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Department of Government and Politics Research Seminar today at 3.00 in ORB 2.03. Do our local authorities continue to be cold chambers for women? How can our councils become more reflective of society? ALL WELCOME. @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social @ucclibrary.bsky.social

Sepia Toned photograph of a wide, empty street running past extensive wartime ruins. On the left, piles of rubble and the skeletal remains of bombed buildings stand with broken walls and window openings exposed. On the right, a single person stands on the roadside, small against the scale of destruction. The scene feels stark and silent, emphasizing the devastation and emptiness of the urban landscap

For Holocaust Memorial Day we are sharing another photograph from the Peters Photographic Collection, held at UCC Library.
Dr Aisley Shalvey has written a post for our blog that discusses her current research & her use of our Special Collections & Archives.
theriverside.ucc.ie/2026/01/26/h...

Three major research universities opt out of new Elsevier deal Complaints over ‘price increases’ and open access models spur UK institutions to walk away from offer from publishing giant, despite nationally negotiated agreement

Kent, Essex and apparently Sussex all decline to be gouged by Elsevier Read & Publish deals. Others may well follow. 1/2

(The rainbow flag, created by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978 and commissioned by Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., is widely recognised as a symbol of equality, diversity, inclusion, and visibility.)

#ucclibrary #rainbow #rainbowpride #pride

A central stairwell in the Boole Library with each step painted a different colour, forming a rainbow pattern. The colourful stairs are framed by concrete walls and metal handrails, leading up to a bright, open library space above.

Welcome back to UCC Library.
As you all return to campus, you might notice a new feature on the central stairwell in Boole Library — our Rainbow Stairs. They celebrate the diversity of our community and our commitment to an inclusive, welcoming library
#ucclibrary #rainbow #rainbowpride #pride

Thank you ❤️

A round wooden table with a laptop, book and headphones. In the background is a large window overlooking stone buildings and trees.

Writing in the library today!

Announcing the last show of 2025 tomorrow.
Keep your eyes peeled!

@ucclibrary.bsky.social

A classroom-style setting with multiple tables arranged in rows, where people are seated and working on laptops. At the front of the room, a presenter stands near a podium and a large projection screen displaying a slide with text and diagrams in green and purple. The walls are teal, and the ceiling has white panels with fluorescent lights. There are water bottles and notebooks on the tables, and a wooden shelving unit is visible on the left side of the room.

We’ve wrapped up our Graduate Information Literacy (PG6009) course for semester 1 – delivered over three days this week -  33 researchers attended for all 4 Colleges at @ucc.ie .
It was lovely to meet you all

Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections Join the LAI Rare Books Group to learn how climate change affects buildings and special collections in libraries.

Climate Change, Sustainability and Special Collections.
Friday 28th November at National Library of Ireland.

Further details and booking on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-change-sustainability-and-special-collections-tickets-1589550039959

Pressure to publish is rising as research time shrinks, finds survey of scientists Researchers feel that pressures to publish are increasing, but the time and resources available to do research are decreasing, according to a survey by Elsevier.

Scientists feel that the pressure to publish is rising, but that the time and resources they have to do the necessary research are falling, according to a survey of 3,200 researchers

go.nature.com/4hNDvuN

Thanks to everyone who joined yesterday’s Lego Session: Citing and Academic Integrity
We covered quoting, paraphrasing, and identifying bibliographic details for books, articles & webpages.
More sessions coming soon
#UCCLibrary #AcademicIntegrity

Love this article by our Learning and Teaching team setting out how they have worked together to strengthen their combined evidence synthesis skills to support research across @ucc.ie

Love the mix of global and Irish at NORFest! Great presentation from my colleague Donna from @ucclibrary.bsky.social on UCC APCs. The bottom line: we pay at least €400k per year on top of OA agreements.

Hein Online now has a new articles summaries feature. More information can be found at libguides.heinonline.org/law-journal-...

Irish Newspapers Archive is getting a new site - more information can be found at vimeo.com/showcase/109...

