UCC Library
@ucclibrary.bsky.social
UCC Library | Est. 1849
Connecting with the academic community at University College Cork & beyond.
Supporting teaching, learning, study, & research needs with updates, scholarly comms, & the occasional bit of craic
Follow us for the latest on UCC Library
Connecting with the academic community at University College Cork & beyond.
Supporting teaching, learning, study, & research needs with updates, scholarly comms, & the occasional bit of craic
Follow us for the latest on UCC Library
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November 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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
It was lovely to meet you all
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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
It was lovely to meet you all
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Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections.
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.
Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.
Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959
Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections
Join the LAI Rare Books Group to learn how climate change affects buildings and special collections in libraries.
www.eventbrite.ie
November 7, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections.
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.
Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.
Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959
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Scientists feel that the pressure to publish is rising, but that the time and resources they have to do the necessary research are falling, according to a survey of 3,200 researchers
go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
Pressure to publish is rising as research time shrinks, finds survey of scientists
Researchers feel that pressures to publish are increasing, but the time and resources available to do research are decreasing, according to a survey by Elsevier.
go.nature.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Scientists feel that the pressure to publish is rising, but that the time and resources they have to do the necessary research are falling, according to a survey of 3,200 researchers
go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
go.nature.com/4hNDvuN
Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday’s Lego Session: Citing and Academic Integrity
We covered quoting, paraphrasing, and identifying bibliographic details for books, articles & webpages.
More sessions coming soon
#UCCLibrary #AcademicIntegrity
We covered quoting, paraphrasing, and identifying bibliographic details for books, articles & webpages.
More sessions coming soon
#UCCLibrary #AcademicIntegrity
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday’s Lego Session: Citing and Academic Integrity
We covered quoting, paraphrasing, and identifying bibliographic details for books, articles & webpages.
More sessions coming soon
#UCCLibrary #AcademicIntegrity
We covered quoting, paraphrasing, and identifying bibliographic details for books, articles & webpages.
More sessions coming soon
#UCCLibrary #AcademicIntegrity
Love this article by our Learning and Teaching team setting out how they have worked together to strengthen their combined evidence synthesis skills to support research across @ucc.ie
Our Latest guest post by Siobhan Bowman, Paul Breen, Stephanie Chen, Breeda Herlihy, Ronan Madden & Ben Williamson of UCC Library is now available.
They write about learning together to strengthen evidence synthesis skills and support research across campus.
www.libfocus.com/2025/11/libr...
They write about learning together to strengthen evidence synthesis skills and support research across campus.
www.libfocus.com/2025/11/libr...
Librarians learning together to enhance their evidence synthesis expertise
Guest post by Siobhan Bowman, Paul Breen, Stephanie Chen, Breeda Herlihy, Ronan Madden, Ben Williamson of UCC Library. Introduction Eviden...
www.libfocus.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Love this article by our Learning and Teaching team setting out how they have worked together to strengthen their combined evidence synthesis skills to support research across @ucc.ie
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Love the mix of global and Irish at NORFest! Great presentation from my colleague Donna from @ucclibrary.bsky.social on UCC APCs. The bottom line: we pay at least €400k per year on top of OA agreements.
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Love the mix of global and Irish at NORFest! Great presentation from my colleague Donna from @ucclibrary.bsky.social on UCC APCs. The bottom line: we pay at least €400k per year on top of OA agreements.
Hein Online now has a new articles summaries feature. More information can be found at libguides.heinonline.org/law-journal-...
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Hein Online now has a new articles summaries feature. More information can be found at libguides.heinonline.org/law-journal-...
Irish Newspapers Archive is getting a new site - more information can be found at vimeo.com/showcase/109...
November 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Irish Newspapers Archive is getting a new site - more information can be found at vimeo.com/showcase/109...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
October 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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...
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...
