Reposted by Cathal McCauleystephanie @stephaniechen.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Presentation 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 0105
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 24/03/2026A 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 081
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyA&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Dr 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. 0113
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Strong start @aslibraries.bsky.social @rialibrary.bsky.social Insightful discussion: values,OA & more.Many speakers addressing the enormous loss of Aisling Coyne. #ASL2026 @laibluesky.bsky.social @martinoconnor.bsky.social @janebuggle.bsky.social @usernameerror.bsky.social @libraryjobs.bsky.social 0165
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyA&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 24/03/2026A&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. 081
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyA&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 28/01/2026We'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/ 145
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 06/01/2026Best of luck Alex and thanks for everything’ 030
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyEilís O'Neill @eilisoneill.bsky.social · 16/12/2025We're thrilled that @lizjolly.bsky.social and @niamhtumelty.bsky.social will be joining us as keynote speakers at #ASL2026. Niamh Tumelty will be in conversation with @cathalmccauley.bsky.social so there's yet another reason to join us in March! 081
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Interesting and festive piece from Helen Doyle @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...rte.ieHow did the saint who inspired Santa Claus end up in Co Kilkenny?The remains of St Nicholas are said to be in the grounds of a ruined chuch in Co Kilkenny thanks to some medieval adventurers 082
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Global daily usage of generative AI tools and AI agents is lower in Ireland(10% & 3%) than globally(14% & 6%) according to new research by PWC. Those using the tools in Ireland report higher productivity, higher quality, and greater creativity at work. businessplus.ie/news/ai-surv...businessplus.ieAI usage low in Irish workplaces but majority seeing benefits - PwCAround two-thirds of artificial intelligence (AI) users in Ireland are seeing higher productivity and higher quality at work, while more than half see greater 030
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyPeter Coles 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ 🇮🇪 @telescoper.bsky.social · 30/11/2025"The scandal exposes the windfall profits of scientific publishers, who in recent years have amassed billions of dollars in earnings from public funds earmarked for science." Quite. 273
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 27/11/2025A regular issue in the Russell library too! 020
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Today we were delighted to welcome colleagues Lorraine & Rowan from MU External Relations as part of @mulibrary.bsky.social “Outside In” staff lecture series. Attendees received an update about the website project & upcoming developments in internal comms. Thanks @hughm.bsky.social for organising. 061
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Congrats @lauraconnaughtonmu.bsky.social & @mulibrary.bsky.social Self Assessment Team: the first professional unit at Maynooth University & the first library in Ireland & the UK to receive the award. The real work of implementation is only beginning but let’s acknowledge & celebrate this success. 1103
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyChantal Kobel @chantalkobel.bsky.social · 11/11/2025The first year students taking Early Irish @ceilteachomn.bsky.social enjoyed a visit to the gorgeous Russell Library this morning @maynoothuniversity.ie 📚📜 1225
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Excited to be attending the Athena Swan Ireland Awards at SETU Carlow campus. So important to acknowledge and celebrate achievements. @maynoothuniversity.ie @mulibrary.bsky.social 091
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 11/11/2025Last week at our Arqus alliance Libraries of the Future seminar @Graz I presented our host Pamela Stückler with @maynoothuniversity.ie pennant as a symbol of our partnership. We also discovered that a member of Graz library staff had studied at Maynooth & had fond memories @mulibrary.bsky.social 061
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 07/11/20252nd Arqus Libraries of the Future hybrid seminar is a wrap. Grateful to all at University of Graz for their excellent organisation, programme & friendly welcome! lnkd.in/eaPXerb9 Our next hybrid event will be hosted by @dulib.bsky.social in Jan ‘26 & will focus on the topic of European heritage. 072
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Today @hughm.bsky.social spoke at Arqus Libraries of the Future CoP hybrid seminar at the University of Graz about Artificial Intelligence in @mulibrary.bsky.social & Irish academic libraries. Key points incl the eco-impact, diversity of approaches, governance, academic implications & workflows 061
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Delighted to see this guest blog post from Helen Fallon as part of our events to mark 30 years since the execution of Ken Saro Wiwa. It catalogues the amazing work of Helen and library colleagues to promote and share Ken’s archive and includes Helen’s poetry. mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.commulibrarytreasures.wordpress.comMU Library Treasures 031
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Job opportunity at @mulibrary.bsky.social If you would like a change and have a passion for digital services this could be of interest. Closing date is 20th Nov 2026. universityvacancies.com/maynooth-univuniversityvacancies.com 020
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 24/10/2025A pleasure to attend the launch of the School of Nursing @maynoothuniversity.ie . Speakers incl Prof Fintan Sheerin, President Eeva Leinonen , Minister James Lawless Rachel Kenna , Carolyn Donohoe & Kate Killeen White . Superb keynote from Michael Dowling. Well done & good luck to all Involved. 031
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 17/10/2025This is wonderful news - the first library in Ireland and the UK to be awarded the Athena Swan award. Well done to all of my library colleagues esp Laura Connaughton the chair. Special thanks to our superb @maynoothuniversity.ie EDI team who helped us.The work to live up to the award starts now! 051
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 13/10/2025Well done Faculty of Arts & Humanities ADR Dr. Loïc Bourdeau for organising the Research Connections event @maynoothuniversity.ie .Great turnout & highlighted the strength of faculty research. Special thanks Ciaran Q for his contribution about ORCID. It was an inspiring & engaging session. 020
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Well done Lori on the news at one on @news.rte.ie news at 1 this afternoon a great ambassador for libraries and libraries ireland open day tomorrow 27th September 2025 @lorimoriarty.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.coma man in a suit and tie is applauding .ALT: a man in a suit and tie is applauding . 041
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 17/09/2025A great programme for Culture Night @mulibrary.bsky.social 👇 011
