This week we bid our colleague Alex farewell. She will be leaving us to take up an exciting new role as Assistant Keeper I (Rare Books) at the National Library of Ireland. Please join us in wishing Alex every success in her new role!

With exams approaching, use our eResources to study at a time and place that suits you. Explore today via the link in our bio or on the library website🔎 #MULibraryeResources

Happy new year from Special Collections & Archives! Kicking it off with a guest blog - 'Cataloguing musical material in the Russell Library', with thanks to MA student of Performance and Musicology, Caterina Mirtsios, who shares her discoveries here: mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.com

Welcome back! With Exam season and Extended hours upon us, a friendly reminder that Library staff are here to help. Please drop us a message or stop by the Information Desk (inside the turnstiles) if you have any questions #MULibrary #ExamSeason

Our extended opening hours begin tomorrow Monday Jan 5th and run until Wednesday Jan 21st inclusive. Wishing you every success in your Winter Exams #MULibrary #Here2Help

We will see you in the Library from 7am tomorrow Friday Jan 2nd. Extended opening hours will come into effect from Monday Jan 5th. #MULibrary #ExamSeason

The first Database of the Month of 2026 is Proquest One Academic. Instead of searching separate databases for books, articles and videos, you can now access it all through one interface! Click the link in our bio or access on the A-Z of Databases list on our website🔎 #MULibraryeResources

We wish everyone a peaceful and happy new year. We hope 2026 will be a year of growth, inspiration and achievement. We're looking forward to supporting your learning, teaching and research in the year ahead.✨

The Christmas season may be coming to a close, but you can still embrace the holiday spirit. We would like to thank all those who contributed to its creation. We hope you enjoyed viewing it as much as we enjoyed creating it.https://ow.ly/GHQJ50Xz0JG #MULibraryAdvent 🎄

Warm wishes to everyone celebrating Christmas 🎄 We hope you have a peaceful day filled with good company and good books 📚 #MULibrary

It is Christmas Eve and the magic is in the air. Why not enjoy a bit of mulled wine and a mince pie while you enjoy our last window. #MULibraryAdvent Day 24🎄   The star is shining very brightly…🫣-https://ow.ly/HWNr50Xz0Fm#MULibraryAdvent Merry Christmas from all at Maynooth University Library

#MULibraryAdvent Day 23🎄   This Celtic bird is bringing you some golden gifts to keep you warm! Can you find him?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣- https://ow.ly/TmIW50Xz0Af

🎄 TODAY! Swing by the @library_mu foyer at 11am today for mince pies and pastries. Take a break, catch up with friends, and enjoy some festive cheer with us before the holidays. Free to all, see you soon! ✨

We are sharing some festive eBooks you can read on the couch this Christmas 🎄All available now via LibrarySearch on our website #MULibraryCollections

A friendly reminder that the Library will close for the Christmas break from 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday December 23rd. We will reopen 7am Friday January 2nd. Happy Christmas to you and yours! #MULibrary #DrivingHomeForChristmas

#MULibraryAdvent Day 22🎄   It’s almost time…some here’s another Christmas blessing. Can you find the serene nativity scene with an artistic bow flourish?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/OA5050Xz0xi

#MULibraryAdvent Day 21🎄   Happy Winter solstice! It may be the shortest day of the year today but memories last much longer. Can you find the memories of home?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/RxWi50Xz0vh

#MULibraryAdvent Day 20🎄   This might just be a favourite… Can you find the handmade card made of luxurious silk?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣- https://ow.ly/skh150Xz0tQ

Swing by the Library Foyer on Tuesday, 23rd December at 11am for mince pies and pastries. It’s the perfect chance to take a break, catch up with friends, and soak up the Christmas spirit before the holidays. Free to all, see you there!

#MULibraryAdvent Day 19🎄   Can you find the stunning Celtic art celebrating Big Christmas and Little Christmas with an Irish poem by Brian O’Higgins?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSzTAK

As lectures wrap up, we remain open for the weekend and Monday as normal. We close on Tuesday Dec 23rd at 5pm for the Christmas Break. We will reopen 7am Friday Jan 2nd. We hope you have a happy and restful Christmas. #MULibrary #ChritsmasTime #WrappingUpForChristmas

#MULibraryAdvent Day 18🎄   ‘Silent Night’ - Can you find the nativity scene with a beautiful Christmas message?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/Uo5A50Xz0rM#MULibraryAdvent

Today is #InternationalMigrantsDay, a chance to honor the contributions and experiences of migrants in our MU community and globally. Use the link in our bio to explore the topic of migration with our Database of the Month: eBook Central's vast E.D.I Collection🔎#MULibrary

