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Hi, we're the libraries across both the Thurles and Limerick campuses of Mary Immaculate College.

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Did you know we have an archive of (almost) all the Luceat magazines printed by St. Pats college stored in MIC Thurles Library? They're a treasure trove of stories & snapshots of the history of our college. Visit us & read them for yourself, who knows what you might learn.
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The caption is orange text with a blue background, it reads "our Luceat Archive: a research resource" below the caption is a photo of Luceat magazines inside a frame shaped like a church window. In the bottom corner is the MIC libraries logo in blue, white and orange. the writing is in blue and reads: our luceat achive gives you access to: Articles written by former students about their work from across the world. Photos of how our St. Pat students lived and studied. A look at the history of our college. Below this text is a photo of the boxes that hold the Luceat collection. Caption reads: Over the summer our Library Assistant Jade used our Luceat magazines to research the Harry Clarke Windows. Below are 3 photos, one of each of the Harry Clarke windows. top left hand corner a photo of the college pre 1920's. top right hand corner a banner in blue and orange that reads did you know? middle of image a caption reads: Our Harry Clarke windows were installed in the 1920's on the gable end of the Chapel. beside this is an image of the gable end of the college showing the 3 windows in place. bottom left: image of the construction of the college extension for what is now called the alumni wing. Caption bottom right corner: In the 1950's due to construction these 3 Harry Clarke windows were moved to their current location on the side wall of the Chapel.
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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If you're having login issues, you may need to update or reset your password to avoid access issues and delays. (Passwords need to be updated every 3 months). Link in bio.

If you're still experiencing problems after this, contact Limerick or Thurles Library.

#MICstaff #MICstudents #pwreset
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November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Need a hand with EndNote, Systematic Reviews or Research in Limerick?

Email and ask for our Assistant Librarian, Deirdre. She’ll give you a helping hand. Our email is Library@mic.ul.ie.

#MICLimerickLibrary #SystematicReviews #EndNote #Research
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November 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Our first MIC Thurles graduating class to graduate here in Thurles!
We are so proud of you, Class of 2025, and so happy we had the chance to celebrate alongside you all.
Our graduates made the processional walk from the Cathedral back to St. Pat’s Campus and the sun shone all day long!
Congrats!!
November 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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An exciting week in Thurles! For the first time since St. Pats. Thurles became MIC Thurles we are holding Graduation back in Thurles!
We can't wait to see our Class of 2025 walk out of the Cathedral on Friday with their degrees.
The library will close at 5pm Thursday & remain closed Friday Oct 31st.
The background image is the class photo of 2025 outside the front door of Thurles College, taken by Ruth Talbot, our librarian. In the bottom left corner is the blue and orange MIC Libraries Thurles logo. There are 3 captions: the top left corner reads "Graduation is back in Thurles!" The top right corner reads "We can't wait to see you all Friday" and along the bottom of the photo reads "Class of 2025".
October 29, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Huge congratulations to all of our 2025 Graduates last week! 🎉

You've earned this! Well done, and best wishes for the future ahead!

#MICGraduation #MICLimerick #MICLimerickLibrary
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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The Mary Immaculate College Research Repository - MIRR, gives access to published and unpublished works of MIC faculty and researchers as well as research Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations awarded to MIRR researchers, digital archives and internal collections.

#MIClibraries #MIRR
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October 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Both MIC Libraries have regular open times but these can change with events and holidays.

If you want to check the opening hours of your Library, please go to our website for updated times and dates -
www.mic.ul.ie/library - or click the link in our bio.

#miclibraries #openinghours #librarywebsite
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October 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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We take all feedback seriously, and we know the library homepage need updating. We have replaced the image on the homepage, and changed the colour of the text.
If you have any issues or notice any improvements needed, always reach out to us: library@mic.ul.ie or thurleslibrary@mic.ul.ie
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October 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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It's Academic Integrity Week: what better way to mark it that highlighting our Academic Learning Centre in Room 219 with Deborah on Wednesdays here in Thurles. If your students are struggling or just need someone to chat to to help develop their skills please let them know Deborah is here to help.
Background: one of MIC Thurles' bookshelves. There is a graphic of an essay in the bottom left corner and the MIC Thurles Libraries symbol in the bottom right corner. There is a green text box in the middle of the post and it reads: Deborah Tobin is running MIC Thurles’ Academic Learning Center every Wednesday in Room 219 in the study room corridor. Please direct students who are looking for extra support to ourselves and Deborah. We know this is not only a great help to students but for our academic staff too when it’s time to correct assignments. But if you notice the same issues occurring let us or Deborah know. Let us help you!
October 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Here are some Referencing Tips for Academic Integrity Week!

