Library Association

The Library Association of Ireland, working for librarians, information professionals and libraries in Ireland.

[Library Association @LAIonline]

We have joined the Bluesky family! Please follow us at https://t.co/2c7btbY7GW to help enhance and build our community there! We will continue to update and share posts on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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HSLJ Summer 2026 issue!

This edition dives into DEBI —from accessibility in FE to neurodiversity in librarianship, Human Library projects, Graphic Medicine, and early‑career LIS voices.
A powerful, inclusive read for our community.

https://t.co/vbY4xPZxy1

#hslg #medlibs #DEBI

[Library Association @LAIonline]

Congratulation to Paschal Donohoe, who recieved the LAI President's Medal, presented by Lorna Dodd, President of the LAI, in recognition of his efforts in promoting and advocating for libraries and reading.

#LibraryAssociationOfIreland #LAIPresidentsMedal #PaschalDonohoe

[Library Association @LAIonline]

📚Want to develop your systematic searching skills?

🔍Join Wichor Bramer for a 2 part online workshop "Efficiency and Confidence in Systematic Searches".

👇These workshops are exclusive to LAI members and are free for HSLG members. Find out more here:

https://t.co/hYGbgC4utX

[Library Association @LAIonline]

Registration for #LAICILIP2026 is OPEN!
Join us 29-30 April at Monaghan Peace Campus. Need bursary support? Apply now!
🔗More info: https://t.co/htklI51pLf
🔗Tickets: https://t.co/faIMtAJhjf

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Recording available: Libraries Leading Change for Climate and Sustainability - ELAN Sustainability Webinar #1

https://t.co/u0GWXbjil1

Read more: https://t.co/K7M6xOQJYY

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LAI Rare Books Group AGM & Annual Lecture. Dr Nora Moroney: "Benjamin Iveagh - a life in books". Online, Wed 18 Feb, at 12.00. The Group is also running an online rare books cataloguing course on Thurs, 26 Feb. Links below!

https://t.co/3d0Es7s4vU

https://t.co/0qQWfOaegs

[Library Association @LAIonline]

The National Library of Ireland is delighted to be accepting applications for the position of Assistant Keeper Grade 1 in Photographic Collections.

More information about the role and application process is at https://t.co/L7EIqPXRHJ

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The LAI/CILIP Conference will take place on Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th of April in Monaghan at the stunning new Peace Campus. The Call for Papers and Conference theme will be announced soon!

We are really looking forward to another wonderful conference!

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Join us for the Youth Libraries Group 'Recommending with Confidence' Conference 2026📚! East & West locations, with projects, authors, and keynote Richard Hogan. https://t.co/q49RssZG5B

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Nollaig Shona daoibh go léir! 🎅🎄🌟

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📢Call for Abstracts!!!

The 2026 conference theme is Transforming futures: Libraries leading through Change and Innovation. #CONUL26 invites submissions for presentations and posters.

📩 Submit Your Abstract here: https://t.co/qJzDv8CDKW

[Library Association @LAIonline]

Call for Abstracts!!!

The 2026 conference theme is Transforming futures: Libraries leading through Change and Innovation. #CONUL26 invites submissions for presentations and posters.

Submit Your Abstract here: https://t.co/cqSjt51BGu

[Kerry Library - www.kerrylibrary.ie @KerryLibrary]

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Christmas storytime in Tralee Library last night.

[Kerry Library - www.kerrylibrary.ie @KerryLibrary]

Rannta & Amhráin trí Ghaeilge do theaghlaigh le leanaí óga. Fáilte roimh gach leibhéal Gaeilge. (Songs and Rhymes in Irish for babies and toddlers.)

🎄Leabharlann Trá Lí
🎅11.30am, De hAoine
🎁19ú Nollaig

[Cork City Libraries @corkcitylibrary]

Lots of exciting new arrivals this week at the Rory Gallagher Music Library! 📚

From books about Bruce Springsteen and Chappell Roan, to movie soundtracks and K-Pop CDs. There’s something for every music fan to enjoy.

Everything is FREE to borrow with your library card!🆓

[Galway City Library @galwaycitylib]

As our Terry Pratchett 'Discworld Book Club' draws to a close, we are delighted to announce a new 'Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Club', which commences in January. If you are interested in joining, please email us or call 091 509 094.
#BookClub #ReadingForFun #AtYourLibrary

[An Post Irish Book Awards @IrishBookAward]

"They can transport you from the darkest places..."

We loved speaking with Pádhraic Quinn after his win at this year's awards. For his short story "All The Birch Trees Were Waving", he took the award for New Irish Writing Best Short Story, in association with the @Independent_ie

[Library Association @LAIonline]

The LAI/CILIP Ireland Library Ireland Week team is delighted to announce the winner for the Staff Champion Award: Tracy McEneaney of Ardkeen Library, Waterford.

Congratulations Tracy! A truly inspiring and transformational Library colleague who goes above and beyond! #LIW25

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"This is the best therapy to meet people within their community even if it is one day a week to discuss what they have just read any recommendations or just a wee friendly chat. Isolation leads to loneliness and poor mental health. Thank god for this service may it continue".

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Congratulations to the winner of the Library Ireland Week 2025 public competition 'How do libraries light the way for you?' Irene McLaughlin! 🙌
Irene had some lovely words to share about her local library [see in thread!].
#liw25 #librarieslightheway

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"Mobile libraries are the key to reaching out to people in rural areas,to keep people connected to friends and families. A wee life saver to any people / person living on their own..."