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Dublin City University Library based in three locations in Dublin, Ireland: O'Reilly Library (Glasnevin Campus), Cregan Library (St Patrick's Campus) and Woodlock Hall (All Hallows Campus)

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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 20m
Celebrate Black History Month with us! We're hosting two different exhibitions (black voices and themed teaching display by @dcuioe.bsky.social ) and book displays in Cregan & O'Reilly Libraries chosen by staff in DCU Library, the EDI Unit and the Race Equality Working Group
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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Oisín Fagan will join us for a Book Club event to discuss his novel 'Eden's Shore' on Thursday, the 19th of November. To register, please go to: launch.dcu.ie/4hMaaBf @dculibrary.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Work with us! DCU Archives and Special Collections is recruiting an Institutional Archivist on a fixed term post of 1.5 years. Full details: my.corehr.com/pls/dcurecru... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social @tcdlibrary.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social @ucdlibrary.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The strategic positioning of the bikes, looking across at all the restaurants and takeaways, was for peak motivation. Glad you like them, Nigel!
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Lock in at the Library this week! Opening hours detailed below @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Text reads Opening Hours, Cregan and O'Reilly Library September 28th to October 4th. Monday until Thursday from 8.30 until 8pm, Friday 8.30 until 5pm, Saturday from 9.30 - 5pmtext reads: Opening hours: Woodlock Hall Library September 28th - October 4th . Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5pm. Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Finding good resources is even easier with the new and improved Library Search! It's got a new look, faster filters, and a 24/7 study partner with all the smarts of AI, none of the hallucinations. Check out this short video for a brief intro to the new Library Search features.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Culture Night 26... you just had to be there! DCU Library and DCU's Oifig na Gaeilge want to thank all the facilitators, performers, volunteers, and staff who helped deliver Culture Night 2026 Special thanks to the University Events team, DCU SU, DCU Sport, and the School of History & Geography
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Thanks to DCU Arts & Culture for a great night! Join us for the next #DCUBookClub with Sarah Waters and The Night Watch on 15th October in Cregan Library. Only a few spaces left so book your free ticket now! www.eventbrite.ie/e/dcu-book-c...
The cover of the nightwatch by sarah waters beside a picture of the author
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Djamel White finishes the #DCUBookClub with his reading recommendations - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry and Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada. The Green Road by Anne Enright also gets a special mention as an influence on a key scene in his novel All Them Dogs.
The Green Road by Anne EnrightAlone in Berlin by Hans FalladaLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryA man smiling
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Despite its gritty depiction of gangland Dublin Djamel White talks about how most people can resonate with the problems the characters are experiencing in All Them Dogs #DCUBookClub
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Djamel White answers questions about All Them Dogs from the #DCUBookClub audience. He discusses the novel's influences, language, themes and its reception by audiences outside Ireland.
Two men sitting in chairs talking. One one man is holding a book.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
All Them Dogs is set in Djamel White's native West Dublin and tells the story of Tony's attempt to prove himself in the criminal underworld. The Booker judges praised the author for his ear for 'racy and unreal' dialogue and for creating characters that jump off the page. #DCUBookClub
Man holding a book with the title All Them Dogs by Djamel White
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
And we're back! The first #DCUBookClub of the season kicks off with Djamel White who is discussing his Booker longlisted novel All Them Dogs with Darran McCann from @dublincityuni.bsky.social's School of English.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Hi Leo, we think you mean the Stokes building on Glasnevin campus; home to the Faculty of Engineering and Computing! Our libraries are Cregan, O'Reilly, and Woodlock Hall 😊
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our full schedule for orientation! Come say hi, join in the fun and win some cool stuff! @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Library tours, september 7-10. Cregan Library 12pm, O'Reilly Library 11am and 1pm, Woodlock Hall Library 2pm. Welcome desk. September 7-10. O'Reilly and Cregan Library 12-2pm. Events and activities. Books and Beverages. Wednesday 9th September O'Reilly and Cregan Library. 12-2pm. Library Scavenger Hunt Monday September 14th O'Reilly and Cregan Library. Human Fruit Machine: Tuesday Seeptember 15th Cregan Library 1-2pm. DCU Library Bike Challenge. Wednesday September 16 O'Reilly Library 12-2pm
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Our new A-Z Databases page is live! Users can now easily search within the list, or filter by specific subject or type of database. The subject filter will show Best Bets which are the key recommended databases for the subject, followed by other helpful databases! dcu.libguides.com/az/databases
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Opening hours for the last day of summer and the first week of Autumn Anyone else sort of excited for this change in the seasons?
