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Image has background of blue and white clouds surrounding a sketched image of the Virgin Mary in blue with a yellow halo as a crown with the words 'Feast of the Immaculate Conception - December 8th' in blue font. The white Libraries logo is in the NW corner.
Today we celebrate the College's Foundation Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 🙏
#MICLibraries #FeastDay #FoundationDay
Image: a graphic of a green, meditating frog in the centre with a pale blue background, the white Libraries logo in the SW corner and blue, orange and yellow decorative designs in the other corners. Text: 'Preparing For Exams: 1. Make a schedule for you, 2. Check your exam schedule, 3. Take regular breaks, 4. Prepare notes and practice Tests, 5. Talk it out.
It's exam time again. Here are some tips to help you prepare for the two weeks ahead.
MIC Limerick Library is open 9am - 10pm (10am - 6pm on Saturday 6th and 13th Dec). MIC Thurles Library is open 9am - 9pm (9am - 5pm on Fridays).
#MICLibraries #MICStudents #exams
Image has a dark blue background with 'A-Z Services' written in large yellow font. There are two graphics; a screenshot of the MIC Library homepage and a close up screenshot of where to find the A-Z Services link on the homepage, which is located under the search engine and is circled in this image. The white Libraries logo is in the NW corner.
MIC Libraries provide an extensive range of services to both staff and students across its campuses.
To find out more, go to the MIC Library homepage and explore our services from A-Z.
#MICLibraries #A-Zservices
Image is of close up of Ireland on a globe with a blue push pin sticking out of Limerick, with the caption 'International Education Week' in capitalised yellow font, in the centre of the lower half of the pic. The white Libraries logo is in the SE corner.
Happy International Education Week!
Come and see our display in honour of MIC's international links in the Limerick Library.
#MICLibraries #IntlEduWeek
Image is a screenshot of the MIRR website page, with navy coloured text that lists things you can access on MIRR, as stated in caption. The text box is navy and has a light blue border, with orange border and navy decorations on the left side of the image and the orange MIC Libraries logo in the SE corner.
The Mary Immaculate College Research Repository - MIRR, gives access to published and unpublished works of MIC faculty and researchers as well as research Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations awarded to MIRR researchers, digital archives and internal collections.
#MIClibraries #MIRR
Image is yellow with orange decorative dots and a white text box with writing in navy coloured font in the centre. The text says the exact same as the caption. The blue MIC Libraries logo is in the SE corner.
Both MIC Libraries have regular open times but these can change with events and holidays.
If you want to check the opening hours of your Library, please go to our website for updated times and dates -
www.mic.ul.ie/library - or click the link in our bio.
#miclibraries #openinghours #librarywebsite
Image is grey with orange and yellow textboxes next to a white graphic of pen and paper on navy, orange and yellow circles, with the navy MIC Library logo in the SW corner. Text: Referencing Tips: 1: Take notes: As you research and write your essay, make notes of what sources and quotes you’re using as you go! Don’t leave referencing to the last minute! 2: Know what Style: Make sure you know what referencing style you need for the subject you’re writing in! 3: Tools: Use referencing tools like “Cite Them Right”, “Endnote” and the referencing guides in the library to help! 4: Double Check: Reread over your references and double check them to make sure everything is correct! 5: Be Consistent: Consistency is one of the most important parts of referencing. Make sure everything follows the same format!
Here are some Referencing Tips for Academic Integrity Week!
Academic Integrity refers to honesty and responsibility in your studies, valuing ethical behaviour and avoiding plagiarism, cheating and dishonesty.
More resources are available on our Library website.
#miclibraries #academicintegrity
The MIC logo is on the top left corner. The MIC Libraries logo is in the top right corner. The title reads Open Access Publishing at MIC. There is a box, screen grabbed from our Open Access Publishing Agreements Libguide. The subheading is Number of pre-paid APCs available in 2025. They are available on a first come first served basis. All the info on this post is on the libguide, which is linked in the caption. The post lists who we have publishing agreements with, how many we have available and what ones are expired or due to this year.
For those publishing under our Open Access deals, here is the latest quota update for 2025. All our open access publishing deals are available, with updates, on our Open Access Publishing Agreements Libguide.
libguides.mic.ul.ie/c.php?g=7255...
#miclibraries #openaccesspublishing #2025update
Text: Staff Printers are available for printing, photocopying and scanning. All scanned documents are sent directly to your email. Instructions on how to print and use the printer are on the MIC Library website. Printer Locations: Limerick Library - Level One Thurles Main Building - Room 109 Image: The white text is on a navy background and with a colorful dotted border. The white MIC Libraries logo in the bottom centre with an animated printer graphic on the right side.
