@caitrionalee.bsky.social
Health librarian. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Beatha teanga í a labhairt. Fáilte roimh chách! Sos cogaidh anois - Ceasefire now. Stop an cinedhíothú. Éiceolaíocht, Gaeilge, evidence synthesis, leabharlanna, medlibs.
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A note from your friendly bookseller watching the #LateLateToyShow – here are all the books featured so you can show your local bookshop exactly which one you’re looking for 📚
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
December 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A note from your friendly bookseller watching the #LateLateToyShow – here are all the books featured so you can show your local bookshop exactly which one you’re looking for 📚
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
Be sure to follow #BookElves2025 for more book recommendations all week long!
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The #bookelves2025 are getting ready for the @latelateshow.rte.ie #latelatetoyshow
We will be recommending great books for children - ask away if you’d like one for the young reader in your life!
We will be recommending great books for children - ask away if you’d like one for the young reader in your life!
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The #bookelves2025 are getting ready for the @latelateshow.rte.ie #latelatetoyshow
We will be recommending great books for children - ask away if you’d like one for the young reader in your life!
We will be recommending great books for children - ask away if you’d like one for the young reader in your life!
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Get ready for the Irish Garden Bird Survey, which kicks off on Monday 1st December! We need records from as many gardens across Ireland as possible, so please spread the word! birdwatchireland.ie/irish-garden...
November 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Get ready for the Irish Garden Bird Survey, which kicks off on Monday 1st December! We need records from as many gardens across Ireland as possible, so please spread the word! birdwatchireland.ie/irish-garden...
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🎉 The Winter 2025 issue of the Health Sciences Libraries Journal (Vol. 1, Issue 2) is now live!
Discover fresh perspectives, innovative practice, and standout contributions from across the field.
Read the Winter issue ➡️ journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
🗓️Summer 2026 deadlines: hslg.ie
#HSLG #HSLJ
Discover fresh perspectives, innovative practice, and standout contributions from across the field.
Read the Winter issue ➡️ journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
🗓️Summer 2026 deadlines: hslg.ie
#HSLG #HSLJ
December 4, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🎉 The Winter 2025 issue of the Health Sciences Libraries Journal (Vol. 1, Issue 2) is now live!
Discover fresh perspectives, innovative practice, and standout contributions from across the field.
Read the Winter issue ➡️ journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
🗓️Summer 2026 deadlines: hslg.ie
#HSLG #HSLJ
Discover fresh perspectives, innovative practice, and standout contributions from across the field.
Read the Winter issue ➡️ journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj
🗓️Summer 2026 deadlines: hslg.ie
#HSLG #HSLJ
2025 retraction of paper flagged in 2017. Landmark glyphosate safety study retracted for Monsanto ghostwriting, other ethics problems. US Right To Know: usrtk.org/pesticides/l... Retraction: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Kaurov & Oreskes 2025: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Landmark glyphosate safety study retracted for Monsanto ghostwriting, other ethics problems
A scientific study that regulators around the world relied on for decades to justify continued approval of glyphosate was quietly retracted last Friday.
usrtk.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
2025 retraction of paper flagged in 2017. Landmark glyphosate safety study retracted for Monsanto ghostwriting, other ethics problems. US Right To Know: usrtk.org/pesticides/l... Retraction: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Kaurov & Oreskes 2025: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Just published in Health Sciences Library Journal: “We all have a story to tell…” a piece I wrote on why librarians should write and share what they do what colleagues across the profession
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
We all have a story to tell: Why Librarians Should Write about and Share what they do
| Health Sciences Libraries Journal
journals.ucc.ie
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Just published in Health Sciences Library Journal: “We all have a story to tell…” a piece I wrote on why librarians should write and share what they do what colleagues across the profession
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hs...
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Thrilled to have collaborated with @mlrethlefsen.bsky.social & Sara Schroter (& the wonderful librarians involved in our study) on this new article in BMJ Open.
