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A great day of talks, workshops and networking comes to a close. It was great to catch up with our colleagues again. Thanks to all the speakers who gave us such an interesting day full of insights,. And thanks to our delegates who attended today. See you next year! #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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Our final speaker of today is our 2nd keynote speaker Ben Lee. Ben is delivering a very interactive and interesting presentation with his talk and workshop on Futures Literacy #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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A very interesting talk up next from our colleagues in Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Simone Fühles-Ubach, Elisabeth Kaliva and Martina Echtenbruck, who have kindly joined us to discuss their research on "Academic Libraries as Partners in Data Literacy Education" #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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Well done to our Show and Tell Podcast winners and to all who took part in the competition. Some amazing podcasts were submitted. In 1st Place: Michaela McDonald - Shelf Life. 2nd Place: Colm Keogh and Emily Daly – Check it Out! 3rd Place: Jennifer O’Grady – Link Liteartha. #LIRSeminar2026

Four great talks from our lightning talk speakers. Very insightful. Thanks all for sharing your experiences with us at #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

The final speaker of our lightning talks is Patrick Keegan from RCSI with his talk "GEN AI: The Learner Journey and Effective Collaboration" #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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The penultimate of our 4 lightning talks is Siobhán Dunne from TCD with her talk: "Sustainability Literacy at TCD Library: The Journey So Far" #LIRSeminar2026

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The second speaker of our 4 lightning talks is Ronan Madden from UCC with his talk: "Navigating New Literacies with UCC Library’s Digital & Information Literacy Framework". #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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Back refreshed after a short break, we are straight into the first of our 4 lightning talks with Ann Byrne from Hibernia College with her very interesting talk: "Digital literacy for all: reflections on creating a short course in digital literacy"

Interesting insights from Andrew Cox. Covering library and student use of different types AI, and environmental impacts. A question he asked at the end was "What is your vision for AI in your library?". There were some interesting answers. What is your input? #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Our first keynote of the day, Andrew Cox, delivering some eye opening insights into how students use AI in his talk: AI and Libraries, Emerging Use cases and Librarian Roles. #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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The LIR Annual Seminar 2026 has just kicked off! Join us at the Asiera Offices or online as we delve into "Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes?" #LIRSeminar2026

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's a chilly but mainly dry morning here at Asiera offices where we are almost ready to kick off our Lir Annual Seminar 2026. #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

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Join us tomorrow for the #LIRSeminar2026 at the Asiera Offices, 3rd Floor, North dock 2, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin, D01 V8Y6. Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/N4i6fpWv3jUc... Please note there is a temporary entrance in use, next to the main entrance on the quay side, parallel to the River Liffey.

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join us for the #LIRSeminar2026 as we learn about the "Data Literacy" research project at the University of Applied Science Cologne, with expert insights from Prof. Simone Fuhles-Ubach and Prof. Elisabeth Kaliva. Available online or in-person. Get your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Join us for the #LIRSeminar2026 as we explore the shift from using generative AI, to understanding it as a disruptor of the learner journey, with expert insights from RCSI's Patrick Keegan. Available online or in-person. Get your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Join us for #LIRSeminar2026 as we explore how to design programmes that build awareness of, and strategies to counter, misinformation and disinformation, with insights from leading voices like Siobhán Dunne from the Library at Trinity College Dublin. Tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Join us at the #LIRSeminar2026 as we discuss a values-driven approach to embedding digital and information literacies, with insights from leading voices in the field, such as Ronan Madden from the Library at the University College Cork. Book your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Join us at the #LIRSeminar2026 as we discuss how to foster digital literacies in our institutions and beyond, with insights from leading voices in the field, including Ann Byrne from Hibernia College. Connect with peers and get inspired! Book your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In advance of #LIRSeminar2026, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Ben Lee. Join us for an excellent keynote on futures literacy for libraries, and the role of libraries in building futures literacy among their users and communities. Book tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In advance of the #LIRSeminar2026, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Andrew Cox. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating keynote presenting on AI and libraries including the emerging use cases and librarian roles. Book your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We are delighted to invite you to the #LIRSeminar2026, “Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes?”. It is taking place on Wed 13th May from 10.30-3.30. Book in-person or online tickets here: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We are delighted to announce #LIRSeminar2026 is taking place on the 13th of May. Make sure to save the date! And if you'd like to participate, the call for papers is live until the 31st of March. For more information, please see: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/su...

Save the date! The LIR Annual Seminar 2026 is on Wednesday the 13th of May from 10.30am to 3.30pm in the Asiera Offices, D01V8Y6. The theme of this year's seminar is Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes?

