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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 30/09/2026

BIALL Annual Conference 2027 Call for Papers - Deadline for Submission Looming - Monday 12th October! More information is available by following the below link! biall.org.uk/reminder-cal...

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President of Ireland @president.ie · 18/09/2026

This morning, President Connolly visited the largest public library in Glasgow, the Mitchell Library, where she viewed an exhibition ‘Working Over By’ highlighting the lives of Donegal emigrants in Scotland and viewed the Glasgow Poor Relief Archives.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Don't miss this @libfocus.bsky.social post from our talented chairperson Martin O'Connor about human curators of music and information vs the algorithm. He will also be presenting a new radio show from 10 September - listen out for The Thursday Mixtape on UCC 98.3FM Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

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Library Association of Ireland @laibluesky.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Are you currently working in an Irish Library? Have you nominated your favourite Irish author or illustrator? If not, we want to hear from you! Help us to showcase their work and talent 🙌 #APIBA

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AALL @aallnet.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Two presidents, one iconic Cleveland landmark. 🎸 AALL President Jenny Foster and BIALL President Jackie Hanes enjoyed an evening at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Here's to international connections and a shared passion for the law library profession! #AALL26 #BIALL

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 03/08/2026

The revised BIALL/SLS Academic Law Library Survey 2025/26 is now live. Featuring new questions on AI and more flexible budget reporting, it provides vital benchmarking data for academic law libraries across the UK & Ireland. Closes 31 Aug 2026. 🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/BIALLAcade...

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Ann O’Sullivan @osullivanannie.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

And the next 41 is a ghost bus, has disappeared, not a good day for getting the bus 🤦‍♀️

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Ann O’Sullivan @osullivanannie.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

@dublinbusnews.bsky.social standing at stop #1171, hand out and bus doesn’t stop, why??? It was not full, driver didn’t even glance at the stop. A 41 had just left the stop, a 73 stopped but not my route

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 29/06/2026

The BIALL Awards & Bursaries Committee is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 BIALL Professional Studies Bursary are now open until Thursday 23 July 2026 inclusive. For more details, check our LinkedIn page. bit.ly/3PqZqhk

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 18/06/2026

Details, pictures and citations for all the 2026 BIALL award winners can now be found on the news section of BIALL's website #BIALL2026 biall.org.uk

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The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians | Connecting Legal Information Professionals

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 24/06/2026

And a big thank you to Sinéad Curtin for her fantastic leadership—culminating in a superb Glasgow conference. We wish Jackie every success for the next 12 months 2/2 biall.org.uk/warwick-law-...

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Warwick Law Librarian to lead the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 24/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jackie Hanes as the new President of BIALL! 🎉 With 25 years in academic law librarianship and a track record across BIALL as Treasurer, Conference Finance Officer & Committee Chair, Jackie brings a wealth of experience to the role. 1/2

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This is a great chance to reflect on the library profession, develop your writing skills and raise your professional profile - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place blog posts will be published in libfocus. See the full details at aslibraries.ie/asl-blog-pos...

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A&SL Blog Post Competition

The representation of librarianship, libraries and information work in media and popular culture Anthony Stewart Head as Rupert Giles and Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers in ‘Buffy the Vampir…

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Announcing the A&SL Blog Post Competition! Library staff & LIS students in Ireland - send us your blog posts on the theme 'The representation of librarianship, libraries & information work in media and popular culture' by 31st August to be in to win €100, €75 or €50! aslibraries.ie/asl-blog-pos...

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 12/06/2026

An inspiring keynote from Richard Susskind on “How to Think About AI” — plenty to reflect on 🤯 Next up: Soutron product showcase, lunch, and the exhibition raffle draws 🎟️ #BIALL2026

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LibraryJobs.ie @libraryjobs.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Deputy Librarian // SETU Carlow Campus #LISjobsIE #libraryjobs libraryjobs.ie/item/deputy-...

