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Kim Harte

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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Sharing a favourite of mine – The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper, illustrations by Carson Ellis. Happy solstice, folks! 🌞
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Made a few festive bits for the library – the halls are decked! 🎄📚
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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Seeing as it's #IrishBookWeek, I've put together a Starter Pack of bricks 'n' mortar bookshops. Terrified I've forgotten someone obvious so please let me know of additions go.bsky.app/G4kmxVq
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Thanks to the generous supporters of the Glen to Glen Hike for Hospice, over €30,000 has been raised for hospice services in Wicklow and the surrounding areas. Thank you, thank you, thank you 💜
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Irmgard!
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Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Happy, Happy #WITmonth!💃🎉📚 In August we celebrate books written by women in a language other than English that have been translated. Read (even if it's just one book), share, #NameTheTranslator without whom literature would be less rich. For more, do check out www.womenintranslation.org/witmonth
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
I virtually attended #ARLIS2025 last week and am still going through my notes and the various articles and resources I bookmarked while tuned in – so much food for thought! Congratulations to the @arlis-uk.bsky.social team on an excellent conference.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Oh she’s there, she just too shy for photos.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
That’s more like it.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Managed to get a decent one despite the waves! 🤢
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
What a day this was! Here we are on the Saltee ferry in our matching Jon Klassen hats. Totally unplanned but very on brand 🐢
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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · 19/05/2025
Introducing our winners from the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2025 🤩 Our thanks to lead sponsors KPMG, to the Arts Council & Arts Council NI for their support and our hosts @ilfdublin.bsky.social. Read all about our winners here⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...
5 adult and one child stand in a clearing with lots of greenery. They are all holding a mixtures of trophys and books and smiling at the camera
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
All set for our final book club meeting of the current run! We’re discussing the @childrensbooksireland.ie Awards shortlisted ‘Stitch’ by Pádraig Kenny, published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #ReadingHeroes
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Had the loveliest time in Glasgow and Edinburgh over the Easter weekend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
2025 marks 100 years since the closure of Monto, Dublin’s historic red light district. If you’re interested in the lives of the women who lived & worked there, I highly recommend Caroline West’s book Wrong Women & this episode of the Three Castles Burning podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/3QW0...
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The End of Monto: A Century On
Three Castles Burning · Episode
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Fabulous day spent visiting @marshslibrary.bsky.social and 14 Henrietta Street – two Dublin City gems.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Oh we’d LOVE that – thanks Frank!
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
We had such fun with it – thank YOU!
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Our junior book club had a brilliant time adventuring with Noah’s Gold by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social! After some great chats about treasure, teamwork, and tech, we made our own island maps and swapped clues to find hidden treasure.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Our junior book club had a brilliant time adventuring with Noah’s Gold by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social! After some great chats about treasure, teamwork, and tech, we made our own island maps and swapped clues to find hidden treasure.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Yep! I have been influenced so that makes you influencers. Thanks for the inspiration and for spreading the good vibes 😌
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Thanks to inspiration from @dculibrary.bsky.social at the @aslibraries.bsky.social conference, I’ve set up a De-stress Table! Herbal tea, chocolate, fidget toys, mindful colouring, uplifting quotes, a community jigsaw – little things to help students relax and recharge as we near the end of term.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
How many of these are still there, Louisa?
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
First Mother’s Day without her. Thinking of her today and every day.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Thanks to @aslibraries.bsky.social for an inspiring and thought-provoking conference – Maith sibh! 👏 #ASL2024
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Our final case study of the day – Nuala Murray & Aoife Murphy on the Learning & Development Working Group @dculibrary.bsky.social. The group promotes a culture of continuous learning in the library and provides an opportunity for staff to share knowledge and enhance their skills. #ASL2025
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Now, my lovely colleague Kirsteen Walters (SETU Libraries) speaks about the development of an OER designed to support students’ attainment of AI literacy. The resource is available here: library.setu.ie/files/OER/in... #ASL2025
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Generative AI and Prompt Literacy: A comprehensive guide for students
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
On to our last panel of case studies now – Claire Mason from MU on how academic libraries in Ireland are supporting student wellbeing through their spaces, collections & activities. 87% of libraries surveyed place a greater priority on supporting student wellbeing since the pandemic. #ASL2025
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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Dr Claire McGuinness's talk at #ASL2025 focuses on the public library staff who have gone above and beyond to safeguard the freedom of marginalised communities in Ireland. Read the full report here digitalpolicy.ie/publication/...
