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9th International Summit of the Book 2020.~beautiful soul weeps deep~ Ivo Andric (1892-1975), Bosnia, Nobel Prize in Literature 1961&Western Balkan Information and Media Literacy Conference 2020.​Theme: information literacy: know it, teach it, live…

Job Vacancy at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI): User Experience & Engagement CoordinatorDepartment: RCSI LibraryLocation: RCSI Library, RCSI, 26 York Street, Dublin 2Reporting to: Associate Librarian, Library Services Delivery or no…

Dear Colleagues,We are excited about the following externally-funded temporary vacancy related to the Cuala Press project:Cuala Press Archivist/Project ManagerThis post will be specifically engaged in working with a collection of Cuala Press fine art p…

Dear Colleagues,We are excited about the following externally-funded temporary vacancies related to the Unlocking the Fagel Collections project:1. Fagel Collection Project Manager2. Senior Bibliographer – Fagel Collection ProjectThe Library of Trinity …

Dear Colleagues,The Glucksman Library at the University of Limerick is recruiting for a research data manager. I would be happy to answer any informal queries about the post.Best regards,CalebCaleb DervenHead, Technical & Digital ServicesGlucksman …

Hello All,Here are the next two lessons in our ongoing Library Carpentry series. Please share with interested colleagues at work, and online via social media. Follow @LIRHEAnet on Social media. Updates are also available on our website at: https://lirg…

Dear Colleagues,The next carpentry lesson will be delivered online this weekIntroduction to Git Monday, June 29th 10:00 am (Instructor – Liam O’Dwyer)Book now to avoid disappointment. Link below:https://lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/2020/03/19/library-c…

Dear Colleagues,The next two carpentry lessons will be delivered online this weekOpenRefine June 22 10:00 am (Instructor – Sinead Keogh)Intro. to Git June 29 10:00 am (Instructor – Liam O’Dwyer)Book now to avoid disappointment. Link below:https://lirgr…

Hello all,I want to draw your attention to the new blog and resource for Special Collections & Archives at the Glucksman Library, University of Limerick.http://specialcollections.ul.ie/The blog will provide a more detailed platform to share the sto…

[K7384-Maynooth-University-Logo_CMYK.png]Maynooth University LibraryWednesday June 10th 2020 (via Zoom)Writing for Academic Publication WorkshopTarget Audience: Library staff who wish to write for academic publication and/or to create conference/semina…

Dear Colleagues,You are invited to the free UKSG webinar: "Writing articles for Insights and other journals "https://bit.ly/3adjb1DDate: Thursday 7 May 2020Time: 1300 BST (British Summer Time)Duration: 45-60 minutes including Q&ASpeakers:…

?Hi David – I have signed up to attend the session tomorrow, but I also have our own teams meeting at 10.00 – Would it be okay to join the lesson by 10.30?I hope this finds you well?Best WishesHelen

Dear all,NUI Galway will host a virtual ‘Open Scholarship Week’ (OSW2020) with the aim of showcasing the importance of research and education that is accessible to everyone. The event will take place online from 11-15 May.The current coronavirus pandem…

Hello,IT Sligo are grateful to Sligo County Libraries for lending their 3D printers in the production of PPE. If there are any other libraries or schools in the Northwest region that have 3D printers available or if they know of any innovation/creative…

The UCD School of Information and Communication Studies is seeking an occasional lecturer for IS40370 Management for Information Professionals. The module involves topics including, but not limited to, leadership skills and advocacy, strategic thinking…

Hi everyone,Good news (much needed these days), places still available this Wednesdaymorning for the LIR Group series of Library Carpentry workshops.Book here<https://lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/2020/03/19/library-carpentry-online/>for Tidy Data…

*** Apologies for cross posting ***Closing date 3pm on Monday 27th AprilDigital Preservation ManagerThe National Library of Ireland is offering an excellent opportunity to work as a Digital Preservation Manager. The successful candidate will take up a …

Dear Colleagues,The next two carpentry lessons will be delivered online this weekIntroduction to Git April 1 10:00 am (Instructor – Liam O’Dwyer)OpenRefine April 3 10:00 am (Instructor – Sinead Keogh)Book now to avoid disappointment. Link below:https:/…

Thanks David,I will write a tweet for an overview of your email.Only thing that was left out was a mention that each session will belimited to a maximum of 12 people per workshop.Well done, it was a great idea and you have turned it around really fast….

Dear All,At LIR, we have been working hard on a way to fulfil our mission in these unusual times.We will deliver all Library Carpentry lessons online free of any charge to librarians online. The lessons start on Wednesday 25th of March with Intro to Da…