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 11/06/2026

"Your association needs you!" Claire Mazer presents on some of the wonderful benefits, and practicalities, of volunteering for your association #BIALL2026

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Don’t forget to visit the exhibition hall 👀 Chat with vendors, grab some goodies, and enter the raffles 🎁 #BIALL2026

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 11/06/2026

Back by popular demand — @mattleopold.bsky.social returns with “You can’t Google expertise” 🤔We’re intrigued already… @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social #BIALL2026

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Ann O’Sullivan @osullivanannie.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

@biall.org.uk I’m at day 2 of #BIALL2026 a fantastic range of speakers on the theme of legal information in transition. 3 days of law librarian conferencing! #lawlibrarians

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 11/06/2026

📢Every year BIALL donates to a local charity so please don't forget to bring cash (notes only) to the charity raffle at the annual dinner. This year all proceeds will go to Homeless Project Scotland. There are no ATMs in the hotel but there are a few available nearby #BIALL2026

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 10/06/2026

What a start to #BIALL2026! 🚀A brilliant morning featuring Legaltech Hub, a HeinOnline showcase, and inspiring parallel sessions from our librarian community. Now… lunch! 🍽️

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 08/06/2026

2 days to go until #BIALL2026 🎉 Join Christine Baird of BIALL’s Sustainability Working Group at #BIALL2026 on Fri 12 June for a behind-the-scenes look at the ‘BIALL Big Plastic Count’ which tracked plastic waste in legal library procurement over the course of one week.

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Annual Conference 2026 – Glasgow | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 05/06/2026

5 days to go until #BIALL2026 🎉 Trying to balance competing needs? Join us at #BIALL2026 on Fri 12 June as librarians from the Uni of Edinburgh share their experience of a relocation and collection review ten years in the making, and how mediation techniques helped broker a compromise.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Only 1 week to go to our joint summer networking evening with @healthlibraries.bsky.social from 5.30pm on 11th June in @ria.ie! Open to current members of the A&SL and HSLG - register for your free ticket now to enjoy a talk by Jane Burns and connect with library colleagues tinyurl.com/ya9ufb4y

A&SL & HSLG Summer networking evening with guest speaker Jane Burns. 11 June from 5.30 pm Royal Irish Academy. Exclusive event for members of A&SL and Health Sciences Libraries Group.

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 04/06/2026

The Summer issue of Legal Information Management (LIM) – BIALL’s journal – is now live 📚 (free to members!) Highlights: 🔹 Emily Allbon interview 🔹 Lincoln’s Inn Library profile 🔹 “Where are the New Law Librarians?” 🔹 BIALL’s Big Plastic Count

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 01/06/2026

As concerns grow (and transparency reduces) about the environmental impact of AI tools join us on Thurs 11 June at #BIALL2026 as Zoltan Csirko (Morrison & Foerster LLP) looks at how law firms could better balance AI adoption with environmentally responsible decision-making

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Annual Conference 2026 – Glasgow | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Public Lecture: Artificial Intelligence and International Law 04/06/2026, 5pm-6.30pm, Birkbeck Clore Management Centre. Exploring AI’s impact on legal systems and global governance. Addresses by Justice Surya Kant, Prof. Carl Stychin, IALS and Harish Salve KC Book now: ials.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

Hon’ble Mr Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India. Image credit: The Supreme Court of India.

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HeinOnline @heinonline.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Conference season continues this June! ✈️ We’re excited to connect with law librarians, researchers, and library professionals throughout the month at these upcoming conferences. See you there!

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 27/05/2026

BIALL’s Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce the running of the next in-person Legal Reference Materials course, in the David Williams Building, University of Cambridge, on Monday 10 August 2026.

