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Today we celebrate the College's Foundation Day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 🙏

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December 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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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
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December 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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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.

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November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Happy International Education Week!

Come and see our display in honour of MIC's international links in the Limerick Library.

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November 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The Mary Immaculate College Research Repository - MIRR, gives access to published and unpublished works of MIC faculty and researchers as well as research Masters and Doctoral theses and dissertations awarded to MIRR researchers, digital archives and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
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October 28, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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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.

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October 22, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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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.

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October 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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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...

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October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Staff Printers are available on campus for printing, photocopying and scanning, with instructions available on the Library website.

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September 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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
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September 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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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

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September 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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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.

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September 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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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.

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September 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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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
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September 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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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
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September 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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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
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September 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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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
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August 7, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Both MIC Libraries will be CLOSED on Monday August 4th, as it is the August Bank Holiday Weekend ✨

#miclibraries #augustbankholiday #august2025

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July 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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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
July 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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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
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June 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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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
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June 23, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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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
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June 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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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!
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June 11, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Happy Pride Month from all of us here in MIC Libraries!

Check out our display of LGBTQ+ books in the Limerick library!

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June 9, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Good luck to everyone beginning their Junior and Leaving Certificates tomorrow!

#yougotthis #itsgonnabeok #remembertotakecareofyou #hydrate #goodluck #exams #miclibraries
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June 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM