Library Association of Ireland
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The Library Association of Ireland, working for librarians, information professionals and libraries in Ireland. Visit us at https://www.libraryassociation.ie/
Head of Service – North and West Libraries NI is seeking applicants with exceptionally strong leadership capability to help deliver a relevant, accessible and inclusive library service making a difference to the lives of people and communities. https://careers.librariesni.org.uk/Vacancy.aspx?V=27
Deputy Chief Herald of Ireland (Assistant Keeper Grade I) The National Library of Ireland is seeking a highly motivated and accomplished professional to join the Office of the Chief Herald as Deputy Chief Herald of Ireland. More info: https://www.nli.ie/about-us/working-national-library-ireland
Read the LAI Rare Books Group's latest blog to find out about this year's annual summer visit to the National Library of Ireland and the National Library of Ireland Visual Collections https://ow.ly/QUtC50ZHfrB
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Nominations for the LAI Author/Illustrator of the Year Award closes THIS Friday 4th of September! We recommend getting your nominations in ASAP! We're nearly there ⏲️#APIBA
A reminder for those of you who have not yet submitted their nominations for the LAI An Post Author/Illustrator of the Year Award! There is still time... ⏲️https://www.irishbookawards.ie/award-categories/author-illustrator-of-the-year/author-illustrator-of-the-year-form/
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
A reminder to submit your favourite authors and/or illustrators as there is no limit on the number of nominations! Go, go, go https://ow.ly/gpLn50ZqJ7p😁📚#APIBA
Calling all Iirsh libraries and LAI book club members, we would LOVE for you to nominate your favourite authors and/or illustrators! This is your opportunity to share your recommended and favourite Irish talent! Scan the QR code or go to https://ow.ly/gVwS50ZqIYk #APIBA
We are delighted to sponsor the LAI Author/Illustrator of the Year Award at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2026! Check the criteria and nominate your favourites at https://ow.ly/HsC850ZqIPJ. #APIBA
Join the National Library of Ireland in a specialist conservation role at the heart of safeguarding nationally significant collections. More information: https://www.nli.ie/about-us/working-national-library-ireland
The NLI are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead delivery of the Across These Islands – Shared Histories, Shared Futures programme. More information: https://www.nli.ie/about-us/working-national-library-ireland
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
📚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: https://ow.ly/PaiZ50Z2Mtu
Seminar | Celebrating and Protecting Queer Library Staff and Patrons Naas Library & Cultural Centre Naas, Kildare Thursday, June 4 , 10 AM - 1 PM https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/seminar-celebrating-and-protecting-queer-library-staff-and-patrons-tickets-1988978929520
Before we sign off, a huge shoutout to our #LAICILIP2026 poster presenters. Congrats to our winners Tanishka Beniwal, Sarah Lindsay Swan and Michelle Dunning, and Niamh McHenry! We also want to thank Heather Chawke, Jennifer Harris and Assumpta Bryne for their work!
That is officially a wrap on a sold-out #LAICILIP2026! What an unforgettable two days at Monaghan Peace Campus. Thank you to everyone who made it happen!
Next up at #LAICILIP2026, we have the screening of The Librarians (2025) documentary. Make sure to grab your popcorn!
Just before we break for lunch, we had the Mairéad Treanor delivering the plenary talk at #LAICILIP2026. The FUTU4U workshops at Monaghan County Libraries are an amazing initiative that promote democratic engagement and future thinking.
The final #LAICILIP2026 lightning sessions did not disappoint. Emer Donoghue presented Solid Connections, a partnership with HSE. Kate Murphy spoke to us about the Cork City’s Rory Gallagher Music Library. Jess Daly shared her experience in preserving the Library of the Trinity College Herbarium.
For our #LAICILIP2026 lightning sessions, our speakers shared some of the amazing initiatives they have been involved in their public libraries. Thank you to Michelle Leamy and James Duggan (South Dublin), Paul Kelly (NI) and Rasa Dromantiene (Fingal) for all your work!
For the #LAICILIP2026 panel sessions, we had two brilliant presentations! Evan Flanagan, Francisca Silva and Trevor Haugh (DBS) delved into the opportunities and challenges of managing an open access journal. Dolores Mee (IReL) spoke about the Library Rainbow Network and its mission.
We found out more about the LAI/CILIP Ireland AIM Mentoring Programme at #LAICILIP2026. If you would like to get involved, make sure to reach out to allislandmentoring@gmail.com
“What we’ve done in Manchester over the years is create spaces where people see people” Keynote speaker Neil MacInnes spoke at #LAICILIP2026 about his experiences as Strategic Lead for Manchester Libraries and how the library can be “the city’s living room”.
Day 2 of #LAICILIP2026 has kicked off! We started the day bright and early with Robert Whan's (CILIP Ireland Chair) opening address and Catherine Gallagher (LAI Management Committee Liaison).
And that's a wrap on Day 1 of #LAICILIP2026! We concluded the day with wonderful site visits to Castleblayney Library and Tyrone Guthrie Centre at Annaghmakerrig. A huge thank you to today's speakers, sponsors, and attendees for making our first day such a success!
The final lightning sessions of the day were from Emma McKeag and Nichola Adair, who spoke about creative writing for teenagers at dlr Libraries, and community building at Ulster Library. Thank you for presenting at #LAICILIP2026!
The lighting sessions were up next at #LAICILIP2026. Andrea Dillon, Martha Ewence, and Silje Skuterud spoke to us about the initiatives they have created to engage and educate students and younger patrons about the library services.
The #LAICILIP2026 Plenary Speakers were brilliant! Thank you to Paula Leavy-McCarthy and Antonine Healy for sharing with us their work reviving Kinnegad Community Library. And to Conor McKee for his talk on student reading habits and the Reading for Pleasure Initiative.
