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Dublin City University Library based in three locations in Dublin, Ireland: O'Reilly Library (Glasnevin Campus), Cregan Library (St Patrick's Campus) and Woodlock Hall (All Hallows Campus)

A blue background with white text and a maze. The text reads: which path leads to the library? The answer to this puzzle is that all paths lead to the library! which really should be a surprise to no one
A snake made out of colourful fabric
We were rifling through dcu's special collections and archives when we found this: an ad for Sweepstakes that says: 'Leonardo could draw a horse: you, too could draw a horse'. Us Too???? say no more.
Architect's sketch of a barefoot young woman carrying a bundle. the sketch is in ink, and the young woman wears heavy looking shawls, earrings, and her hair is tied in a low ponytail as she faces away from us
Group photo of Erasmus Mobility Week 2026 participants standing on a balcony with a scenic view of trees and distant buildings under a clear sky. The group includes around fifteen people smiling toward the camera, some wearing lanyards and badges. The orange metallic ceiling above reflects light, and the text “Erasmus Mobility Week 2026” appears in large curved orange letters across the bottom of the image.
Screenshot of the new DCU Library Discovery Portal interface. The top banner reads “Introducing the New DCU Library Discovery Portal” above the DCU logo and navigation links for Research Assistant, New Search, Journal Finder, and A‑Z Databases. Below is a search bar with options for “Everything,” “Enter keywords,” “Natural Language Search,” and “Advanced Search.” The middle section displays six buttons labeled LETS Library E‑Tutorial, Subject Guides, Citing & Referencing, Libkey Discovery Suite, Borrowing Information, and Opening Hours. At the bottom is a field to enter a DOI or PMID with a yellow “Find Journal Article” button. The background shows shelves of books in warm lighting.
Engraving image is of two women (symbolizing peace and justice) embracing on a shared throne, surrounded by two angels, six cheeky lions, and two cherubs. The cherubs hold a plaque with the words: palestra avesco juridica.
18th June 12-1pm. FAIR data sharing & management with gwendolyn O'Connor of DCU Library. An introduction to FAIR (findable, accessible, Interoperable and reusable) data concepts! We'll cover strategies for data sharing and best practices for data management
Library by Alvy Carragher
17th June 12-1pm: supporting research using EBSCOhost databases with Richard Crookes of EBSCO. A training session for DCU staff and researchers. We'll cover everything you need to get started with EBSCOhost databases to support your research! Find, refine, store, retrieve and set up alerts to keep current and organized with the literature.
Poster announcing a DCU Library training session titled “Supporting Research using ProQuest databases.” The event is scheduled for 15th June, 12–1pm, with speaker Ali Nazari-Nouri from Clarivate. Text notes it’s for DCU staff and researchers, covering effective search strategies for ProQuest and tips for refining results. The design features blue and pink tones with a clock icon and elegant typography.
11th June 12-1pm Managing systematic reviews with covidence with Ghida Iskandarani from Covidence. A training Session for DCU Staff & Researchers. We'll go through the systematic review workflow and showcase some of the most popular features. You'll also get tips and tricks to jumpstart your progress as well as the opportunity to get your specific questions answered.
10th June 2-3pm Better Regulation with Nicola Barret of Better Regulation. A training session for DCU Staff and Researchers. We'll go through an overview of how to use the Better Regulation platform to help you find IE & EU legislation, Publications by organizations, commentaries, and more!
A row of 14 people standing behind a row of 7 people. Gwendolyn O'Connor is seated 5 people in from the left in the front row. Eilís O'Neill is standing in the back row, 2 people in from the left.
9th of June, 2-3pm. Web of science, confident discovery in an era of AI with Rachel Mangan - Clarivate. A training session for DCU Staff and researchers. In this session we will explain how Web Of Science provides trustworthy content and AI powered Smart Search for the discovery of critical research literature in your research topic.
