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Ronan Madden
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Learning & Teaching Team Lead at University College Cork Library
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We’ve wrapped up our Graduate Information Literacy (PG6009) course for semester 1 – delivered over three days this week -  33 researchers attended for all 4 Colleges at @ucc.ie .
It was lovely to meet you all
A classroom-style setting with multiple tables arranged in rows, where people are seated and working on laptops. At the front of the room, a presenter stands near a podium and a large projection screen displaying a slide with text and diagrams in green and purple. The walls are teal, and the ceiling has white panels with fluorescent lights. There are water bottles and notebooks on the tables, and a wooden shelving unit is visible on the left side of the room.
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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UCC Library invites staff to take part in our UCC Library Survey (28 Oct–25 Nov).

Your feedback helps shape our research and teaching support, spaces and collections.

It takes 8–10 mins. And you could win some great prizes

www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJ...
A photo of a modern concrete library building with large windows, partially visible on the right side of the image. Trees with green foliage are in the foreground, and the sky is blue with scattered clouds. Overlaid text reads: “YOUR LIBRARY. YOUR SAY” at the top and “UCC Library Survey is now live” at the bottom.
October 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Lego-powered workshop on citing & academic integrity at UCC Library.
Thurs 6 Nov, 14:00–15:30, Boole Library.
Open to students & staff — bring a laptop.
More info and Registration at: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4398675
October 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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ucclibraryresearch.bsky.social
Two great events next week at @ucclibrary.bsky.social ! All welcome! #OpenAccessWeek
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
Drowning in research data? Confused about FAIR principles? You're not alone.
As an early career researcher, navigating data management and open research can feel overwhelming. We've got you covered. (1/4)
Promotional graphic for International Open Access Week, taking place October 20–26, 2025, with the theme “Who owns our knowledge?” The top section features the Open Access Week logo and dates on a blue gradient background. Below are six images showing the open access symbol overlaying different scenes: a person reaching for a book, a person standing under a starry sky, someone browsing library shelves, a person reading outdoors, a graduate in academic robes, and colorful network cables.
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
Our radio show is back tomorrow.
Tune in to hear tunes selected by our colleagues
shushradio.bsky.social Shush! Sounds from UCC Library @shushradio.bsky.social · Sep 14
Shush! Sounds from UCC Library is back on air tomorrow, 11–12 on UCC 98.3 FM.

This first show of the year features music chosen by colleagues from UCC Library.

Tune in at 11 to hear their selections.

Listen live at www.ucc.ie/en/983fm/
A professional recording setup featuring a large microphone with a pop filter mounted on a boom arm. In the background, a screen displays the bold red text “ON AIR,” indicating a live broadcast. A caption below reads: “A WELCOME BACK SHOW MONDAY AT 11,”
September 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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tombstome.bsky.social
@ucclibrary.bsky.social and Tombstome present:

@infinityknives.bsky.social & Brian Ennals [Baltimore, USA]
With guest Rising Damp.

The Creative Zone
UCC Library
Sunday 26 Oct
19.00 - 22.00

Tickets:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/infinity-k...
August 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
UCC Library is currently hiring for Two roles:

Learning Support Librarian
Deadline: 5 August, 12pm

Head of Special Collections & Archives
Deadline: 19 August, 12pm

More info and applications:
www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...
Job advertisement featuring two open positions: 'Learning Support Librarian' with a closing date of 05 August 2025, and 'Head of Special Collections & Archives' with a closing date of 19 August 2025. The text 'We are hiring a' appears at the top in green. The background shows a modern building with large windows and surrounding trees
July 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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uccskills.bsky.social
Our dissertation drop-in clinics are taking place again this week and we will be joined by staff from @ucclibrary.bsky.social learning & teaching to chat to students about all things referencing! ✒️😆✨
July 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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We will be joined again this week by staff from @ucclibrary.bsky.social learning & teaching team to help you with all things referencing! ✨
July 21, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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acarbery.bsky.social
Job alert!!! Join a really super team working with @rmadden.bsky.social @stephaniechen.bsky.social Ben and Paul on delivering exceptional services to our students.
ucclibrary.bsky.social UCC Library @ucclibrary.bsky.social · Jul 4
📢 UCC Library is hiring a Learning Support Librarian

Lead on study skills, digital tools & academic support and supporting student success.

📍 Permanent, full-time
🗓️ Apply by 05 Aug 2025 12pm

👉 www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

#LibraryJobs #UCC #AcademicLibrarian #Hiring
Graphic featuring a sunlit forest background with the University College Cork (UCC) logo in the top right. Bold text reads: “We are hiring a Learning Support Librarian – UCC Library – Permanent Whole Time Post.” A box at the bottom right highlights: “Closing Date 05 August 2025.
July 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
EBSCOhost is getting a new look on June 30! Be sure to move saved searches from custom folders to MyFolder before the update.
Get help, if needed, here: connect.ebsco.com/s/share-play...
Screenshot of the EBSCOhost database interface showing a search for 'social media marketing.' Two peer-reviewed academic journal results are displayed. A green alert box at the bottom announces that EBSCOhost will migrate to a new user interface on Monday, 30 June, advising users to save their searches from custom folders to MyFolder. Guidance on managing folders, searches, and alerts is available
June 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
We’ve launched our new Digital & Information Literacy Framework at UCC Library
It supports our users in building skills to live, learn & work in a digital world.
More learning & teaching support coming soon

👉 libguides.ucc.ie/library-lear...