#MULibraryAdvent Day 17🎄   Can you find the Christmas card with a special wish for a free Ireland?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/nn2X50Xz0qC

New Staff Publications! We’re proud to announce two new titles written by Maynooth University staff members, Dr Joanne Cusack and Prof Camilla Fitzsimons, have been added to our collection. #MaynoothUniversity #MULibrary #AcademicPublishing #NewBooks #MuAuthors

#MULibraryAdvent Day 16🎄   Oooh how about a lovely stroll to do some last-minute gift shopping. Can you find this festive mother and daughter? - Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/Hxlj50XygN1

Please note External Membership Applications will close this Friday December 19th. #MULibrary #ExternalMembership

#MULibraryAdvent Day 15🎄   Can you find the very Green Celtic bird? We hope he’s not a Grinch!- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/X61k50Xyf95

Library is open as usual this week #MULibrary #TermTime

#MULibraryAdvent Day 14🎄   ‘All Happiness be Yours this Christmas-tide’ – Can you find the simple but sweet homemade card?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/mqov50Xyf4k

#MULibraryAdvent Day 13🎄   Can you find the jolly postman ringing his bell for Christmas post? We hope you’ve done all your shopping! - Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/I7HR50XyeWu#MULibraryAdvent

A new book by St Patrick’s College staff member Dr Joshua Furnal is now available in the Library. Find it via LibrarySearch or ask library staff. Read an interview with Dr Furnal by Notre Dame Press: https://ow.ly/KhjB50XItin #MaynoothUniversity #MULibrary #AcademicPublishing #NewBooks #MUAuthors

We’re at the halfway point! Are you enjoying the Advent Experience? Don’t forget to click on the info spot to learn a little more about Brian O’Higgins (1882-1963). #MULibraryAdvent Day 12🎄 Can you find his colourful poem? Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/wwrh50XyeR2

#MULibraryAdvent Day 11🎄   Can you find the two little girls on their way home for Christmas?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/PKlM50XyeMq

#MULibraryAdvent Day 10🎄   Can you find the silhouettes of a carriage ride and a cheeky squirrel?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/swqO50XyeJr

In our latest guest post Ashley Burke looks at the creative ways @mulibrary.bsky.social has worked around the limitations of the Dewey Decimal system, helping students both locate information and understand the systems behind it. Read all about it at www.libfocus.com

Today commemorates the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Explore our Database of the Month via the linktree in our bio to find some excellent titles centering on equality, diversity and inclusion. #MULibrary

#MULibraryAdvent Day 9🎄   Can you find the hanging lantern guarded by some Celtic birdies?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://app.cloudpano.com/tours/0TnYSzTAK

#MULibraryAdvent Day 8🎄   Can you find the Celtic-inspired design in this Christmas card of Brian O’Higgins?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/A2Su50XyeBc#MULibraryAdvent

Our first online Skills Essentials session takes place today at 2pm via MS Teams. Places are still available at https://ow.ly/J1L150XpRsL. Find out writing techniques, finding quality material and exam prep!

Library is open as usual this week #MULibrary #TermTime

#MULibraryAdvent Day 7🎄   Can you find the old Christmas wish from Iona in the Pearse Hutchinson Archive?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/MY6G50Xyeun

#MULibraryAdvent Day 6🎄   Can you find the cold stroll in a 19th century scene?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/i8oH50XyekW

New Staff Publications! We’re proud to announce two new titles written by Maynooth University staff member, Dr Emma Farrell. Find the titles in the Library using LibrarySearch, or ask the library staff for more information. #MaynoothUniversity #MULibrary #AcademicPublishing #NewBooks #MuAuthors

#MULibraryAdvent Day 5🎄   ‘Gloria in excelsis Deo’ - Can you find the colourful nativity scene?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/Z3Nn50XyeeP

We have some wonderful books perfect for those of you who are completing teaching practice in the lead up to Christmas. Drop into the library to find great resources to use in your classes🎄#MULibraryCollections

The library is feeling cozy! 🎄 Check out our fireplace display next time you’re passing through the foyer and get into the festive spirit.

#MULibraryAdvent Day 4🎄   Can you find the red-faced Celtic bird with the little house?- Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-https://ow.ly/jQqp50Xye2X

As we continue to mark #IDPWD, we're highlighting great work done by MU Makerspace in partnership with the Maynooth Access group for their "our world” initiative. This is a disability awareness educational programme, giving a voice to disabled children in our community. Well done to all involved 👏

Have you been following the daily glimpses into our Archives? Each day has a new theme for a flavour of what's in our collections. See [@SCA_MULibrary on Instagram] #ExploreYourArchive To contact the Archives for queries or appointments, email: [email protected]