show 😍 #ErasmusDub2025 #libraries #library #librarian #Europe #Erasmus
June 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
A great time was had at last evening's reception in MoLI (Museum of Literature Ireland) - presentations, tours, good chats and a small beverage. The summer gardens put on a good show 😍 #ErasmusDub2025 #libraries #library #librarian #Europe #Erasmus
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An issue of @dculibrary.bsky.social's Liblink publication from 1998 makes a surprise appearance during today's #Conul25 keynote speech from @Princeton's University Librarian. Anne Jarvis worked in DCU Library before she left Ireland in 2000.
May 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
An issue of @dculibrary.bsky.social's Liblink publication from 1998 makes a surprise appearance during today's #Conul25 keynote speech from @Princeton's University Librarian. Anne Jarvis worked in DCU Library before she left Ireland in 2000.
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Best of luck to our colleagues Gwendolyn O'Connor and Orla Nic Aodha today at #CONUL25. They will be presenting a parallel paper about the Human Library, so if you're attending the conference don't miss it!
#CONUL25 has officially arrived in Tullamore!
May 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Best of luck to our colleagues Gwendolyn O'Connor and Orla Nic Aodha today at #CONUL25. They will be presenting a parallel paper about the Human Library, so if you're attending the conference don't miss it!
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We are pleased to announce the publication of the new IReL Principles for Negotiations. In light of evolving policy and emerging international consensus, the IReL Advisory Committee has reviewed and redrafted these principles. You can read the full document here: irel.ie/wp-content/u...
irel.ie
May 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We are pleased to announce the publication of the new IReL Principles for Negotiations. In light of evolving policy and emerging international consensus, the IReL Advisory Committee has reviewed and redrafted these principles. You can read the full document here: irel.ie/wp-content/u...
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Sarah Gilmartin @dublincityuni.bsky.social Writer-in-Residence announces Telescreen Cell by Sam as the winner of the DCU Library Creative Writing Competition! A huge thanks to all the writers, tutors and library staff who make our annual competition such a joyous event.
Pics: @kobpix.bsky.social
Pics: @kobpix.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Sarah Gilmartin @dublincityuni.bsky.social Writer-in-Residence announces Telescreen Cell by Sam as the winner of the DCU Library Creative Writing Competition! A huge thanks to all the writers, tutors and library staff who make our annual competition such a joyous event.
Pics: @kobpix.bsky.social
Pics: @kobpix.bsky.social
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#NORFest25 Ireland's National Open Research Festival returns
6–7 November @ria.ie and they are now looking for submissions: norf.ie/irelands-nat...
6–7 November @ria.ie and they are now looking for submissions: norf.ie/irelands-nat...
Irelands National Open Research Festival | National Open Research Forum
norf.ie
May 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
#NORFest25 Ireland's National Open Research Festival returns
6–7 November @ria.ie and they are now looking for submissions: norf.ie/irelands-nat...
6–7 November @ria.ie and they are now looking for submissions: norf.ie/irelands-nat...
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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
@dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
@dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
conul.ie
May 1, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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
@dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
@dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social
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ENGAGED is about more than research. It’s building a knowledge commons that benefits all. Your participation is about helping to increase research’s potential as a global public good.
www.tcd.ie/civicengagem...
@tcddublin.bsky.social
@dublincityuni.bsky.social
#OpenResearch #PublicEngagement
www.tcd.ie/civicengagem...
@tcddublin.bsky.social
@dublincityuni.bsky.social
#OpenResearch #PublicEngagement
April 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
ENGAGED is about more than research. It’s building a knowledge commons that benefits all. Your participation is about helping to increase research’s potential as a global public good.
www.tcd.ie/civicengagem...
@tcddublin.bsky.social
@dublincityuni.bsky.social
#OpenResearch #PublicEngagement
www.tcd.ie/civicengagem...