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Excellent and very enjoyable overview of Helen Hooker O'Malley's life and work by her son Cormac O'Malley, celebrating the acquisition of her photographic archive @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social
#photography #IrishHistory #archives
#photography #IrishHistory #archives
October 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Excellent and very enjoyable overview of Helen Hooker O'Malley's life and work by her son Cormac O'Malley, celebrating the acquisition of her photographic archive @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social
#photography #IrishHistory #archives
#photography #IrishHistory #archives
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Open Access Pathways - celebrating #OpenAccessWeek @ucclibrary.bsky.social @hardyschwamm.bsky.social presenting an overview of the importance of Open Access
October 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Open Access Pathways - celebrating #OpenAccessWeek @ucclibrary.bsky.social @hardyschwamm.bsky.social presenting an overview of the importance of Open Access
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Today's #OpenAccessWeek event at @ucclibrary.bsky.social was called "Unlocking Open Research: From First Steps to Lasting Impact" (libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve...), focusing on PaPOR TraIL, the Navigating Open Research guide and checklists for research data management and OA publishing.
October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Today's #OpenAccessWeek event at @ucclibrary.bsky.social was called "Unlocking Open Research: From First Steps to Lasting Impact" (libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve...), focusing on PaPOR TraIL, the Navigating Open Research guide and checklists for research data management and OA publishing.
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A little end of week appreciation post for research support staff who deal with neurotic academics like myself with such grace and competence. The team in UCC were fantastic and the RDO in Maynooth are really wonderful. They make all the good things we are able to do happen.
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A little end of week appreciation post for research support staff who deal with neurotic academics like myself with such grace and competence. The team in UCC were fantastic and the RDO in Maynooth are really wonderful. They make all the good things we are able to do happen.
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)
As an early career researcher, navigating data management and open research can feel overwhelming. We've got you covered. (1/4)
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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)
As an early career researcher, navigating data management and open research can feel overwhelming. We've got you covered. (1/4)
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Two great events next week at @ucclibrary.bsky.social ! All welcome! #OpenAccessWeek
Check out the upcoming events for Open Access Week 2025 at UCC: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4442839. An event by Sonraí also helps researchers with getting started with open research: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4437252. Registration is now open, but seats are getting scarce!
Pathways to your first publication – celebrating the diversity and impact of UCC’s Open Access Journals
Join us for an in-person seminar dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the diversity and impact of UCC’s Open Access journals on Tuesday 21 October 2025, during International...
libcal.ucc.ie
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Two great events next week at @ucclibrary.bsky.social ! All welcome! #OpenAccessWeek
Join us at UCC Library to celebrate the acquisition of Helen Hooker O’Malley Roelefs’s photographic archive—the first by a female visual artist in our collections.
📍 Boole Library / Online
🗓️ Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2:30–3:30pm
🔗 More details and link for online libcal.ucc.ie/event/4450810
📍 Boole Library / Online
🗓️ Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2:30–3:30pm
🔗 More details and link for online libcal.ucc.ie/event/4450810
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Join us at UCC Library to celebrate the acquisition of Helen Hooker O’Malley Roelefs’s photographic archive—the first by a female visual artist in our collections.
📍 Boole Library / Online
🗓️ Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2:30–3:30pm
🔗 More details and link for online libcal.ucc.ie/event/4450810
📍 Boole Library / Online
🗓️ Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2:30–3:30pm
🔗 More details and link for online libcal.ucc.ie/event/4450810
It’s #OpenAccessWeek 2025 at UCC Library!
Join us from 21–23 Oct as we explore this year’s theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge? — with events on open publishing, FAIR data & research essentials. (1/4)
libcal.ucc.ie/calendars?t=...
Join us from 21–23 Oct as we explore this year’s theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge? — with events on open publishing, FAIR data & research essentials. (1/4)
libcal.ucc.ie/calendars?t=...
October 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It’s #OpenAccessWeek 2025 at UCC Library!
Join us from 21–23 Oct as we explore this year’s theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge? — with events on open publishing, FAIR data & research essentials. (1/4)
libcal.ucc.ie/calendars?t=...
Join us from 21–23 Oct as we explore this year’s theme, Who Owns Our Knowledge? — with events on open publishing, FAIR data & research essentials. (1/4)
libcal.ucc.ie/calendars?t=...
Need a chapter or article from UCC Library’s print collections?
UCC students and staff can use our Scan and Deliver service. We’ll scan it and email it to you free of charge
For full details, copyright info, and the request form, visit libguides.ucc.ie/scananddeliver
UCC students and staff can use our Scan and Deliver service. We’ll scan it and email it to you free of charge
For full details, copyright info, and the request form, visit libguides.ucc.ie/scananddeliver
October 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Need a chapter or article from UCC Library’s print collections?