Opening Hours: Cregan and OReilly Library August 31st - September 6th. Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm. Saturday and Sunday Closed.Opening Hours: Woodlock Hall Library. August 31st - September 6th. Monday - Friday 9.30-1.30pm. Saturday & Sunday: closed
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
DO NOT ADJUST YOUR SET! We have a brand new website, and we are so excited Go explore: dcu.ie/library @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
When we see St. Patrick's Campus on the new Return ad. @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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Leonardo DiCaprio Points: 'Yes, That's It!'
Alt: Leonardo DiCaprio sits on a couch holding a drink and a cigarette, sharply pointing at a television screen where his own face appears, reacting as if he’s just spotted himself.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
We've been busy this summer...👀 Our brand-spanking new website launches next week, and we can't wait for you to see it! @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Woodlock Hall Library will be closed for essential maintenance next week from the 24th until the 28th of August Cregan and O'Reilly Library will be open as normal We apologise for any inconvenience caused
Woodlock Hall Library closed for essential maintenance from 24th - 28th of August
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We will be closing early on Friday 21st. O'Reilly and Cregan library will be closing at 1pm to faciliate a staff event. Check out our website for more info on opening hours: www.dcu.ie/library/open...
Exterior view of a modern glass‑fronted building with grey stone walls under a bright blue sky. Two small green trees stand near the entrance, and white text over the image reads "Early Closure Friday 21st August."
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Want to come and work with us at DCU Library? Get your application in this week! @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
We are hiring! Come and join our team as a Library Monitor For full details on job spec and how to apply: www.dcu.ie/library/we-a... @dublincityuni.bsky.social #jobfairy #jobfairydublin #libraryjobs
Join Our Team spelled out using letterr-blocks on a blue background
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
For the day that's in it... Exploring Frank McDonald's archive at DCU Library, we found these incredible mementos and notes from a flight above the clouds to view the 1999 solar eclipse! Will you be watching the skies this evening?
A pair of eclipse viewing glasses on an ornate envelope with gilt writing which reads: eircell solar eclipse flight, 11th August 1999The invite and programme Frank McDonald recieved from Eircell inviting him on the flight to watch the eclipseAn image of Frank on the planeA map of the coast just off cork, where the eclipse would be best visible
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Our opening hours this week Come say hi! @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Woodlock Hall Library Opening Hours (navy text on pink background)
August 10th-16th
Monday - 9.30-13.30
Tuesday - 9.30-13.30
Wednesday - 9.30-13.30
Thursday - 9.30-13.30
Friday - 9.30-13.30
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - ClosedOpening hours: Navy text on light blue background. Cregan and O'Reilly Library. August 10th - 16th
Monday - 8.30 - 17.00
Tuesday - 8.30 - 17.00
Wednesday - 8.30 - 17.00
Thursday - 8.30 - 17.00
Friday - 8.30 - 17.00
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies @ Dublin City University @magendersexuality.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
EU applications for the MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies at Dublin City University have been extended to 31 August 2026. Information on the programme and how to apply here: tinyurl.com/4yzm8v3r #dcu #dcufhss #genderstudies #sexualitystudies #studyindublin #postgraduate #MA
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MA in Gender and Sexuality Studies |
Would you like to acquire an in-depth knowledge relating to today’s societal debates and perspectives around gender and sexuality? If you are keen to learn about, to understand and to analyse Sexual O...
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Maybe you Odyssey what's goin' on in the canteen with your lil snack #theodyssey #snack @dublincityuni.bsky.social nolanchristopher.bsky.social
Image is of Zendaya as Athena in The Odyssey looking disparagingly at the camera. Caption is: Just gonna have a lil snack in the library. Athena:
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Gentle reminder that all Cregan library, O'Reilly library, and Woodlock Hall library, will be closed on Monday, 3rd of August for the bank holiday. Check out bit.ly/3BfLigU for more opening hours Have a great weekend everyone 🌞
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Congratulations to Dublin author Djamel White, whose debut novel, "All Them Dogs" has been longlisted for the Booker prize! Don't miss Djamel speaking at the DCU bookclub on September 10th. This is a free event, but you must register via EventBrite bit.ly/3Tgof1r #bookerprize #bookerprzie26
Portrait of a man seated on a stool against a dark grey background, wearing a plain black T‑shirt and dark jeans. He has curly black hair, a short beard, and extensive tattoos covering both arms and hands, including floral and Japanese‑style designs. The lighting highlights his tattoos and calm expression. In the top left corner, the white logo of “The Booker Prizes” appears.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
You deserve a break Try out our lil puzzle and let us know which path leads to the library! The answer might surprise you! 🤭👀 @dublincityuni.bsky.social
A blue background with white text and a maze. The text reads: which path leads to the library? 
