Only 8 days left to apply for an #ASL2026 bursary! Open to anyone who is a LIS student or a library sector worker so apply before 24th February to join us for FREE on 24th March in @rialibrary.bsky.social. More details: aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...

Don't miss the chance to attend #ASL2026 for FREE! LIS students and library sector workers - apply for 1 of 2 bursaries by 24th February to join us in @ria.ie on 24th March AND have your conference review published in @libfocus.bsky.social or An Leabharlann! More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...

Huge thanks to Dr Orla Fitzpatrick who led us through her fascinating career at tonight's AGM. From library assistant at The Library Council she moved on to work on valuable photographic digitisation projects and is currently cataloguing Seamus Heaney's personal library @poetryireland.bsky.social

Tonight's the (AGM) night! Register now for this free Zoom event happening at 7pm. Dr Orla Fitzpatrick @poetryireland.bsky.social will be speaking about her professional journey and you'll learn about A&SL's activities. What better way to spend a rainy Tuesday evening? aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...

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

We're excited to announce that Niamh Tumelty, Director of @lselibrary.bsky.social will be a keynote speaker at #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie - in conversation with the eminent @cathalmccauley.bsky.social no less! Find out more and reserve your conference tickets at aslibraries.ie/speakers-2026/

Calling all LIS students and library sector workers! Apply for an #ASL2026 bursary to attend the conference on 24th March in @ria.ie for FREE! The two winners will write conference reviews that'll be published online. Get your applications in to us by 24th February aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...

Don't miss our FREE online AGM Event on 3rd February at 7pm! Enjoy a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr Orla Fitzpatrick ‘Special Librarian and academic: is it possible to be both?’ and get up to date on #ASL2026 and more. aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...

We're delighted to see so many excellent abstracts arriving in for #ASL2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice, and Possibility.' Today is the submission deadline so see aslibraries.ie/submission-g... and send in your abstract if you'd like to present at @ria.ie on 24th March

Join us for our AGM on 3rd February at 7pm! This free online event features a talk from @poetryireland.bsky.social Librarian Dr. Orla Fitzpatrick. Get updates on our #ASL2026 conference and learn more about what we've been up to. More info and registration: aslibraries.ie/2026/01/15/a...

Want to attend #ASL2026 for FREE? There are 2 bursaries available - one for a LIS student and another for a library sector worker. The winners' conference reviews will also be published online. Apply by 24th February to join us in @ria.ie on 24th March. More details at aslibraries.ie/asl-2026-bur...

Send your abstracts in by 19th January for #ASL2026 on the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship: Purpose, Practice, and Possibility' to join us on 24th March in @ria.ie - see aslibraries.ie. Be inspired by Jorden McMenamin's post about her #ASL2025 presenting experience www.libfocus.com/2025/04/murd...

Calling all LIS students and unemployed library sector workers! Don't miss out on our discounted €50 tickets for #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie, Dublin. Join us for networking opportunities, insights into library innovations and best practices and more. Register at aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

Submit your abstract for #ASL2026 by 19th January and tick off the first of your New Year's Resolutions! Don't miss the chance to present on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie in Dublin. More info: aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

That feeling when you've submitted your abstract for #ASL2026! Submit by 19th January and join the celebrations - details on aslibraries.ie

Tickets are now on sale for #ASL2026! We can't wait to see you in @ria.ie in Dublin on 24 March 2026. With @niamhtumelty.bsky.social and @lizjolly.bsky.social as our keynote speakers, this is an event you don't want to miss. Registration and conference information at tinyurl.com/8s2kfz62

In her guest post Heather Wallace reflects on how her internship in @itmadublin.bsky.social helped her to connect with Irish culture and transformed her understanding of Irish traditional music, song and dance. Learn more at www.libfocus.com

In our latest guest post Bord Bia's Mairéad McKeown shares key insights from the Knowledge Summit Dublin. Her post contains key learnings from the conference, with practical examples and thought starters to empower insight into action - all over at www.libfocus.com

The call for papers for #ASL2026 is now open! Submit your abstracts by 19th January on the theme 'Reimagining librarianship: Purpose, practice, possibility' to join us as a presenter on 24th March 2026 in @ria.ie. For conference info & submission details visit aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...

Don't miss this @healthlibraries.bsky.social Journal article from A&SL's Martin O'Connor! He illustrates how writing can be a vital tool for reflection, collaboration, and contribution to the profession and draws on the A&SL LAICDG 'Writing Skills for Professionals' webinar he co-presented in May.

It's Library Ireland Week! Let us know how libraries light the way for you and the best entry will win an iPad! We want to hear from you! And remember to use the hashtag so we can find your submission! Visit https://libraryirelandweek.ie/ for further details! #LIW25

Looking for the latest library and information news? Never fear, the libfocus link-out is here! Read about the incredible Internet Archive milestone, the latest AI and Open Access updates, librarians as keepers of truth and libraries of the future. This and much more at www.libfocus.com

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...

