The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the federal agency that provides funding for America's libraries, has announced it is reinstating all grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S. Read more: https://bit.ly/4496W4V

Communities need used-book shops. As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories... We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.

Finally the research has been published to prove that wild cat (Felis silvestris) lived in Ireland 5,500 years ago. Many claims over the years but the backup genetics was needed and a good number of bones have been recovered to provide enough material www.rte.ie/news/munster...

Some decision-makers want to “simplify” the laws that protect our air, water, and nature. The problem? Once these protections are gone, they’re gone for good ❌ We can’t afford to lose what keeps us alive #HandsOffNature More about the myth of ✨“simplification"✨: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...

NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses! Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy... 🏺 #Archaeology

Everybody has a right to make their own mind up, informed by a range of good information - that's power. It's also a fundamental issue for our profession. Yet is under attack. CILIP members & non-members can join this new #IntellectualFreedom Committee www.cilip.org.uk/news/713670/...

🎨 Celebrating creativity across Ireland! Thrilled to showcase the amazing talent in the Words on the Wave Primary School Colouring Competition 🏆 3rd/4th: Scoil Naomh Fionán, Donegal 🏆 5th/6th: Tralee Educate Together, Kerry 👏 Huge thanks -you’ve inspired us! 👉resources: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

Save The Date! We are excited to announce that the Academic & Special Libraries Section Conference will take place on Tuesday 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. The #ASL2026 conference theme is Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice and Possibility - call for papers coming soon...

Step 1: Sign up for a FREE library card at your local library today. Step 2: Enter a world of possibilities. Step 3: Share some of the library joy that is sure to come.

Happy St Katherine's Day to all scholars, librarians, and Katherines. May you win an argument against an annoying man today, in the true spirit of Katherine herself.

🌍 COP30 is underway in Brazil—climate action is urgent. What can archaeology teach us about resilience and sustainability? Our series, The Climate Crisis and Archaeology, dives into how climate change impacts the historic environment 📖 Learn more: www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museum...

I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered. He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here : www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...

We are delighted to receive today print copies of the three latest titles in our 'New Historical Perspectives' book series, published with @ihr.bsky.social and @uolpress.bsky.social Each title is available in paperback print and free Open Access: further details bit.ly/4pl2gkA #Skystorians

📣 We're #Hiring: Science and Art Attendant An exciting opportunity is available for a suitably experienced Science and Art Attendant to join our busy team. ⭐ More info + apply: www.nli.ie/about-us/wor... 📅 #Apply by: 3pm, 5 Dec 2025 #jobfairy #libraryjob #Dublinjob

758 fossil photos. 176 new sites. 330+ places to explore. The updated Fossil Map of Ireland is live for #ScienceWeek! Huge congratulations to Ireland's Fossil Heritage and thanks to all who joined the Great Irish Fossil Hunt. 🌍🔍 Explore the map: www.ucc.ie/en/fossil-he...

Today in Maynooth! All welcome! 🍾🥂📚 Even if you can't attend, Boydell & Brewer are offering a **65%** discount on the book until the end of November. Enter the code BB158 when ordering it from their website (individual not institutional orders): boydellandbrewer.com/book/vikings...

This #UniversityPressWeek, we're celebrating our authors! 🎉 Explore our Author Hub to learn more about the benefits of publishing with us and how to submit a proposal. #TeamUp https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/author-hubWe're

It’s here! The @iua-official.bsky.social ‘Three Minute Thesis’ competition is on November 19th. An 80,000-word thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes! Click here to meet DCU’s Megan Griffiths and register: iua.ie/3minutethesis

The Research Ireland Pathway Programme is now open. Supporting postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines to build their track record and become independent research leaders. Hear from awardee Dr Jonathan Briody @rcsi.bsky.social below. Learn more: www.researchireland.ie/funding/pathway/

🎨 Exciting news from the @nlireland.bsky.social! We’re thrilled to announce TY: REVEAL, a brand-new programme for Transition Year students, launching January 2026. www.nli.ie/ty-reveal

The @nlireland.bsky.social & @opwireland.bsky.social present Culture Club, a lecture series with leading architectural practices. Next up: Ryan Kennihan, on creating timeless buildings rooted in place & culture. 🗓️ Thurs, 27 Nov at 6pm: www.eventbrite.ie/e/culture-cl... #Architecture #CultureClub

Love this article by our Learning and Teaching team setting out how they have worked together to strengthen their combined evidence synthesis skills to support research across @ucc.ie

Designing Political Participation ✊🏼🗳️🗯️ Researchers, artists, writers, civil society actors and social entrepreneurs: Apply now for the #HumboldtResidencyProgramme 2026 and spend six weeks next summer in Berlin/Brandenburg, collaborating across disciplines! www.humboldt-foundation.de/bewerben/foe...

