News and Announcements

Keep an eye on this page for all the latest news on the activities of the A&SL committee.

  • Bursary Winner

    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

  • Spotlight on Keynotes

    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

  • Spotlight on Keynotes

    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

  • DBS Platinum Sponsor

    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

  • Informed learning – Platinum Sponsor

    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

  • @UCD_iSchool Platinum Sponsor

    @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