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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two great opportunities to join our wonderful library team 1. Head of Learning and Engagement 2. Digital Cultural Heritage Librarian (Re-advertisement) Full details www.ul.ie/vacancies #LISjobs

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

From paper to digital: The next stage of the Bolton journey begins. Here's a sneak peek from our digitisation lab. We are beginning to digitise some significant items from the collection starting with the architectural works of Palladio from 1616. www.ul.ie/library/expl...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our summer opening hours begin today. Library staff are available throughout the summer so please drop by the information desk or email us if you need assistance. For some relaxing creativity, the Makerspace are running hands-on workshops in June & July. All details on our website www.ul.ie/library

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Could you help locate missing books from the Bolton Library? Read more on a new chapter in the survival story of one of Ireland’s most remarkable private collections of rare books – the Bolton Library or Cashel Collection www.churchofireland.org/news/13280/r...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

February marks the annual Postgrad Month at UL, a month-long celebration dedicated to postgraduate students and their unique experiences. Organised by UL PSU, this initiative delivers a diverse range of events designed to support, engage and connect the postgraduate community.

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

As exams draw to a close, our opening hours will change from Friday 19th December. Full opening hours: ul.libcal.com/hours/ We will reopen on Monday January 5th, 9am-9pm Online library available 24/7 www.ul.ie/library We wish you all a wonderful and safe festive season.

Glucksman Library
Library Christmas Opening Hours

18 Dec: 7am-Midnight
19 Dec: 7am-5pm
20-23 Dec: 9am-5pm
24 Dec-4 Jan: Closed

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

We are delighted to launch our 2025 Advent Calendar. For this year’s calendar, we will be bringing you a curated selection of archival fashion from the Special Collections and Archives Dept at UL Library. Subscribe or check back each day in December! specialcollections.ul.ie/advent-calen...

3 people in a shop setting with numbers on each item to represent a calendar

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We were delighted to receive Highly Commended recognition at the recent Sconul Library Design Awards, which celebrate excellence in library space planning and design. Read more: www.ul.ie/library/news...

Library Space Manager Louise O’Shea, Former Library Director Gobnait O’Riordan, Library Director Ciara McCaffrey and Head of Collections and Space Mary Dundon receiving the Highly Commended award.

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our library satisfaction survey is now live. Open to all UL students and staff. Give us your feedback and help us to improve library services. You could also win an iPad and other great prizes! www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJ...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

In memory of Manchán Magan, writer, broadcaster and documentary maker - a small selection of his remarkable legacy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

A book display of books written by Manchán Magan. Manchán Magan 1970-2025

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Our Shannon Development Photo exhibition is available to view in Shannon Library as part of @clarelibraries.bsky.social History week. Join UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on 7 Oct, 6.30pm in Shannon Library, to hear about the Wellcome Trust-funded project. More info: clarelibraries.ie

Our Shannon Development Photographic Archive exhibition will be available to view in Shannon Library as part of Clare Libraries History week.

Available to view from now until October 18th, this exhibition showcases the Shannon Development Photographic Collection, donated by the Shannon Airport Group to UL in 2014. Through striking images and informative panels, it captures the transformation of the Shannon region from its rural roots to a hub of industry and tourism—offering a vivid glimpse into Irish life and fashion in the latter half of the 20th century.

The exhibition forms part of Clare Libraries History Week programme, which also includes a presentation by UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan
on Tuesday 7 October at 6.30pm in Shannon Library, highlighting the Wellcome Trust-funded project to digitise the Shannon Development
Photographic Archive.
More information available via https://clarelibraries.ie/

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

We were delighted to host the launch of the Elephant in the room movement and even more delighted to be the first home of the elephant at UL. The elephant represents the silent presence of mental health struggles, often invisible, but sometimes too big to ignore. www.elephantintheroom.ie

sculpture of a small colourfully decorated elephant

Let's talk
Everyone is touched by mental health challenges at some point-whether personally or through someone close to them.
There are moments when life feels overwhelming, like you're carrying a weight too heavy to bear. In those times, it's easy to feel lost or alone.
But here's the truth: it's okay not to be okay.
Talking to someone can make a world of difference. Sharing your struggles doesn't make you weak-it shows strength and courage. You are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. Help is out there, and when you ask for it, you'll find it.
Student supports: https://www.ul.ie/student-affairs/access-office/student-support-services