Academic Integrity refers to honesty and responsibility in your studies, valuing ethical behaviour and avoiding plagiarism, cheating and dishonesty.

More resources are available on our Library website.

#miclibraries #academicintegrity
Image is grey with orange and yellow textboxes next to a white graphic of pen and paper on navy, orange and yellow circles, with the navy MIC Library logo in the SW corner. Text: Referencing Tips: 1: Take notes: As you research and write your essay, make notes of what sources and quotes you’re using as you go! Don’t leave referencing to the last minute! 2: Know what Style: Make sure you know what referencing style you need for the subject you’re writing in! 3: Tools: Use referencing tools like “Cite Them Right”, “Endnote” and the referencing guides in the library to help! 4: Double Check: Reread over your references and double check them to make sure everything is correct! 5: Be Consistent: Consistency is one of the most important parts of referencing. Make sure everything follows the same format!
October 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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MIC Limerick Library has a large Audio-Visual collection which includes teaching resources for School Placement, CDs and DVDs, and Microfilm documents such as Manuscripts and historic Newspapers which can be viewed our microfilm readers.

The AV Library is located on the first floor.
Image: navy background and white box with orange and navy text. There are yellow decorative dots in the NE and SW corners with the orange Limerick Library logo in the SE corner. Text: Audio Visual Library - MIC Limerick Campus has a large audio-visual collection which is held on the first floor of the library. We offer: Material for School Placement (e.g. posters, CDs, DVDs, cards, books, kits, realia). DVDs (e.g. feature films, documentaries, television series). CDs (Audio recordings compilations of voices that have been captured as they discuss their own lives, histories and experiences of events in Irish national and social history). Microfilm (Mainly national and regional newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries, with some newspapers from the 18th century, and manuscripts from the National Irish Folklore Collection).
October 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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The Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme gives access to all full-time Academic Staff, Doctoral and Masters (research and taught) students to participating libraries across the Island of Ireland.

Apply for your card on the Library website.
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October 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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For those publishing under our Open Access deals, here is the latest quota update for 2025. All our open access publishing deals are available, with updates, on our Open Access Publishing Agreements Libguide.

libguides.mic.ul.ie/c.php?g=7255...

#miclibraries #openaccesspublishing #2025update
The MIC logo is on the top left corner. The MIC Libraries logo is in the top right corner. The title reads Open Access Publishing at MIC. There is a box, screen grabbed from our Open Access Publishing Agreements Libguide. The subheading is Number of pre-paid APCs available in 2025. They are available on a first come first served basis. All the info on this post is on the libguide, which is linked in the caption. The post lists who we have publishing agreements with, how many we have available and what ones are expired or due to this year.
October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Grow in Love Teacher Manuals are now available online. These resources can be accessed through the Primary Education Subject Guide.

#miclibrarylimerick #growinlove #teachermanuals #facultyofeducation
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October 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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As we move into the colder months, MIC Thurles staff remember to pick up a book from our free book stand in the staff room to read on your break or at home by the fire.

We restocked the bookstand over the summer & hope to see you all continue to exchange your read books here for a new book.
An image of MIC Thurles' staff room, the walls are white, the carpet is grey, the armchairs are green, purple and grey. There is a fire place, with St. Patrick on the mantle. There is a white dining table and orange chairs. In the corner is a book stand, the free book stand and a white round table in front of it. In the bottom corner is the blue, orange and white MIC Thurles Libraries logo. There is a orange box with blue writing that reads Free Book Stand, and a blue arrow from it to the book stand.
October 1, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Our students came to us and asked when Thurles library would be opening later on a Thursday.
We can now announce we will open until 7pm on Thursdays going forward, starting this week, Oct. 2nd.

MIC Thurles library will revisit these hours later in the Semester to add more hours on a Thursday.
Text in post reads: MIC Thurles Library updated opening hours semester 1: Mon-Wed: 9am-9pm, Thursday: 9am-7pm, Friday: 9am-5pm. Image: photo of MIC Thurles Library on sunny day, with blue and orange text boxes and a blue and orange MIC Thurles Library logo
September 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Staff Printers are available on campus for printing, photocopying and scanning, with instructions available on the Library website.