TL;DR: Librarians have expertise to support evidence synthesis & many would happily be peer reviewers!
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
TL;DR: Librarians have expertise to support evidence synthesis & many would happily be peer reviewers!
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
Perspectives of librarians and information specialists on conducting methodological peer reviews of systematic reviews: a mixed-methods study
Objectives To explore the perspectives of librarians and information specialists (LIS) on their experience and impact as peer reviewers of systematic reviews (SRs), and on facilitators and barriers to...
bmjopen.bmj.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Thrilled to have collaborated with @mlrethlefsen.bsky.social & Sara Schroter (& the wonderful librarians involved in our study) on this new article in BMJ Open.
TL;DR: Librarians have expertise to support evidence synthesis & many would happily be peer reviewers!
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
TL;DR: Librarians have expertise to support evidence synthesis & many would happily be peer reviewers!
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/1...
US steel baron helped found Mayo's library service. By James Laffey in the Western People www.westernpeople.ie/archives/us-...
US steel baron helped found Mayo's library service - Archives - Western People
US steel baron helped found Mayo's library service - Archives - Western People
www.westernpeople.ie
December 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
US steel baron helped found Mayo's library service. By James Laffey in the Western People www.westernpeople.ie/archives/us-...
Tarcy, Froidevaux, Kerbiriou, Leroux & Matutini, 2025. Managing hedgerows for biodiversity: Disentangling the effects of trimming, structure and connectivity on the use of linear features by bats. J Appl Ecol, 62, 3300–3313. doi.org/10.1111/1365... @jappliedecology.bsky.social #bats #ecology
Managing hedgerows for biodiversity: Disentangling the effects of trimming, structure and connectivity on the use of linear features by bats
Our findings underscore the value of extensive hedgerow management in promoting on-farm bat activity and support the integration of simple hedgerow quality assessment protocols into agri-environment ...
doi.org
December 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tarcy, Froidevaux, Kerbiriou, Leroux & Matutini, 2025. Managing hedgerows for biodiversity: Disentangling the effects of trimming, structure and connectivity on the use of linear features by bats. J Appl Ecol, 62, 3300–3313. doi.org/10.1111/1365... @jappliedecology.bsky.social #bats #ecology
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If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If Ireland's emissions are "too small to matter" then I might as well evade my taxes and eat doughnuts for lunch.
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Read my latest column about the laziest excuse in the climate debate:
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Great piece from @hannahdaly.ie countering the nihilism of the 'we don't matter' arguement
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Great piece from @hannahdaly.ie countering the nihilism of the 'we don't matter' arguement
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Library Ireland Week is taking place from Sunday 30th to Saturday 6th December. Let us know how libraries light the way for you and the best entry will win an iPad! Remember when posting, to use the hashtag #LIW25
November 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Library Ireland Week is taking place from Sunday 30th to Saturday 6th December. Let us know how libraries light the way for you and the best entry will win an iPad! Remember when posting, to use the hashtag #LIW25
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The Our Future Memory Movement has just announced IReL’s support of the Statement on the Four Digital Rights of Memory Institutions. IReL's Governance Committee has also given its support to the Statement: tinyurl.com/2fat2z4c #OurFutureMemory #InternetArchive
December 1, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Our Future Memory Movement has just announced IReL’s support of the Statement on the Four Digital Rights of Memory Institutions. IReL's Governance Committee has also given its support to the Statement: tinyurl.com/2fat2z4c #OurFutureMemory #InternetArchive
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HSLG Conference 2026: “Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference.” 🙌
12 March 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin.
Call for abstracts open!
Submit by 13 Jan 2026 to contacthslg@gmail.com
Successful presenters attend free.
Tickets €35 - €80
Further info: hslg.ie
12 March 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin.
Call for abstracts open!
Submit by 13 Jan 2026 to contacthslg@gmail.com
Successful presenters attend free.
