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Interior of a modern exhibition gallery featuring a large blue display panel titled “180 Bliain ar an bhFód: Celebrating 180 Years: University College Cork in Society.” The panel showcases historic documents, seals, and a medal mounted on a white backing. To the right, a wall timeline highlights key dates, and a bold red panel titled “Research & Innovation” presents text and images about institutional developments. The space has white walls, track lighting, and a polished dark floor.
A recruitment graphic announcing a job opening for a Scholarly Communications Librarian. The background shows a person reading an academic book outdoors beside a laptop and smartphone. Text on the image states the position title and the closing date of 24 March 2026.
Seven library staff members pose on an indoor staircase painted in rainbow colours. They are arranged casually across the steps, smiling at the camera, with handrails and an open, modern library interior visible behind them
Screenshot of anonymous workshop feedback from an online library training session. The feedback shows a postgraduate student rating the session 5 out of 5 and praising the facilitator as “amazing,” smart, and considerate, with a humorous comment noting that snacks can’t be provided over Teams, followed by a very enthusiastic thank-you message.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Job advertisement featuring two open positions: 'Learning Support Librarian' with a closing date of 05 August 2025, and 'Head of Special Collections & Archives' with a closing date of 19 August 2025. The text 'We are hiring a' appears at the top in green. The background shows a modern building with large windows and surrounding trees
A UCC Library job advertisement with a background of sunlight streaming through a forest. The University College Cork logo is in the top-right corner. Text reads: “We are hiring a Head of Special Collections & Archives. UCC Library. Permanent Whole Time Post. Closing Date 19 August 2025.
A person with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black top, stands in front of blurred bookshelves. Their face is obscured. Text on the image reads: 'Liz Jolly' and 'We are delighted to say that Liz has joined UCC as University Librarian
Graphic featuring a sunlit forest background with the University College Cork (UCC) logo in the top right. Bold text reads: “We are hiring a Learning Support Librarian – UCC Library – Permanent Whole Time Post.” A box at the bottom right highlights: “Closing Date 05 August 2025.
A graphic with the following text: 'Essential Maintenance in Progress. Q+1 Reading Room closed. Section of Q+3 closed. East-side lifts not stopping at Q+3. All other areas remain open.' The background shows a person sitting at a desk near a window, surrounded by bookshelves
A job advertisement for University College Cork, Ireland. The background shows a sunlit forest with rays of sunlight streaming through the trees. The text reads: 'We are hiring a Programme & Events Coordinator. UCC Library. Permanent Whole Time Post. Closing Date 29 July 2025.' The UCC logo is displayed in the top right corner
A person with short hair and a backpack stands facing a sign outside UCC Library. The sign reads: "UCC Library Public Exhibitions – Free & Open to all – Come on in!" The library entrance and posters are visible in the background.
A group photo of six people standing in front of a building. The text at the top reads 'Meet our newest interns' and the text at the bottom reads 'We are really looking forward to working with you all.
A black-and-white vintage photo of a wide-eyed woman holding a sign that says "TO-DAY IS FRIDAY 13," clutching a rabbit’s foot for luck. A highlighted text reads: "*Friday the 13th is feared by many due to ancient myths and superstitions.
Aoife Coffey stands smiling in front of a research poster at an academic conference. She is wearing glasses and a patterned blouse with a CONUL conference badge. The poster behind her discusses research data stewardship. Overlaid text reads: “Congrats Aoife Coffey on your new role as Research Data Lead at UCC Library
Screenshot of the EBSCOhost database interface showing a search for 'social media marketing.' Two peer-reviewed academic journal results are displayed. A green alert box at the bottom announces that EBSCOhost will migrate to a new user interface on Monday, 30 June, advising users to save their searches from custom folders to MyFolder. Guidance on managing folders, searches, and alerts is available
Cover of a document titled 'UCC Library Digital & Information Literacy Framework.' The cover shows two people working on a laptop inside a modern, glass-walled room. The UCC Library logo is visible at the bottom left corner.
A woman stands behind a podium with a microphone, Text on the graphic reads'Louise O'Connor Caring for Collections – New directions at UCC Library.' A banner beside the podium reads 'CONUL Consortium of National and University Libraries – Preserving Ireland's memory. Advancing scholarship.
A man stands next to a presentation screen displaying the title 'UCC Library Digital & Information Literacy Presentation.' Overlaid green text boxes read 'Ronan Madden' at the top and 'From Vision to Action: UCC Library's Digital & Information Literacy Framework 2025' at the bottom.
A woman stands at a podium speaking into a microphone at the CONUL Conference 2025. Behind her is a banner with the CONUL logo and the text “Preserving Ireland’s memory, Advancing discovery.” The podium has a colourful conference sign. Text on the image reads: “Barbara Diener – No Longer Without a Voice: A Story of Resilience.”
A woman stands smiling beside a colourful academic poster titled “‘You can do anything, but not everything’: Using UCC’s Service Principles to Optimise Services in UCC Library’s Client Services.” The poster includes diagrams, icons, and descriptive text about service evaluation and enhancement. Text on the image reads: "Elaine Harrington – ‘You can do anything, but not everything’: Using UCC’s Service Principles to Optimise Services in UCC Library’s Client Services.
A woman with a bob haircut, wearing large black glasses and a grey button-up shirt, stands smiling in front of a scientific poster titled "Shining a Light on Our Collections: Cyanotype Printing as Public Engagement." She wears a lanyard. The poster behind her includes diagrams and text explaining cyanotype printing. Text on the image reads: "Mona Power – Shining a Light on Collections: Cyanotype Printing as Public Engagement.