It was great to see such strong engagement at the recent IPUG (Information Provider User Group) meeting held in SETU Carlow on 25 May. A big thank you to the team for hosting and facilitating such a productive session. Looking forward to continuing the conversation at future #IPUG meetings.

Last call! Now's your chance to contribute to the development of research monitoring in Ireland: tinyurl.com/ytwza38c

That's it from us at @conulconference.bsky.social+ Thanks to the organising committee for putting together another great conference. #CONUL26

All research papers published in the RIA’s journals during 2026 will be freely available online, providing equitable open access for authors and readers. This development was made possible by @projectmuse.bsky.social ’s Subscribe to Open initiative and ongoing support from @irelibrary.bsky.social

Greetings from #CONUL26! Yesterday, our Licensing Officer Andra Matthews presented a lightning talk entitled “Leading Change through Principles: IReL's Principles for Negotiation”, exploring how principled approaches can support impactful negotiations. #CONUL2026

I'll be at my CONUL poster today and tomorrow for anyone curious about IReL's method for assessing the impact of non-renewal of journal subscriptions. The method is a work in progress, so I'm happy to discuss your thoughts and input! @irelibrary.bsky.social #CONUL26 #CONUL2026

We’re pleased to be presenting at this year’s #CONUL2026 conference which starts tomorrow 27 May! Andra Matthews will deliver a lightning talk entitled “Leading Change through Principles: IReL's Principles for Negotiation”, on how principled approaches can support impactful negotiations. (1/2)

I'll be at CONUL 2026 this week, with a poster about IReL's (@irelibrary.bsky.social) method for assessing the potential impact of cancelling an ongoing subscription deal. See you there! #CONUL26 #CONUL2026

Happening at 10:30 this morning - register now to join us for a discussion on PIDs in Ireland! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nTE7dja8xv

Need a reprieve from exam season? Check out our latest news and events! www.linkedin.com/pulse/may-20...

We are thrilled to invite you to attend IReL’s PID Webinar on 21st May from 10:30am-12:30 pm(IST). As @datacite.org and @orcid.org Consortium Leads, we aim to bring together individuals and institutions to celebrate and discuss PID adoption in Ireland - register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/nTE7dja8xv

IReL News - New Membership and Updated Terms of Reference for the National Open Research Monitor Advisory Group: tinyurl.com/ejvvcfh7 @norfireland.bsky.social @openaire.bsky.social

LUNCHTIME WELL SPENT: #RIGHTSRETENTION ON THE MENU TODAY Pull up a chair wherever you are & join KR21 partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social’s 9th Community of Practice meeting online (12H CEST), with @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social on publisher negotiations 🔗 kr21.info/rr-cop-meeti...

Thank you to all who have filled in our Research Monitoring Survey! If you haven’t had a chance to fill it in yet, there is still time to do so. We welcome responses from anyone in the sector interested in helping us strengthen and expand this national infrastructure. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c

11 MAY (12:00 CEST): JOIN US NEXT MONDAY TO #RETAINYOURRIGHTS KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social hosts the 9th European #RightsRetention Community of Practice meeting with experts from @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social on publisher negotiations 🔗 Register: kr21.info/rr-cop-meeti...

Click through to read our April Newsletter! Be sure to subscribe to make sure not to miss these updates. www.linkedin.com/pulse/april-...

⏳️ Two weeks to go: Join us for the 9th European RR Community of Practice meeting, @knowledgerights21.org We welcome Anna Vernon (JISC) and Susan Reilly @irelibrary.bsky.social Members are also invited to share updates on progress advancing rights retention. 👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We are pleased to invite you to take part in the Research Monitoring Survey – National Open Access Monitor, Ireland 2026. We welcome responses from anyone interested in research monitoring – regular users, occasional users, or those new to the Monitor. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c

IReL has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS): irel.ie/irel-to-host... @norfireland.bsky.social @ria.ie @dri.ie

📢The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL)has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF): irel.ie/irel-to-host... @irelibrary.bsky.social

IReL has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS): irel.ie/irel-to-host... @norfireland.bsky.social @ria.ie @dri.ie

11 MAY-12:00 CEST | 9TH EUROPEAN RIGHTS RETENTION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING Let’s talk #RightsRetention in publisher negotiations with KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social and experts from @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social. 🔗 kr21.info/rr-cop-meeti... #RetainYourRights

📢 Save the date! Join us for the 9th European Rights Retention Community of Practice event! 📅 Tuesday, 11 May 2026 | 12:00–13:30 CEST 🔍 Topic: Rights retention in Publisher negotiations Speakers: Susan Reilly, Anna Vernon 👉Register now us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We are now OA Forward! ⏩ OA2020 has evolved into OA Forward, uniting with ESAC under new international governance, to advance the next stage of open scholarly communication. Read the full announcement: oa2020.org/2026/04/08/i... #openaccess #scholcomm

IReL welcomes the announcement of #OAForward, a new international initiative which has been established to build on the achievements of the #OA2020 movement. We look forward to engaging with partners to support a more open and sustainable research ecosystem. esac-initiative.org/internationa...

