Exploring the ENGAGED Roadmap for Public Involvement in Open Research Date: 13 March Time 10.30am to 1.30pm Venue: AMB-G065 Guest Speaker: Michael Foley, Civic Engagement for Societal Impact Manager, TCD, & members of the ENGAGED Project Team Please register: lnkd.in/dUZazMay #openresearch

The AWC is running a 4 week mini-course designed to support students who struggle with academic writing. The course is done entirely online & consists of daily emails, videos, & optional tasks. The course runs from: 📝23 Feb - 14 Mar Registration: tinyurl.com/589xtet3 #academicwriting #essayhelp

The Open and Digital Research Drop-In clinics are ongoing this week, adjacent to the LIT Desk on the Library Ground Floor. Make sure to pop in Tue-Fri 14.00-15.00 to gain insights in relation to your research and publishing, schedule attached. #datamanagement #research #openpractice

University of Galway Staff Publications - a Library Display To showcase recent publications by University of Galway staff, we have gathered a selection of titles for display on the ground floor of the Library until Friday 27th February. More info here: hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/02/univ...

We would like to congratulate our former University Librarian, John Cox on the publishing of his new book titled; " The Strategic Positioning of Academic Libraries: Global Challenges, Local Politics and Strategy Development" Comhghairdeas John on this incredible milestone 👏 @johncox60.bsky.social

Léarscáil de Chonnacht ó 1728 Herman Moll a chruthaigh an léarscáil seo le dúch agus leachtbhrat daite. Ba iad na léarscáileanna seo na chéad léarscáileanna a theaspeáin gréasán boithre na hÉireann go cruinn. Another gorgeous item: @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social #archivesky #skybrary #archivist

Some exciting new highlights from the Archives and Special Collections team @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social Follow the link to read their blog here: nuigarchives.blogspot.com #archives #historicaltreasures #specialcollections #skybrarians #art #illustration #sketch #anatomy

For a taster of what's in the latest edition of our fantastic #BSBINews magazine, visit bsbi.org/learn/period.... Or become a member to read the whole thing! @ucddublin.bsky.social @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social #Irishplants #botany @cedar-ni.bsky.social

Workshop: AI Literacy for Researchers Date: Thursday, Feb 19, 2026 Time: 14:00-17:00 Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre. Suitability: Early career researchers. Register: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4473340 #ailiteracy #research #skybrarians

The AWC is running a 4 week mini-course designed to support students who struggle with academic writing. The course is done entirely online & consists of daily emails, videos, & optional tasks. The course runs from: 📝23 Feb - 14 Mar Registration: tinyurl.com/589xtet3 #academicwriting #essayhelp

A new issue of #BritishandIrishBotany: some interesting botanical papers for a grey February day while you're waiting for things to grow! 🌿🌼🌳🦋 Read for free at britishandirishbotany.org/index.php/bi... @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social @atu-ie.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Workshop: Starting your Research Data Management Plan In-Person Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 14:00 - 15:00 Location: Library Training Room PC Suite Suitability: Early Career Researchers Register: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4462720 #research #datamanagement

Seoladh digiteach an Ghaodhail, an chéad nuachtán Gaeilge ar domhan. 6ú Feabhra 2026, @universityofgalway.bsky.social An nuachtán féin ar fáil anseo universityofgalway.ie/angaodhal Preaseisiúint: lnkd.in/dCmhbpmr Press release: lnkd.in/dbEiGu_5 #angaodhal @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social

Make sure to drop by the Gale Roadshow desk in the Library Foyer tomorrow from 09.30-13.00, no need to Register but they will advise tips on how to navigate the Gale Database accessible via the Library Catalogue which is a must for Humanities and more: tinyurl.com/mtumna #primarysources

Beidh an Dr. Deirdre Ní Chonghaile, Oksana Dereza agus Nicholas Wolf ó Ollscoil Nua-Eabhrac ar Iris Aniar anois ar maidin ag caint faoi seoladh Digiteach an Gaodhal, an chéad nuachtán Gaeilge ar domhan. Éist leis an agallamh anseo: lnkd.in/drq3AUpv @uniofgalwayasc.bsky.social #angaodhal #rternag

