Laura Connaughton

Head of Academic Services, Maynooth University Library. Own views.

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[RTÉ Brainstorm @RTEBrainstorm]

Why Trump's attacks on libaries are bad news for everyone. Recent events in the US have shown us that libraries and the services and information they provide must never be taken for granted, writes @cathalmccauley @MaynoothUni https://t.co/GXAEwubBi3

[CONUL T and D @CONULTandD]

Drum roll please! We are delighted to announce the winner of our CONUL T&D #ResearchAward for 2025 - Congratulations to Dr. Aoife Coffey @UCCLibrary and @ArminStraube of @ULLibrary & their winning proposal "Development of a National RDM Costing Model"

[RTÉ Brainstorm @RTEBrainstorm]

Why are librarians up in arms over ebooks? Lack of available stock, high prices & onerous terms & conditions mean ebooks currently offer poor value for readers & libraries. By @cathalmccauley @library_mu @MaynoothUni Martin Bradley & @tzu_ham @LGMAIreland https://t.co/6svo4MvdgM

[Peter Hickey @PeterHickeyIRL]

Sadly we say goodbye to our 18 Erasmus+ visitors from all over Europe. Thanks to the CONUL libraries hosting a great week of talks and visits. Check out the posts at #ErasmusDub24 @CONULTandD @conulireland @LIBEReurope @hea_irl @ErasmusIreland @UCDLibrary @kaadublin

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

The real reason ##ErasmusDub24 came to @library_MU .... to meet our resident celeb @MULibraryCat 🐈‍⬛️

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

A captive audience in @SCA_MULibrary here in the Russell Library @library_MU, a wonderful tour by @accaccamo, Sarah & colleagues #ErasmusDub24

[Maynooth University Library @library_MU]

A warm welcome to all of our Conul Erasmus attendees who are joining us from around Europe in @library_mu today! #ErasmusDub24

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

The rain stayed away for our #ErasmusDub24 reception at the fabulous @MoLI_Museum this evening ☀️ thanks to Allison Kavanagh of @tudublinlib_ for opening our event on behalf of @conulireland

[Peter Hickey @PeterHickeyIRL]

Excited to welcome our visitors from all over Europe to this week's CONUL Erasmus week. Starting today in the Royal Irish Academy. #erasmusdub24 @Library_RIA @CONULTandD

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

A super location to start our #ErasmusDub24 and a lovely welcome from the team in @RIAdawson 😎 @conultd @conulireland

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

@rockmojo11 🤩💯

[Maynooth University Library @library_MU]

Congrats to our colleague @Aine_Carey & Dr Alison Fitzgerald @MaynoothHist who were this afternoon awarded a prestigious @MaynoothUni @MU_DTL Teaching & Learning Fellowship. Their project is entitled Fostering a Community of Scholarship in an Undergraduate Dissertation module.

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

@SaoirsePeri Really, really looking forward to this! I've been on both sides of the interview table and learned lots that I hope to pass on to everyone 🙂

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

In the auspicious surrounds of @CrokePark today for @AdvanceHE Aurora #iamaurora

[Maynooth University Library @library_MU]

Due to an ongoing situation with burst water main in Maynooth, the library will REMAIN CLOSED today, Sunday February 11th. We apologise for any inconvenience. Reopening tomorrow morning at 8am. @MaynoothUni @StPatsMaynooth

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

ONLY ONE DAY LEFT! If you want to participate in the 5th Dublin Erasmus week, apply by 26th January at https://t.co/RbN8WroZ74 Closing date: Friday 26th January 2024. @networkUnica @conultd @conulireland #ErasmusDub24 @kaadublin @LIBEReurope @hea_irl @UCDLibrary @library_MU

[Laura Connaughton @LauraConnn]

Only 3 days left! If you want to participate in the 5th Dublin Erasmus week, apply by 26th January at https://t.co/RbN8Wrorhw Closing date: Friday 26th January 2024.
@conultd @conulireland #ErasmusDub24
@kaadublin @LIBEReurope @hea_irl @UCDLibrary
@library_MU @ErasmusIreland