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 27/05/2026

Bursary for the Bursary for BIALL Legal Reference Materials course: Potential applicants can find additional information at bit.ly/4kzucQz or on our LinkedIn page bit.ly/3PqZqhk

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Bursaries | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us for our joint Summer Networking Evening on 11 June in The Royal Irish Academy! Current @healthlibraries.bsky.social @aslibraries.bsky.social members are invited to book their free tickets to meet with library colleagues & attend a talk by the wonderful Jane Burns tinyurl.com/ya9ufb4y

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Library Association of Ireland @laibluesky.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Congratulation to Paschal Donohoe, who recieved the LAI President's Medal, presented by Lorna Dodd, President of the LAI, in recognition of his efforts in promoting and advocating for libraries and reading. #LibraryAssociationOfIreland #LAIPresidentsMedal #PaschalDonohoe

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Library Association of Ireland @laibluesky.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

📚Want to develop your systematic searching skills? 🔍Join Wichor Bramer for a 2 part online workshop "Efficiency and Confidence in Systematic Searches". 👇These workshops are exclusive to LAI members and are free for HSLG members. Find out more here: ow.ly/PaiZ50Z2Mtu

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Save the date for our joint A&SL and HSLG Summer networking evening on 11 June in The Royal Irish Academy! Open to current @aslibraries.bsky.social and @healthlibraries.bsky.social members - watch this space for more details...

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De Gruyter Brill Library & Information Science @dgb-lis.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Join us for an inspiring #webinar this Thursday! Discover how libraries continue to shape learning and drive access to knowledge in the #digital age. With Jenny McGarvey (@exeter.ac.uk) and Jane Hammons (Ohio State University). Register now! 🔗 marketing.degruyterbrill.com/Libraries_as...

Visual showing stacks of books at a library. Text reads: Join us! 21/05/26 2 pm BST / 3 pm CEST. Online panel session: Libraries as Engines of Education

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 15/05/2026

The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians is powered by its members. Every event, every initiative, every resource BIALL delivers is made possible by volunteers. Quite simply — BIALL cannot function without you.

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A&SL @aslibraries.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

If you joined us at #ASL2026 in March then check your inbox please! We'd be very grateful if you could fill out our conference survey to help us deliver an even better experience next year - thanks everyone!

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 13/05/2026

You Can’t Google Expertise – or so says Matthew Leopold from @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social! Join us at #BIALL2026 on Thurs 11th June as Matthew returns to the BIALL stage to explore the gap between knowing something and being good at it in an AI-shaped legal world. biall.org.uk/annual-confe...

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 05/05/2026

The BIALL Awards and Bursaries Committee are now seeking nominations for the Wallace Breem Memorial Award. For more information, check our LinkedIn page bit.ly/3PqZqhk

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 05/05/2026

The closing date for the 2026 Pepper vs Hart Course registrations is fast approaching and there are just a few openings left. For a more detailed outline of the course and the day please follow - lnkd.in/egt4F7SC To register, please complete the booking form on the BIALL website: lnkd.in/eU5-muUF

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 06/05/2026

Join us at #BIALL2026 for the Willi Steiner Memorial Lecture as Jas Breslin and Renate Ní Uigín trace the history of Legal Information Management (LIM), its move to a new publisher and format and its value to BIALL members. Will they inspire you to join the ranks of LIM authors..?

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Annual Conference 2026 – Glasgow | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 20/04/2026

📢 #BIALL2026 limited availability! As we approach June the seats at the Glasgow conference are filling up. Register today to avoid sleepless nights worried about missing out! biall.org.uk/annual-confe...

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Annual Conference 2026 – Glasgow | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 27/04/2026

At #BIALL2026, speakers from Osgoode Hall and Bora Laskin law libraries in Toronto will explore ‘Evolving roles and realities in Canadian academic law libraries’ on Weds 10 June, examining funding shifts, new reporting lines and digital change. Book now! biall.org.uk/annual-confe...

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Annual Conference 2026 – Glasgow | The British and Irish Association of Law Librarians

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BIALL (British & Irish Association of Law Librarians) @biall.org.uk · 29/04/2026

Ahead of a BIALL 2026 Conference presentation, we’re exploring how strategic research teams are set up in law firms — where they sit organisationally and whether they exist at all (separate from the main library & information service) Responses fully anonymised Survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/BDBRGRL

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The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 28/04/2026

Building on earlier digital rules, new EU guidance seeks to balance data protection and competition enforcement in a shifting regulatory landscape.

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EU bodies unite to dissect overlap between competition laws, data privacy rules

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