A great day of talks, workshops and networking comes to a close. It was great to catch up with our colleagues again. Thanks to all the speakers who gave us such an interesting day full of insights,. And thanks to our delegates who attended today. See you next year! #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

A very interesting talk up next from our colleagues in Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Simone Fühles-Ubach, Elisabeth Kaliva and Martina Echtenbruck, who have kindly joined us to discuss their research on "Academic Libraries as Partners in Data Literacy Education" #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Our final speaker of today is our 2nd keynote speaker Ben Lee. Ben is delivering a very interactive and interesting presentation with his talk and workshop on Futures Literacy #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Futures Workshop in action! #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Well done to our Show and Tell Podcast winners and to all who took part in the competition. Some amazing podcasts were submitted. In 1st Place: Michaela McDonald - Shelf Life. 2nd Place: Colm Keogh and Emily Daly – Check it Out! 3rd Place: Jennifer O’Grady – Link Liteartha. #LIRSeminar2026

#LIRSeminar2026 Ben Lee: futures literacy - how to use the idea of the future to inform actions in the present (www.cilip.org.uk/page/future-...)

#LIRSeminar2026 Dr Simone Fühles-Ubach & Prof Elisabeth Kaliva DaLI Data Literacy Initiative (www.th-koeln.de/en/informati...) designing a single course that adequately addresses the needs of a heterogeneous student population with varying prior knowledge & disciplinary interests remains a challenge

The second speaker of our 4 lightning talks is Ronan Madden from UCC with his talk: "Navigating New Literacies with UCC Library’s Digital & Information Literacy Framework". #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

The penultimate of our 4 lightning talks is Siobhán Dunne from TCD with her talk: "Sustainability Literacy at TCD Library: The Journey So Far" #LIRSeminar2026

The final speaker of our lightning talks is Patrick Keegan from RCSI with his talk "GEN AI: The Learner Journey and Effective Collaboration" #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Four great talks from our lightning talk speakers. Very insightful. Thanks all for sharing your experiences with us at #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

#LIRSeminar2026 Siobhán Dunne: TCD Library's Ecological Emergency Book Club for informal support for learning around sustainability, as well as sharing concerns and awareness

#LIRSeminar2026 Ronan Madden: seeing demand for including a critical approach to AI in existing student teaching and learning

Our first keynote of the day, Andrew Cox, delivering some eye opening insights into how students use AI in his talk: AI and Libraries, Emerging Use cases and Librarian Roles. #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Interesting insights from Andrew Cox. Covering library and student use of different types AI, and environmental impacts. A question he asked at the end was "What is your vision for AI in your library?". There were some interesting answers. What is your input? #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Back refreshed after a short break, we are straight into the first of our 4 lightning talks with Ann Byrne from Hibernia College with her very interesting talk: "Digital literacy for all: reflections on creating a short course in digital literacy"

#LIRSeminar2026 Ronan Madden: Digital & Information Literacy Framework (libguides.ucc.ie/ld.php?conte...) taking a comprehensive approach to many teaching teams in UCC Library

#LIRSeminar2026 Ann Byrne: OER in Digital Literacy for Hibernia College - Info lit, Dig wellness & identity, Communication & collaboration, Dig technology proficiency, Solving common digital problems, Creating dig content with AI support, Dig learning & development oercommons.org/courses/digi...

#LIRSeminar2026 Dr Andrew Cox: AI is a strategic challenge because it is inherently hard to understand and beyond our ability to control

#LIRAnnualSeminar2026 Dr Andrew Cox: is AI exposing weaknesses in gaps for institutional provision, e.g. support of disability?

@lirheanet.bsky.social Dr Andrew Cox: will we cease to understand when we are using AI if it becomes seamlessly integrated into the search and reading process?

It's a chilly but mainly dry morning here at Asiera offices where we are almost ready to kick off our Lir Annual Seminar 2026. #LIRAnnualSeminar2026

Join us tomorrow for the #LIRSeminar2026 at the Asiera Offices, 3rd Floor, North dock 2, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin, D01 V8Y6. Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/N4i6fpWv3jUc... Please note there is a temporary entrance in use, next to the main entrance on the quay side, parallel to the River Liffey.

Here is a pic of the temporary entrance, there will also be signs up to guide you.

