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The background is orange and there are 2 identical images at each side of the post. the image is a photo of MIC Limerick Library and MIC Thurles library entrances side by side. There are 3 text boxes. One is a white text box with black text that reads January Opening Hours January 2nd-January 23rd. The second box is blue with black text reading MIC Limerick Monday- Friday 9am-4.45pm. The third box is blue with black text reading MIC Thurles Monday- Friday 9am-4.45pm.

Our out of term opening hours for January 2nd - January 23rd.

Both Limerick and Thurles have the same hours until January 23rd.

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a background with blue and green and pink and orange swirls. The MIC Libraries Logo is placed on the bottom centre. There is a graphic of a to do list and an orange ox titled to do list, which reads: It might surprise you to know but January is a busy month in the library and we make lists so we don’t forget any jobs! Here is your reminder to request and update your Reading Lists this month, get yours done early, and as always contact the library with any problems.

Happy New Year! Welcome back to our academic staff!

The library staff are back to work and our to do lists are filling up. Here's your reminder that you need to request your new reading list and we will let you know when it's ready to update.
As always email us with any queries.

Our annual Thurles Christmas video is here for you all to enjoy!

We are signing off today from MIC Thurles and Limerick Libraries for the Christmas Break, to all our staff and their families Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

We are open until December 23rd and will reopen on January 2nd.

A festive red background with white writing saying Merry Christmas down the sides. The Thurles library logo with a reindeer popping out the side. and in the centre: a photo of MIC Thurles' Christmas display lit up. We have multicolour lights hanging from our black shelves that hold books and elves and Santa hats. There is a fireplace underneath the shelves made from black and red books and lights wound around books to make the fire. And a Santa graphic is sticking his head down the chimney.

A festive red background with white writing saying Merry Christmas down the sides. The MIC Limerick Library logo with an elf hat sitting on top. And in the centre: a photo of the limerick library Christmas tree, it is surrounded by books from the recreational reading section and the tree is decorated in gold and red baubles and red tinsel.

It's been a busy Semester 1 and we hope you have benefitted from our posts. If there is anything you would like to see in Semester 2 email us and let us know, we are here for you!
The libraries will close on December 23rd and reopen on January 2nd.
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a pink background with text that reads: In the run up to exam season, a reminder to our staff to take your breaks, don’t burnout, and if you need a quiet place, and the staff room isn’t working come join us in the library! We guarantee it’s quiet. Every year we remind our students to take care of themselves and especially now, after a busy semester, we want to remind our staff to take it easy, and look after yourselves. There are two logos, for thurles and limerick and two graphics saying breathe and sleep well.

It's exam season, and it's been a very busy semester 1, and every year we remind our students to look after themselves and this year, since we have an academic focused social media presence, we want to remind our staff to look after themselves!
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Today we celebrate the College's Foundation Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 🙏

#MICLibraries #FeastDay #FoundationDay

Image: a graphic of a green, meditating frog in the centre with a pale blue background, the white Libraries logo in the SW corner and blue, orange and yellow decorative designs in the other corners. Text: 'Preparing For Exams: 1. Make a schedule for you, 2. Check your exam schedule, 3. Take regular breaks, 4. Prepare notes and practice Tests, 5. Talk it out.

It's exam time again. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the two weeks ahead.

MIC Limerick Library is open 9am - 10pm (10am - 6pm on Saturday 6th and 13th Dec). MIC Thurles Library is open 9am - 9pm (9am - 5pm on Fridays).

#MICLibraries #MICStudents #exams

Did you know MIC Thurles has the sixth book of The Saint John's Bible in a secure case on display?
And if you'd like to learn more about the wonderful art in these editions of the Bible, come up to MIC Thurles Library and check out "The Art of The Saint John's Bible"
#micthurles #thesaintjohnsbible

Image contains two pictures of the Library Building Foyer and a blue text box: the first picture is the bottle bin in its old location next to the steps and vending machine and the second picture is the bottle bin in its new location next to the Library Returns Box by the Library entrance. The text is the same as the caption. The navy Limerick Library logo is in the SE corner.

