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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 · 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

A&SL Chairperson Martin O'Connor thanked the attendees, the HSLG committee and Jane Burns for making the event such a success. He also announced the A&SL blog competition around the representation of librarianship and libraries in media and popular culture. More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-blog-pos...

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Eleven members of the A&SL committee standing in a row: Niamh McHenry, Francisca Silva, Nadina Yedid, Dimphe Ní Bhraonáin, Dererca Nolan, Eilís O'Neill, Genevieve Larkin, Deirdre McGuinness, David Hughes, Martin O'Connor and Fiona Logan.

A&SL Blog Post Competition. The respresentation of librarianship, libraries and information work in media and popular culture. Picture of a man standing beside a woman. Caption reads: Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles and Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'. Picture credit: Landmark media/Alamy.

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

Jean McMahon from the HSLG committee encouraged the audience to get involved with the All Island Mentoring programme as a mentor or as a mentee. She also announced the publication of the latest issue of the HSLJ journal and invited attendees to submit to the journal journals.ucc.ie/index.php/hslj

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5 people from the HSLG committee standing in a row: Nicola O'Shea, Noreen McHugh, Jean McMahon, Mairea Nelson, Mary Dunne

Cover page of the Health Sciences Libraries Journal, Volume 2, issue 1, Summer 2026

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We all know that mentoring already happens in an unofficial way for many in the library and information world. The AIM Network was designed to put in place a formal structure, with well-established training and supports, to encourage experienced librarians and library assistants to become mentors. This is a cross-border initiative which arose out of two pilot mentoring programmes run independently by CILIP Ireland and the Health Sciences Libraries Group of the LAI. The two pilots are merging and mentoring will now be available to LAI and CILIP members in all sectors across the island of Ireland.

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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 · 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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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 · 25/03/2026

A last special shout out to @laibluesky.bsky.social President and @ucdlibrary.bsky.social Deputy University Librarian Lorna Dodd and @mulibrary.bsky.social University Librarian @cathalmccauley.bsky.social for their valuable support of #ASL2026

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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

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

Niamh Tumelty and Cathal McCauley's conversation at #ASL2026 explores leadership styles, how libraries can remain relevant in the age of AI, the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise and the ways library staff can gain management experience through voluntary roles.

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

Our first #ASL2026 keynote speaker is @ucclibrary.bsky.social Librarian Liz Jolly. She addresses the importance of reflective practice, having clarity about your own values, relentless optimism, the ethical values of librarianship and...the 1972 Cup Final.

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A woman standing in front of a slide that reads Challenging Times, Changing Oractice: librarianship in an uncertain world

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

A&SL chairperson Martin O'Connor and @laibluesky.bsky.social President Lorna Dodd open today's #ASL2026 in the beautiful @ria.ie. In Martin's first welcome as chairperson he expresses our thanks to our former chairperson Fiona Logan for her leadership over the last few years.

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

The day has finally arrived! #ASL2026 is in full swing in @ria.ie. We're looking forward to a day of inspiring and illuminating presentations and to catching up with library colleagues.

Presentation title slide: Reimagining librarianship purpose practice and possibility

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We can't wait to see you at #ASL2026 in the @ria.ie tomorrow where we have fantastic presentations lined up for you! Chat to our sponsors @ebsco.bsky.social DBS College @libraryjobs.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social and @informedlearning.bsky.social and join us for the post-conference reception.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Only 8 days to go until #ASL2026! Snap up one of the last remaining tickets before they're all gone, including our very last €50 student/unemployed library sector worker ticket. Check out our brilliant schedule of talks on the day below and find out more at aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Who are the five fabulous sponsors supporting #ASL2026? Take a bow @ebsco.bsky.social, DBS College, @libraryjobs.bsky.social, @informedlearning.bsky.social and @ucdischool.bsky.social! Find out more at aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2026/

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Congratulations to our #ASL2026 bursary winners! Grace Dolan from the RHA and @ucdischool.bsky.social student Dina Gorelik will attend the conference for free on 24 March in @ria.ie. We look forward to reading your conference reviews. Huge thanks to everyone who applied for this year's bursary.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Huge thanks to @ucdischool.bsky.social for sponsoring the #ASL2026 LIS student bursary! UCD iSchool's LAI accredited MLIS and GradDip programmes are structured for attaining a professional degree in the field of Library and Information Studies. Learn more at aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2026/

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Don't miss the #ASL2026 post-conference reception on 24th March, sponsored by @informedlearning.bsky.social. Informed Learning delivers innovative continuous professional development for library workers through in-person and online workshops. Find out more at aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2026/

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our #ASL2026 sponsor Dublin Business School will be joining us in @ria.ie on 24th March so chat to them about their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional & executive education programmes #dublinbusinessschool #realiseyourambition. Find out more at aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2026/

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Less than 4 weeks to #ASL2026! Visit our platinum sponsors @ebscouk.bsky.social at @ria.ie on 24th March and learn about how their high-quality information resources and technology solutions can support your library's needs. Find out more at aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2026/

