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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
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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
November 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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October 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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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=...
October 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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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
October 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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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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UCC Library is recruiting a Head of Special Collections & Archives.

Lead the development, digitisation, and promotion of our rare books, manuscripts & archives.

Apply by 12pm, 19 Aug: www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...
A UCC Library job advertisement with a background of sunlight streaming through a forest. The University College Cork logo is in the top-right corner. Text reads: “We are hiring a Head of Special Collections & Archives. UCC Library. Permanent Whole Time Post. Closing Date 19 August 2025.
July 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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We’re delighted to welcome @lizjolly.bsky.social as our new University Librarian.

With a notable career in academic and national libraries, most recently as Chief Librarian of the British Library, Liz brings a wealth of leadership & vision to UCC.

We very much look forward to working with her.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Five lucky Leaving Cert Study Scheme students just won National Book Tokens in our ID card return draw
A big thanks to the 688 who took part — and returned cards to support our new reuse & sustainability push.
Check your email to see if you’ve won
#UCCLibrary #leavingcert
July 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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📢 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
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July 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Maintenance update:
The Q+1 Reading Room, part of Q+3, and the east-side lifts (no access to 3rd floor) are closed for essential works. Expected duration: 1–2 weeks.
All other areas of the library remain open.
Thanks for your understanding
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June 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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We are hiring.
Come join the UCC Library Team.
📍 Permanent role
🎯 Lead our public engagement & exhibition programme
💡 Support learning, entrepreneurship & outreach

Apply now to be our new Programmes & Events Co-ordinator

Closing Date 29 July

www.ucc.ie/en/hr/vacanc...

#UCC #LibraryJobs
A job advertisement for University College Cork, Ireland. The background shows a sunlit forest with rays of sunlight streaming through the trees. The text reads: 'We are hiring a Programme & Events Coordinator. UCC Library. Permanent Whole Time Post. Closing Date 29 July 2025.' The UCC logo is displayed in the top right corner A live performance in a dimly lit room with purple and blue lighting. Three musicians on stage play electronic instruments while wearing shiny, metallic outfits. The audience is seated and watching attentively. A large screen behind the musicians displays abstract patterns An aerial view of a university campus with several buildings, green spaces, and trees. A large banner at the bottom reads, 'Celebrate World Poetry Day with readings from emerging and established voices. A band of four musicians performs in a dimly lit room with blue and green lighting. The drummer is in the foreground, two guitarists are seated in the middle, and a keyboardist stands on the right. A large screen in the background displays an abstract image of hands.
June 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Just a little reminder — all our exhibitions and public events are open to everyone!
You don’t need to be a @ucc.ie student or staff member to attend.
Come along and see what’s happening at UCC library
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June 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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A big UCC Library welcome to our new interns
We're thrilled to have interns joining us in Student Engagement, Website Design, Photographic Collections, Metadata Research, and Map Development.
Can’t wait to see the creativity and ideas they’ll bring to the library and the wider UCC community
A group photo of six people standing in front of a building. The text at the top reads 'Meet our newest interns' and the text at the bottom reads 'We are really looking forward to working with you all. A group photo showing seven individuals standing in a line indoors. Behind them is a screen displaying the text 'Student Internships Orientation Welcome' and '14th June.' A green banner at the top reads 'Meet our newest interns,' and a white banner at the bottom says, 'this time with Alfie our Student Engagement & Employment Coordinator.
June 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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We hope your day’s going well — what with it being Friday the 13th and all 🖤🐾
#Friday13 #Superstition #StayLucky
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June 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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We are delighted to announce that Aoife Coffey has started her new role as Research Data Lead in the Library’s Research Services Team, moving on from her position as Research Data Coordinator.
Aoife Coffey stands smiling in front of a research poster at an academic conference. She is wearing glasses and a patterned blouse with a CONUL conference badge. The poster behind her discusses research data stewardship. Overlaid text reads: “Congrats Aoife Coffey on your new role as Research Data Lead at UCC Library
June 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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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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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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Shout out to our colleague @louiseoc.bsky.social who spoke at the @conulconference.bsky.social this week. Her paper was titled. "Caring for Collections – New directions at UCC Library."
#CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary
(5/5)
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May 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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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
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May 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Shout out to our colleague Barbara Diener who presented her paper "No Longer Without a Voice: A Story of Resilience" at the @conulconference.bsky.social in Tullamore this week.
#CONUL2025 #UCCLibrary
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A woman stands at a podium speaking into a microphone at the CONUL Conference 2025. Behind her is a banner with the CONUL logo and the text “Preserving Ireland’s memory, Advancing discovery.” The podium has a colourful conference sign. Text on the image reads: “Barbara Diener – No Longer Without a Voice: A Story of Resilience.”
May 30, 2025 at 11:36 AM