#infolit #digitalliteracy #ucclibrary
Cover of a document titled 'UCC Library Digital & Information Literacy Framework.' The cover shows two people working on a laptop inside a modern, glass-walled room. The UCC Library logo is visible at the bottom left corner. A Venn diagram with eight overlapping circles, each labeled with a different skill or attribute. The central circle is labeled 'Learner.' The surrounding circles are labeled 'Discovery,' 'Evaluation,' 'Responsibility,' 'Identity,' 'Organisation,' 'Creation,' and 'Communication.' Around the outer edge of the diagram are additional labels: 'Openness,' 'Curiosity,' 'Integrity,' and 'Reflection
June 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Our Summer Concert Series with @tombstome.bsky.social is underway.

Catch a glimpse of what’s in store 👇

📽️ youtu.be/_YrCY3bO-rA?...

Tickets at: linktr.ee/eventsucclib...
#UCCLibrary #LiveMusic #CorkGigs
UCC Library x Tombstome Promotions | Summer Concert Series 2025 – Artist Previews
YouTube video by Boole Bites
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June 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Thanks @ucclibrary.bsky.social it was a great opportunity to speak with colleagues about our new Digital & Information Literacy Framework #InfoLit libguides.ucc.ie/library-lear...
UCC Library: L&T: Digital and Information Literacy in UCC Library
Enabling the development of digital and information skills for all
libguides.ucc.ie
May 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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Shout out to our colleague @rmadden.bsky.social who spoke at the @conulconference.bsky.social this week. His paper was titled "From Vision to Action: UCC Library’s Digital & Information Literacy Framework 2025."
#CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary
(4/5)
A man stands next to a presentation screen displaying the title 'UCC Library Digital & Information Literacy Presentation.' Overlaid green text boxes read 'Ronan Madden' at the top and 'From Vision to Action: UCC Library's Digital & Information Literacy Framework 2025' at the bottom.
May 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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acarbery.bsky.social
Major Job Klaxon! A really important role in our @ucclibrary.bsky.social library opened for applications today. Come join our team as Head of Content Services to lead our teams on collections. More details and apply at: andersonquigley.com/ucc-library/ #lisjobsie
University College Cork - Head of Content Services
University College Cork - Head of Content Services vacancy represented by Anderson Quigley executive search firm in London, UK.
andersonquigley.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Go Team @ucclibrary.bsky.social! Mairead and Michelle from our client services team delivering a lightning talk on the revision of our TY placement programme. #laicilipire25
April 10, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Excellent posters at A&SL Conference from. UCC library @ucclibrary.bsky.social and MIE Library @aslibraries.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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This Thursday at #ASL2025 visit Anne O'Callaghan's poster presentation to learn how @ucclibrary.bsky.social has built meaningful connections with UCC students through their Inclusive and Collaborative Thematic Book Displays. More at aslibraries.ie/keynotes-spe...
A picture of a person in the centre. The A&SL logo is on the top left, text on the bottom left reads: Anne O'Callaghan UCC Library. Building Connection, One Book at a Time, through UCC Library's Inclusive and Collaborative Thematic Book Displays. Text top to bottom right: A&SL Conference March 27 2025 Moli, Dublin #ASL2025. Website: www.aslibraries.ie, Twitter: @aslibraries, Instagram @aslibraries, Bluesky @aslibraries.bsky.social, Linkedin www.linked.com/groups/5177176/
March 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Our penultimate short talk for #CONULTL25 is by Ben Williamson of @ucclibrary.bsky.social , presenting on their library-led Graduate Information Literacy module as an embedded module in postgrad studies.
March 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Fostering critical thinking can be an effective method to reduce tendency to believe in conspiracy theories according to an experimental study by psychologists in Ireland, enabling people to distinguish between plausible and implausible conspiracy theories www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
Critical thinking training can reduce belief in conspiracy theories, study by UCC psychologists finds
‘Well-established programmes to counter conspiracy theories have little or no effect’
www.irishtimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
📢 Punks Listen Fanzine Event
📅 March 31, 6–8 PM
📍 Creative Zone, Boole Library
A panel of special guests will share the records that shaped them
🎟️ Zine for sale + raffle with great prizes
💙 All money raised goes to Irish Red Cross Ukraine Refugee Appeal
libcal.ucc.ie/event/4354232
Black and white image of front of the punks listen the fanzine. With the text Join us for a Punks Listen Event. Monday 31 March. 6-8 pm. Creative Zone, Boole Library. Black and white image of the back of the punks listen the fanzine. With the text Join us for a Punks Listen Event. Monday 31 March. 6-8 pm. Creative Zone, Boole Library.
February 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
Lots of events happening in the library this week.
Get more details and register for any event you want to attend via libcal.ucc.ie/calendars?ci...
February 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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ucclibrary.bsky.social
We've wrapped up our Graduate Information Literacy module PG6009 for 2024/25 at UCC Library.
82 research students attended the full course this year – very much a collaborative effort among Library colleagues & contributions from colleagues such as @lorettag.bsky.social
👍 to everyone involved
Image of a full room of people attending a workshop at UCC Library
February 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM