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Head of Academic Services, Maynooth University Library. Own views.

Joined March 2013
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Be sure to download the #CONUL25 Conference app. - Customise your Conference Agenda - Access Poster details - Chat with other attendees - View sponsor information - Participate in the Sponsor Quiz - See speaker bios - Review the Book of Abstracts - Download materials
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Why Trump's attacks on libaries are bad news for everyone. Recent events in the US have shown us that libraries and the services and information they provide must never be taken for granted, writes @cathalmccauley @MaynoothUni rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0506/…
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Drum roll please! We are delighted to announce the winner of our CONUL T&D #ResearchAward for 2025 - Congratulations to Dr. Aoife Coffey @UCCLibrary and @ArminStraube of @ULLibrary & their winning proposal "Development of a National RDM Costing Model"
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Why are librarians up in arms over ebooks? Lack of available stock, high prices & onerous terms & conditions mean ebooks currently offer poor value for readers & libraries. By @cathalmccauley @library_mu @MaynoothUni Martin Bradley & @tzu_ham @LGMAIreland rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0904/…
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Sadly we say goodbye to our 18 Erasmus+ visitors from all over Europe. Thanks to the CONUL libraries hosting a great week of talks and visits. Check out the posts at #ErasmusDub24 @CONULTandD @conulireland @LIBEReurope @hea_irl @ErasmusIreland @UCDLibrary @kaadublin
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A warm welcome to all of our Conul Erasmus attendees who are joining us from around Europe in @library_mu today! #ErasmusDub24
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Excited to welcome our visitors from all over Europe to this week's CONUL Erasmus week. Starting today in the Royal Irish Academy. #erasmusdub24 @Library_RIA @CONULTandD
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Congrats to our colleague @Aine_Carey & Dr Alison Fitzgerald @MaynoothHist who were this afternoon awarded a prestigious @MaynoothUni @MU_DTL Teaching & Learning Fellowship. Their project is entitled Fostering a Community of Scholarship in an Undergraduate Dissertation module.
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Due to an ongoing situation with burst water main in Maynooth, the library will REMAIN CLOSED today, Sunday February 11th. We apologise for any inconvenience. Reopening tomorrow morning at 8am. @MaynoothUni @StPatsMaynooth
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Expressions of interest from @MaynoothUni postgrads, in joining the Library Facilities and Events Team by Sunday, 20th August. Further details: bitly.ws/RxwX @MaynoothUni @maynoothsu @KennedyNUIM @MU_PostGrad
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
EPIC!!! We did it All Ireland final here we come – at Galway, Ireland
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For the Easter season, enjoy this virtual experience showcasing a selection of books published within the last 12-18 months by @MaynoothUni and @StPatsMaynooth staff. @MULibraryMaker View the experience here - ow.ly/b9ky50NypAt #virtualtours #easter
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
A wonderful opportunity to take on a senior role @library_MU @MaynoothUni and to work with @hughtweet @morleyfme @LauraConnn and a great team. Applications close 2nd April 2023 #LISjobsIE #libraries
Head of Collections and Content (Permanent), Library, Maynooth University: Maynooth University - Professional / Managerial / Administrative, Support - Administration, Library Services and Information Management, Other, Student… universityvacancies.com/mayn… #universityvacanciesireland
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Tick Tock goes the call for papers clock... The theme is so good this year, it'd be a shame to miss it... #CONUL23 abstract deadline Monday 16th January conference.conul.ie/call-for…
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New Year, New Career? A great opportunity to come and work @library_MU #LISjobsIE #libraries
Teaching & Learning Librarian (Assistant Librarian II) (Teaching & Research Development) (Permanent) Maynooth University: Maynooth University - Professional / Managerial / Administrative, Support - Business and Management… universityvacancies.com/mayn… #universityvacanciesireland
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
Librarians on Erasmus programmes! Check out the experiences of participants from all over Europe on the Dublin Erasmus staff mobility week as well as the experiences of Irish librarians on European programmes conul.ie/conul-erasmus-staff…
We are delighted to celebrate Heritage Week @library_MU with free lunchtime and evening talks over four days (16-19 August). Full details here: maynoothuniversity.ie/librar… @MaynoothUni @StPatsMaynooth #HeritageWeek2021
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Assistant Librarian - Engagement & Information Services (EIS)(Maternity Leave Contract), Maynooth University: Maynooth University - Professional / Managerial / Administrative - Information Management and Librarianship universityvacancies.com/mayn… #universityvacanciesireland
Laura Connaughton retweeted
Annual @library_MU Academic Writing and poster design Workshop @helenfallon & @LauraConnn will take place on Thursday 20th May. This is for people working in libraries who wish to write for publication and/or do poster presentations Details and booking bit.ly/AcWriMu21
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Laura Connaughton retweeted
On #WorldBookDay @library_MU is pleased to present a virtual exhibition of African Women Writers. These, and many other writers from the Global South are available in our collection bit.ly/MUaww2021 @MuSanctuary @MaynoothUni @EqualityMU @MU_AthenaSwan @Africa_Centre
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