We're delighted to be working with @irelibrary.bsky.social to support the development of their five-year strategic plan. Over the next few months, we'll be engaging with stakeholders across Ireland's research and higher education sector to discuss IReL's direction and opportunities from 2027 onwards

IReL is embarking on a strategic planning initiative that will shape its direction and priorities for the next five years. Research Consulting Limited (UK) has been appointed to lead the development of the new strategic plan. Read more: irel.ie/irel-to-comm... @researchconsulting.bsky.social

We've been busy this March! Read on and subscribe to see our latest news. www.linkedin.com/pulse/march-...

As the @maynoothuniversity.ie community marks #GreenWeek (23–30 March), it’s an ideal moment to highlight the ways in which IReL contributes to environmental responsibility, climate action, and a sustainable scholarly future. 1/3

This development was made possible by @projectmuse.bsky.social ’s Subscribe to Open initiative and ongoing support from @irelibrary.bsky.social , the Irish Research eLibrary

Pleased to collaborate with @irelibrary.bsky.social on this.
 An important step in strengthening transparent and responsible #OpenScience monitoring in Ireland.

IReL and @openaire.bsky.social have announced the completion of a comprehensive assessment of Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor, using the OSMI Principles of Open Science Self‑Assessment. Read more about it here: tinyurl.com/34y3fwdj

Happy Friday from our Mill Street resident rook! Known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities, they make an ideal mascot for IReL - wouldn't you agree, @mulibrarycat.bsky.social? 🐦‍⬛

Our February newsletter is here! www.linkedin.com/pulse/februa...

Our February newsletter is here! www.linkedin.com/pulse/februa...

IReL is pleased to announce a new OA publishing agreement with @acm-asu.bsky.social. Under this new arrangement, authors across participating IReL institutions will be eligible for uncapped OA publishing rights with ACM,subject to standard article review & acceptance processes: tinyurl.com/2dy9v9ka

IReL is pleased to announce a new OA publishing agreement with @acm-asu.bsky.social. Under this new arrangement, authors across participating IReL institutions will be eligible for uncapped OA publishing rights with ACM,subject to standard article review & acceptance processes: tinyurl.com/2dy9v9ka

Thanks to @irelibrary.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social is supporting @ceu-press.bsky.social participation in #OtF the for 3 years (2026-2028)! ➡️ Funding #OA book publication AND allowing UL access to selected CEU closed content #WinWin #OpenAccess #Monographs #DiamondOA

Thanks for your support 😘 Find out more about how your library can support @openingthefuture.bsky.social and @openbookcollective.bsky.social on their websites 💙 www.openingthefuture.net 💓 openbookcollective.org

Since 2025,IReL has been promoting and coordinating member supports for #DiamondOpenAccess publishing. We are pleased to announce more participants in our Diamond OA programme in 2026:@unioflimerick.bsky.social @myiadt.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social irel.ie/irel-members...

We are happy to share that Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has joined the @datacite.org Consortium via IReL! Learn more about DataCite and how it supports research: irel.ie/datacite/ @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social @tuslibrarymidwest.bsky.social

IReL is pleased to announce a new 3-year #OpenAccess agreement with @aip.bsky.social. The agreement covers 8 participating institutions and expands access to AIP’s portfolio of physical sciences research while supporting a sustainable, transparent transition to OA publishing: irel.ie/irel-signs-n...

Our first newsletter of the year is here! Subscribe to see the latest updates from IReL. www.linkedin.com/pulse/januar...

The @ec.europa.eu has launched a public consultation on the European Research Area (ERA) Act, and they want to hear from research and innovation communities, including higher education, training institutions, & research performing organisations. Have your say before 23 January: tinyurl.com/7x2b2xkk

From 1st January 2026, IReL’s new one-year agreement with the American Chemical Society (ACS) will provide read-only access to ACS. Unfortunately, despite extensive negotiations,an agreement on pricing and terms for OA publishing could not be reached. Read our full statement: irel.ie/acs-readonly...

The @ec.europa.eu has launched a public consultation on the European Research Area (ERA) Act, and they want to hear from research and innovation communities, including higher education, training institutions, & research performing organisations. Have your say before 23 January: tinyurl.com/7x2b2xkk

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy & peaceful Christmas break, & to thank you for all your support and collaboration throughout the year. A reminder that we will be closed for the holidays from the evening of Friday 19th December 2025,reopening on Monday 5th January 2026.

It’s been a landmark year for IReL. You can read all about how we continue to transform the Irish research landscape in our Executive Report here: mu.foleon.com/irel-report/... #OpenAccess #OA #ResearchIreland @deptoffhed.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @iua-official.bsky.social

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy & peaceful Christmas break, & to thank you for all your support and collaboration throughout the year. A reminder that we will be closed for the holidays from the evening of Friday 19th December 2025,reopening on Monday 5th January 2026.

IReL is delighted to announce the renewal of its five-journal #ReadAndPublish agreement with @biologists.bsky.social. Building on the success of our previous partnerships, we have signed a new agreement that will run from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028: irel.ie/the-company-... #OpenAccess