#miclibraries #micstaffprinters
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Text: Staff Printers are available for printing, photocopying and scanning. All scanned documents are sent directly to your email. Instructions on how to print and use the printer are on the MIC Library website. Printer Locations: Limerick Library - Level One Thurles Main Building - Room 109 Image: The white text is on a navy background and with a colorful dotted border. The white MIC Libraries logo in the bottom centre with an animated printer graphic on the right side.
September 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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gofund.me/292be9a92
This fundraiser is to help get our MIC student Roya's family to safety. Her family has actively supported women's education and for that their lives are endangered.
Please visit MIC Thurles Library and purchase one of these beautiful handcrafted items.
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This is a fundraising post for Roya. Caption reads Handmade to Help a Family Start again. There are 4 images, two are photos displaying the handmade items on display in the library. A caption reads :Scrunchies €2 , Candles €5 ,Afghan neck scarf €5, Fingerless Gloves €5, Hand crocheted bag €10, Handmade Lined Book bags €10 Pay in cash in the library or scan the QR code The other images are the QR code and a poster with two Afghanistan women and the caption Help us Bring an Afghanistan family to safety. We need to raise 10,000 Euro by Oct 6th.
September 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Our Subject Guides help to navigate the multiple resources available to you in your subject area and are updated regularly with new materials.

General Guides are also available offering training and support.

They are found at the bottom of the MIC Library website page.

#MICLibraries #MICLibGuides
Image: White background with a yellow and navy border, and navy text in the centre. The white MIC Libraries logo is in the bottom right corner on an orange quarter orange shape. Text: Our Guides help you to search for books, journal articles and online resources in your subject area, and how to cite and reference your sources correctly. They have: books and ebooks, journals and databases, online resources, citing and referencing materials, and learning and study supports.
September 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Attention MIC Thurles Academic Staff!
Please share this information with your students.
We have signs up in the library but we could use your help to reach all our students.

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A blue poster, titled Room 219. Share with your students! 3 sections of text, each with symbols corresponding to that subject. The first section reads Mondays 9am-3pm - Maths Learning Hub with Danielle Sciascia, email: Danielle.Sciascia@mic.ul.ie. The symbols are a math's equation and math's instruments. The second section reads Wednesdays - Academic Learning Centre with Deborah Tobin, 9am-4pm, email Deborah.Tobin@mic.ul.ie. The symbols are an open book, and a stack of books with a trophy and graduation cap on top. The third section reads: Weekly alternating Tuesdays and Thursday 9am-4pm - Tacaíocht don Ghaeilge le Nora Ní Bheaglaoich. Thursdays begin Week 1. Tuesdays begin week 2. Email: Nora.NiBheaglaoich@mic.ul.ie. The symbols are a green book and an Irish flag. in the bottom left corner is the MIC Thurles logo, in orange and blue and white.
September 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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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!
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#miclibraries #database #search
TEXT: the post reads ATLA Religion Database A text box contains: ATLA Religion Database is a bibliographic database indexing nearly 2000 periodical titles in religion and theology. Coverage is from 1949 to the present. ATLAS is an online full-text collection of major religion and theology journals used by libraries, librarians, scholars, students, and religious leaders. The background image is a photo of the bookshelves in MIC Thurles library. An image shows the search box for ATLA. In the corner is a MIC Libraries logo, it's blue and white.
September 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Our Limerick Library is offering Orientation Tours next week, 22nd - 25th September, with three tours a day at 12pm, 3pm and 4pm.

Learn about the Library services and assistance we provide to make the most of your time with MIC.

Book your tour now. Link in bio.

#miclimerick #librarytours
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September 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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MIC Thurles Library is updating its hours starting Monday 22nd September.

From week 3 our library will open for Semester 1 until 9pm Monday-Wednesday.

Any further changes will be posted in the future.

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Text in post reads: MIC Thurles Library updated opening hours semester 1: Mon-Wed 9am-9pm Turs-Fri 9am-5pm. Image: photo of MIC Thurles Library on sunny day, with blue and orange text boxes and a blue and orange MIC Thurles Library logo
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Culture Night is back! And St. Patrick's Campus MIC Thurles is proud to present our programme for this year. Please join us on the night and don't forget to ring and book your free ticket for Ceola & Friends.

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Alt Text: MIC Thurles September 19th Booking required for Ceola & Friends performance. All ages welcome. Please contact 0504 20530 from Monday September 15th to reserve your free seat for Ceola’s performance.5pm & 6pm: Historical tours of the campus detailing the history and heritage of the College. Tours will start from the Reception in St. Patrick’s Campus will be 20-25 minutes in duration.7pm-9pm: A concert will be given in the Everard Memorial Chapel by Ceola, a 4-part vocal harmony group who perform a mix of traditional, folk and contemporary songs. Image: Photo of St. Patrick's Campus Thurles front door. Four orange boxes with blue trim. The MIC Libraries Thurles Logo is blue and orange. In the center of the four boxes is a culture night ticket as Gaeilge reading Oíche Chultúir. in the corner of one orange box are music symbols and in the top corner of another a little tour bus.
September 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM