RTE News- Natural gas users in west urged to turn off supply September 21, 2017A technical breach at the Corrib Gas processing plant in north Mayo has led to odourless gas circulating on supply lines to homes and businesses in the west.
- Government to outlaw zero hour contracts September 21, 2017The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government will outlaw zero hour contracts in almost all cases in new legislation which will be prioritised during this Dáil term
- Theresa May to make keynote speech on Brexit September 22, 2017The British Prime Minister Theresa May will make a keynote speech about her plans for Brexit today
- Some Ryanair bases reject pay increase proposals September 21, 2017Ryanair bases in Dublin, Barcelona and Shannon have joined colleagues at over 40 other bases in rejecting the airline's proposals for pay increases and bonuses in exchange for giving up annual leave to alleviate the staffing crisis.
- Trevor Deely search concludes, no evidence found September 21, 2017A search in Dublin for the remains of Trevor Deely has concluded, with gardaí saying nothing that furthers the search for him has been found.
- Govt considering toll exemption for electric vehicles September 21, 2017RTÉ's Prime Time has learned that the government is considering exempting electric vehicles from tolls on all national roads.
- Man dies in Mayo quad bike incident September 21, 2017A man in his 60s has died in a quad bike incident in Co Mayo.
- Verhofstadt: Ireland's interests will be taken on board September 21, 2017The European Parliament's chief Brexit negotiator has said he does not believe there will be sufficient progress to go into the second phase of Brexit negotiations by the end of October.
- Trump: US to target firms doing business with N Korea September 21, 2017US President Donald Trump has paved the way for sanctions against foreign companies doing business with North Korea, a dramatic ratcheting up of pressure on the regime.
- EU research shows rise in Muslim discrimination cases September 21, 2017There has been a significant increase in complaints by Muslims of discrimination in 15 EU states, according to research by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency.
- Natural gas users in west urged to turn off supply September 21, 2017
Category Archives: Library
Quartz Article On SCI-HUB
The subscription fees charged by academic publishers have risen so high in recent years that even wealthy American universities have said they can’t afford them. When Harvard Library reported its subscription costs had reached $3.5 million per year in a … Continue reading
Posted in Abstracts, Academic, Author, Blogs And Blogging, Education, Journal Articles, Librarians, Library, Literature, Reading, Reference, Science, Writing & Writers
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Report From IFLA: “Real Solutions to Fake News: How Libraries Help”
Title: Report From IFLA: “Real Solutions to Fake News: How Libraries Help” Author: IFLA Filed By: Gary Price Full Text & Source: http://www.infodocket.com/2017/08/20/report-from-ifla-real-solutions-to-fake-news-how-libraries-help/ The Internet, Online, 21/08/2017 Sample Text Freedoms of access to information and expression online are at risk. … Continue reading
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Tagged eight simple steps, fake news, Gary Price, How Libraries Help, IFLA, spot fake news
Rudai 23: A New Online Course for Information Professionals
The course is certified by the Library Association of Ireland.This course will be of interest to information professionals who would like to learn more about using web tools for professional development and promoting your library. Continue reading
Posted in Blogs And Blogging, Books, Education, eLibrary, Employment, Internet, Ireland, Librarians, Library, Reading, Reference, Research, Technology, Websites, Work & Workers
Tagged 23 modules, Blog, certified by the Library Association of Ireland, connect with other librarians, information professionals, Ireland Library Course Free, IT Skills, librarianship, new free online course, professional development, research, Rudai 23, The Western Regional Section of the Library Association of Ireland, web tools
Renew Your Public Library Books Online
There is no excuse not to have a library account, they are free. Your local libraries not only loan books but DVDs and CD-ROMS etc.If they do not have the book you need you can give them the book you … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Ireland, Librarians, Library, Writing & Writers
Tagged borrow public library books, borrowbooks.ie, library account, renew books online
Library Workers: Facts & Figures
Title:Library Workers: Facts & Figures Author:Department For Professional Employees, USA Full Text & Source:http://dpeaflcio.org/programs-publications/issue-fact-sheets/library-workers-facts-figures/ The Internet, Online, 01/07/2016 Sample Text: Libraries and library staff provide essential services for schools, universities, and communities. Americans use libraries for free, reliable, and organized … Continue reading
You are not what you read
Title: You are not what you read Author: Sam Thielman, The Guardian Newspaper Full Text & Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/jan/13/us-library-records-purged-data-privacy The Internet, Online, 27/06/2016 Sample Text: US libraries are doing something even the most security-conscious private firm would never dream of: deleting … Continue reading
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Tagged Sam Thielman, The Guardian Newspaper, You are not what you read
Create Reading Happiness: Librarians matter now more than ever
Title:Create Reading Happiness: Librarians matter now more than ever Author: Adam Sockel, OverDrive Blogs Full Text & Source: http://blogs.overdrive.com/general/2016/04/01/create-reading-happiness-librarians-matter-now-more-t The Internet, Online, 01/06/2016 Sample Text: Librarians provide not just access to endless knowledge but they also know how to help … Continue reading
