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Learning & Teaching Librarian @ University College Cork Library california ๐ โก๏ธ ireland ๐
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NLISN
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Our next event is happening on the the 23rd April Online 2-3pm Fitting In and Standing Out: Exploring the Lived Experiences of
#Autistic
#Librarians
in Ireland More info & book here โฌ๏ธ
www.eventbrite.com/e/fitting-in...
#Autism
#Library
#LIS
#Research
#Neurodivergent
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Fitting In and Standing Out: Experiences of Autistic Librarians in Ireland
Join NLISN and Grace Dolan discussing her research findings about the lived experiences of autistic librarians in Ireland.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fitting-in-and-standing-out-experiences-of-autistic-librarians-in-ireland-tickets-1985513696916?aff=oddtdtcreator
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After a (self-imposed) hiatus from conferences last year, I'm so glad I submitted to
#ASL2026
to ease myself back into it. Well done and thanks to the
@aslibraries.bsky.social
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David Hughes
7 days ago
#ASL2026
The self-inflicted mediocrity of Google ensures it will never replace librarians. Same for LLMs.
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Presentation slide from
@jennylibrarian.bsky.social
asking are you a data steward? (I'd argue the answer for everyone is yes...yes you are a data steward so check out
@sonrai.bsky.social
)
#ASL2026
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Dr Robert Whan showing some examples of UX in libraries from Queen's University Belfast (and of course there was an
@andypriestner.bsky.social
shout-out)
#ASL2026
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Join a committee!
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
is a great one ๐
#ASL2026
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Appreciate how
@aslibraries.bsky.social
are open to trying new things. Having the second keynote be a conversation rather than a presentation is refreshing. Love how authentic Niamh is
#ASL2026
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David Hughes
7 days ago
#ASL2026
There's a challenge, a tension, I think, between instilling ethical values but not developing Fobazi Ettarh's (gone far too soon) idea of vocational awe.
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Great to see
@ucclibrary.bsky.social
representation at
#ASL2026
today with
@martinoconnor.bsky.social
as chair of
@aslibraries.bsky.social
and keynote from
@lizjolly.bsky.social
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Really looking forward to today's conference! I'll always have a soft spot for A&SL as it was the very first library conference I ever went to ๐ฅน
#ASL2026
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Really fantastic presentations tonight from David O'Brien and
@johannaarch.bsky.social
Thanks a million to the speakers and
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
for putting this event on every year
#CDGCareers2026
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Really great slide from
@johannaarch.bsky.social
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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LAI CDG
7 days ago
Grade 6s - professional roles which are trusted to represent the library. Here's the key skills after bringing in your academic skills. ๐
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LAI CDG
7 days ago
Grade 5s are next up - do you have the skills to manage a desk? ๐ซต Do you have ideas of improvement? โ๏ธ Give examples. Show that you have these examples that show the fine details.
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LAI CDG
7 days ago
What are we looking for with Grades 3 and 4 for Librarians? Competency is key. Make that clear in your interview. ๐
#CDGCareers2026
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From public to academic libraries, demonstrating your competency is key - great to see
@johannaarch.bsky.social
reinforcing points from David's presentation
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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Competency based interviews: remember to always have a backup!
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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Some tips on answering interview questions from David: use real examples and the STAR method. Be concise and clear. It's okay to talk about failures, just be sure to also talk about how you learned from the experience
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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A lot of time and effort goes into putting together a job description so make sure you read it thoroughly and connect your experience to the competencies listed
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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Love this advice from David O'Brien: don't undervalue yourself.
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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Really looking forward to tonight's
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
event: Starting Out and Stepping Up: Interviewing at any level for LIS professionals with David O'Brien and
@johannaarch.bsky.social
#CDGCareers2026
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LAI CDG
20 days ago
๐ฃ Registration is now open for our next event! Starting Out and Stepping Up: Interviewing at any level for LIS professionals ๐ Monday 23rd March @ 7pm ๐Online via Zoom ๐๏ธ Free! Get your tickets on Eventbrite here:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/starting-o...
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LAI CDG
4 months ago
Clear communication from managers is essential for supporting neurodivergent staff. Having strong library policies and encouraging staff to work on projects that they are passionate about are also beneficial
#CDGND
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LAI CDG
4 months ago
A key point from Elaine: accessibility around recruitment and leadership progression is extremely important. To do this, managers may consider providing disabled candidates with additional accommodations in interview settings
#CDGND
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Good point from Elaine - there are work placement programmes such as Willing Able Mentoring (WAM) from AHEAD but where are the leadership pathway programmes and opportunities for neurodiverse individuals to progress?
#CDGND
4 months ago
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For spaces to truly be inclusive, they should be co-created. Brings to mind the "Nothing about us without us" slogan
#CDGND
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LAI CDG
4 months ago
Good point from Elaine. Neurodivergent staff are usually the best to support neurodivergent users because they themselves have likely had similar experiences
#CDGND
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Elaine highlighting the importance of empathy - you might not understand but you can still empathize
#CDGND
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Great talk from
@jofitz.bsky.social
&
@playbrarian.uk
for tonight's
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
event on neurodiversity in libraries. Definitely check out
@nlisn.bsky.social
if you're neurodivergent and working in libraries/information sector in the UK or Ireland!
