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‘Shaping the Future of Immersive Technologies in Education’: a one-day symposium on 14th May 2025 in TUS Athlone
Hello colleagues,Please share the following with your research, teaching and learning communities.The Technological University of the Shannon, together with colleagues from South East Technological University, University College Dublin, Dunboyne Colleg…
REMINDER: CONUL conference, May 2025 – closing date for submissions 16th February
**Apologies for cross posting**Good afternoon all,The CONUL Conference<https://conference.conul.ie/> is heading to the midlands this year and will take place, in the Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, County Offaly (28th and 29th May 2025). This…
LAI OSG Webinar – Unlocking Knowledge Through Open Access 7th March 11am
*Apologies for cross posting*The LAI Open Scholarship Group is holding a free webinar at 11am on FridayMarch 7th – Unlocking Knowledge Through Open Access 🔐Details and booking via Eventbritehttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/unlocking-knowledge-through-open-a…
Seeking community partners for HCI student design projects in UCD
Dear all,I am posting on behalf of my colleagues in the UCD School of Information and Communication Studies, who would like to connect with library and information services to seek potential partnerships for student-led design projects in the MSc HCI (…
Job Opportunity – Training Manager and Digital Archivist at the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI), Royal Irish Academy (RIA)
Dear Colleagues,Applications are invited for the position of Training Manager and Digital Archivist, as part of the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) team headquartered at the Royal Irish Academy (RIA).This is a fixed-term contract (24 months) to pro…
Vacancy for a Conservator at the Glucksman Library, University of Limerick
Dear colleagues,Applications are invited for the following position at the Glucksman Library, University of Limerick.Conservator – Special Collections & Archives – PermanentSalary Scale: €44,751 – €69,293 p.a.This post holder will be engaged in the…
Job Opportunity: Research Data Steward – University of Galway Library
Hello ColleaguesThe University of Galway Library seeks a Research Data Steward for a full-time, specific-purpose contract until 30 September 2026.The Research Data Steward will support researchers with data management and governance throughout the rese…
Reminder: Call for presenters LibPMC 2025
Apologies for cross-postingThe 16th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries (LibPMC) will take place in Liverpool, UK on 3 to 4 June 2025.We are excited to be back in-person after two online events in 2021 and 2023, so that we …
Vacancies at UCC Library
Colleagues,Happy New Year to you all. UCC Library is currently recruiting to two senior leadership positions in the Library team.* Head of Content Services, full-time, permanent post.* Head of Digital Systems, whole-time, specified duration post (antic…
Vacancies at The Library of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Dear Colleagues,The Library of Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, has a number of vacancies, both permanent and temporary, that may be of interest to you or someone you know. Please let your team know about these openings.The following p…
Dive down the ‘rabbit hole’ with us at the HSLG conference 2025
Hi all,The Health Sciences Libraries Group will hold our annual conference in the Ashling Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 6th March 2025.Our theme will be Cultivating Curiosity: A Wonderland for Librarians and we’re delighted to announce that Sue Lacey-Bryan…
Call for presenters LibPMC 2025
Call for presenters LibPMC 2025Apologies for cross-postingThe 16th International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries (LibPMC) will take place in Liverpool, UK on 3 to 4 June 2025.We are excited to be back in-person after two online event…
Online seminar: Digital Preservation: Ensuring Access, Authenticity and Usability for the Future
Colleagues,the LIR online seminar, *Digital Preservation: Ensuring Access,Authenticity and Usability for the Future*, is now available on LIR’sYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONGXbEv5xRYSincere thanks to the excellent speakers, and tha…
University of Limerick Glucksman Library – Special Collections and Archives Advent Calendar 2024
Dear allIt’s hard to believe it’s that time of year again already! Over the weekend, Special Collections and Archives launched its 2024 advent calendar: https://specialcollections.ul.ie/advent-calendar-2024/.Be sure to check back every day in December …
Job Opportunity – Open Research Support Officer, National Open Research Forum (NORF) at the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI)
Dear Colleagues,Applications are invited for the position of Open Research Support Officer, National Open Research Forum (NORF), as part of the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) team, located at the Royal Irish Academy.This is a fixed-term contract t…
Online seminar: Digital Preservation: Ensuring Access, Authenticity, and Usability for the Future
Colleagues,The LIR Committee is delighted to invite you to an online seminar: *DigitalPreservation: Ensuring Access, Authenticity, and Usability for the Future*.It will take place online, from 10.30 – 11.30am, on Friday 6th December.You can book your p…
Ai and Libraries seminar at University of Galway November 28th – some places available
Dear colleagues,The CONUL Training & Development Group is joining forces with colleagues at the University of Galway library to bring you a 1-day seminar called Ai and Libraries.Programme and full details here https://conul.ie/ai-and-libraries-semi…
Seeking internship opportunities for MLIS students in UCD for summer 2025
Dear colleagues,After a successful summer, the School of Information & Communication Studies is again seeking internship opportunities in libraries and information organisations for students on the MLIS programme during the summer of 2025. These sh…
Re: Library shelving suppliers – Recommendations?
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Re: Library shelving suppliers – Recommendations?
Hi Aidín,We have used Storage Systems in the past but to be honest have had mixed experiences in terms of their aftersales service.Best,CrónánCrónán Ó Doibhlin,Head of Collections,UCC Library,University College CorkCork,Rep. of Ireland.Tel: (021) 49031…