The Bottle Bin has been moved to the Library Entrance. The proceeds from these donations go towards the Student Welfare Fund run by MISU. This move also aligns with our promotion of sustainable practices within and around the Library. A great way to help overall!

#MICLimkLib #MISU #sustainability

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a photo of stained glass

The schedule for the day 9.40am Tea/Coffee 10am-10.20am Welcome address 10.20am-11.15am Keynote Address 11.15am-11.30am Coffee Break 11.30am-12.20pm Parallel Sessions 1&2 12.20pm-12.50pm Special Session 12.50pm-2pm Lunch Break 2pm-2.55pm Keynote Address 3pm-3.50pm Parallel Sessions 3&4 3.50pm-4.10pm Coffee Break 4.10pm-5.15pm Keynote Address and Closing Discussion.

Synod of Thurles, 1850: 175th Anniversary Symposium' at St Patrick's Campus, MIC Thurles, Thursday December 4ᵗʰ. Keynotes by Professor Salvador Ryan Professor Niamh Nic Ghabhann and Prof Sarah Ruddy. Guided tour of Croke Library. Multidisciplinary short papers on the Synod’s legacy & impact on education, culture, society, the laity and hierarchy & local communities. Special session on the Synod and the Church of Ireland with Bishop Brendan Leahy, Archbishop Michael Jackson and Rev. Professor Anne Lodge. Free Event. All welcome. To register see https://www.mic.ul.ie/Synod-of-Thurles-1850?index=0

On 4 December 2025, Mary Immaculate College Thurles will host a multidisciplinary symposium to mark the 175th anniversary of the historic Synod of Thurles, which convened in 1850 in the very building that now forms the heart of MIC Thurles.

www.mic.ul.ie/Synod-of-Thu...

For anyone who is unsure where to find the Cite it Right option on the website, just go to our main page www.mic.ul.ie/library and scroll down until you see Cite it Right, remember to direct your students here next Semester to make correcting that little bit easier.

This post has a red festive background with snowflakes and Christmas lights. there is a "Tis the season" graphic in red and green with a reindeer jumping over the words. The text reads: As the semester winds down, and the weather turns cold, and you want to sit in front of the fire with a good book, please remember, we are checking our lists, we know who has overdue books, and we will quite happily re-issue them to you but you must bring the book to the library first. There is a graphic of Santa reading a list, a library shelf with books and words that read: Time to return the Library Books. and the blue MIC Libraries logo is in-between Santa and the book shelf.

Week 12 is upon us & the library staff are hard at work making sure that our books are available for both staff & students. We have gone through Lost and Missing Lists, please check your shelves and desks and bring library books back to the Library Desk, we can reissue or return them for you.

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MIC Libraries provide an extensive range of services to both staff and students across its campuses.

To find out more, go to the MIC Library homepage and explore our services from A-Z.

#MICLibraries #A-Zservices

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Happy International Education Week!

Come and see our display in honour of MIC's international links in the Limerick Library.

#MICLibraries #IntlEduWeek

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MIC Thurles Staff, this years Christmas Raffle is now in Thurles Library, only €2 a line, in aid of Vision Ireland and you can win a gorgeous Hamper. Please come to the library desk to sign up. Cash only.

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Alt text: the background is blue with numbers and lines to make a grid. In the top right corner is the MIC libraries logo, in the centre top is the logo for the ESRI. There is are 2 white boxes with text. The first reads: ESRI Reports: reports of the Economic and Social Research Institute. The second box reads: The mission of the ESRI is to advance evidence-based policymaking that supports economic sustainability and social progress in Ireland. ESRI researchers apply the highest standards of academic excellence to challenges facing policymakers, focusing on 12 areas of critical importance to 21st Century Ireland. There are 2 grey boxes listing these 12 areas: Research areas Behavioural Science Climate Competitiveness, Trade & FDI Education Energy and Environment Health and Quality of Life Housing Labour Markets & Skills Macroeconomics Migration, Integration & Demography Social Inclusion & Equality Taxation, Welfare & Pensions.