#CDGND
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LAI CDG
4 months ago
We're putting the call out for new members! ๐ The CDG is a friendly and welcoming committee made up of professionals across the LIS sector who meet online once a month via Zoom. Interested in joining? Fill out our form. No prior experience required, just enthusiasm! ๐
forms.gle/juLivrFxBtr6...
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LAI CDG
4 months ago
๐ข Registration now open for our next event: Neurodiversity in Libraries featuring speakers Jo
@jofitz.bsky.social
& Andrew
@playbrarian.uk
, co-chairs of
@nlisn.bsky.social
and Elaine Chapman from TU Dublin ๐ Tuesday, December 9, 6:30pm (AGM 8pm) ๐ Online ๐๏ธ Free ๐
www.eventbrite.ie/e/neurodiver...
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libfocus
5 months ago
Our Latest guest post by Siobhan Bowman, Paul Breen, Stephanie Chen, Breeda Herlihy, Ronan Madden & Ben Williamson of UCC Library is now available. They write about learning together to strengthen evidence synthesis skills and support research across campus.
www.libfocus.com/2025/11/libr...
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Librarians learning together to enhance their evidence synthesis expertise
Guest post by Siobhan Bowman, Paul Breen, Stephanie Chen, Breeda Herlihy, Ronan Madden, Ben Williamson of UCC Library.ย Introductionย Eviden...
https://www.libfocus.com/2025/11/librarians-learning-together-to-enhance.html
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Some last bit of advice from Isabelle and Robert for ePortfolios: remember to keep it professional, especially if it's a public ePortfolio
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
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Really appreciate Isabelle and Robert giving us all time to put it into practice but also means I have no excuses now for not having an ePortfolio ๐
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
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Creating an ePortfolio is also a great way to develop your own digital literacy skills. Win/win!
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
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For those wondering if an ePortfolio should be public or private, some points to consider
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
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Some good guiding questions from Robert to help you reflect on CPD and content to possibly include in your ePortfolio. Really helpful especially for those who struggle with reflecting!
#CDGEportfolios
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And of course, there's a (Lib)Guide for it - a brilliant resource from
@etbireland.bsky.social
Library on ePortfolios:
library.etbi.ie/staff/eportf...
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
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ETBI Digital Library: ePortfolios: Home
ETBI Digital Library: ePortfolios: Home
https://library.etbi.ie/staff/eportfolios
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Robert Alfis showing off his ePortfolio in Wordpress and how he uses tags to categorize CPD. For example: if he needs to find info on digital capacity in teaching & learning activities, it's all easily available - really easy way to keep track of CPD!
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
6 months ago
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Disclaimer: my own personal view! If you are going to start an ePortfolio, please don't use Wix as it's on the Palestine BDS list
#CDGEportfolios
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CPD is really important for library staff and an ePortfolio can help keep track of CPD you're doing or showcase any professional activities you're involved in
#CDGEportfolios
@laicdgroup.bsky.social
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Up first, Isabelle Courtney giving an introduction to ePortfolios. They can be really flexible tools for showcasing your learning, career development, or for reflecting in a way that's a lot more personal and bespoke than LinkedIn
#CDGEportfolios
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Really looking forward to hearing Isabelle and Robert speak for tonight's
#CDGEportfolios
event!
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LAI CDG
6 months ago
โ ๏ธ Low ticket warning! โ ๏ธ Our E-Portfolio Power workshop is almost sold out Interested in attending?
@libraryjobs.bsky.social
is kindly raffling two tickets To enter: 1. Email
[email protected]
2. Subscribe to the
libraryjobs.ie
mailing list Be sure to enter before this Friday (Oct 10)!
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LAI CDG
6 months ago
๐ข Registration is open for our next event! E-Portfolio Power: An Online Workshop for LIS Professionals. Join Isabelle Courtney and Robert Alfis in this webinar to explore the power of ePortfolios ๐ Tuesday, October 14th 6:30 to 8 PM ๐๏ธ โฌ15, students/unwaged โฌ10 ๐
www.eventbrite.ie/e/e-portfoli...
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Alan Carbery
9 months ago
Job alert!!! Join a really super team working with
@rmadden.bsky.social
@stephaniechen.bsky.social
Ben and Paul on delivering exceptional services to our students.
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Internet Archive
10 months ago
๐ Watch government transparency in actionโframe by frame. We just launched a live feed from the microfiche digitization lab! ๐ฝ๏ธ Real-time scanning of government documents & records for Democracy's Library. โคต๏ธ
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lofi Archive radio ๐๏ธ beats to scan/read microfiche to
Ever wonder how government documents, locked away on tiny sheets of microfiche, become searchable and accessible online? Now you can see it happen in real ti...
https://www.youtube.com/live/aPg2V5RVh7U
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Nathan Kalman-Lamb
10 months ago
This is happening right now.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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LAI CDG
10 months ago
Thank you to both Martin and Marta for speaking with us all today. You were both amazing and shared wonderful advice. Until next time!
#CDGASLWriting2025
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Question from the audience on if there is funding for smaller scale projects. If you're in a university, SATLE funding from the National Forum could be a good option, here's a list of institutional leads:
www.teachingandlearning.ie/funding/satl...
#CDGASLWriting2025
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SATLE Institutional Leads
C/o 3 Shelbourne Buildings, Crampton Avenue, Shelbourne Road,ย Ballsbridge, Dublin 4,ย Ireland D04 C2Y6
https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/funding/satle-institution-leads/
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