Great start to #NORFest at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin, and check out this physical version of Sonraí's recently published guide at the front desk! Navigating Open Research - A Guide for Early Career Reseachers! More info and download here: lnkd.in/e3AQRS9y

Best of luck to everyone involved in this week's @dublinbookfest.bsky.social. The line-up is amazing as always. Check it out between now and 9 November. And how gorgeous is their festival artwork by Ashwin Chacko @whackochacko.bsky.social dublinbookfestival.com/explore-the-...

Did you see our news that the prestigious international library event the World Library & Information Congress (WLIC) 2027 is taking place in London & UK after a successful bid by a partnership led by CILIP? Members - get talking to yr IFLA colleagues! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLIC2027news

I so agree!

Did you know Science Week Ireland has been inspiring curiosity and discovery for 30 years? 🔭 🔬 Originally launched by the Royal Dublin Society and partner organisations, Science Week began as a way to engage the public with science. Check www.scienceweek.ie for an event near you! #ScienceWeek

📢 Call for Tender We’re commissioning digital media research on how deregulation and disinformation are undermining EU environmental laws. Help us defend #nature and democracy online. 🌍 🗓️ Deadline: 11 Nov 2025 👉 More info: eeb.org/digital-medi... #HandsOffNature #ItsOurNature

I have a very bad feeling about this...

A small fire at the front of the bookshop was started last night after rubbish bags that were awaiting collection were set on fire. The guards don’t have reason at this time to believe it was a targeted attack. Thankfully the damage was limited and everyone is safe. We are open for business as usual

Library Staff Officer (Grade 5) in Cork County Council Closing Date: 4:00 p.m. on Friday 10th October 2025 More info: www.corkcoco.ie/en/council/c... #LISjobsIE

Library Assistant in Laois County Council Closing date Mon 13/10/2025 11:00am More info: laois.ie/job-vacancies #LISjobsiE

The NLI are hiring for the role of Library Assistant, Grade 3 📚 Closing date for applications is 10th October, 2025. See the following link for more information: www.nli.ie/about-us/wor... #LISjobs #LISjobsIE

The Irish Management Institute is hiring for the role of Librarian 📣 This is a part-time role and applications close on 17th October 2025. More information can be found here: libraryjobs.ie/item/librari... #LISjobs #LISjobsIE

Don't miss this online e-portfolio workshop from @laicdgroup.bsky.social on Tuesday 14th October @ 6.30pm!

📢 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 📅 Tuesday, October 14th 6:30 to 8 PM 🎟️ €15, students/unwaged €10 🔗 www.eventbrite.ie/e/e-portfoli...

Watch the inspiring talks from our #ASL2025 keynote speakers Helen Rimmer @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social and Claire McGuinness @clairemcguin.bsky.social @ucdischool.bsky.social. Up on YouTube now and lovingly captioned by us so that you catch everyone important word! tinyurl.com/459c8vkj

📣 The NLI are hiring! #LISjobsIE #LISjobs

Student Engagement Librarian at UCD, application closes 25th September #LISjobsie

Executive Librarian (Blessington Library) and Temporary Librarian Grade 5 (Ballywaltrim Library) in Wicklow County Council Closing date for both is Thursday, 18 Sept More info: www.wicklow.ie/Living/Your-... #LISjobsIE

Senior Executive Librarian in Offaly County Council Closing date: Thursday, 18 Sept More info: www.offaly.ie/senior-execu... #LISjobsIE

I left the slides entirely to Kevin because he's the best in the biz. We're talking on Wednesday 3rd September at 1000 BST in a session alongside Hannah talking about @thoth-metadata.bsky.social and @samuelmoore.org talking about care and the commons. Register here: sheffield.ac.uk/openresearch...

IReL has reached a major milestone in its commitment to #OpenResearch and publishing transparency in enabling over 10,000 Irish research articles to be published #OpenAccess, and in contributing data on them to #OpenAPC: irel.ie/irel-reaches... #OA

Digital archivist role in RDS Library and Archives. See more info here: libraryjobs.ie/item/digital...

Librarian & Executive Librarian roles in Kildare County Council. More info: kildarecoco.ie/AllServices/... Closing date for both is Thu, 21 Aug 2025 #LISjobsIE