The answer to this puzzle is that all paths lead to the library! which really should be a surprise to no one
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our upgraded Library Search is live! 🎉 Enjoy natural‑language searching, a built‑in Research Assistant that summarises top articles, a cleaner results page with fixed filters, and a fully mobile‑friendly design. @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Me: I really love my job they actually haven't invented a better career Scholars in Berlin: bet shorturl.at/SxQOy @dublincityuni.bsky.social @cabinetmagazine.bsky.social
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Want books to look well-read? Now there’s a service for that
An idea to make books look a bit more used, once jokingly proposed by one Myles na gCopaleen, has been made real in German capital
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
We're running a Make a Snake competition for Culture Night! The competition is open to everyone and there are prizes up for grabs, so break out your needle, thread and colourful fabric. The closing date is 9th September - check out the details on www.dcu.ie/library/cult...
A snake made out of colourful fabric
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We have temporary link for Library Search here: bit.ly/4fbaBDL
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Heads up, library users! The Library Search upgrades are happening this morning. Bear with us an we improve this interface, there may be some temporary disruptions.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Great to see such important DCU research being published openly via our @irelibrary.bsky.social agreements - thanks for sharing @rgolar23.bsky.social!
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BibliotequesUAB @bibliotequesuab.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
🤗 Un agraïment especial a les institucions i a l'equip organitzador. #ErasmusDublin26 #AcademicLibraries #TUDublinLibrary #NationalLibraryIrland #Library_MU @tcdlibrary.bsky.social @ucdlibrary.bsky.social @rcsilibrary.bsky.social @molimuseum.bsky.social @dculibrary.bsky.social @uab.cat 4/4
Collage amb imatges de la “CONUL Erasmus Library Staff Mobility Week”, celebrada a Dublín del 22 al 26 de juny de 2026, sota el lema "Community, Connections and Collaboration: The Library of the 21st Century". DCU.Collage amb imatges de la “CONUL Erasmus Library Staff Mobility Week”, celebrada a Dublín del 22 al 26 de juny de 2026, sota el lema "Community, Connections and Collaboration: The Library of the 21st Century". Woodlock Hall Library.Collage amb imatges de la “CONUL Erasmus Library Staff Mobility Week”, celebrada a Dublín del 22 al 26 de juny de 2026, sota el lema "Community, Connections and Collaboration: The Library of the 21st Century". Mapa Erasmus Week amb els països participants.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This old sweepstakes ad made us think we could definitely draw a horse. 🐎 🐴 🎠 🏇 Swipe for some interesting artistic interpretations of horses from our talented library staff Which is your favourite?! #dcuspecialcollections #mylovelyhorse #suddenlyhorses @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Our colleagues in Special Collections and Archives sent us this mysterious find from within our CITC Collection. Tucked inside a myriad of beautiful watercolour sketches of a building at Kildare Place... A barefoot young woman, perhaps carrying a baby? #EYAArchitecture @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Architect's sketch of a barefoot young woman carrying a bundle. the sketch is in ink, and the young woman wears heavy looking shawls, earrings, and her hair is tied in a low ponytail as she faces away from usThe same sketch as before, given context in its position on the bottom right hand corner of a page, the rear side of an architectural sketchPencil and watercolour sketch for proposed changes to a Church of Ireland building at Kildare Place C1900
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
It was a pleasure to host the Erasmus Mobility Week group today, on their final library visit of a very busy week...as we like to say, they saved the best 'til last 😉 #erasmus26
Group photo of Erasmus Mobility Week 2026 participants standing on a balcony with a scenic view of trees and distant buildings under a clear sky. The group includes around fifteen people smiling toward the camera, some wearing lanyards and badges. The orange metallic ceiling above reflects light, and the text “Erasmus Mobility Week 2026” appears in large curved orange letters across the bottom of the image.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A smarter Library Search is coming! We’re upgrading to a new, more intuitive search interface. It's same library engine you're used to, just faster, cleaner, and easier to use. The upgrade rolls out week of 13 July, here's a sneak peek! 👀
Screenshot of the new DCU Library Discovery Portal interface. The top banner reads “Introducing the New DCU Library Discovery Portal” above the DCU logo and navigation links for Research Assistant, New Search, Journal Finder, and A‑Z Databases. Below is a search bar with options for “Everything,” “Enter keywords,” “Natural Language Search,” and “Advanced Search.” The middle section displays six buttons labeled LETS Library E‑Tutorial, Subject Guides, Citing & Referencing, Libkey Discovery Suite, Borrowing Information, and Opening Hours. At the bottom is a field to enter a DOI or PMID with a yellow “Find Journal Article” button. The background shows shelves of books in warm lighting.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
This engraving is of the figures of Peace and Justice enthroned and embracing and it comes from the 1686 title "Palæstra Aulico-Juridica, de Juribus Principium" by Anton Wilhelm Ertl-a guide to the powers & duties of royalty Thanks to our colleagues at SC&A for this queer coded celebration of pride!