Workshop: Starting your Research Data Management Plan In-Person Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 Location: Library Training Room PC Suite Suitability: Early Career Researchers Register: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4462722 #research #datamanagement

The Gale Primary Sources Roadshow will be visiting next Tue 10th Feb from 09:30-13:00 in the Hardiman Research Building Foyer. Students, researchers & academic staff are encouraged to drop by anytime. See the full listing of all our available Gale primary source collections: tinyurl.com/mtumna

Open Research Week 2026 Feb 9-11 Registration closes Fri 6th @ 3pm. ➡️ lnkd.in/eRC8Ypvp The 3rd paper given from University of Galway on Wed 11th Feb: An Reiviú: A deep retrofit for DOAJ An Dr. Dorothy Ní Uigín, Riarthóir Theagasc na Gaeilge, Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta & Shannon Reeves Designer.

Workshop: Lexis+ UK Legal Research certification – Introductory Session for University of Galway Date: Monday, February 9, 2026 Time: 15:00 - 17:00 Online: This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email. Register: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4489312 #LegalResearch

If you’re interested in open research/science/scholarship, and you’re not sure where to start, or if you have plenty of experience, please join our friendly group. We welcome researchers at all levels! Tomorrow - 4th Feb! 1-2pm Hybrid Register & Topic: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739

Today at 12.30, this useful webinar will help you with Womens, Gender and LGBTQ Studies primary resources which the Library has access to via our Catalogue: tinyurl.com/5xx54wcxs Well worth the 30minutes of your time! #lgbtq #genderstudies #womensstudies #womeninhistory #primarysources

Tá súil againn go mbeidh deireadh seachtaine álainn ag gach duine! 📚📚 We hope everyone has a lovely weekend! #bankholidayweekend☀️ #stbrigidsday #skybrarians #celtic #anoisteachtanearraigh

Beidh an Leabharlann dúnta ar an Luan! don Lá Saoire Bainc!🎉 Oscailte mar is gnáth don chuid eile den tseachtain 📚📚 The Library will be closed on Monday! Due to Bank Holiday!🎉 Open as usual for the remainder of the week library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/ Photocred: @12_than #bankholiday

We're delighted to announce another fantastic keynote speaker for #ASL2026! @ucclibrary.bsky.social University Librarian @lizjolly.bsky.social will join us on 24th March in @ria.ie to share her insights around the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship.' Book your conference tickets now at aslibraries.ie

If you’re interested in open research/open science/open scholarship, and you’re not sure where to start, or if you have plenty of experience, please join our friendly group. We welcome researchers at all levels! 4th Feb! 1-2pm Hybrid Register & Topic: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739

The next Gale Webinar focuses on Women & Gender Studies - Primary sources. Date: 3rd Feb Time: 12.30-13.00 Venue: Online Registration is Free and all are Welcome! hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2026/01/prim... #Gale #primarysources #skybrarians #womensstudies #genderstudies #womensrights

Workshop: Improve discovery of relevant content in the Web of Science Graduate Students & #Researchers Wed, Feb 04 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Online event Introduction to the Web of Science platform, for relevant #literature in your research topic. Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5

From 2pm today - Library Foyer, Open Research Drop-In Clinic's! No need to book, schedule attached to help guide you with your Open and Digital Research! #openresearch #digitalresearch #datamanagement

The 2nd @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Wed 11th: Dr. Cillian Joy, Head of Open and Digital Research, University of Galway Library: "From Rules to Service: How Integrated Repository-CRIS Workflows Can Ease Open Access Policy Implementation" Register here: www.dcu.ie/library/open...

This useful Webinar is happening tomorrow, Registration is Free and all are Welcome! tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers #historicalnewspapers

Workshop: ReproducibiliTea Galway, journal club. Date: Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 Time:13:00-14:00 Location: Archives & Special Collections Training Room / Online Suitability: Researchers at all levels as well as Library & University Staff Register & Topic: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4399739

The Open and Digital Research Drop-In clinics are ongoing this week, adjacent to the LIT Desk on the Library Ground Floor. Make sure to pop in Tue-Fri 14.00-15.00 to gain insights in relation to your research and publishing - schedule attached. #datamanagement #research #openpublishing

Planning your PhD literature review search strategy in a systematic way - (in person) Suitability: PG Students Date: Wed, Jan 28, '26 Time: 11:00 - 12:00 Literature review how to plan your lit review & to adopt a systematic approach to searching. Register: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5 #phdresearch

Open Research Week '26 Feb 9-11, ONLINE The first @universityofgalway.bsky.social speaker is on Tue 10th 14.00 - 15.30: Dr Ursula Connolly, Lecturer, School of Law: "Publishing open access: How hard could it be? (Field notes from a confused academic)" Register here: www.dcu.ie/library/open...