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyMaynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2025You now have access to the Cochrane Library, a trusted database of high-quality, independent medical and healthcare research. You can access it now via the Linktree in our bio🩺 #MULibrary #MULibraryeResources #CochraneLibrary 073
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyMaynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Check out our newly advertised full-time, permanent position for a Book & Paper Conservator, based in the Russell Library here at Maynooth University📚🕰️ Applications close Wednesday 24th September ✨Apply now by searching for Library roles on 🔍maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies 052
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Thanks to everyone who helped to make today’s Arqus Alliance Libraries of the Future Community of Practice seminar @mulibrary.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie such a success. Delighted that over 50 participants from 8 countries participated. 183
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyMaynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Up next this morning is our Arqus & Open Scholarship & Open Science feat. Lisa Schilhan from Graz University, @librarystuart.bsky.social from @durham-university.bsky.social , Iñaki Aréa de la Villa from the Universities of Sevilla and Granada and Dr. Erivelton Nepomuceno from @maynoothuniversity.ie 071
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyMaynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2025We welcome our Keynote speaker @lisagriffith.bsky.social from @dri.ie who will discuss The Future of Open Scholarship and Open Science in Europe at this mornings Arqus Seminar. 092
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyMaynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2025We are excited to host the Arqus European University Alliance Libraries of the Future Community of Practice Hybrid Seminar today. Featuring speakers from Ireland, Spain, Austria and the UK this seminar will consider the challenges for libraries associated with open scholarship. 072
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 06/09/2025Celebrating 10 years of the Lexicon public library. I had the pleasure of bringing LBES to see it in 2016 as part of a mid-year. It was also the venue for the fantastic cultural evening during @ifla.org WLIC 2022. A beautiful library and a resounding success! www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...irishtimes.comTen years of DLR LexIcon in Dún Laoghaire: ‘People thought it was a vanity project and too much money’Award-winning but initially controversial building has become Ireland’s busiest public library 020
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 05/09/2025AI company Anthropic agrees $1.5bn to settlement with authors . Worth about $3,000 for each of an estimated 500,000 books. “it’s the largest copyright recovery ever,” said, a lawyer for the authors. “It is the first of its kind in the AI era.” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comAI startup Anthropic agrees to pay $1.5bn to settle book piracy lawsuitSettlement could be pivotal after authors claimed company took pirated copies of their work to train chatbots 000
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 03/09/2025The passport office is regularly the recipient of fully deserved praise for its efficiency. Institutionally the parking office @maynoothuniversity.ie provides an extraordinarily efficient service: I applied for the permit yesterday afternoon & received the disc this morning!media.tenor.coma man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying `` bravo '' .ALT: a man in a suit and tie is clapping his hands and saying `` bravo '' . 010
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Congratulations to Dr Hugh Murphy @mulibrary.bsky.social who graduated this afternoon @maynoothuniversity.ie ! 191
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyIReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 28/08/2025This morning we bid farewell to our home of almost 10 years, @mulibrary.bsky.social, as we move to our new office! We would like to thank the MU Library team for hosting us, and for all of their support through the years. @maynoothuniversity.ie 0122
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Congratulations to Stuart Hamilton for his presentation of the accounts at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) General Assembly in Astana. #TeamIreland 020
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 19/08/2025A pleasure to present with @mcojo.bsky.social at @ifla.org World Library and Information Congress 2025 in Astana about the work taking place @mulibrary.bsky.social and @dculibrary.bsky.social around open scholarship and open science. #wlic2025 0172
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyJohn McDonough @mcojo.bsky.social · 18/08/2025Great to present at #WLIC2025 with my colleague @cathalmccauley.bsky.social about the work underway in @dculibrary.bsky.social and @mulibrary.bsky.social to advance Open Science. 083
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 25/07/2025Calling all Irish delegates attending IFLA WLIC 2025. We are organising an informal Irish caucus during the Congress. If you would like to attend please contact me by 15th August for more details. @ifla.org @laibluesky.bsky.socialmedia.tenor.coman irish flag is waving in the windALT: an irish flag is waving in the wind 042
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Never a dull moment @mulibrary.bsky.social 030
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Recently @mulibrary.bsky.social the Chair of CONUL made a presentation to @morleyfme.bsky.social thanking Fiona for completing a 3-year term as CONUL Conference Chair. After 3 hugely successful conferences in Cork, Belfast & Tullamore I think it is fair to say mission accomplished. Congrats Fiona! 061
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Successor to PRTLI promised as Minister James Lawless @deptoffhed.bsky.social secures €4.55 billion for research and innovation. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...gov.ieMinister Lawless secures €4.55 billion under National Development Plan to drive research, education and innovationThe €4.55 billion investment package will support a new national research programme, a successor to the Programme for Research in Third-Level Institutions (PRTLI), as well as vital upgrades to further... 021
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyCiara McCaffrey @ciaramccaffrey.bsky.social · 18/07/2025It was my pleasure as Chair of CONUL to mark the launch of the new CONUL strategy with Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, this week. #conul @collinssandra.bsky.social @cathalmccauley.bsky.social conul.ie/minister-law... 0135
Reposted by Cathal McCauleyMaynooth University Library @mulibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2025Drop by our 'Summer Reads' display and grab a book to enjoy in the sunshine – including the wonderful Flight by Maynooth University's own Oona Frawley ☀️ #MULibrary #SummerReads 1134
Cathal McCauley @cathalmccauley.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Fantastic post from Ciara Joyce (Maynooth University library) @mulibrary.bsky.social about her work on two collections relating to the theatre in Ireland. The archive of the New Theatre Group and An Damer . mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.commulibrarytreasures.wordpress.comMU Library Treasures 030