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Claire Mason

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Electronic Resources Librarian at Maynooth University

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What happens when we place too much responsibility on children? While some levels of responsibility in the young years foster life skills and resilience, children need to be cognitively and physiologically ready.

RTÉ Lifestyle: What happens when we place too much responsibility on children? https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2025/1017/1538707-what-happens-when-we-place-too-much-on-young-shoulders/

24.02.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
An infographic advertising a call for papers for the LIR Annual Seminar 2026. This year's theme is Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes? and the submission deadline is 31st March 2026.

An infographic advertising a call for papers for the LIR Annual Seminar 2026. This year's theme is Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes? and the submission deadline is 31st March 2026.

The LIR Group invites you to submit a lightning talk for this year's Annual Seminar relating to the theme, Supporting Emerging Literacies: How do libraries design and deliver new literacy programmes? For more information, please see: bsky.app/profile/lirh...

18.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exams are almost over but that doesn't mean the Library will be taking a break. We are delighted to announce that construction on the much anticipated Library Wellness Zone will begin on Monday! Stay tuned for updates and some design mock ups! #MULibrary #WellnessZone

22.01.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An important OA updateπŸ“’ For more, visit the link in our bio and click 'IReL News'πŸ”ŽπŸ“š #MUOpenAccess #MULibrary

16.01.2026 14:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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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

10.12.2025 09:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@dculibrary.bsky.social Brendan and Oscar the Wheelie Bins making a star appearance at #UKSGForum last week 🀩

06.12.2025 16:44 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pictures from Dublin City's print collection management project

Pictures from Dublin City's print collection management project

Far too many highlights to list! But l loved the talks from about collection development from Suffolk and Dublin City/Maynooth. Climbing into skips brought back memories of some of my more practical library experience #UKSGForum

03.12.2025 15:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to be at #UKSGForum in Brighton speaking with Amanda Halpin @dculibrary.bsky.social about the Print Journal Review Project!

03.12.2025 10:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are highlighting a selection of e-books to support greater understanding of gender-based violence and its impact on this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women πŸ“šThis day encourages us to learn, reflect and advocate for change. Explore now via LibrarySearch πŸ”Ž

25.11.2025 11:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pink mug beside a book titled "KNOWLEDGE" on a pink surface.

Pink mug beside a book titled "KNOWLEDGE" on a pink surface.

This #OpenAccessWeek (20–26 Oct) we’re asking:
Who owns our knowledge?
WRUP + @uoyopenres.bsky.social believe openness and ownership can go hand in hand.
Here’s how we’re working together to make that real.
#OAWeek2025 #OpenResearch #CreativeCommons

20.10.2025 10:23 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Due to the world-wide AWS outage, some eResources are unavailable this morning. Please see this important update for more information πŸ“’We will update again as soon as we know more #MULibraryeResources #AWS

20.10.2025 10:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting resources that spark reflection, awareness and understanding 🧠 Visit the display in the library foyer today #WorldMentalHealthDay #MULibraryCollections

10.10.2025 10:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #WorldMentalHealthDay we are sharing some simple ways you can mind your mind as an MU student🧠 Life can be tough at times, so MU has lots of supports in place to help you. Visit the website for more information πŸ”Ž #MULibrary

10.10.2025 12:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, access ProQuest’s Black Freedom resource to explore primary sources documenting centuries of resistance, empowerment and change.

08.10.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Podcast Series | Mindful Heaney Part 1

Enjoy a peaceful moment for #WorldMentalHealthDay today with a listen to Seamus Heaney: Listen Now Again's Mindful Heaney podcast series: www.nli.ie/learn/podcas...

10.10.2025 08:04 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A big welcome back to students new and old. The beginning of a new school year and semester means we are back to our semester opening hours. The Library staff are here to help! #MULibrary #Semester1

21.09.2025 16:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Find out all you need to know about MU Library services in our Quick Start Guide. Copies available at the Admission Desk or online www.maynoothuniversi...

17.09.2025 14:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You now have access to the Cochrane Library, a trusted database of high-quality, independent medical and healthcare research. You can access it now via the Linktree in our bio🩺 #MULibrary #MULibraryeResources #CochraneLibrary

16.09.2025 11:34 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For those publishing under our Open Access deals, here is the latest quota update⚠️Open the Linktree in our bio to see our guide on OA Publishing and reach out to us if you have any queries πŸ”“ #MULibrary

15.09.2025 15:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Find out all you need to know about MU Library services in our Quick Start Guide. Copies available at the Admission Desk or online www.maynoothuniversi...

12.09.2025 11:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to everyone who helped to make today’s Arqus Alliance Libraries of the Future Community of Practice seminar @mulibrary.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie such a success. Delighted that over 50 participants from 8 countries participated.

11.09.2025 16:58 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Next up in the Arqus Seminar this morning is our Maynooth and Open Scholarship and Open Science Lightning Talks featuring @maynoothuniversity.ie staff @morleyfme.bsky.social, CiarΓ‘n Quinn, @francallaghan.bsky.social, Elaine McCarthy and Dr. Gail Sheppard

11.09.2025 08:59 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to host the Arqus European University Alliance Libraries of the Future Community of Practice Hybrid Seminar today. Featuring speakers from Ireland, Spain, Austria and the UK this seminar will consider the challenges for libraries associated with open scholarship.

11.09.2025 08:22 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Would you like to work at the Library? We have a number of vacancies on the Engagement and Information Services Team who work assisting students at the front desks. This is a part-time term time role and requires full flexibility including daytime, evenings and weekends. #JobVacancy #WorkAtMULibrary

10.09.2025 15:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kildare university’s new School of Nursing to welcome first students Applications for BSc in General Nursing open August 28 under CAO β€˜Available Places’ facility and first student intake to start studies at Ireland’s newest School of Nursing in September

Our new School of Nursing will welcome its first students in September, following official approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

The first intake of 30 students will commence their undergraduate studies in September.

www.kildarenow.com/news/local-n...

28.08.2025 13:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

September’s database of the month is a must for all our returning students πŸ“šπŸ“–πŸ€“

01.09.2025 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All these brilliant resources available on the go from @mulibrary.bsky.social #MULibraryeResources

22.08.2025 17:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have a new e-resource available πŸ“’Oxford Bibliographies in British and Irish Literature is an expert-curated guide to key authors and their works that provides reliable introductions and annotated reading lists πŸ“š Click the LinkTree in our bio or visit MU Library’s A–Z Database list to explore πŸ”Ž

20.08.2025 12:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic resources @mulibrary.bsky.social

15.08.2025 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Whether you're enhancing your skills over summer, preparing for course delivery in September or conducting research - Business Source Complete offers access to market research, industry reports, peer-reviewed journals and company profiles. Explore now by scanning the QR code or via our website πŸ”Ž

01.08.2025 15:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0