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Don't miss the chance to attend #ASL2026 for FREE! LIS students and library sector workers - apply for 1 of 2 bursaries by 24th February to join us in @ria.ie on 24th March AND have your conference review published in @libfocus.bsky.social or An Leabharlann! More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We'd like to say go raibh míle maith agat to Fiona Logan who has stepped down as the A&SL chairperson. Thank you for all your years of hard work leading the committee. Fáilte romhat to Martin O'Connor who will be taking on the role of chairperson. Thanks to everyone who joined us at tonight's AGM.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Great to have @michellebreen.bsky.social's update on the @laibluesky.bsky.social Labour Market Taskforce Report for Irish Libraries. The report looks at the issues effecting the library sector job market & makes recommendations that can be turned into implementable actions. Vital reading for us all!

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Huge thanks to Dr Orla Fitzpatrick who led us through her fascinating career at tonight's AGM. From library assistant at The Library Council she moved on to work on valuable photographic digitisation projects and is currently cataloguing Seamus Heaney's personal library @poetryireland.bsky.social

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Black and white photo of two young boys over the text If ever you go to Dublin town. Photographs Elinor Wiltshire. Text Orla Fitzpatrick.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

We're delighted to announce another fantastic keynote speaker for #ASL2026! @ucclibrary.bsky.social University Librarian @lizjolly.bsky.social will join us on 24th March in @ria.ie to share her insights around the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship.' Book your conference tickets now at aslibraries.ie

Academic & Special Libraries Conference. 24th March 2026 RIA, Dublin. Keynote speaker: Liz Jolly, UCC University Librarian. Reimagining Librarianship: purpose, practice and possibility. #ASL2026

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're excited to announce that Niamh Tumelty, Director of @lselibrary.bsky.social will be a keynote speaker at #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie - in conversation with the eminent @cathalmccauley.bsky.social no less! Find out more and reserve your conference tickets at aslibraries.ie/speakers-2026/

Academic & Special Libraries Conference. 24th March 2026 RIA, Dublin. Keynote speaker: Niamh Tumelty, Director of LSE Library in conversation with Cathal McCauley, Maynooth University Librarian. Reimagining Librarianship: purpose, practice and possibility. #ASL2026

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Don't miss our FREE online AGM Event on 3rd February at 7pm! Enjoy a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr Orla Fitzpatrick ‘Special Librarian and academic: is it possible to be both?’ and get up to date on #ASL2026 and more. aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...

AGM Academic & Special Libraries. Guest speaker: Orla Fitzpatrick, Poetry Ireland. Special Librarian and academic: is it possible to be both? Tuesday, 3rd February, online via zoom @ 7pm. Registration and more info: www.aslibraries.ie.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We're delighted to see so many excellent abstracts arriving in for #ASL2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice, and Possibility.' Today is the submission deadline so see aslibraries.ie/submission-g... and send in your abstract if you'd like to present at @ria.ie on 24th March

LAI Academic and Special Libraries Group. Call for Papers. Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice and Possibility. Deadline 19 Janauary 2026. #ASL2026. A&SL Annual Conference Tuesday 24th March 2026. RIA, Dublin 2.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Join us for our AGM on 3rd February at 7pm! This free online event features a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr. Orla Fitzpatrick. Get updates on our #ASL2026 conference and learn more about what we've been up to. More info and registration: aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Want to attend #ASL2026 for FREE? There are 2 bursaries available - one for a LIS student and another for a library sector worker. The winners' conference reviews will also be published online. Apply by 24th February to join us in @ria.ie on 24th March. More details at aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Send your abstracts in by 19th January for #ASL2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice, and Possibility' to join us on 24th March in @ria.ie - see aslibraries.ie. Be inspired by Jorden McMenamin's post about her #ASL2025 presenting experience www.libfocus.com/2025/04/murd...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Calling all LIS students and unemployed library sector workers! Don't miss out on our discounted €50 tickets for #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie, Dublin. Join us for networking opportunities, insights into library innovations and best practices and more. Register at aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Submit your abstract for #ASL2026 by 19th January and tick off the first of your New Year's Resolutions! Don't miss the chance to present on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

Green post it that reads: New Year's Resolution. Submit abstract for #ASL2026 by 19th January.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

That feeling when you've submitted your abstract for #ASL2026! Submit by 19th January and join the celebrations - details on aslibraries.ie

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Tickets are now on sale for #ASL2026! We can't wait to see you in @ria.ie in Dublin on 24 March 2026. With @niamhtumelty.bsky.social and @lizjolly.bsky.social as our keynote speakers, this is an event you don't want to miss. Registration and conference information at tinyurl.com/8s2kfz62

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The call for papers for #ASL2026 is now open! Submit your abstracts by 19th January on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' to join us as a presenter on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie. For conference info & submission details visit aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Save The Date! We are excited to announce that the Academic & Special Libraries Section Conference will take place on Tuesday 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. The #ASL2026 conference theme is Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice and Possibility - call for papers coming soon...

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