Kim Harte

Happy, Happy #WITmonth!💃🎉📚 In August we celebrate books written by women in a language other than English that have been translated.

Read (even if it's just one book), share, #NameTheTranslator without whom literature would be less rich. For more, do check out www.womenintranslation.org/witmonth

I virtually attended #ARLIS2025 last week and am still going through my notes and the various articles and resources I bookmarked while tuned in – so much food for thought! Congratulations to the @arlis-uk.bsky.social team on an excellent conference.

Oh she’s there, she just too shy for photos.

That’s more like it.

Managed to get a decent one despite the waves! 🤢

What a day this was! Here we are on the Saltee ferry in our matching Jon Klassen hats. Totally unplanned but very on brand 🐢

5 adult and one child stand in a clearing with lots of greenery. They are all holding a mixtures of trophys and books and smiling at the camera

Introducing our winners from the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards 2025 🤩

Our thanks to lead sponsors KPMG, to the Arts Council & Arts Council NI for their support and our hosts @ilfdublin.bsky.social.

Read all about our winners here⬇️
childrensbooksireland.ie/news-events/...

The #KlausFluggePrize shortlist has been announced: "The illustrators [the judges] have chosen to shortlist have very different styles and subject matter but share exceptional ability to tell a story and to create mood and character, while their originality and talent stood out."
#KFP25

👋 Join the Poetry Ireland Team!
Now hiring for the role of Librarian.

Poetry Ireland is seeking a passionate, qualified Librarian to lead the development of the new Seamus Heaney Poetry Library at No. 11 Parnell Square.

ℹ️ Find full application details here: www.poetryireland.ie/news/poetry-...

All set for our final book club meeting of the current run! We’re discussing the @childrensbooksireland.ie Awards shortlisted ‘Stitch’ by Pádraig Kenny, published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #ReadingHeroes

Had the loveliest time in Glasgow and Edinburgh over the Easter weekend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The End of Monto: A Century On Three Castles Burning · Episode

2025 marks 100 years since the closure of Monto, Dublin’s historic red light district. If you’re interested in the lives of the women who lived & worked there, I highly recommend Caroline West’s book Wrong Women & this episode of the Three Castles Burning podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/3QW0...

Fabulous day spent visiting @marshslibrary.bsky.social and 14 Henrietta Street – two Dublin City gems.

Oh we’d LOVE that – thanks Frank!

We had such fun with it – thank YOU!

Our junior book club had a brilliant time adventuring with Noah’s Gold by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social! After some great chats about treasure, teamwork, and tech, we made our own island maps and swapped clues to find hidden treasure.

Our junior book club had a brilliant time adventuring with Noah’s Gold by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social! After some great chats about treasure, teamwork, and tech, we made our own island maps and swapped clues to find hidden treasure.

Yep! I have been influenced so that makes you influencers. Thanks for the inspiration and for spreading the good vibes 😌

Thanks to inspiration from @dculibrary.bsky.social at the @aslibraries.bsky.social conference, I’ve set up a De-stress Table! Herbal tea, chocolate, fidget toys, mindful colouring, uplifting quotes, a community jigsaw – little things to help students relax and recharge as we near the end of term.

How many of these are still there, Louisa?

First Mother’s Day without her. Thinking of her today and every day.

Thanks to @aslibraries.bsky.social for an inspiring and thought-provoking conference – Maith sibh! 👏
#ASL2024

Our final case study of the day – Nuala Murray & Aoife Murphy on the Learning & Development Working Group @dculibrary.bsky.social. The group promotes a culture of continuous learning in the library and provides an opportunity for staff to share knowledge and enhance their skills. #ASL2025

Now, my lovely colleague Kirsteen Walters (SETU Libraries) speaks about the development of an OER designed to support students’ attainment of AI literacy. The resource is available here: library.setu.ie/files/OER/in... #ASL2025

On to our last panel of case studies now – Claire Mason from MU on how academic libraries in Ireland are supporting student wellbeing through their spaces, collections & activities. 87% of libraries surveyed place a greater priority on supporting student wellbeing since the pandemic. #ASL2025

A woman speaks from a lectern

A woman speaks from a lectern to a seated audience

Dr Claire McGuinness's talk at #ASL2025 focuses on the public library staff who have gone above and beyond to safeguard the freedom of marginalised communities in Ireland. Read the full report here digitalpolicy.ie/publication/...

Fascinating talk now from @clairemcguin.bsky.social on the role of public librarians in defending LGBTQ+ resources amidst rising disruption. Her research explores the mental & emotional toll of this disruption on library workers as they strive to maintain their services. #ASL2025

Jorden McMenamin & Mark Mulholland from ATU Library talk us through their innovative approach to student induction – a murder mystery event in the library! As well as breaking the ice & building connections, the event helped students navigate the library space & understand library services. #ASL2025

Next up, Grace O’Connor from @dculibrary.bsky.social on how their exam de-stress tables cultivate connection, inclusivity and wellbeing. #ASL2025

In our first case study, @martinoconnor.bsky.social speaks about how his radio show—Shush! Sounds from UCC Library—creates library champions, strengthens institutional relationships, encourages engagement with the library, and showcases library support for teaching, learning & research. #ASL2025