Keep an eye on this page for all the latest news on the activities of the A&SL committee.
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Bursary Winner
Congratulations to our bursary winner Ann Marie Barrett from @tudublinlibraryservices! Ann Marie will attend #ASL2025 for free on 27 March and her conference review will be published in the @libraryassociationofireland journal An Leabharlann. There was a very high standard of applications for this years bursary, many thanks to everyone who applied. Read more
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Spotlight on Keynotes
Helen Rimmer We are so fortunate to have Helen Rimmer, founder of The Kind Brave Leader and author of the Kind Librarian. presenting her keynote at #ASL2025 – The Ripple Effect: How Kindness Transforms Libraries and Communities Helen, aka the Kind Librarian, is a highly experienced and engaging speaker, passionate about helping library professionals create supportive, empathetic environments.… Read more
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Spotlight on Keynotes
Claire McGuinness We’re very excited to hear Claire McGuinness’s fascinating talk, ‘Standing Firm: The Role of Public Librarians in Defending LGBTQ+ Resources Amidst Rising Disruption’ at #ASL2025! Claire’s presentation is based on her work with the recent report, Resisting Hate and Navigating Agitation: Irish Public Library Staff Stand United Against Reactionary Challenges to LGBTQ+ Materials. This important… Read more
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DBS Platinum Sponsor
Our #ASL2025 sponsors @DBScollege will be joining us in @moli_museum on 27 March so chat to them about their undergraduate, postgraduate, professional & executive education programmes + @DBSLibraryMSc #dublinbusinessschool #realiseyourambition. More at https://aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2025/ Read more
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Informed learning – Platinum Sponsor
Joining us for #ASL2025 in 4 weeks? Say hello to our platinum sponsor Informed Learning, an organisation that delivers innovative continuous professional development for library workers through in-person and online workshops. Find out more at https://aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2025/ Read more
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@UCD_iSchool Platinum Sponsor
Only 4 weeks to #ASL2025! Visit our platinum sponsors @UCD_iSchool at @MoLI_Museum on 27 March and learn about their MLIS and GradDip library and information studies programmes, which are accredited by @laionline. More info about #UCDiSchool at https://aslibraries.ie/sponsors-2025 Read more