Ciara McCaffrey
@ciaramccaffrey.bsky.social
University Librarian & Director of Library & Information Services at the University of Limerick. Current chair of CONUL: Consortium of National & University Libraries in Ireland
It was my pleasure as Chair of CONUL to mark the launch of the new CONUL strategy with Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, this week. #conul @collinssandra.bsky.social @cathalmccauley.bsky.social conul.ie/minister-law...
It was lovely to launch the new strategy of CONUL: the Consortium of National & University Libraries in Ireland at the CONUL conference last week. conul.ie/conul-strate...
CONUL Strategy 2025-2029 – CONUL
Shaping Tomorrow provides a roadmap for the next chapter in the evolution of Irish research libraries. It is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen community and drive meaningful transformation across Ireland’s research libraries.
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CONUL Conference@conulconference.bsky.social · last yr.Members of the CONUL Board, including the Chair of CONUL ciara McCaffrey, with the brand new 2025-2029 Strategy "Shaping Tomorrow: The Next Chapter for Irish Research Libraries" conul.ie/conul-strate...
Great reflection on the importance of libraries to society, now more than ever, from University Librarian at Maynooth University @cathalmccauley.bsky.social
RTÉ Brainstorm@rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · last yr.Why Trump's attacks on libaries are bad news for everyone. Recent events in the US have shown us that libraries and the services and information they provide must never be taken for granted, writes @cathalmccauley.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
For all the archivists out there 🤣
Dara O Briain@daraobriain.bsky.social · last yr.A litle bit of silliness for your friday afternoon. Me, totally losing it onstage, a week ago in Dublin. Lovely fella by the way, he thought this hilarious, albeit in a characteristically hangdog way, just to re-assure you.
SCONUL are looking to recruit a new Deputy Director. A great job for somebody wanting to work across the HE library sector: www.sconul.ac.uk/media/uhpjvf...
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blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci... Infuriating- ‘In May 2024, Informa, the parent company of Taylor & Francis, received $10 million from Microsoft to access academic content for its AI assistant, Copilot; Wiley will receive $44m from AI rights deals, with no opt-out for authors’
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Clarivate delays its plans due to overwhelming negative reaction from library community. It at least gives libraries more time to adjust our procurement, systems and workflows with different suppliers.
Delta Think@deltathink.bsky.social · 2y ago📢 Clarivate issues a 'letter to the library community' addressing reactions to its recent decision to phase out one-time perpetual purchases of digital collections, print, and digital books for libraries. www.researchinformation.info/news/clariva... #Books #eBooks #Libraries #Collections #Access
Sad news for Buffy fans, RIP Michelle Trachtenberg who gave us Dawnie
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2y agoBreaking News: The actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for roles in “Gossip Girl” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” has died at 39. nyti.ms/3EXH0Q0
Anyone with a Netflix subscription can see why Proquest’s new model will be unacceptable to libraries & users. Disappearing titles, content you don’t actually want, annual fee increases & if you can’t pay you lose everything. Libraries have purchasing power & should collectively reject this model.
LSE Impact@lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 2y ago💥New: As Proquest exits the print book market, will we see a new era of big deals for ebooks? 🧑💻Kevin O'Donovan (@lselibrary.bsky.social) #AcademicSky #ScholComm #Libraries
Extension: Call for papers deadline has now been extended to Sunday 23rd February. Now is your time to share your thoughts and enthusiasm with your colleagues. We look forward to receiving your submission!. #extension #callforpapers
We have some exciting news - registration for this year's CONUL Conference is NOW OPEN! Please see our website for more information: conference.conul.ie/registration... #conul25
End of big deals is a chance to build a better publishing system. Don’t waste a crisis—invest in more open and equitable business models, says David Prosser. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-v...
End of big deals is a chance to build a better publishing system - Research Professional News
Don’t waste a crisis—invest in more open and equitable business models, says David Prosser
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📢 We’re Hiring: University Librarian at UCC The University Librarian will provide strategic leadership, guiding our team and supporting UCC’s teaching, research, & scholarly communications. 👉 Learn more and apply here: ore.ucc.ie #lisjobs #libraryjobs
Another UK university drops big Elsevier deal The @york.ac.uk has opted out of a subscription deal with the academic publishing giant Elsevier, saying it needs to adopt a “more financially sustainable approach”, @resprofnews.bsky.social has learned. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
A very informative webinar on digital preservation, thanks to @lirheanet.bsky.social
LIR Asiera@lirheanet.bsky.social · 2y agoWe are delighted to share the recording details from our recent seminar on Digital Preservation, available now from our youtube channel youtu.be/ONGXbEv5xRY?... #DigitalPreservation
We are excited to let you know that @openaire.bsky.social will host a series of webinars titled “Open Insight Sessions: One Year with the Irish Monitor”. The first, "A Year in Review & OpenOrg Sprint", takes place 12 Dec at 12pm GMT. Register here: zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Open Insight Sessions: One Year with the Irish Monitor - A Year in Review & OpenOrgs Sprint. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ...
The Open Insight Sessions series is designed to deepen community engagement with the Irish Monitor, strengthen institutional adoption, and gather valuable user feedback. Across five monthly sessions, ...
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At its heart, Star Trek is a utopian fantasy about a society so advanced that they are capable of holding productive meetings that last no longer than three minutes
Wonderful! Congratulations to Donal Ryan, a Limerick local and UL man
The Irish Times@irishtimes.com · 2y ago
A selection of starter packs for folks looking for libraries and library workers: 📚 📜
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Discover Bluesky starter packs matching "Library" - Find curated lists of interesting accounts and communities to follow
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I've not come across a starter pack focusing specifically on senior leaders with overall responsibility for university libraries (dean, director, head) so thought I'd start one. I'm sure I've missed plenty of people, so let me know to be added! go.bsky.app/7DgUMvf
We are delighted to invite you to an online seminar, "Digital Preservation: Ensuring Access, Authenticity, and Usability for the Future", taking place Friday 6th December from 10:30-11:30am. For details and booking go to: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/di... #LIRDigitalPreservation
www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/16... It was a pleasure to be part of the launch of the Gottschalk Collection with ULs Irish German Research Centre last week
Collection of rare materials on Irish literature, art, culture and music launched at University of Limerick
The Gottschalk Collection contains works by James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Jonathan Swift
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