Staff supports: https://www.ul.ie/hr/current-staff/be-well-ul

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

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

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Two great opportunities to join the amazing team here at UL Library. 1. Executive Administrator - Library and Information Services 2. Librarian - Student Engagement & Success. Full details available www.ul.ie/vacancies #LISjobsIE

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Applications for our Leaving Certificate Study scheme are now open. Leaving cert students who would like to use the Glucksman Library to study from 22 May - June 24 should apply online www.ul.ie/library/leav...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

The library building will be open throughout the Easter break from 7am to midnight each day. Wishing all of our students, staff and new Bluesky followers a Happy Easter!

Glucksman Library Opening Hours. Monday-Sunday, 7am-Midnight. Extended hours for exams

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

More #MedievalMemes for your Friday afternoon. This week we are featuring the work of students studying Old & Middle English Literature: Texts & Contexts who were challenged to create some #MedievalMemes and we are delighted to showcase the results. @ulenglish.bsky.social

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This week we are featuring the work of students studying Old & Middle English Literature: Texts & Contexts who were challenged to create some #MedievalMemes and we are delighted to showcase the results. Who knew the Middle Ages could be so fun. More to follow! @ulenglish.bsky.social

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

As part of Limerick Lifelong Learning festival 2025, join UL staff for this engaging and interactive workshop "GenAI Why should I C.A.R.E?" to learn about Generative AI and how to use it carefully. Limerick City Library, April 9th, 1-2pm Register ul.libcal.com/event/4351281

GenAI Why should I C.A.R.E
1-2pm
April 9, Limerick City Library, Michael Street
libinfo@ul.ie

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

The library building will be closed on St. Patrick's Day, Monday 17th March. Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh!

Glucksman Library
St. Patrick’s Weekend
Opening Hours

Sat 15th March 10am – 10pm
Sun 16th March 10am – 10pm
Mon 17th March Closed

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

For #WorldBookDay, here are some students at Shannon Comprehensive enjoying books in the library in 1969. Taken from the #ShannonDevelopment collection being catalogued as part of the Wellcome Trust funded New Jerusalems project. SpecialCollections.ul.ie NewJerusalems.info #NewTownArchives

Black and white photo of students in a school reading books and surrounded by bookshelves

Black and white photo of school student reading a book

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We are recruiting for a Senior Library Assistant, Student Engagement. A great opportunity to join our amazing library team @ullibrary.bsky.social Closing date 24th March, 12pm Full details: my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...

Exterior of Glucksman Library Building - Join our team

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Join us on a journey from Calcutta to the Island of St Helena through the pages of a journal kept by Harriet Marshall between Jan 9 & Apr 4 1847 on her way from Allahabad to County Tyrone. A weekly blog post series presents transcriptions from her journal. specialcollections.ul.ie/from-calcutt...

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

Happy New Year from all at UL Library. We are open today Jan 2nd from 9am to 5pm. Full opening hours ul.ie/library/open...

January Opening Hours
Jan 2nd & 3rd: 9am-5pm
Sat 4th and Sun 5th: Closed

From Jan 6th-Jan 27th
Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
Saturday 11th: Closed
Saturday 18th: 8am-8pm
Saturday 25th: 10am-8pm

Sundays: Closed

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Todays Advent post is from the recently launched exhibition Developing Shannon – Exposing Narratives from Negatives, based on the Shannon Development Photographic Collection, donated to UL in 2014 by the Shannon Airport Group. 250,000 items spanning 5 decades! digitallibrary.ul.ie/shannon-deve...

People sitting in departure lounge of Shannon Airport in 1971 with large Christmas tree in the middle

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

A glimpse inside the #Bolton Library for today's Advent post. Carols for Christmas Day! These are found in Devotionis Augustinianae flamma, Bolton Library H.4.18 (1637). Check specialcollections.ul.ie/advent-calen... each day for new images & subscribe to our blog! #AdventCalendar #ULLibrary

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UL Library @ullibrary.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

We are delighted to launch our 2024 Advent Calendar. Check out specialcollections.ul.ie/advent-calen... each day for a new festive themed image from our archives. #AdventCalendar #ULLibrary #UniversityofLimerick🎄

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