Our library gives you access to ESRI reports in the database section of our website libguides.mic.ul.ie/az/databases...

These reports cover 12 areas of critical importance to 21st Century Ireland.

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The caption is orange text with a blue background, it reads "our Luceat Archive: a research resource" below the caption is a photo of Luceat magazines inside a frame shaped like a church window. In the bottom corner is the MIC libraries logo in blue, white and orange.

the writing is in blue and reads: our luceat achive gives you access to: Articles written by former students about their work from across the world. Photos of how our St. Pat students lived and studied. A look at the history of our college. Below this text is a photo of the boxes that hold the Luceat collection.

Caption reads: Over the summer our Library Assistant Jade used our Luceat magazines to research the Harry Clarke Windows. Below are 3 photos, one of each of the Harry Clarke windows.

top left hand corner a photo of the college pre 1920's. top right hand corner a banner in blue and orange that reads did you know? middle of image a caption reads: Our Harry Clarke windows were installed in the 1920's on the gable end of the Chapel. beside this is an image of the gable end of the college showing the 3 windows in place. bottom left: image of the construction of the college extension for what is now called the alumni wing. Caption bottom right corner: In the 1950's due to construction these 3 Harry Clarke windows were moved to their current location on the side wall of the Chapel.

Did you know we have an archive of (almost) all the Luceat magazines printed by St. Pats college stored in MIC Thurles Library? They're a treasure trove of stories & snapshots of the history of our college. Visit us & read them for yourself, who knows what you might learn.
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If you're having login issues, you may need to update or reset your password to avoid access issues and delays. (Passwords need to be updated every 3 months). Link in bio.

If you're still experiencing problems after this, contact Limerick or Thurles Library.

#MICstaff #MICstudents #pwreset

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Need a hand with EndNote, Systematic Reviews or Research in Limerick?

Email and ask for our Assistant Librarian, Deirdre. She’ll give you a helping hand. Our email is Library@mic.ul.ie.

#MICLimerickLibrary #SystematicReviews #EndNote #Research

Our first MIC Thurles graduating class to graduate here in Thurles!
We are so proud of you, Class of 2025, and so happy we had the chance to celebrate alongside you all.
Our graduates made the processional walk from the Cathedral back to St. Pat’s Campus and the sun shone all day long!
Congrats!!

The background image is the class photo of 2025 outside the front door of Thurles College, taken by Ruth Talbot, our librarian. In the bottom left corner is the blue and orange MIC Libraries Thurles logo. There are 3 captions: the top left corner reads "Graduation is back in Thurles!" The top right corner reads "We can't wait to see you all Friday" and along the bottom of the photo reads "Class of 2025".

An exciting week in Thurles! For the first time since St. Pats. Thurles became MIC Thurles we are holding Graduation back in Thurles!
We can't wait to see our Class of 2025 walk out of the Cathedral on Friday with their degrees.
The library will close at 5pm Thursday & remain closed Friday Oct 31st.

Huge congratulations to all of our 2025 Graduates last week! 🎉

You've earned this! Well done, and best wishes for the future ahead!

#MICGraduation #MICLimerick #MICLimerickLibrary

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The Mary Immaculate College Research Repository - MIRR, gives access to published and unpublished works of MIC faculty and researchers as well as research Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations awarded to MIRR researchers, digital archives and internal collections.

#MIClibraries #MIRR

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Both MIC Libraries have regular open times but these can change with events and holidays.

If you want to check the opening hours of your Library, please go to our website for updated times and dates -
www.mic.ul.ie/library - or click the link in our bio.

