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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
7 days ago
An exhibition celebrating 850 years since the establishment of the town of Maynooth is currently on display in the Russell Library as part of #Maynooth850 #RussellLibrary #archives
Maynooth University
#Maynooth850
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Yvette Campbell
MU Library Makerspace
9 days ago
Happy Easter!🥚🐤 We are delighted to present our MU New Publications Virtual Easter experience. Go on this virtual
#Easter
egg hunt and discover a small selection of new publications from Maynooth University and St Patrick's Pontifical University Here -
ow.ly/WyJM50YCkmq
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Best of luck to Sarah Timmins representing Special Collections today at
#ASL2026
@mulibrary.bsky.social
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21 days ago
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Sharing this engraving of a reclining figure on a luxurious bed and a poor soul in desperate need of sleep at the end of a very busy week… Happy
#WorldSleepDay
! RB 136: Paris, 1760
about 1 month ago
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For a year I have been working with
@rbmsinfo.bsky.social
CVEG on a brand new controlled vocabulary term for
#BOOKCURSES
. I’m delighted to see it finally come to fruition. You can join the discussion below which will be open until March 11th -
rbms.info/cv-comments/...
@laibluesky.bsky.social
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New Term: Book curses [CVRMC] | RBMS Controlled Vocabularies Community Discussion
https://rbms.info/cv-comments/2026/02/25/new-term-book-curses-cvrmc/
about 2 months ago
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Yvette Campbell
CILIP Rare Books and Special Collections Group
about 2 months ago
We are VERY excited to open the 📮call for papers📮 for
#RBSCG26
, which takes as its theme: ✨A Sense of Place: Collections and communities in context✨ and will explore the influence of place on collections and collections on places.
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Yvette Campbell
Irish Script On Screen (www.isos.dias.ie)
2 months ago
3/3 ✒️ CF 23: Sagas, Poetry & Genealogies Dublin, 1745–47, by Seán Ó Laochadh. Fenian and Ulster Cycle tales, romantic adventures & historical lore. Poems by leading bardic poets and extensive Irish genealogical material. 🔗
www.isos.dias.ie/NUIM/NUIM_MS...
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MS CF 23 (Maynooth University)
https://www.isos.dias.ie/NUIM/NUIM_MS_CF_23.html#143
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Yvette Campbell
Irish Script On Screen (www.isos.dias.ie)
2 months ago
2/3 ✒️ CF 15: Saothar Sheáin Uí Choileáin Carraig na bhFear, 1842 by Pól Ó Longáin for Fr. Muiris Cinniféic. Features Comhagal idir an Bás agus an tOthar (Death & the Patient) in Irish & English verse, plus a tract on Ogham, cryptography & the origins of Irish. 🔗
www.isos.dias.ie/NUIM/NUIM_MS...
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MS CF 15 (Maynooth University)
https://www.isos.dias.ie/NUIM/NUIM_MS_CF_15.html#7
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Yvette Campbell
Irish Script On Screen (www.isos.dias.ie)
2 months ago
1/3 📜✨ New on ISOS: Russell Library, Maynooth Two remarkable Irish-language manuscripts (18th & 19th c.). Scribes include Pól Ó Longáin & Seán Ó Laochadh. Dialogues, Ogham lore, heroic saga, poetry & genealogies. 🙏Thanks to
@mulibrary.bsky.social
@dias.ie
@dias-isos.bsky.social
#DIASdiscovers
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Yvette Campbell
OCLC
3 months ago
The Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) has selected OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries, following a competitive procurement process. 🇮🇪 ⤵️ Read more. 🧵 1/4
#OCLCnews
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The Consortium of National and University Libraries (CONUL) has selected OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries, following a competitive procurement process.
https://www.oclc.org/en/news/releases/2026/20260127-conul-shared-catalogue.html
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Yvette Campbell
Durham University Library
3 months ago
DULib was delighted to welcome colleagues from the Arqus ‘Libraries of the Future’ Community of Practice earlier this week. (1/3)
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It was great to speak last week at the
#Arqus
European University Alliance Libraries of the Future seminar
@dulib.bsky.social
on Cultural Heritage w/ my colleague Michaela Hollywood
@mulibrary.bsky.social
What a treat to view Durham Cathedral, Castle & the beautiful Palace Green & Cosin’s Library.