Join us for the #LIRSeminar2026 as we learn about the "Data Literacy" research project at the University of Applied Science Cologne, with expert insights from Prof. Simone Fuhles-Ubach and Prof. Elisabeth Kaliva. Available online or in-person. Get your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

Join us for the #LIRSeminar2026 as we explore the shift from using generative AI, to understanding it as a disruptor of the learner journey, with expert insights from RCSI's Patrick Keegan. Available online or in-person. Get your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

Join us for #LIRSeminar2026 as we explore how to design programmes that build awareness of, and strategies to counter, misinformation and disinformation, with insights from leading voices like Siobhán Dunne from the Library at Trinity College Dublin. Tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

Join us at the #LIRSeminar2026 as we discuss a values-driven approach to embedding digital and information literacies, with insights from leading voices in the field, such as Ronan Madden from the Library at the University College Cork. Book your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

Join us at the #LIRSeminar2026 as we discuss how to foster digital literacies in our institutions and beyond, with insights from leading voices in the field, including Ann Byrne from Hibernia College. Connect with peers and get inspired! Book your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

In advance of #LIRSeminar2026, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Ben Lee. Join us for an excellent keynote on futures literacy for libraries, and the role of libraries in building futures literacy among their users and communities. Book tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

In advance of the #LIRSeminar2026, we'd like to introduce you to our keynote speaker, Andrew Cox. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating keynote presenting on AI and libraries including the emerging use cases and librarian roles. Book your tickets at: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

We are delighted to invite you to the #LIRSeminar2026, “Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes?”. It is taking place on Wed 13th May from 10.30-3.30. Book in-person or online tickets here: lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

The LIR Group invites you to submit a lightning talk for this year's Annual Seminar relating to the theme, Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes? For more information, please see: bsky.app/profile/lirh...

Read our latest post from @jennylibrarian.bsky.social about the @lirheanet.bsky.social annual seminar. Learn about the insights shared by keynote speaker Dr. Daniela Bultoc around communities of practice in higher education at www.libfocus.com/2025/10/lir-...

#IrishBookWeek: Share an Irish Bookshop We’re kicking off Irish Book Week by celebrating some of our favourite bookshops in West Cork and Cork city Irish Book Week is all about celebrating the places and people who keep our reading culture alive. So tell us, what’s your favourite Irish bookshop?

Great to see this up and running. Best of luck to everyone involved tomorrow

What a fantastic first day at the LIR Group’s Digital Skills Workshop! Early career librarians kicked off their podcasting journey at IADT, from concept to creation. We can’t wait for round two on October 18th! 🎙️✨ #LIRGroup #DigitalSkills #DigitalLiteracy

Our first Database highlight: ATLA Religion Database. This is available through the library website, on our homepage. If you ever have difficulty accessing the site send us an email! @micireland.bsky.social #miclibraries #database #search

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Loving this series from @becausebarbara on the countries of Africa. Day 1 was North Africa vm.tiktok.com/ZNdQqGgsp/

📣 (Re)introducing DARIAH-IE 📣 Only one week to go ! Register now for our online seminar, reintroducing DARIAH-IE & reconnecting Irish DH communities with the pan-European Digital Research Infrastructure for the Arts and Humanities ! 📅 May 27th 🕒 11am (GMT) 📍 Register tcd-ie.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Our latest guest post is by Kevin Tuohy who writes about his archival and cataloguing project for the Cape Clear Heritage Centre in West Cork. The materials in the collection offer a rich insight into 20th century cultural, linguistic, and political life in Ireland. This and more at www.libfocus.com

If for no other reason—though there are many other reasons—we need writers to hand along the felt reality of the world.

I love the marks life leaves on the books I read: coffee ring, slightest stain from a shaving cut, the bent corners of certain pages, discreet vertical lines next to something that at some point clearly mattered—footprints left on a path I don’t always remember walking.

Great case study from Jennifer O'Grady and Catherine Gleeson for MIC at #LIRSeminar2025! Smart, strategic, and inspiring insights into social media engagement.

Beautiful morning to be heading to Dublin for #LIRseminar2025

How to get there? Join us tomorrow for the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 at the HEAnet Offices at 3rd Floor, North dock 2, 93/94 North Wall Quay, Dublin, D01 V8Y6. Google Maps: maps.app.goo.gl/N4i6fpWv3jUc... Please note that the entrance for the seminar is quay side, parallel to the River Liffey.

Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we explore social media with insights from leading voices in the field, including Catherine Gleeson and Jennifer O'Grady from MIC Libraries. Connect and explore fresh perspectives when engaging online! #LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

Join us at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025 as we delve into the challenges and opportunities of today’s social media landscape, with insights from leading voices like Caoimhe Fox and Leah Leslie of the National Library of Ireland. #LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...

Explore how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can improve the way we share research at the LIR Annual Seminar 2025, with insights from leading voices like Cillian Joy of the University of Galway. #LIRseminar2025 lirgroup.heanet.ie/index.php/li...