Lego-powered workshop on citing & academic integrity at UCC Library.
Thurs 6 Nov, 14:00–15:30, Boole Library.
Open to students & staff — bring a laptop.
More info and Registration at: libcal.ucc.ie/event/4398675

A photo of a modern concrete library building with large windows, partially visible on the right side of the image. Trees with green foliage are in the foreground, and the sky is blue with scattered clouds. Overlaid text reads: “YOUR LIBRARY. YOUR SAY” at the top and “UCC Library Survey is now live” at the bottom.

UCC Library invites staff to take part in our UCC Library Survey (28 Oct–25 Nov).

Your feedback helps shape our research and teaching support, spaces and collections.

It takes 8–10 mins. And you could win some great prizes

www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJ...

Presentation and presenters sitting to discuss

Cormac O'Malley stands and shows a book of Helen Hooker O'Malley's art

Excellent and very enjoyable overview of Helen Hooker O'Malley's life and work by her son Cormac O'Malley, celebrating the acquisition of her photographic archive @ucc.ie @ucclibrary.bsky.social
#photography #IrishHistory #archives

Open Access Pathways - celebrating #OpenAccessWeek @ucclibrary.bsky.social @hardyschwamm.bsky.social presenting an overview of the importance of Open Access

Today's #OpenAccessWeek event at @ucclibrary.bsky.social was called "Unlocking Open Research: From First Steps to Lasting Impact" (libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve...), focusing on PaPOR TraIL, the Navigating Open Research guide and checklists for research data management and OA publishing.

A little end of week appreciation post for research support staff who deal with neurotic academics like myself with such grace and competence. The team in UCC were fantastic and the RDO in Maynooth are really wonderful. They make all the good things we are able to do happen.

Stop stressing about DMPs. Start feeling confident in your research practice.
Creative Zone, Boole Library Wednesday October 22 10.00 -13.00 Register Here
Your future self will thank you (
libcal.ucc.ie/event/443725...

#OAweek #DataManagement #FAIRdata #OpenResearch (4/4)

FAIR principles demystified: learn what they mean and how to actually apply them

This isn't another overwhelming lecture. It's a supportive session with: Practical tools you can use immediately Real solutions for common data struggles A community of researchers on the same journey (3/4)

Join us this Wednesday 22nd October and discover resources built specifically to make your research life easier:
Step-by-step checklists for data management planning
A practical guide FOR early career researchers
Digital badge to build your open research skills from the ground up (2/4)

Promotional graphic for International Open Access Week, taking place October 20–26, 2025, with the theme “Who owns our knowledge?” The top section features the Open Access Week logo and dates on a blue gradient background. Below are six images showing the open access symbol overlaying different scenes: a person reaching for a book, a person standing under a starry sky, someone browsing library shelves, a person reading outdoors, a graduate in academic robes, and colorful network cables.

Drowning in research data? Confused about FAIR principles? You're not alone.
As an early career researcher, navigating data management and open research can feel overwhelming. We've got you covered. (1/4)

Two great events next week at @ucclibrary.bsky.social ! All welcome! #OpenAccessWeek

A sepia-toned photograph showing a young woman standing beside a detailed sculpture of a cherub-like figure holding a horn. The sculpture is mounted on a square pedestal decorated with ornate designs. The woman has short, wavy hair and wears a light blouse, looking calmly at the camera. The lighting highlights the sculpture’s curves and the woman’s thoughtful expression.

Join us at UCC Library to celebrate the acquisition of Helen Hooker O’Malley Roelefs’s photographic archive—the first by a female visual artist in our collections.
📍 Boole Library / Online
🗓️ Wed 22 Oct 2025, 2:30–3:30pm
🔗 More details and link for online libcal.ucc.ie/event/4450810

Open Access Publishing During this online workshop you will learn more about the importance of Open Access Publishing, the origins of the movement and the different types of OA – Green/Gold/Diamond....

Thursday 23 Oct:
Open Access Publishing
Avoid APCs, meet funder requirements, & share your work openly via CORA.
🕙 10:00–12:00 | Online
libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/cla...

#OpenAccessWeek #UCCResearch
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Wednesday 22 Oct:
Unlocking Open Research
Explore the new Open Research Digital Badge & UCC’s new guide Navigating Open Research.
📍Creative Zone | ⏰10:00–13:00
libcal.ucc.ie/calendar/Eve...
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