UCC students and staff can use our Scan and Deliver service. We’ll scan it and email it to you free of charge
For full details, copyright info, and the request form, visit libguides.ucc.ie/scananddeliver
UCC students and staff can use our Scan and Deliver service. We’ll scan it and email it to you free of charge
For full details, copyright info, and the request form, visit libguides.ucc.ie/scananddeliver
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@akellyucc.bsky.social, Head of UCC’s School of Food & Nutritional Sciences, joins me for a Shush Takeover on Monday morning at 11am
We’ll talk about his work and research, his connection to libraries, and his music selection.
Tune in on UCC 98.3FM or catch up on our podcast later
We’ll talk about his work and research, his connection to libraries, and his music selection.
Tune in on UCC 98.3FM or catch up on our podcast later
October 2, 2025 at 9:49 AM
@akellyucc.bsky.social, Head of UCC’s School of Food & Nutritional Sciences, joins me for a Shush Takeover on Monday morning at 11am
We’ll talk about his work and research, his connection to libraries, and his music selection.
Tune in on UCC 98.3FM or catch up on our podcast later
We’ll talk about his work and research, his connection to libraries, and his music selection.
Tune in on UCC 98.3FM or catch up on our podcast later
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Tune in to Shush! Sounds from UCC Library on UCC 98.3FM, Monday at 11am.
I’m kicking off our first takeover show of the 2025/26 academic year with a very special guest — @lizjolly.bsky.social , UCC’s new Librarian.
Expect an hour of great music and library chat.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
I’m kicking off our first takeover show of the 2025/26 academic year with a very special guest — @lizjolly.bsky.social , UCC’s new Librarian.
Expect an hour of great music and library chat.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
September 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Tune in to Shush! Sounds from UCC Library on UCC 98.3FM, Monday at 11am.
I’m kicking off our first takeover show of the 2025/26 academic year with a very special guest — @lizjolly.bsky.social , UCC’s new Librarian.
Expect an hour of great music and library chat.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
I’m kicking off our first takeover show of the 2025/26 academic year with a very special guest — @lizjolly.bsky.social , UCC’s new Librarian.
Expect an hour of great music and library chat.
www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
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Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social for a Culture Night tour at 17:15 and 18:15!
The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.
The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.
September 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Join us @ucclibrary.bsky.social for a Culture Night tour at 17:15 and 18:15!
The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.
The tour will also include a visit to Special Collections & Archives where you’ll learn about the service, its spaces, and its unique collections – including archives, manuscripts, photographs and printed collections.
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You are invited to the GenAI Hub Launch
📅 25th September 2025
📍The Shtepps, The Hub UCC
🕤 3pm-4pm
All are welcome! - register here: linktr.ee/SkillsCentre
📅 25th September 2025
📍The Shtepps, The Hub UCC
🕤 3pm-4pm
All are welcome! - register here: linktr.ee/SkillsCentre
September 18, 2025 at 9:41 AM
You are invited to the GenAI Hub Launch
📅 25th September 2025
📍The Shtepps, The Hub UCC
🕤 3pm-4pm
All are welcome! - register here: linktr.ee/SkillsCentre
📅 25th September 2025
📍The Shtepps, The Hub UCC
🕤 3pm-4pm
All are welcome! - register here: linktr.ee/SkillsCentre
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Tomorrow at 12.30pm, I'll join Paul, Prof. Barry McMullin & Prof. John Sweeney to give evidence to the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy as they hold hearings on Ireland's second carbon budget programme.
The session is live-streamed at the link below👇
@autofac.bsky.social
The session is live-streamed at the link below👇
@autofac.bsky.social
Wednesday 17 Sep 2025, 12:30, CR3, LH 2000
"Engagement with Climate Experts on the Carbon Budgets"
in Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
Online live CR3: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
"Engagement with Climate Experts on the Carbon Budgets"
in Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy
Online live CR3: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
September 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Tomorrow at 12.30pm, I'll join Paul, Prof. Barry McMullin & Prof. John Sweeney to give evidence to the Joint Committee on Climate, Environment and Energy as they hold hearings on Ireland's second carbon budget programme.
The session is live-streamed at the link below👇
@autofac.bsky.social
The session is live-streamed at the link below👇
@autofac.bsky.social