@tcddublin.bsky.social
@dublincityuni.bsky.social
#OpenResearch #PublicEngagement
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Great insights from Ronan Cox on building a Libkey Community of Practice at DCU - practical, relevant, and full of takeaways! #LIRSeminar2025
April 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Great insights from Ronan Cox on building a Libkey Community of Practice at DCU - practical, relevant, and full of takeaways! #LIRSeminar2025
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How well is Ireland adapting to climate risk? What pollutants are we breathing in?
Hear answers to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology series at the @ria.ie tomorrow, Tuesday 11th March.
Register here: launch.dcu.ie/4bnytBL
Hear answers to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology series at the @ria.ie tomorrow, Tuesday 11th March.
Register here: launch.dcu.ie/4bnytBL
March 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
How well is Ireland adapting to climate risk? What pollutants are we breathing in?
Hear answers to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology series at the @ria.ie tomorrow, Tuesday 11th March.
Register here: launch.dcu.ie/4bnytBL
Hear answers to these questions and more at the second event in the DCU Futurology series at the @ria.ie tomorrow, Tuesday 11th March.
Register here: launch.dcu.ie/4bnytBL
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Final call to all Postgraduate Research Students at DCU! @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social will close on Tuesday, 25th February. You will be in with a chance of winning some great prizes. Check your DCU email to access the survey or go to pgrstudentsurvey.ie
February 17, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Final call to all Postgraduate Research Students at DCU! @studentsurveyirl.bsky.social will close on Tuesday, 25th February. You will be in with a chance of winning some great prizes. Check your DCU email to access the survey or go to pgrstudentsurvey.ie
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Extension: Call for papers deadline has now been extended to Sunday 23rd February.
Now is your time to share your thoughts and enthusiasm with your colleagues. We look forward to receiving your submission!. #extension #callforpapers
Now is your time to share your thoughts and enthusiasm with your colleagues. We look forward to receiving your submission!. #extension #callforpapers
February 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Extension: Call for papers deadline has now been extended to Sunday 23rd February.
Now is your time to share your thoughts and enthusiasm with your colleagues. We look forward to receiving your submission!. #extension #callforpapers
Now is your time to share your thoughts and enthusiasm with your colleagues. We look forward to receiving your submission!. #extension #callforpapers
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Come work with us! We are currently seeking applicants for the following vacancies:
Archivist (Digital) Special Collections & Archives (Job Ref: 002834)
Research Data Librarian (Job Ref: 002835)
Closing date 07/02/25. Check the website for more info: bit.ly/3yQI7Op
#LibraryJobs #JobFairy
Archivist (Digital) Special Collections & Archives (Job Ref: 002834)
Research Data Librarian (Job Ref: 002835)
Closing date 07/02/25. Check the website for more info: bit.ly/3yQI7Op
#LibraryJobs #JobFairy
January 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Come work with us! We are currently seeking applicants for the following vacancies:
Archivist (Digital) Special Collections & Archives (Job Ref: 002834)
Research Data Librarian (Job Ref: 002835)
Closing date 07/02/25. Check the website for more info: bit.ly/3yQI7Op
#LibraryJobs #JobFairy
Archivist (Digital) Special Collections & Archives (Job Ref: 002834)
Research Data Librarian (Job Ref: 002835)
Closing date 07/02/25. Check the website for more info: bit.ly/3yQI7Op
#LibraryJobs #JobFairy
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A preprint by @rupertgatti.bsky.social, Pierre Mounier, and myself on the meaning of #DiamondOpenAccess beyond 'no fee'. zenodo.org/records/1444...
Beyond 'no fee': why Diamond Open Access is much more than a business model
Diamond Open Access (OA) is rapidly gaining momentum in the academic publishing world. Several significant initiatives and developments are driving this trend, including the cOAlition S call for propo...
zenodo.org
December 13, 2024 at 9:57 AM
A preprint by @rupertgatti.bsky.social, Pierre Mounier, and myself on the meaning of #DiamondOpenAccess beyond 'no fee'. zenodo.org/records/1444...