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The LIR Group invites you to submit a lightning talk for this year's Annual Seminar relating to the theme, Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes? For more information, please see: bsky.app/profile/lirh...

An infographic advertising a call for papers for the LIR Annual Seminar 2026. This year's theme is Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes? and the submission deadline is 31st March 2026.

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Digital Preservation Coalition @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy · 12/02/2026

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It's that time again 💥 #DPConnect is on TODAY at 2pm UTC! Join our guest host Niamh Murphy of University College Dublin for a chat about #digitalpreservation. All are welcome ☺️ Get the joining info and your local time by signing up here […] [Original post on digipres.club]

Digital Preservation Coalition @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy · 03/02/2026

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📘✏️Work on a brand-new update of the DPC's #DigitalPreservation Handbook is officially underway! Read @dorothywaugh’s blog post to see how we’re book-sprinting - and what snacks are fueling the #digipres writing 😋 👉🏻 www.dpconline.org/blog/book-sprinti…

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Great to have @michellebreen.bsky.social's update on the @laibluesky.bsky.social Labour Market Taskforce Report for Irish Libraries. The report looks at the issues effecting the library sector job market & makes recommendations that can be turned into implementable actions. Vital reading for us all!

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IReL @irelibrary.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Today also marks Day 2 of the #HEAnet Conference in Killarney. IReL Open Scholarship Officer Bridie O'Neill will be giving a lightning talk later on the @norfireland.bsky.social Strategy and Roadmap for #PersistentIdentifiers. www.conference.heanet.ie/programme-th... #PIDs @lirheanet.bsky.social

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Thursday 6th November — HEAnet '25 Conference

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

The LIR Group were delighted to welcome participants back to IADT on the 18th October for the second session of our Digital Skills Workshop! Our participants got hands-on with podcast production, building on the ideas they developed during the first session. #LIRGroup #DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy

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libfocus @libfocus.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Read our latest post from @jennylibrarian.bsky.social about the @lirheanet.bsky.social annual seminar. Learn about the insights shared by keynote speaker Dr. Daniela Bultoc around communities of practice in higher education at www.libfocus.com/2025/10/lir-...

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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

💻 Fortunately, remote access is available. Free to join but registration required: www.nli.ie/news-stories...

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No Time to Wait Conference Returns for its 9th Edition at the NLI from 15-17 October 2025

Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 13/10/2025

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The countdown to Science Week 2025 is on 🔬🗓️ Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is marking its 30th anniversary this year! Festival and event details are coming soon! Stay tuned and keep an eye on www.scienceweek.ie for the latest updates. #ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow

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MIC Libraries @miclibraries.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

MIC Limerick Library has a large Audio-Visual collection which includes teaching resources for School Placement, CDs and DVDs, and Microfilm documents such as Manuscripts and historic Newspapers which can be viewed our microfilm readers. The AV Library is located on the first floor.

UCD Library @ucdlibrary.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

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Join Dr. Dorota Kolbuk as she shows how #CitizenScience can support marine & coastal research efforts Topics incl how to get involved in coastal citizen science & the benefits this brings to environmental monitoring & community engagement Register at buff.ly/JsSYwwu @ucdsustainability.bsky.social

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National Library of Ireland @nlireland.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

The NLI preserves our cultural heritage by safeguarding born-digital and digitised collections. We ensure valuable digital materials—from modern culture to historical archives—remain accessible for future generations: www.nli.ie/collections/our-work-col…

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Digital Collecting

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LIR Asiera @lirheanet.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

What a fantastic first day at the LIR Group’s Digital Skills Workshop! Early career librarians kicked off their podcasting journey at IADT, from concept to creation. We can’t wait for round two on October 18th! 🎙️✨ #LIRGroup #DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy

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Assumpta Byrne @amjbyrne.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

@lirheanet.bsky.social is offering 10 places on a two-part podcast creation workshop at IADT (Saturdays 4 & 18 October 2025) for early career librarians. Applicants must attend both sessions. Please apply (forms.office.com/e/pwQMaNnQZL) by the 17th of September. #digital_literacy #podcasting

LIR Group Two-Part Digital Skills Workshop. IADT, Co. Dublin, Saturday 4th & 18th October, 2025.

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

‘Elephant in the room’: UL unveils sculpture to encourage mental health conversations The nationwide initiative aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing www.ul.ie/news/elephan... #StudyatUL

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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Earlier this week, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless TD celebrated the launch of the new CONUL Strategy. Shaping Tomorrow 2025-2029 - a bold new strategy guiding the future of Ireland’s research libraries. conul.ie/minister-law... #Conul

People holding the strategy document and CONUL signs