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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

IReL has announced the publication of the OA2030: Assessing Pathways to 100% #OpenAccess by 2030 report, a major strategic analysis scoping various pathways to realising a sustainable and inclusive pathway to opening and maximising the impact of Irish research. zenodo.org/records/2308... #OA2030

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OA2030: Assessing Pathways to 100% Open Access by 2030

Based on the OA2030 Final ReportReport commissioned by Irish Research eLibrary (IReL)https://irel.ie/

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Arion Project @arion-project.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Last week in Athens, we kicked off ARION! 🚀 15 organisations came together to start working towards practical approaches for responsible research assessment and lasting institutional change. 🔗 Read the kick-off story: shorturl.at/ULbpC #ARION #ResearchAssessment

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Arion Project @arion-project.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Day 1 wrapped ✅ We covered governance and all four work packages , evidence & readiness, pilots, training & peer learning, communication & sustainability. Partners aligned on first deliverables. Day 2 tomorrow! #ARIONproject

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Arion Project @arion-project.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚀ARION is officially underway! 14 partners & DORA as strategic global partner meet in Athens, 16–17 Sept, for the kick-off - aligning on objectives and roles for advancing Responsible Research Assessment. 8 pilots. 4 interventions. Open infrastructures at the core. #OpenScience #HorizonEurope #RRA

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're hiring! There's only a few days left to apply for the position of National Open Research Forum Manager. tinyurl.com/5n762cbb #LISJobsIE @norfireland.bsky.social

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our second vacancy has just gone live! As host of the National Open Research Forum(NORF) we are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement Officer. The appointee will build and strengthen engagement with open research across the Irish research community. tinyurl.com/mwkh6ujx @norfireland.bsky.social

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We're hiring! As the convenor of the National Open Research Forum (@NORF), IReL is seeking to appoint a National Open Research Forum Manager. This is a permanent vacancy, based in @maynoothuniversity.ie. tinyurl.com/5n762cbb @norfireland.bsky.social

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 02/08/2026

All research papers published in the Academy’s journals during 2026 will be freely available online, with no APCs charged. This development was made possible by @projectmuse.bsky.social’s Subscribe to Open initiative and ongoing support from @irelibrary.bsky.social, the Irish Research eLibrary.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

She will take part in a thematic session entitled "Fostering Global Open Science Infrastructure Sharing Network: Open Knowledge and Data for Science Decade", aiming to highlight the importance of equitable access to research, and how openness can support sustainable development. tinyurl.com/yc8w24b8

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2026 global conference on the International Decade of Sciences for

UNESCO welcomes you to join the first Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), a hybrid event taking place from 15–17 July 2026 at UNESCO

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OASPA - The Open Access Scholarly Publishing Association @oaspa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Remember to register and join us live for our next webinar on 15 July 2026 at 2pm BST - Libraries as Collective Actors Part 2. This next discussion follows on from Wayfinders#7 - full information & registration details can be found on our post - bit.ly/4vbjqDJ #OASPA #Wayfinders #OpenAccess #OA

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Haunted 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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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that IReL has been selected as a finalist in the Data Innovation, Open Data & Insights category of the 2026 Ireland eGovernment Awards for its work on the National Open Access Monitor! digitalgovawards.com/finalists/

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

It was great to see such strong engagement at the recent IPUG (Information Provider User Group) meeting held in SETU Carlow on 25 May. A big thank you to the team for hosting and facilitating such a productive session. Looking forward to continuing the conversation at future #IPUG meetings.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

That's it from us at @conulconference.bsky.social+ Thanks to the organising committee for putting together another great conference. #CONUL26

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 28/05/2026

All research papers published in the RIA’s journals during 2026 will be freely available online, providing equitable open access for authors and readers. This development was made possible by @projectmuse.bsky.social ’s Subscribe to Open initiative and ongoing support from @irelibrary.bsky.social

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Greetings from #CONUL26! Yesterday, our Licensing Officer Andra Matthews presented a lightning talk entitled “Leading Change through Principles: IReL's Principles for Negotiation”, exploring how principled approaches can support impactful negotiations. #CONUL2026

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Annika Lindh, IReL @annikalindh.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I'll be at my CONUL poster today and tomorrow for anyone curious about IReL's method for assessing the impact of non-renewal of journal subscriptions. The method is a work in progress, so I'm happy to discuss your thoughts and input! @irelibrary.bsky.social #CONUL26 #CONUL2026

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Data Analyst Annika Lindh and Project Officer Kyle Adams will also present posters on IReL’s cancellation impact assessment method, and on monitoring the environmental impact of e-resources. View the conference programme here: conference.conul.ie/programme-20... (2/2)