Table display of diverse books arranged in neat rows, featuring colorful covers and well-known titles
Image of a screen showing the Communications Undergraduate Journal Alexander Kouker and Jim Rogers of DCU receiving a commendation at the Jennifer Burke Awards 2026
DCU LIbrary presents: Summer Sessions for Staff & Researchers Image is of four people sharing lunch and smiling at a laptop whilst sitting on a lawn
A video showcasing some of the many books on display at DCU Library's new Pride exhibition. The music playing in the background is by Le Tigre
Poster announcing DCU Library summer opening hours for June and July. The background shows a sunny campus scene with a fountain, trees, and a modern glass building under an orange overlay. Text lists hours: Cregan & O’Reilly Libraries open Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00, closed weekends; Woodlock Hall Library open Monday–Friday 08:30–13:30, closed weekends.
Nine people standing in a row
Text reads: Poetry Day Ireland. HOME. Thursday 28th May 2026. The Shape Of Home. Lunchtime poetry event with special guests, Kit Fryatt, Drumroll Poetry Circle, Patrick Dennan, Julie Whyte, Caitriona Ni Chleirchin, and Laoighseach Ni Choistealbha. Ground floor, Cregan Library DCU St Patrick's Campus 1-2pm Thursday 28th May. Free & Drop In Event
Ten people standing in a row. Six of the people are holding blue bags with the text 'It's in the bag' written on them.
Three people standing in a row
Rousseau's Children by Gavin McCrea
Two seated people talking to each other
A seated audience facing two seated people
A woman sitting in an armchair reading from a book
Two people standing in front of a large painting
Image of Emma Stapleton from DCU Library, and Daire Keogh, DCU President, smiling and holding a gold medal in a presentation box. Emma is wearing a long black dress, and Daire is wearing a navy suit
Pull up banner promoting Janeway
A man (Colin Barrett) shaking a woman's (DH) hand. They are standing beside a banner with the text: DCU Library Annual Creative Writing Competition Awards Night.
A person (Adam Nolan) speaking from a lectern. A banner is visible to their left, with the text DCU Discover DCU Library on it, and a picture of a stained glass window.
A woman (D.H.) speaking from a lectern. A banner is visible to her left, with the text DCU Discover DCU Library on it, and a picture of a stained glass window.
A woman (Orla Nic Aodha) speaking from a lectern. A banner is visible to her left, with the text DCU Discover DCU Library on it, and a picture of a stained glass window.
Cover of the Creative Writing Competition booklet
A seated audience facing a person speaking from a lectern. There are two projection screens to her left and right.
Four people standing in a row. L-R: Celine Campbell, Killian Downing, Hayley Brabazon and Eilís O'Neill. There is a banner to their right with the text Discover DCU Library on it.
A woman speaking from a lectern. There is a banner to the left with the text Discover DCU Library and an image of a stained glass window on it.
Eight students standing in a row, holding certificates. A banner with the text Discover DCU Library is visible to their right.
image of Colm taking part in a Q&A at today's LIR Annual Seminar, discussing how he found the process and learnings from it. He spoke very well and it was great to see him up on stage!
Text reads: The Lower Decks 2.0 A symposium on Janeway and Open Access Publishing/ May 21-22, Dublin City University, Ireland Image is an abstract one in shades of brown and yelllow and blue.
8 people standing in front of a window holding copies of a journal
Sunny day outside O'Reilly library. Text on image reads All Libraries Closed Bank Holiday Monday 4th May
Important update Cregan Library. Lift is working again. First floor resources unavailable. First floor toilets unavailable. We apologise for any inconvenience and are working hard to resolve these issues.
Two people holding books, standing in front of books displayed on rows of shelves
Text reads: Important Update Cregan Library Lift out of order First‑floor resources unavailable Some toilets unavailable We apologise for any inconvenience and are working hard to resolve these issues!
Two people seated in armchairs in front of a seated audience
Thomas Mann The Magic Mountain
A man sitting in an armchair
A man sitting in the armchair with his hand held up
A man sits in a chair reading from a book
Three people standing in a row. Two are holding copies of the book Wild Houses.
text: leaving certificate study scheme 11th may 23rd June
Leaving Certificate Masterclasss