Lorna Dodd

Deputy Library Director @UCDlibrary Vice President @LAIonline National Committee member #wlic2022 #infolit #ux and lots of other things

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@hughtweet Your kids are awesome!

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Fantastic news!! Well done to everyone. @LAIonline

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This is an amazing achievement!!! Shocking it wasn’t shown on live TV @RTEsport

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Evelyn Flanagan and @kmcsharry taking us through the story of ‘Ink and Imagination’ exhibiting material from @UCDLibrary @ucdspeccoll in MOLI #conul24

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@cathalmccauley There is nothing that cannot be improved by a Venn diagram!

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@hughtweet And Venn diagrams!

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Hats off to whoever did this! Off to watch Groundhog Day now!

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So busy the past few days... we are so proud @UCDLibrary to be part of this project!

[University College Dublin @ucddublin]

🚲💳 UCD gets own ‘bike library’ as pilot lending scheme launches through library services

A new ‘bike library’ at University College Dublin is allowing members of the UCD Library to access e-bikes and folding bikes, free of charge.

The first of its kind in Ireland to offer bike lending through a traditional library service, the scheme is a partnership between the UCD Energy Institute and the UCD Library.

The UCD bike library allows users to use the existing library services at the University to get a loan of e-bikes and folding bikes free of charge from self-service bike bunkers.

The pilot programme is one of three research demonstration projects funded by the Higher Education Authority investigating new approaches to sustainability.

Among its focuses is the role libraries and higher education institutions can play in facilitating a modal shift to more sustainable commuting patterns.

“The Bike Library is about democratising cycling. Cycling shouldn't be a privilege, but a right for everyone,” said Professor Francesco Pilla, academic lead.

“The UCD Bike Library is not just about lending bikes to staff and students, but also about finding new ways to give people access to sustainable mobility options and contribute to a greener future.

“The initiative includes Bike Libraries in schools, GAA clubs and community centres and has as a core value the idea that the only way to act on wicked challenges such as climate change and provide long-term sustainable solutions is to have citizens at the centre of the solution itself.”

The project will run for two years, over which time it is hoped that it can scale upwards from the initial pilot to a service which accompanies the full UCD community.

The UCD Bike Library is an expansion of Professor Pilla’s ‘Bike Library’ project which offers free bike leases to parents of pupils in participating schools and members of participating sports clubs across Dublin.

The project is intended to demonstrate that bike libraries can function in a self-service format as with other equipment lending services which libraries offer.

The project aims to develop a framework for bike lending libraries as an open resource for other Higher Education institutions, and organisations of similar size, to implement.

“UCD Library is at the heart of campus life, bringing people, services and ideas together. We are delighted to partner with UCD Energy Institute on the UCD Bike Library pilot,” said Lorna Dodd, Deputy University Librarian and Director of Operations.

“Libraries connect communities with the information and resources they need, and using existing UCD Library technology to make it easy for participants to borrow and return bikes is a wonderful example of that.”

UCD Vice President for Sustainability Professor Tasman Crowe added: “Ensuring that our university is more sustainable and contributes as fully as possible to wider sustainability is a key strategic aim for UCD.

“The UCD Bike Library pilot demonstrates the leading role that our university and other higher education institutions can play in Ireland’s shift to sustainable transport modes. If UCD were a town or city it would be the 9th largest in Ireland. As a university community, it is therefore incumbent upon us to provide innovative solutions like this to the sustainable transport needs of staff, students, and wider society.

“As part of our commitment to achieving our Net Zero targets, UCD’s Climate Action Roadmap and Travel Plan contain ambitious targets for increasing the number of journeys taken to and from UCD by sustainable means. Projects like the Bike Library pilot are providing a template for how we can achieve this.”

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Great to see @UCCLibrary as an example of an SDG story as part of @IFLA Map of the World!! #IFLAWorkshop @LAIonline

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Creating an index for sustainability in the Library field #IFLAworkshop

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Excited to be representing @LAIonline at the @IFLA #IFLAworkshop on building a stronger and more sustainable Library field in Europe

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Excited to be representing @LAIonline at the @IFLA #IFLAworkshop on building a stronger and more sustainable Library field in Europe

[Lorna Dodd @LornaDodd]

@UniOfGalwayLib @Aine_Carey @UniOfGalwayASC @cillianjoy @CatrionaCannon @evebohan @johncoxnuig @monzc @GalwayDigital Honestly, one of the nicest librarians I have ever come across. An absolute gentleman who has made and an amazing contribution to Irish librarianship. Wishing you a very long and happy retirement @johncoxnuig

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Great to see @martab_lib and @cmcguinness sharing their knowledge and expertise as part of #BeMediaSmart Librarians have such an import role to play! @UCDLibrary @LAIonline

[MediaLiteracyIreland @MedialitIreland]

Want to know more how or why dis/misinformation is created? Hear from the team of #BeMediaSmart Experts >>> https://t.co/OBNVkdIfQy. #StopThinkCheck

[Lorna Dodd @LornaDodd]

Great to be at short list announcement for #APIBA book awards this evening. congratulations to everyone shortlist for @LAIonline author of the year! #readerswanted

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Congratulations to @corkcitylibrary so well deserved!

[Cork City Libraries @corkcitylibrary]

Cork City Libraries are delighted to have been awarded the LGBTQ+ Ally award at the #GALAS2023.

We strive to place libraries at the heart of communities, welcoming and supporting everyone in their enjoyment of reading, and in their pursuit of learning, knowledge and culture.

[Library Association @LAIonline]

🚨 Launch of Public Consultation on National Counter Disinformation Strategy.
The public are invited to submit their views from 26th of Sept - 20th of October.
We would encourage everyone to participate & share their thoughts/ideas via questionnaire below 👇🏼 #DisInfoStrategyIE

[Lorna Dodd @LornaDodd]

@Roxy I have been waiting 6 weeks for a delivery and have written to you three times but have had no reply!!!! What do I need to do get a response

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So very sad. #RIPSinead

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

The death has been announced of singer Sinéad O'Connor aged 56 | Read more: https://t.co/2qw1vAv6z9

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@DCRinehart @LAIonline Really pleased you feel that way. Nobody should feel they can’t fully participate in WLIC… libraries are for everyone

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A strong & considered position from @LAIonline about the choice of Dubai as the host for #wlic2024. Fully endorsed by the executive council, representing our membership. #wlic222 in Dublin was so successful because it was a celebration of inclusivity & equality!

[Library Association @LAIonline]

The Library Association of Ireland (LAI) wishes to express its concern, dissatisfaction, and regret at the decision taken by IFLA to hold the 2024 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Dubai. Read the full statement here: https://t.co/ItqS6PTARv

[Eileen Morrissey @wxlibrarian]

Important statement from @LAIonline. Many library associations around the world share a deep concern about the impact of this decision. Principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and freedom of information and expression must remain paramount in our global library community.