Engraving image is of two women (symbolizing peace and justice) embracing on a shared throne, surrounded by two angels, six cheeky lions, and two cherubs. The cherubs hold a plaque with the words: palestra avesco juridica. Woodcut pring is of two women embracing. One holds a scales, while the other holds a branch, One foot of each woman is visible. Their heads are surrounded by haloic crownsThe book from which the engravings were taken. Vellum bound with visible shelf mark, it sits upon an archival pillow
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today's is the final workshop of DCU Library Summer Sessions 'FAIR Data Sharing & Management' will be run by Gwendolyn O'Connor of DCU Library! Join us by enrolling for free: www.dcu.ie/library/summ... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dculawandtech.bsky.social
18th June 12-1pm. FAIR data sharing & management with gwendolyn O'Connor of DCU Library. An introduction to FAIR (findable, accessible, Interoperable and reusable) data concepts! We'll cover strategies for data sharing and best practices for data management
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A familiar poem perhaps for all of our lovely Leaving Cert students... A reminder that if you're finished up with your exams, you could win a One4All gift card by simply returning your library card! Thanks so much to Paul King for sending us the poem ❤️ @dublincityuni.bsky.social
Library by Alvy CarragherSometimes I wonder why she brought us there so religiously. She was young and thwarted but she knew to do that much, to show us books full of lives other than the one we were living. Maybe all some people can give you is a way out. Maybe forgiveness is understanding that's enough.Look, I reaf for thirty years and ended up here. A life built from books. I've turned myself inside out and nobody died or pricked a finger. Imagine this, I was once so scared I wouldnt speak; there was a wall betweek what I felt and others heard. I couldn't translate until I pressed pen to papper.Here was my mother tongue. I put down my life and walked through the covers to another
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Today's DCU Library Summer Session is 'Supporting Research Using EBSCOhost Databases' with Richard Crookes of EBSCO! Join us by enrolling for free: www.dcu.ie/library/summ... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dculawandtech.bsky.social @ebscouk.bsky.social @ebsco.bsky.social
17th June 12-1pm: supporting research using EBSCOhost databases with Richard Crookes of EBSCO. A training session for DCU staff and researchers. We'll cover everything you need to get started with EBSCOhost databases to support your research! Find, refine, store, retrieve and set up alerts to keep current and organized with the literature.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
“Every life is many days, day after day. We walk through ourselves, meeting robbers, ghosts, giants, old men, young men, wives, widows, brothers-in-love, but always meeting ourselves.” Happy #bloomsday !! Love loves to love love and don't you forget it... @dublincityuni.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today's DCU Library Summer Session is 'Getting the most out of IEEE Xplore' with Beth Carpenter of IEEE! Join us by enrolling for free: www.dcu.ie/library/summ... @dublincityuni.bsky.social @dcuioe.bsky.social @dculawandtech.bsky.social
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Our own Alana Mahon O'Neill has written a piece in the @libfocus.bsky.social blog to mark #Bloomsday! Also keep an eye out for the Joycean Jaunters on the @dublincityuni.bsky.social St Patrick's Campus from 12.30 today as they celebrate all things Joycean with readings, poetry and song.
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DCU Library @dculibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
What a great competition for library staff and LIS students based in Ireland - we look forward to reading the winning entries later in the year!
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