Staff Printers are available on campus for printing, photocopying and scanning, with instructions available on the Library website.
#miclibraries #micstaffprinters
@micireland.bsky.social
Image: White background with a yellow and navy border, and navy text in the centre. The white MIC Libraries logo is in the bottom right corner on an orange quarter orange shape. Text: Our Guides help you to search for books, journal articles and online resources in your subject area, and how to cite and reference your sources correctly. They have: books and ebooks, journals and databases, online resources, citing and referencing materials, and learning and study supports.
Our Subject Guides help to navigate the multiple resources available to you in your subject area and are updated regularly with new materials.
General Guides are also available offering training and support.
They are found at the bottom of the MIC Library website page.
#MICLibraries #MICLibGuides
TEXT: the post reads ATLA Religion Database A text box contains: ATLA Religion Database is a bibliographic database indexing nearly 2000 periodical titles in religion and theology. Coverage is from 1949 to the present. ATLAS is an online full-text collection of major religion and theology journals used by libraries, librarians, scholars, students, and religious leaders. The background image is a photo of the bookshelves in MIC Thurles library. An image shows the search box for ATLA. In the corner is a MIC Libraries logo, it's blue and white.
Our first Database highlight: ATLA Religion Database.
This is available through the library website, on our homepage.
If you ever have difficulty accessing the site send us an email!
@micireland.bsky.social
#miclibraries #database #search
Text: 'Contact Us'; MIC Limerick Library; Phone: +353 61 204370 / Email: Library@mic.ul.ie MIC Thurles Library; Phone: +353 504 20531 / Email: ThurlesLibrary@mic.ul.ie Image: Two tone background of orange and navy with a large white textbox and navy text in the centre. There is a yellow and orange speech bubble graphic on top of the white Libraries logo in the bottom right corner.
Our Limerick and Thurles Libraries have different contact information.
If you have a query or need help, please use one of the following methods to get in touch.
#miclibraries #micthurles #miclimerick #contactinfo
Image is a list of services MIC Libraries offer. The title textbox is navy font in a yellow textbox and is the same as the post caption. Underneath is says "We offer: access to print and digital collections, access to reference and research materials, research assistance, information literacy instruction, study spaces and computer workstations". The blue text is on a white background with a blue border and orange accents and the white Library logo in the bottom right corner.
The Academic Year 2025/26 has officially begun at MIC and we'd like to wish a warm welcome and welcome back to everyone!
MIC Libraries serve the information and research needs of over 6,000 students, faculty and staff. We'd like to remind you of some of the services we have to offer.
#MICLibraries
This image is off a computer bay with a notice to say "join us this year as shine a light on all the resources that are just a click away."
Our Libraries are not just for the students. We have 134 Databases available through the library, and we'll be sharing the details with you all here throughout the term.
#miclibraries #databases #notjustforthestudents
Image is of the front of MIC Thurles Library with the same information as the caption in navy text box with light grey text. The navy Thurles Library logo is in the top right corner with two graphics; one of a megaphone, the other saying 'Update'.
Our Thurles Library opening hours for Semester One, for Weeks 1 and 2, will be as follows:
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat & Sun: CLOSED
Further changes will be posted.
#MICLibraries #SemesterOne #Weeks1&2 #openinghours
Image is of the front of MIC Limerick Library with the same information as the caption in navy and light grey coloured text boxes. The white Limerick Library logo is in the bottom left corner.
Welcome back to campus!
Our Limerick Library opening hours for Semester One will be as follows:
MIC Limerick:
Mon-Fri: 9am - 10pm
Sat: 2pm - 6pm
Sun: CLOSED
Looking forward to seeing you all!
#MICLibraries #SemesterOne #openinghours
Image is dark blue with random bright blue digital rain running through it. There are two orange graphics; one is of a wheel and a screwdriver, the other is a clock timer. A big aqua coloured graphic says 'Important'. A white text box with black font states the same info as caption and the white Libraries logo is in the bottom right hand corner.
An important notice for all students and staff:
On Sunday, August 10th, 3 - 7am, Ebook Central and LibCentral will be down and e-resources will be inaccessible due to essential maintenance.
#miclibraries #eresourcesdown #ebookcentral #libcentral
Image is of an unfocused woman reading a book in front of a book shelf with the same information as the caption and a yellow bell graphic on a navy rectangle in the middle of the image with the white Library logo in the bottom right corner.