#miclibraries #openinghours #librarywebsite

A photo of library shelves, with text boxes overlayed. The first reads "Our Library homepage has been updated! We've heard your feedback and we've updated the photo." The second reads "our services are easier to see and use. any other issues? let us know!" In-between these boxes is a screenshot of the library homepage, as it now looks.

We take all feedback seriously, and we know the library homepage need updating. We have replaced the image on the homepage, and changed the colour of the text.
If you have any issues or notice any improvements needed, always reach out to us: library@mic.ul.ie or thurleslibrary@mic.ul.ie

Background: one of MIC Thurles' bookshelves. There is a graphic of an essay in the bottom left corner and the MIC Thurles Libraries symbol in the bottom right corner. There is a green text box in the middle of the post and it reads: Deborah Tobin is running MIC Thurles’ Academic Learning Center every Wednesday in Room 219 in the study room corridor. Please direct students who are looking for extra support to ourselves and Deborah. We know this is not only a great help to students but for our academic staff too when it’s time to correct assignments. But if you notice the same issues occurring let us or Deborah know. Let us help you!

It's Academic Integrity Week: what better way to mark it that highlighting our Academic Learning Centre in Room 219 with Deborah on Wednesdays here in Thurles. If your students are struggling or just need someone to chat to to help develop their skills please let them know Deborah is here to help.

Image is grey with orange and yellow textboxes next to a white graphic of pen and paper on navy, orange and yellow circles, with the navy MIC Library logo in the SW corner. Text: Referencing Tips: 1: Take notes: As you research and write your essay, make notes of what sources and quotes you’re using as you go! Don’t leave referencing to the last minute! 2: Know what Style: Make sure you know what referencing style you need for the subject you’re writing in! 3: Tools: Use referencing tools like “Cite Them Right”, “Endnote” and the referencing guides in the library to help! 4: Double Check: Reread over your references and double check them to make sure everything is correct! 5: Be Consistent: Consistency is one of the most important parts of referencing. Make sure everything follows the same format!

Here are some Referencing Tips for Academic Integrity Week!

Academic Integrity refers to honesty and responsibility in your studies, valuing ethical behaviour and avoiding plagiarism, cheating and dishonesty.

More resources are available on our Library website.

#miclibraries #academicintegrity

Image: navy background and white box with orange and navy text. There are yellow decorative dots in the NE and SW corners with the orange Limerick Library logo in the SE corner. Text: Audio Visual Library - MIC Limerick Campus has a large audio-visual collection which is held on the first floor of the library. We offer: Material for School Placement (e.g. posters, CDs, DVDs, cards, books, kits, realia). DVDs (e.g. feature films, documentaries, television series). CDs (Audio recordings compilations of voices that have been captured as they discuss their own lives, histories and experiences of events in Irish national and social history). Microfilm (Mainly national and regional newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries, with some newspapers from the 18th century, and manuscripts from the National Irish Folklore Collection).

MIC Limerick Library has a large Audio-Visual collection which includes teaching resources for School Placement, CDs and DVDs, and Microfilm documents such as Manuscripts and historic Newspapers which can be viewed our microfilm readers.

The AV Library is located on the first floor.

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The Library Link: CONUL Access Scheme gives access to all full-time Academic Staff, Doctoral and Masters (research and taught) students to participating libraries across the Island of Ireland.

Apply for your card on the Library website.

The MIC logo is on the top left corner. The MIC Libraries logo is in the top right corner. The title reads Open Access Publishing at MIC. There is a box, screen grabbed from our Open Access Publishing Agreements Libguide. The subheading is Number of pre-paid APCs available in 2025. They are available on a first come first served basis. All the info on this post is on the libguide, which is linked in the caption. The post lists who we have publishing agreements with, how many we have available and what ones are expired or due to this year.

For those publishing under our Open Access deals, here is the latest quota update for 2025. All our open access publishing deals are available, with updates, on our Open Access Publishing Agreements Libguide.

libguides.mic.ul.ie/c.php?g=7255...

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