Thank you to our Platinum sponsors supporting the A&SL 2025 conference
UCD’s School of Information and Communication Studies strives to educate students to become leaders, policymakers, and designers of information services in the evolving information society. Our MLIS and GradDip programmes are structured for attaining a professional degree in the field of Library and Information Studies. Our programmes are accredited by the Library Association of Ireland (LAI), and our accreditation is recognised in other countries by their library associations.
The programmes aim to:
- equip students with professional competencies
- instil professional ethics and social responsibility
- foster a lifelong commitment to continuing professional education;
- promote equality, diversity and inclusion (EDIA), creating accessibility
- provide opportunities for active engagement with diverse communities.
Modules cover a broad range of topics, which include theoretical and foundational knowledge, research skills, and specialised professional skills and knowledge in areas such as digital libraries, information services for children and youth, scholarly communication, teaching librarianship, digital curation, web design, collection development and management, communication and information behaviour, and organisational and project management.
Transferable, generic skills and competencies supported by the programmes include, for example, critical thinking, teamwork, professional writing, and presentation skills. Our teaching draws on international best practices to facilitate a high-quality learning experience for students in a variety of in-person and blended modes. Reflective practices and collaborative work constitute the core of our learning activities.
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Website: www.informedlearning.ie/
Informed Learning delivers innovative continuing professional development for library workers through in-person and online workshops. We empower library professionals with new skills in communication, design, and reflective practice. Our mission is to help libraries thrive in a modern world while supporting individuals in their professional growth. Founded in 2024 by librarian Clare Conneally, Informed Learning is shaping the future of libraries and the communities they serve.
Thank you to Dublin Business School who are sponsoring the A&SL conference drinks reception.
DBS is Ireland’s largest independent third-level college, with over 9,000 students. DBS provides a comprehensive range of full-time and part-time undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and executive education programmes.
Our certificate, degree and postgraduate programmes are awarded by QQI and are recognised by the Department of Education, employers and all major higher education institutions for postgraduate study. Additionally, DBS relevant degrees are recognised by several professional bodies including the Library Association of Ireland.
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