Both MIC Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday August 4th, as it is the August Bank Holiday Weekend ✨
#miclibraries #augustbankholiday #august2025
@micireland.bsky.social
Last week we wished a happy retirement to Gertie O'Callaghan from all of us here at MIC Libraries!
Happy Retirement Gertie, and thanks for everything!
#happyretirement #goodluck #miclibraries
Picture is a collage of new e-books available in MIC's Library catalog plus a graphic that says "New arrival". The logo is in the bottom right corner
Come check out our new e-books in your area!
We keep our catalogue updated even during summer - check out the new books section of your subject's libguide to find out what's available!
#newbooks #ebooks #miclibraries
Image is a screenshot of the MIRR website page, with a text box that lists things you can access on MIRR. The text box is navy and has a light blue border, with orange and navy borders on top of the image, white and orange spotlight graphics on the sides and the white MIC Libraries logo in the top right corner.
MIRR gives access to published and unpublished works of MIC faculty and researchers as well as research Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations awarded to MIRR researchers, digital archives and internal collections.
Link in bio 🔎
#miclibraries #mirr #digitalarchives #researchrepository
Alt Text: Picture features Sandycove Martello Tower faded in background against dark blue - in the foreground is the text "Bloomsday June 16th", the MIC Pride logo, and an assortment of books on ULysses
On this, a lovely sunny morning, we would like to wish you all a very happy Bloomsday!
Take a break from the sun and check out our Ulysses collection!
#miclibraries #bloosmday #jamesjoyce
If you’re not a recreational reader then let us tell you, the book is always better!! If you don’t believe us stop in and borrow from our display of "books that were made into films" and discover all the parts the film left out!
#reading #miclibraries #micthurles #library @micireland.bsky.social
Image is of three people smiling and hugging wearing a Pride flag, with a dark yellow background. There are graphics of two Pride flags, multicoloured stars and the caption 'Happy Pride Month' in white font with the blue Libraries logo in the bottom right corner.
Happy Pride Month from all of us here in MIC Libraries!
Check out our display of LGBTQ+ books in the Limerick library!
#happypride #pridemonth #miclibraries
image is of a horseshoe, upon which are two wooden ladybugs and a four leaf clover on a pale wood packground. The text says "Good luck to everyone beginning their exams tomorrow from all of us at MIC LIBRARIES"
Good luck to everyone beginning their Junior and Leaving Certificates tomorrow!
#yougotthis #itsgonnabeok #remembertotakecareofyou #hydrate #goodluck #exams #miclibraries
Image is of an unfocused book shelf with the same information as the caption and a loudspeaker graphic on a navy rectangle in the middle of the image with the blue Library logo centre bottom.
Both MIC Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday June 2nd, as it is the June Bank Holiday Weekend.
#miclibraries #junebankholiday #june2025
Divided pic - one side is a picture of Thurles library, the other is of MIC limerick library, with the opening hours stated in the caption as text.
Alert! Due to staff training, MIC Libraries will have alternate opening hours on Thursday, 29th May
MIC Limerick will open from 12pm - 4:45pm. MIC Thurles will be closed for the day.
#openinghours #miclibraries #stafftraining @micireland.bsky.social
Image is of a graphic of a man on a staircase of books looking at coloured bubbles around him. These bubbles say 'EBSCO', 'JSTOR', ' SAGE Journals', 'ScienceDirect' with other examples under the heading 'Online Databases!' The Library brand colours and logo are also used.
We have access to a wide range of scholarly sources through our databases.
They offer credible, reliable peer-reviewed information and save you so much time and effort. Have a look at the link in our bio for hundreds more sources!
#miclibraries #databases #valuabletool
Image is of two pictures of the Limerick and Thurles Library entrances on a background of blue, with the opening hours as stated in the caption.
A reminder that our Library opening hours for the summer will be as follows:
MIC Limerick:
Mon- Fri: 9am - 4:45pm
Sat: CLOSED
MIC Thurles:
Mon -Fri: 9am-4:45pm
Sat: CLOSED
We hope you all have a lovely summer!
#MICLibraries #openinghours #summerhours
Animated image is of a beach but pale orange sand, blue waves, a green palm tree leaf, two orange starfish and seashells with 'Happy Summer' in orange font in the middle. The white Library logo is in the bottom right corner.
Happy Summer from MIC Libraries! ☀️
#miclibraries #summertime #happysummer
