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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

That's a wrap on #CONULTL26. Thank you to all our speakers and attendees o the day. We will be setting up our Community of Practice msiling list too, to help soft launch the community

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The vision of this framework is to help students develop the skills needed to successfully live in a changing digital society and continue adapting their skills as lifelong skills after their studies #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Ben Williamson of University College Cork helps round out the day with their talk “The Magnificent Seven: The lifelong qualities of UCC Library’s DIL framework” #CONULTL26

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Underrepresented and underserved communities and groups are brought into and engaged with the library space and library world through a number of initiatives: tours, info sessions, etc #CONULTL26

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Sean Adderley of Trinity College Dublin is next up with his talk on "Opening the Library: Connecting Communities with Collections" #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Inclusivity and accessible gateways to knowledge are key parts of lifelong learning and underpin the Age-Friendly Initiative #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Our final session of the day begins with Mícheál Ó hAodha from University of Limerick and his talk on “Developing Age-Friendly Library Services in the Glucksman Library, University of Limerick: Current Challenges and Opportunities” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Networking time at #CONULTL26 with time to reflect on thoughts and ideas of the day so far

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Libraries using book recommendations to help with understanding, engaging, and challenging conceptions around difficult or misunderstood topics #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Gwen Ryan from University of Galway is next with her talk on “Shannon College of Hotel Management’s first One College, One Book initiative” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Case Study on how archives can support and inspire lifelong learning by providing access to collections on key topics, such as the Mary Crowley collection for Midwifery #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Erin McRae of RCSI is next with her talk on “Archives Inspiring Generations: Case Studies from RCSI Heritage Collections” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Volunteering as one opportunity to use your librarian skills in retirement, and promote library skills as lifelong learning skills #CONULTL26

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Our afternoon kicks off with Helen Fallon speaking about “Opening New Windows of Opportunity: Using your library skills in retirement” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

DCU Library's great involvement in the Headstart programme, giving Library tours and information literacy sessions to adults returning to education #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Celine Campbell & Grace O’Connor from Dublin City University round off our morning session with “It’s a kinda magic: demystifying information literacy for adults returning to education” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Seven key sections in the UL Transferable Skills Framework #CONULTL26

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Michelle Breen and Margaret Phelan of University of Limerick present their talk on “Spotlighting Information Literacy: Aligning Library Teaching with an institutional Transferable Skills Framework” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

"Library Essentials" as a redeveloped Digital Literacy programme to support graduate employability #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Israel Chidavaenzi and Sarah-Anne Kennedy from TUDublin are next, speaking about “Harnessing Transferable Skills for Digital Literacy and Employability” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The Four Space Model is important in designing Libraries as a vital learning space and community hub #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The first of our paper talks is Nuala Murray of DCU, with “Learning to Learn: How Library Design Shapes Lifelong Learners” #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

How Libraries can enable participation. A-B-C-D. Access, Basic, Critical, Discourse #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

In the digital world, some 'social practices' can alienate those who lack basic digital literacy and capabilities #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Learning processes are not just isolated things, but interactions of present and past experiences #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Dr Leo Casey is our Keynote Speaker this year. His address is titled "Lifelong Learning and Libraries as Literacy Learning Spaces" #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Evidence in Question session uses a series of information statements to prompt students whether info is true, false, or disproven, and to consider sources and info. e.g. Men have bigger brains than women #CONULTL26

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Our first presentation of the day is our Active Learning Demonstration with Jeanie Parris of Ulster University, incorporating lifelong skills into a classroom session #CONULTL26

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Getting ready for #CONULTL26 CONUL Teaching & Learning Annual Seminar 2026 - Library Skills as Lifelong Learning Skills

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Limited places are still available for the CONUL Teaching & Learning Annual Seminar, Friday April 17th, 10:30 - 16:30. (Tea/Coffee from 10am) The day will see a mix of talks, demonstrations, networking, and discussions around the theme of Lifelong Learning Register at conul.ie/annual-semin...

Image advertising the CONUL Teaching & Learning Annual Seminar 2026, taking place Friday April 17th 2026, with keynote speaker Dr. Leo Casey. Register at conul.ie/annual-seminar-2026

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Our Call for Papers is still open!! Please submit your idea using this link: forms.gle/5jdor7myUAnF... This can just be your proposal/rough outline for now, to give an idea and overview of what you would like to talk about

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Call for Papers - CONUL T&L Annual Seminar 2026

Location: Long Room Hub, Trinity College Date: Friday 17th April 2026 Deadline for submissions is Friday February 20th 2026 The seminar theme will be: “Library skills as lifelong learning skills”. ...

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

UPDATES to CONUL Teaching And Learning Annual Seminar 2026 - Long Room Hub, TCD We have a New Date of Friday April 17th 2026. Our Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Leo Casey. Our Call for Papers is open, with a deadline of Feb 20th. Registration is Now Open! See more details at conul.ie/annual-semin...

Graphic advertising updates for the CONUL Teaching & Learning Annual Seminar 2026 - "Library Skills as Lifelong Learning Skills". New date of Friday April 17th 2026. Keynote Speaker Dr. Leo Casey. Call for Papers with deadline of Feb 20th. Taking Place in Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin.

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

SAVE THE DATE! + CALL FOR PAPERS! CONUL Teaching & Learning Annual Seminar 2026 will take place on Friday March 13th. This year's theme is "Library Skills as Lifelong Learning Skills" Call for Papers now open: forms.gle/5jdor7myUAnF... See bio or links below for more details

Graphic advertising a Save the Date for the CONUL Teaching & Learning Annual Seminar 2026. Friday March 13th 2006, at Long Room Hub, Trinity College. Theme is "Library Skills as Lifelong Learning Skills". Graphic also advertises a call for papers for the event

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Jonathan Best @jon1616.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Had a great day attending the CONUL Teaching and Learning 2025 seminar listening to brilliant talks about how librarians are collaborating with colleagues and working together to support each other and library users. #CONULTL25

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

That's a wrap on #CONULTL25 and a celebratory (soft) drink has been had. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day a success, to all our speakers for their great talks, as well as the Long Room Hub for hosting. We'll see you again soon!

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janebuggle.bsky.social @janebuggle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Dr Aileen Lynch on the Faculty perception of the Library's interventions. #CONULTL25

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Key points to connect and sow the seeds for future collaborations. Opportunities for outreach are hugely varied and distinct.

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CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Our final talk today at #CONULTL25 is from Jessica Eustace-Cook and Aileen Lynch from @tcdlibrary.bsky.social, speaking on the importance of making and maintaining key connections to help long lasting collaborations.

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janebuggle.bsky.social @janebuggle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

A collaboration with Faculty too. UCC. #CONULTL25

janebuggle.bsky.social @janebuggle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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Module is being redesigned and not discipline-specific, more interactive, assessment now formative & group. Feedback gathered. UCC. #CONULTL25

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Ben speaking on participant collaboration as well, not just library and research team collaboration , a huge part of re-imagining this Info Lit module. Participants/students are also a key collaborator

CONUL Teaching and Learning @conultl.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Our penultimate short talk for #CONULTL25 is by Ben Williamson of @ucclibrary.bsky.social , presenting on their library-led Graduate Information Literacy module as an embedded module in postgrad studies.

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janebuggle.bsky.social @janebuggle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Wide range of experience offered as well as shadowing. Collaboration was vital. University of Ulster. #CONULTL25

janebuggle.bsky.social @janebuggle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

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Prep work for Subject Librarian roles. UU. #CONULTL25