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

We’re pleased to be presenting at this year’s #CONUL2026 conference which starts tomorrow 27 May! Andra Matthews will deliver a lightning talk entitled “Leading Change through Principles: IReL's Principles for Negotiation”, on how principled approaches can support impactful negotiations. (1/2)

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Annika Lindh, IReL @annikalindh.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

I'll be at CONUL 2026 this week, with a poster about IReL's (@irelibrary.bsky.social) method for assessing the potential impact of cancelling an ongoing subscription deal. See you there! #CONUL26 #CONUL2026

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Happening at 10:30 this morning - register now to join us for a discussion on PIDs in Ireland! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nTE7dja8xv

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

We are thrilled to invite you to attend IReL’s PID Webinar on 21st May from 10:30am-12:30 pm(IST). As @datacite.org and @orcid.org Consortium Leads, we aim to bring together individuals and institutions to celebrate and discuss PID adoption in Ireland - register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nTE7dja8xv

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 11/05/2026

LUNCHTIME WELL SPENT: #RIGHTSRETENTION ON THE MENU TODAY Pull up a chair wherever you are & join KR21 partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social’s 9th Community of Practice meeting online (12H CEST), with @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social on publisher negotiations 🔗 kr21.info/rr-cop-meeti...

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Thank you to all who have filled in our Research Monitoring Survey! If you haven’t had a chance to fill it in yet, there is still time to do so. We welcome responses from anyone in the sector interested in helping us strengthen and expand this national infrastructure. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c

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Research Monitoring Survey - National Open Access Monitor, Ireland · 2026

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 04/05/2026

11 MAY (12:00 CEST): JOIN US NEXT MONDAY TO #RETAINYOURRIGHTS KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social hosts the 9th European #RightsRetention Community of Practice meeting with experts from @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social on publisher negotiations 🔗 Register: kr21.info/rr-cop-meeti...

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SPARC Europe @sparc-eu.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

⏳️ Two weeks to go: Join us for the 9th European RR Community of Practice meeting, @knowledgerights21.org We welcome Anna Vernon (JISC) and Susan Reilly @irelibrary.bsky.social Members are also invited to share updates on progress advancing rights retention. 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We are pleased to invite you to take part in the Research Monitoring Survey – National Open Access Monitor, Ireland 2026. We welcome responses from anyone interested in research monitoring – regular users, occasional users, or those new to the Monitor. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c

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Research Monitoring Survey - National Open Access Monitor, Ireland · 2026

Please make sure to proceed to the final page and click Submit so that your responses are recorded. You can submit the survey even if you have only completed some sections.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

IReL has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS): irel.ie/irel-to-host... @norfireland.bsky.social @ria.ie @dri.ie

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IReL to Host the National Open Research Forum (NORF) – IReL

IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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IReL to Host the National Open Research Forum (NORF) – IReL

IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.

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KnowledgeRights21 @knowledgerights21.org · 15/04/2026

11 MAY-12:00 CEST | 9TH EUROPEAN RIGHTS RETENTION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING Let’s talk #RightsRetention in publisher negotiations with KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social and experts from @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social. 🔗 kr21.info/rr-cop-meeti... #RetainYourRights

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OA Forward @oaforward.org · 08/04/2026

We are now OA Forward! ⏩ OA2020 has evolved into OA Forward, uniting with ESAC under new international governance, to advance the next stage of open scholarly communication. Read the full announcement: oa2020.org/2026/04/08/i... #openaccess #scholcomm

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

IReL welcomes the announcement of #OAForward, a new international initiative which has been established to build on the achievements of the #OA2020 movement. We look forward to engaging with partners to support a more open and sustainable research ecosystem. esac-initiative.org/internationa...

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International partners launch OA Forward to strengthen Open Access negotiations and advance open scholarly communication – ESAC Initiative

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Research Consulting @researchconsulting.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

We're delighted to be working with @irelibrary.bsky.social to support the development of their five-year strategic plan. Over the next few months, we'll be engaging with stakeholders across Ireland's research and higher education sector to discuss IReL's direction and opportunities from 2027 onwards

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IReL to Commence Strategic Planning Process – IReL

IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

IReL is embarking on a strategic planning initiative that will shape its direction and priorities for the next five years. Research Consulting Limited (UK) has been appointed to lead the development of the new strategic plan. Read more: irel.ie/irel-to-comm... @researchconsulting.bsky.social

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IReL to Commence Strategic Planning Process – IReL

IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

A new proposal introduces Environmental Impact monitoring in future licence agreements, seeking data from publishers on emissions linked to e‑resource hosting, data centres, and digital workflows. Read more: irel.ie/irel-and-sus... 3/3

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IReL and Sustainability: How Open Research Supports Climate Action – IReL

IReL is a consortium of Irish research libraries, providing access to licensed e-resources, OA publishing agreements, and open science infrastructure.

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