Huge thanks to Chester Beatty Library and our tour guide Mary who introduced us to the history and fascinating collections of @chesterbeatty.bsky.social last night. It was great to catch up with our A&SL members too - thanks for joining us!

A few last minute spots have opened up for this tour of Chester Beatty Library this evening. Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to join us from 6.30-7.30!

We can't wait for exclusive A&SL tour of the Chester Beatty Library tomorrow. Our tour has sold out but if you're on the waiting list keep an eye on your email in case there are last minute cancellations. To those who managed to nab a ticket - we look forward to seeing you there!

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Join us for an exclusive tour of Chester Beatty Library from 6.30-7.30 pm on Wed 5th November! The tickets are FREE and available to current members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social group. Places are limited so reserve your ticket now at tinyurl.com/v4vrx9fy

Congratulations to Claire Dunne @ucdlibrary.bsky.social winner of the 2025 @conultraindev.bsky.social Library Assistant Blog Award! Read her blog post 'Shells, Shorthand, and Skipping Classes: Documenting Prize Bookplates in the John Manning Collection of Children's Books' now at www.libfocus.com

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

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

Unlike the current Irish weather our link-out is always reliable, bringing you the latest library & info news each month! Get up to date on the wicked scholarly publishing system, the endurance of libraries & the war on knowledge, AI & Open Access, the Google Graveyard and more at www.libfocus.com

Calling all library assistants in CONUL Libraries - have you submitted to the @conultraindev.bsky.social Library Assistant Blog awards yet? Only 3 days to go to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes including the top prize of €200 AND be published in @libfocus.bsky.social conul.ie/library-assi...

Members of the @aslibraries.bsky.social committee met for our annual planning meeting in Griffith College today. Huge thanks to @dimphne.bsky.social for hosting us and for showing us around the sun-dappled library!

Audiobooks and the accessibility revolution #PBS 📚 youtu.be/C-rKFOyOKN8?...

"This corresponds to a male being 28.6%–185.5% more likely to be director." (Depending on the type of library). 📚 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Lavonnia Moore, the librarian fired for including one of my books on a display after a child requested it, sounds incredible and what happened to her should be a crime. roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/07/05/l...

Always on the lookout for the latest info and #library news? In our July link-out you'll learn about language bias in scholarly publishing, essential skills for library staff, AI & technology in #libraries, the pioneering Irish project recovering lost historical records and more at www.libfocus.com

Why @libfocus.bsky.social - with these @conulconference.bsky.social reviews you're really spoiling us! Three reviews from the #Conul25 bursary winners were posted on the libfocus blog this week - read all about it over at www.libfocus.com

How brilliant that the Writing Skills for LIS Professionals webinar inspired Isabell Seeger to write this article. The event was jointly hosted by @laicdgroup.bsky.social and @aslibraries.bsky.social in May and presented by A&SL committee members @martinoconnor.bsky.social and Marta Bustillo.

It's always a pleasure to have our Summer networking evening with @aslibraries.bsky.social, a great time was had by all! Thanks to our wonderful speaker @aphrak.bsky.social for her insights on AI literacy and check out algowatch.eu for more info.

Niamh Lucey chair of @healthlibraries.bsky.social and Fiona Logan chair of @aslibraries.bsky.social start off proceedings at the Summer Celebration networking evening in The Mansion House

The Summer Celebration networking evening has moved a few doors up from @ria.ie to the Oak Room in The Mansion House. Another beautiful space for current @healthlibraries.bsky.social‬ and @aslibraries.bsky.social members to catch up with colleagues and enjoy Prof. Aphra Kerr's talk!

Only 5 days to go to this Summer networking evening in @ria.ie. If you're a current @healthlibraries.bsky.social or @aslibraries.bsky.social member register for your free ticket today!

📢 Check out this review of the #ASL2025 Conference! 📢 Our LLL & Research Support Assistant Librarian, Kirsteen Walters, delivered an insightful presentation on "Empowering Library Users with AI Literacy: Developing High-Quality Resources to Foster Knowledge Growth" at the #MOLImuseum 27th March.

Don't miss Ann Marie Barrett's review of #ASL2025 in @laibluesky.bsky.social's An Leabharlann! Read about the brilliant talks from our speakers including the powerful speeches from @thekindbraveleader.bsky.social Helen Rimmer and @clairemcguin.bsky.social www.libraryassociation.ie/an-leabharla...

We hope all our library colleagues heading to Tullamore today have a great time at the @CONULconf. We'll be keeping up to date with proceedings on #CONUL25!

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