Tickets €35 - €80
Further info: hslg.ie
Health Sciences Libraries Group
hslg.ie
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
HSLG Conference 2026: “Celebrating our collective power: finding strength in difference.” 🙌
12 March 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin.
Call for abstracts open!
Submit by 13 Jan 2026 to contacthslg@gmail.com
Successful presenters attend free.
Tickets €35 - €80
Further info: hslg.ie
12 March 2026, Ashling Hotel, Dublin.
Call for abstracts open!
Submit by 13 Jan 2026 to contacthslg@gmail.com
Successful presenters attend free.
Tickets €35 - €80
Further info: hslg.ie
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Our Samhain newsletter is a bittersweet one, dear readers, ❤️ Lots of changes ahead & exciting news!
✨ Wiki Science deadline extended
✨ Collab with The Hunt Museum
✨ PLURILINGMEDIA Conference in Warsaw
and more!
🗞️ wikimedia.ie/2025/11/27/n...
✨ Wiki Science deadline extended
✨ Collab with The Hunt Museum
✨ PLURILINGMEDIA Conference in Warsaw
and more!
🗞️ wikimedia.ie/2025/11/27/n...
Nuachtlitir Samhain 2025/ November Newsletter 2025 - Wikimedia Community Ireland
This month's newsletter, dear readers, feels very bittersweet, as it will be my last time writing it. I, Sophie Fitzpatrick, will be stepping down from my role as Projects and Communications Manager. ...
wikimedia.ie
November 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Our Samhain newsletter is a bittersweet one, dear readers, ❤️ Lots of changes ahead & exciting news!
✨ Wiki Science deadline extended
✨ Collab with The Hunt Museum
✨ PLURILINGMEDIA Conference in Warsaw
and more!
🗞️ wikimedia.ie/2025/11/27/n...
✨ Wiki Science deadline extended
✨ Collab with The Hunt Museum
✨ PLURILINGMEDIA Conference in Warsaw
and more!
🗞️ wikimedia.ie/2025/11/27/n...
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Looking for the latest library and information news? Never fear, the libfocus link-out is here! Read about the incredible Internet Archive milestone, the latest AI and Open Access updates, librarians as keepers of truth and libraries of the future. This and much more at www.libfocus.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Looking for the latest library and information news? Never fear, the libfocus link-out is here! Read about the incredible Internet Archive milestone, the latest AI and Open Access updates, librarians as keepers of truth and libraries of the future. This and much more at www.libfocus.com
Imperfect Days, a new Science on Screen documentary highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes, to premiere at Pálás Cinema Galway Dec 7th www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=r... @iftn.bsky.social Directed: David Qualter, produced: Laura Qualter, Prospect Films
Science on Screen film ‘Imperfect Days’ to have Galway premiere | The Irish Film & Television Network
www.iftn.ie
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Imperfect Days, a new Science on Screen documentary highlighting how clinical trials are transforming healthcare for people living with diabetes, to premiere at Pálás Cinema Galway Dec 7th www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=r... @iftn.bsky.social Directed: David Qualter, produced: Laura Qualter, Prospect Films
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💼 Senior Library Assistant, Collections and Content (Specified Purpose Contract and half-time) in @mulibrary.bsky.social
📅 23:30, Wed 3rd December 2025
🔗 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resour...
#LISjobsIE
📅 23:30, Wed 3rd December 2025
🔗 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resour...
#LISjobsIE
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
💼 Senior Library Assistant, Collections and Content (Specified Purpose Contract and half-time) in @mulibrary.bsky.social
📅 23:30, Wed 3rd December 2025
🔗 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resour...
#LISjobsIE
📅 23:30, Wed 3rd December 2025
🔗 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resour...
#LISjobsIE
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Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to train its AI, unless you opt out
A new Gmail update may allow Google to use your private messages and attachments for AI training. Here's how to turn it off.
www.malwarebytes.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Gmail users!!
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
They've turned on AI scraping by default now...Here's how to turn it off.
Pass it on!!
