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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Don't miss this @libfocus.bsky.social post from our talented chairperson Martin O'Connor about human curators of music and information vs the algorithm. He will also be presenting a new radio show from 10 September - listen out for The Thursday Mixtape on UCC 98.3FM Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just one week left to submit your blog post to the A&SL Blog Post Competition! Do those final spell checks, go through the competition rubric with a fine tooth comb and get your entries to us by 5pm on 31st August!

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Struggling for inspiration 2 weeks from the A&SL Blog Post Competition deadline? Look no further than the Reel Librarians site which lists films and series featuring librarians and libraries reel-librarians.com/movielists/

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Movie Lists

Master List: This is an index of English-language films, TV movies, and mini-series that feature librarians and/or archivists. This index includes titles I have collected from various sources. (Not…

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We're delighted to see entries for the A&SL Blog Post Competition arriving in already. Make sure you get your submission to us by 31st August to be in with a chance to win €100, €75 or €50 and to get your blog post published in @libfocus.bsky.social

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

6 weeks left to the deadline of the A&SL Blog Post Competition! Library folk in Ireland - submit your blog posts on the theme 'The representation of librarianship, libraries & information work in media and popular culture' by 31 August to be in to win €100, €75 or €50! aslibraries.ie/asl-blog-pos...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Brilliant article from A&SL committee member Nadina Yedid about her work with the Bibliotheca Maria Eleanor Walsh community library initiative

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Our A&SL Committee were hard at work in @nlireland.bsky.social on Saturday planning the year ahead. We have great ideas for #ASL2027 and for networking opportunities for our members, so make sure you're signed up to receive our emails through your @laibluesky.bsky.social account or HEAnet!

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Announcing the A&SL Blog Post Competition! Library staff & LIS students in Ireland - send us your blog posts on the theme 'The representation of librarianship, libraries & information work in media and popular culture' by 31st August to be in to win €100, €75 or €50! aslibraries.ie/asl-blog-pos...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the A&SL and HSLG Summer Networking Evening in @ria.ie yesterday. We enjoyed a talk by the inspiring Jane Burns about how librarians can use their skills to thrive across different sectors. We hope you got your murderous librarian badge!

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We're looking forward to this joint Summer Networking event this Thursday. If you're a current member of the A&SL or HSLG then book your free ticket before sales end at 1pm Wednesday. It's set to be a great night with a talk by Jane Burns and an opportunity to catch up with library colleagues.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Only 1 week to go to our joint summer networking evening with @healthlibraries.bsky.social from 5.30pm on 11th June in @ria.ie! Open to current members of the A&SL and HSLG - register for your free ticket now to enjoy a talk by Jane Burns and connect with library colleagues tinyurl.com/ya9ufb4y

A&SL & HSLG Summer networking evening with guest speaker Jane Burns. 11 June from 5.30 pm Royal Irish Academy. Exclusive event for members of A&SL and Health Sciences Libraries Group.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us for our joint Summer Networking Evening on 11 June in The Royal Irish Academy! Current @healthlibraries.bsky.social @aslibraries.bsky.social members are invited to book their free tickets to meet with library colleagues & attend a talk by the wonderful Jane Burns tinyurl.com/ya9ufb4y

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libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

New Libfocus post by @stephaniechen.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social, based on delegate input at @aslibraries.bsky.social conference reflecting on what librarianship means today & for those in the profession: evolving roles, skills, and focus on access and users. www.libfocus.com/2026/05/what...

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What does Librarianship mean to A&SL Conference attendees? A summary of thoughts

Guest post Stephanie Chen , Learning and Teaching Librarian, Academic Services, UCC Library For the A&SL 2026 conference, I facilitated a se...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Save the date for our joint A&SL and HSLG Summer networking evening on 11 June in The Royal Irish Academy! Open to current @aslibraries.bsky.social and @healthlibraries.bsky.social members - watch this space for more details...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

If you joined us at #ASL2026 in March then check your inbox please! We'd be very grateful if you could fill out our conference survey to help us deliver an even better experience next year - thanks everyone!

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Niamh McHenry @niamhmchenry.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me! I feel very lucky to work in a profession that I'm very passionate about, and to be surrounded by a wonderful community of librarians 🏅😊

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

And that's a wrap for #ASL2026! The A&SL committee would like to thank our keynote speakers, case study and poster presenters, sponsors and attendees for their enthusiasm and engagement. Thanks also to the @ria.ie staff and our photographers for helping to make this year's conference such a success.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Sarah Cleary is the winner of the best #ASL2026 post competition with this lovely post

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Congratulations to Niamh McHenry @librarymie.bsky.social who won our #ASL2026 poster competition! No mean feat considering the high standard of posters from Anne Byrne and Emberly Davey from Hibernia College, Sarah Timmins @mulibrary.bsky.social and Andrew Ryan from City Education Group

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stephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

After a (self-imposed) hiatus from conferences last year, I'm so glad I submitted to #ASL2026 to ease myself back into it. Well done and thanks to the @aslibraries.bsky.social committee for putting on an interesting and inspiring programme ✨

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 Another excellent demonstration of librarian transferable skills from Jenny O'Neill of Asiera.