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Fascinating talk now from @clairemcguin.bsky.social on the role of public librarians in defending LGBTQ+ resources amidst rising disruption. Her research explores the mental & emotional toll of this disruption on library workers as they strive to maintain their services. #ASL2025
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Jorden McMenamin & Mark Mulholland from ATU Library talk us through their innovative approach to student induction – a murder mystery event in the library! As well as breaking the ice & building connections, the event helped students navigate the library space & understand library services. #ASL2025
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Next up, Grace O’Connor from @dculibrary.bsky.social on how their exam de-stress tables cultivate connection, inclusivity and wellbeing. #ASL2025
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In our first case study, @martinoconnor.bsky.social speaks about how his radio show—Shush! Sounds from UCC Library—creates library champions, strengthens institutional relationships, encourages engagement with the library, and showcases library support for teaching, learning & research. #ASL2025
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Loads of tools and resources for librarians over on www.thekindbraveleader.co.uk #ASL2025
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Training, Coaching, and Culture Change Services for Leaders and Teams | The Kind Brave Leader
The Kind Brave Leader provides comprehensive training, coaching, and culture change services for organisations and leaders, empowering them to make work better for all.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Kindness in library leadership takes bravery, vulnerability, strength and resilience. And kindness is key to cultures of inclusion and belonging in our libraries. @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social #ASL2025
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Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Just read the sessions for #ASL2025 & cried (having an emotional day!) Libraries are incredible social institutions #LoveLibraries - The Ripple Effect: How Kindness Transforms Libraries & Communities / Standing Firm: The Role of Public Librarians in Defending LGBTQ+ Resources / & more...
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
First up we have @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social speaking about how kindness transforms libraries and communities. #ASL2025
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Delighted to be in the beautiful @molimuseum.bsky.social today for the @aslibraries.bsky.social conference. Here’s the #ASL2025 lineup of speakers:
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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
📣 Announcing the shortlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! With a focus on marginalised perspectives, these books highlight diversity and empathy ✨✍️ Congratulations to the exceptional authors shortlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🏅 Delve into the books here: 🔗 carnegies.co.uk/writing-shor...
Graphic with the Carnegies logo and the books shortlisted for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing. Text Reads 'Medal for Writing'.
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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Revealing the shortlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! 🏅 These fabulous books transmit stories in ways that words alone cannot. 🎨✨ Congratulations to the brilliant shortlisted illustrators! #Carnegies2025 🎉 Explore the full list here: 🔗 carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
Graphic with the Carnegies logo and the books shortlisted for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Text Reads 'Medal for Illustration'.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Great book club session on #TheWildRobot by @peterbrownstudio.com this weekend! 🤖 🌱 We discussed nature vs tech, the power of community & what it means to survive. From planning our own island survival to designing unique landscapes, these young readers proved they’re just as resourceful as Roz.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
Saltmills and Tramore this weekend 🌊
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Ar fheabhas! ☘️ 📚 #SnaG25 #SeachtainNaGaeilge
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Looking forward to this! Last few tickets available at the link below 👇
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
My adventures in Lego continue.
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Kim’s vibes:
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day but did you know that February is also Library Lovers’ Month? Students and staff here on campus have been sharing their love for libraries and it would just give you the warm and fuzzies 💕
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
I love Katherine Rundell and this sounds amazing – thank you!
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Oh we have great chats! We did a creative writing activity inspired by the book too – I love seeing how inventive their stories get. 📚
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Kim Harte @kimharte.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Delighted to have earned the National Forum’s digital badge in Universal Design Beyond the Classroom! It has deepened my understanding of inclusive learning & inspired me to embed UDL principles into my own practice. Highly recommend to library colleagues! openbadgefactory.com/v1/assertion...
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Universal Design Beyond the Classroom
Providing a fully inclusive learning environment is complex and creating a culture of engagement and inclusion that works for all students requires a shift in thinking and a change of behaviour at an institutional level. In this ever changing and increasingly diverse further and higher education landscape, Universal Design provides an effective framework to improve the learning experience of all students. This CPD course will give you an introduction to the concept of Universal Design and invite you to review and update your own practice.
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