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Marsh's Library, St. Patrick's Close, Dublin
Flora H. Mitchell (1890-1973)
Watercolour, pen and ink
©️ Artist's estate / Private Collection
#Dublin #artofDublin #femaleartists #art #DublinHistory #womenartists #DublinHistory #ireland
December 12, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Marsh's Library, St. Patrick's Close, Dublin
Flora H. Mitchell (1890-1973)
Watercolour, pen and ink
©️ Artist's estate / Private Collection
#Dublin #artofDublin #femaleartists #art #DublinHistory #womenartists #DublinHistory #ireland
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Lovely Cregan Library - here are two of our favourite study spots - what are yours? @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social #studyspots #librarylife #dculibrary
December 3, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Lovely Cregan Library - here are two of our favourite study spots - what are yours? @dcuioe.bsky.social @dcuresearch.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social #studyspots #librarylife #dculibrary
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Staff from our public services and outreach team and @dublincityuni.bsky.social Librarian @mcojo.bsky.social are attending the #THEAwards in Birmingham tonight. Don't they scrub up well!
November 28, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Staff from our public services and outreach team and @dublincityuni.bsky.social Librarian @mcojo.bsky.social are attending the #THEAwards in Birmingham tonight. Don't they scrub up well!
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A fascinating new Urban History article by Dr Daithí Ó Corráin (DCU School of History and Geography) and Dr Joe Rodgers (DCU Library) explores the destruction & rebuilding of Dublin's O'Connell Street following the Irish civil war, 1922-1933. bit.ly/3Zn6uhf @joerodgers1969.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 12:12 PM
A fascinating new Urban History article by Dr Daithí Ó Corráin (DCU School of History and Geography) and Dr Joe Rodgers (DCU Library) explores the destruction & rebuilding of Dublin's O'Connell Street following the Irish civil war, 1922-1933. bit.ly/3Zn6uhf @joerodgers1969.bsky.social
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New study: " #OpenAccess increases both interdisciplinary and within-discipline citations in many fields and increases only interdisciplinary citations in chemistry, computer science, and clinical medicine."
arxiv.org/abs/2411.14653
#OACA #OpenAccessCitationAdvantage
arxiv.org/abs/2411.14653
#OACA #OpenAccessCitationAdvantage
Does Open Access Foster Interdisciplinary Citation? Decomposing Open Access Citation Advantage
The existence of an open access (OA) citation advantage, that is, whether OA increases citations, has been a topic of interest for many years. Although numerous previous studies have focused on whethe...
arxiv.org
November 25, 2024 at 1:55 PM
New study: " #OpenAccess increases both interdisciplinary and within-discipline citations in many fields and increases only interdisciplinary citations in chemistry, computer science, and clinical medicine."
arxiv.org/abs/2411.14653
#OACA #OpenAccessCitationAdvantage
arxiv.org/abs/2411.14653
#OACA #OpenAccessCitationAdvantage
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We are very pleased to announce that IReL, a consortium of Irish research libraries, and the OBC now have an agreement: irel.ie/irel-and-ope...
IReL and Open Book Collective Sign Agreement – IReL
IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.
irel.ie
November 20, 2024 at 10:28 AM
We are very pleased to announce that IReL, a consortium of Irish research libraries, and the OBC now have an agreement: irel.ie/irel-and-ope...
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Perhaps folks would like to see a work in progress I've undertaken with folks all across European Research Libraries. We're creating a set of gentle introductions for library professionals to Digital Scholarship and Data Science Essentials through Topic Guides. libereurope.github.io/ds-essentials/
Digital Scholarship & Data Science Essentials for Library Professionals
libereurope.github.io
November 19, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Perhaps folks would like to see a work in progress I've undertaken with folks all across European Research Libraries. We're creating a set of gentle introductions for library professionals to Digital Scholarship and Data Science Essentials through Topic Guides. libereurope.github.io/ds-essentials/