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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There’s still time to enter #WikiScience 2025!📸 🌋
Passionate about science? Work in a lab? Did you manage to spot the Northern Lights last week? Wiki Science is calling you!
The photo contest is open until Nov 3, lots of prizes to be won!
🌍 Upload here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
Passionate about science? Work in a lab? Did you manage to spot the Northern Lights last week? Wiki Science is calling you!
The photo contest is open until Nov 3, lots of prizes to be won!
🌍 Upload here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
November 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
There’s still time to enter #WikiScience 2025!📸 🌋
Passionate about science? Work in a lab? Did you manage to spot the Northern Lights last week? Wiki Science is calling you!
The photo contest is open until Nov 3, lots of prizes to be won!
🌍 Upload here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
Passionate about science? Work in a lab? Did you manage to spot the Northern Lights last week? Wiki Science is calling you!
The photo contest is open until Nov 3, lots of prizes to be won!
🌍 Upload here: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
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The Collison front is all front - shameful how taken in the @irishtimes.com Editor has been by this ego-tripping neo-liberal puff - but good to see a very well-written, evidence-based taken down of the vague vacuum that is 'tech rich lads' Collisonism and its agenda elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Collison front is all front - shameful how taken in the @irishtimes.com Editor has been by this ego-tripping neo-liberal puff - but good to see a very well-written, evidence-based taken down of the vague vacuum that is 'tech rich lads' Collisonism and its agenda elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
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I'm conducting research for my prof doc at the Uni of Salford. I'm interested to hear from UK-based healthcare staff who've authored #systematicreviews with or without collaborating with librarians and info professionals. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/re...
#medsky #research #Health
#medsky #research #Health
Researcher version: Librarian Contribution to Systematic Reviews
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I'm conducting research for my prof doc at the Uni of Salford. I'm interested to hear from UK-based healthcare staff who've authored #systematicreviews with or without collaborating with librarians and info professionals. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/salford/re...
#medsky #research #Health
#medsky #research #Health
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A new game seeks to get Dubliners to think about who is tracking them online. Two free exhibitions, hosted at the Beta Festival over the coming weekend, also explore the future of data privacy. www.dublininquirer.c...
November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A new game seeks to get Dubliners to think about who is tracking them online. Two free exhibitions, hosted at the Beta Festival over the coming weekend, also explore the future of data privacy. www.dublininquirer.c...
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We are delighted to invite you to @booksupstairs.bsky.social on November 27th for our Issue 4 launch! Eoin Greally, Matty Kennedy, Sofie De Smyter, Emily Mc Gardle and Colm Lennon will be in conversation with editors Clare Healy and Sarah Sturzel.
Free but booking is essential - see link in bio!
Free but booking is essential - see link in bio!
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We are delighted to invite you to @booksupstairs.bsky.social on November 27th for our Issue 4 launch! Eoin Greally, Matty Kennedy, Sofie De Smyter, Emily Mc Gardle and Colm Lennon will be in conversation with editors Clare Healy and Sarah Sturzel.
Free but booking is essential - see link in bio!
Free but booking is essential - see link in bio!
Do Bugs Need a Glow-Up? The Culture File Debate XXXL Edition, 15 Nov www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf... Luke Clancy with Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs), Liam Lysaght (wasps), Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs), Nessa Darcy (woodlice). Recorded live at National Botanic Gardens for @dublinbookfest.bsky.social
Do Bugs Need a Glow-Up? | The Culture File Debate XXXL Edition
Luke Clancy and panel make the case for loving some teeming critters of the invertebrate kingdom. Advocating for their favourites are: Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs); Liam Lysaght (wasps); Cassia Gaden G...
www.rte.ie
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Do Bugs Need a Glow-Up? The Culture File Debate XXXL Edition, 15 Nov www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf... Luke Clancy with Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs), Liam Lysaght (wasps), Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs), Nessa Darcy (woodlice). Recorded live at National Botanic Gardens for @dublinbookfest.bsky.social