3 months ago
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Delighted for you
@accaccamo.bsky.social
best of luck in your new adventure. The
@nlireland.bsky.social
is very lucky to have you. We will all miss you terribly here in Maynooth 🥂
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3 months ago
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
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
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Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#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
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#MULibraryAdvent Day 3🎄 Can you find the greetings sincere with the purple string? - Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣
https://ow.ly/hNrJ50XycV1
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
#MULibraryAdvent Day 2🎄 Can you find the teach beag gleoite leis an díon buí? - Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-
https://ow.ly/2GEv50Xycr7
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
Today is the day where we launch the Virtual Advent Experience 2025! 🥳 Come back each day for a sneak peek 🔍 #MULibraryAdvent Day 1🎄 Can you find the very serious speckled duck? - Search for it here and no peeking ahead!🫣-
https://ow.ly/C2ar50XyaH7
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Very excited to launch our 2025 virtual Advent experience tomorrow based on vintage Irish handmade Christmas cards in our Special Collections & Archives!🎄
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4 months ago
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
4 months ago
📯Tomorrow we will be launching 'Nollaig Shona' - The Art of Irish Christmas Cards’ our virtual Advent calendar experience for 2025!❄️ Follow alongside us here or Instagram
Maynooth University Library
MU Library Makerspace
for clues from 1st-24th December!
#MULibraryAdvent🎄
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
5 months ago
Let’s celebrate Explore Your Archive 2025! Read our latest blog post ‘Lifting the Lid on Archives’ by archivist Róisín Berry and find out more about how MU Library has been highlighting our fantastic archival collections this winter:
https://mulibrarytreasures.wordpress.com/
#ExploreYourArchive
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More Maynooth beauties to admire from @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social fully digitised with thanks to ISOS 📜
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5 months ago
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Christmas is in the air today in frosty
#Maynooth
. Arrived this morning to a surprise decorated office courtesy of Russell Library elves! Prep is well and truly underway for the MU Virtual
#AdventCalendar
2025 w/ a sneaky peak 👇🏻 Frosty morning 🥶 ✅ Decorations🎄 ✅ Trusty Santa notebook 🎅🏻 ✅
5 months ago
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Charles West
5 months ago
Anyone got a spare £million? Asking for.... Well, asking for me
news.artnet.com/art-world/me...
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Rare Gospel Written by Medieval Women Could Fetch More Than $1 Million at Auction
A recently discovered gospel likely written by women at the abbey of Essen in the 10th century could sell for more than $1 million.
https://news.artnet.com/art-world/medieval-carolingen-gospel-auction-2708571
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Read all about our oldest Gaelic manuscript held in the Russell Library
@stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
as part of the LEIGHEAS project
@maynoothuniversity.ie
📜
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5 months ago
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This tiny book printed in 1549 caught my eye for this little insignia of a dragon on the title-page and spine. While not the insignia of Dracula (as I secretly hoped), this cute stamp is from the stunning Archiginnasio Library in
#Bologna
and likely belonged to Giacomo
#Boncompagni
(1548-1612).
6 months ago
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
6 months ago
This 13th of Oct dare you enter the pumpkin patch on campus with our 2025 #Halloween Virtual Experience with
MU Library Makerspace
featuring images from the collections of
St Patrick's Pontifical University
Maynooth University Library
🎃 Enter Here -
https://ow.ly/GJMS50XavQR
#Halloween
Oíche Shamhna!🧙♀️
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Printer's device of Swiss printer Andreas Cratander (1490-1540) designed by Hans Holbein the Younger featuring
#Occasio
, the Roman goddess of good fortune and opportunity.
@stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social
- RB 54a, Basel, 1536
#printersmark
#rarebooks
7 months ago
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
7 months ago
Culture Night is this Friday, 19 Sept! Drop in, no booking needed: 📚 Russell Library (16:30–18:30) ⛪ College Chapel, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth (16:30–18:30) 🔬 Science & Ecclesiology Museum (16:00–20:00) + bilingual storytelling!
culturenight.ie/even...
#CultureNight
#OícheChultúir
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reposted by
Yvette Campbell
Maynooth University Library
7 months ago
Check out our newly advertised full-time, permanent position for a Book & Paper Conservator, based in the Russell Library here at Maynooth University📚🕰️ Applications close Wednesday 24th September ✨Apply now by searching for Library roles on 🔍maynoothuniversity.ie/human-resources/vacancies
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Something lovely for
#FragmentFriday
- an offset from a now detached medieval manuscript leaving a "ghost" negative image on the left board. It also features a comb lining made of cloth on which the offset is also present. RB 15c, Venice, 1492
#fragmentology
#offsetting
7 months ago
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Very much looking forward to attending
#RBSCG25
for the next couple of days discussing discovery, systems, standards and cultural heritage collections 📚
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7 months ago
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