Researching Historical Newspapers: Gale Webinar, Tuesday 27th January. All Welcome! This session will cover: Overview of the newspaper archives Key features and tools of the platform Demonstration with sample searches and Learning Centre Find out more: tinyurl.com/GaleNewspapers

Organising & Documenting Research Data workshop > today Tues 20 Jan @ 14;00-16:00 - Find out more and register here: universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4473334

The Call for Papers for @conulconference.bsky.social 2026 has now been extended until the 27th of January @ midnight Please submit abstracts through: lnkd.in/dJCMZn9S Full Conference details and Themes can be seen here: lnkd.in/dw3FdDEK #conulconference2026 #skybrarians

There are still some seats available for this writing workshop: Writing workshop for researchers presented by the Academic Writing Centre In-Person Date: Mon, Jan 26, 2026 Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Location: Library Training Room universityofgalway.libcal.com/event/4420964 #writingworkshop #research

Workshop: Starting research for your PhD at the University of Galway Library. In-Person Suitability: PG Students Date: Monday, January 26, 2026 Time: 15:00 - 16:00 Location: Library Training Room Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5 #phdresearch #librarysources

February 9-11, 2026 - Online Event with morning & evening sessions. A collaboration between @dublincityuni.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, @ucc.ie, @ucddublin.bsky.social & @universityofgalway.bsky.social, celebrating and promoting open research. Register: www.dcu.ie/library/open...

Workshop: Organising and Documenting Research Data Date: Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 Time: 14:00-16:00 Location: RDC room 118, Research & Innovation Centre. Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/5n79dby5

Drop into Kate Harrigan today in the library foyer to find out more about doing your Research Data Management plan. The Open & Digital Research Team are holding drop in clinics this week in the library foyer - find out the schedule below!

CAS SciFinder Webinars. Suitable for Students, Academics, Librarians and Researchers! Each session includes tailored demonstrations, helpful tips, and time for questions with technical experts.  To Register: www.cas.org/lp/sf/emea-s... #sciencedisiplines #skylibrarians #webinars #researchers

No more Overdue Fees!!! On borrowed items!🎉🥳 All items will however, have to be returned - see more here: library.universityofgalway.ie/about/borrow... #skylibrarians #borrowbooks #librarylife

Drop-in Clinics for our Research Services start tomorrow in the Library Foyer as per timetable below, overview and the timetable from next week, can be viewed on our blog post here: hardimanlibrary.blogspot.com/2025/12/libr... #research #openresearch #digitalmanagement #datamanagement

New Hours kick in from Monday, we are closed from 17.30 today until 08.30 Monday. Photocred: @chaoshengzhang which shows the early days of the new Library and Learning Commons site with the current Library in the distance. library.universityofgalway.ie #newsemester #skylibrarians #happynewyear

Library Research Services Drop-in Clinic 2026. Date: Begins 13th January, and will run Tue-Friday each week. Location: Library Foyer Suitability: Experienced researchers, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD researchers. Session overviews: lnkd.in/dYApKNZb #research #openresearch #openpublishing

Bliain Nua Faoi Mhaise Daoibh agus Fáilte ar ais! Happy New Year to you all and Welcome Back! We are open Mon-Fri this week 08.30-17.30, Closed Sat 10th & Sun 11th. Later Hours resume from Jan 12th : library.universityofgalway.ie/about/hours/ #Happynewyear #athbhliainnua 📸 cred: @chaoshengzhang

Nollaig Shona agus Athbhliain faoi Mhaise daoibh! ó fhoireann na Leabharlainne. 🎁🎉🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! from the Library Staff. ⭐Christmas|Christmas2025|Nollaig Shona|Nollaig2025✨ #nollaigshona #gaillimh #galwaygirl #christmasbreak

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