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 Librarians do do a lot of this.

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stephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Presentation slide from @jennylibrarian.bsky.social asking are you a data steward? (I'd argue the answer for everyone is yes...yes you are a data steward so check out @sonrai.bsky.social) #ASL2026

List of questions to help you answer the question: am I a data steward?

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our final two #ASL2025 speakers!Ann O'Sullivan from A&L Goodbody speaks about the changes in the information landscape over her 30 years of librarianship. Jenny O'Neill from Asiera explores how core library competencies are increasingly essential within national research infrastructure initiatives.

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 Good point. What's the difference between a collection and a library? Custodianship and collaboration. "Preservation keeps books alive Collaboration keeps libraries alive".

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Collections are not lost through neglect alone
They are lost through unclear responsibility.

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stephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Dr Robert Whan showing some examples of UX in libraries from Queen's University Belfast (and of course there was an @andypriestner.bsky.social shout-out) #ASL2026

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Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

A great afternoon @aslibraries.bsky.social with an interactive session about values and papers about prioritisation of decisions, change in the profession and reimagining/reframing our roles and skills #asl2026

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Dr Bláithín Hurley @waterfordlibraries.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social discusses the position of Irish Anglican diocesan libraries in Ireland at #ASL2026. Robert Whan @nlireland.bsky.social reflects on what it means to reframe librarianship for the next generation.

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Dimphne Ni Bhraonain @dimphne.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Given we have a website review coming up in Griffith, Francisca’s piece on a collaborative website redesign project will be one I’ll definitely be referring back to. And similarly Genevieve’s presentation resonated - the power of prioritisation!

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Genevieve Larkin examines the considerations that shaped strategic decisions in a recent service development and modernisation in @librarymie.bsky.social. Francisca Silva walks the #ASL2026 attendees through the processes involved in completing a website redesign project in @librarydbs.bsky.social.

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Dimphne Ni Bhraonain @dimphne.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Would love to see where this goes, really interesting talk. The range of responses to the polls were very illuminating!

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Stephanie Chen @ucclibrary.bsky.social leads the #ASL2026 attendees through a workshop that encourages them to consider their professional values. Keep an eye out for the results in @libfocus.bsky.social in a few weeks!

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stephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Join a committee! @laicdgroup.bsky.social is a great one 😉 #ASL2026

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 Interesting point about being lucky. I've been lucky in libraries, but as Niamh said her mother was fond of pointing out, don't confuse being lucky with making your own luck. When opportunity knocks, make sure you're sufficiently presentable to open the door!

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 The afternoon keynote is a conversation and it's lovely stuff that works very well. It's like @laurarooneyferris.bsky.social's Librarians Aloud podcast*, but in person. *https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/librarians-aloud/id1203773906

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 If you're interested in joining a library committee, volunteer to be the treasurer; it's the best role!* *not really!

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Sarah Cleary @sarahloucleary.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Sunshine 🌞 finally making an appearance at #ASL2026 Ample timing ahead of this afternoon's lightening talks!!

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stephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Appreciate how @aslibraries.bsky.social are open to trying new things. Having the second keynote be a conversation rather than a presentation is refreshing. Love how authentic Niamh is #ASL2026

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Niamh Tumelty @lselibrary.bsky.social discusses her career path and her approach to librarianship with Cathal McCauley @mulibrary.bsky.social at #ASL2026.

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 Also how many other jobs have such a disconnect between public perceptions of roles and actual skill sets?

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David Hughes @usernameerror.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

#ASL2026 Library journeys. So many accidental librarians, including myself. I wonder how many other jobs people fall into?

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Steven Giannoni updates the #ASL2026 attendees about @ebsco.bsky.social's high quality information resources and technology solutions for libraries. Learn more at www.ebsco.com

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Well done to our social media superstars Grace O'Connor and Áine Brennan who showed everyone that there's life after Twitter at the Academic & Special Libraries Conference in the @ria.ie today #ASL2026

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 24/03/2026

Interesting insights from our colleague Emma Rothwell with @rialibrary.bsky.social on how she balances traditional curation and outreach demands at the A&SL Conference 2026. @aslibraries.bsky.social

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Yvette Campbell @rarebookyvette.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Best of luck to Sarah Timmins representing Special Collections today at #ASL2026 @mulibrary.bsky.social

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Colm O'Connor from Innopharma Education, Jane Buggle @iadtlibrary.bsky.social and Margaret Irons @scs-dias.bsky.social discuss open access publishing and research dissemination at #ASL2026

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Áine Brennan and Grace O'Connor talk about how they doubled social media interactions in @dculibrary.bsky.social post-Twitter. Emma Rothwell shares how she balances traditional curation with outreach demands in @rialibrary.bsky.social at #ASL2026

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Beth Tyrrell talks about the benefits of running the @setulibraries.bsky.social Make and Mend Library Project at #ASL2026. Dolores Mee @mulibrary.bsky.social discusses the Rainbow Library Network and the evolving mission of libraries in a diverse world.

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