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UCC Library is a contemporary university library containing rich collections and archives, multimedia, archive, information and knowledge management systems. It provides competency in answering all questions concerning information and media literacy, media provisioning and brokerage, and providing information services using modern technology. It is a meeting place for students and staff members al

ike and offers a diverse range of study and research environments, including a Creative Zone, Exhibition Area, Skills Centre and Library studio as well as an Assistive Technology Lab. UCC Library is comprised of the Boole Library (Main Campus), Boston Scientific Health Sciences Library (Brookfield). UCC Library also operates a joint Library Service with Mercy University Hospital, Cork. The Boole Library is located at the heart of the main campus at University College Cork (UCC) which is situated in south-west Ireland and was founded as a Queen’s College in 1845. The Boole Library is named after George Boole who was first professor of Mathematics at Queens College Cork. Today Boole is best remembered as the originator of Boolean Logic - a fundamental step in today's computer revolution, and the basis for all modern computer software.

28/05/2026

On Monday we said goodbye to our colleague Alan Carbery after eight years at UCC Library, as he takes up the role of Deputy Librarian at
Alan has been a strong, thoughtful leader and colleague, who always had a clear focus on the role of UCC Library in supporting teaching, learning, research and the student experience at UCC. His leadership style was been rooted in trust, encouragement and support, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and enabling colleagues to do their best work. His work helped further develop our approach to students as partners, and contributed to the development of a more strategic approach to library space through the space planning programme, shaping how we think about study, collaboration, wellbeing and belonging.
Alan, we will continue the transformative work you led on and build on the progress made during your time here. You have helped shape and strengthen UCC Library into what it is today.
We thank you for your contribution over the past eight years and we sincerely wish you all the best at DCU Library.
We will miss you and wish your every success in the next stage of your career. 💛

26/05/2026

We do miss you here at UCC library, hope you all have a wonderful summer, we can’t wait to see you all back in September

🥺🥀❤️

21/05/2026

UCC Library is delighted to host a coffee morning in aid of our former Student Engagement Intern, Alex Moloney. ( )
Alex, who recently completed First Year Arts studying European Studies and Spanish, will represent Team Munster at the Ireland Summer Games this June
To help support the costs involved, we’ll have delicious cakes, teas & coffees (plus some great music) in the Creative Zone on Tuesday 26 May from 10am–11am.
All are very welcome. Come along, grab a coffee, enjoy the atmosphere, and support Alex on the road to the Summer Games.

19/05/2026

Today, UCC held their annual Good Practice Symposium 2026. Under this year’s theme of Belonging, the Symposium highlighted how everyday initiatives at UCC are helping people feel seen, supported and connected across UCC

Huge shout out and congrats to our library colleague Alfie Davis, Dave Hackett, Neilius Casey, Alan Carbery, Elizabeth Noonan, Hardy Schwamm & Brian Glanville for showcasing the incredible work happening across the Library to build belonging at UCC:

Wednesday Nights at UCC Library – creating welcoming, low-pressure spaces where students can connect, make friends and feel at home on campus

Students as Partners (Library Internships) – empowering students to co-create services, building confidence, ownership and a real sense of belonging

Group Study Rooms Upgrade – enhancing collaborative spaces so students can engage, connect and learn together without barriers

Knowledge for All (Pure & CORA) – opening up UCC research to the world while strengthening an inclusive, connected academic community

Welcoming Leaving Certificate Students – creating positive first experiences that help future students feel valued and part of UCC from day one

15/05/2026

UCC Library is hiring 7 Student Interns to work with on the following:

1) Metadata Enhancement
2) Digital Preservation
3) Photographic Collections
4) Library Learning & Teaching
5) Web Development
6) Archival Indexing
7) Data Visualisation

Gain experience, work on real projects, work with a great team. And build your CV.

🕐 Part-time (120 hrs, June–Aug)
💸 €16.15/hr
📍 UCC campus
📅 Apply by Wed 20 May for roles 1 - 5, Apply by Friday 22 May for roles 6 and 7

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact the Employee Coordinator, Alfie Davis, at [email protected].

Applications & info via https://uccireland.sharepoint.com/sites/Library-2/SitePages/Library-Internships.aspx?CID=c422187f-85b6-4ae9-9a17-bb6667e29139&isSPOFile=1&xsdata=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%3D&sdata=WjdZUFZBV3YvekU2Y2MxeG4yUk1lS2hsYUlLSTZVUXdOWDhMbEhQMW1iVT0%3D&ovuser=46fe5ca5-866f-4e42-92e9-ed8786245545%2CMartin.oconnor%40ucc.ie&OR=Teams-HL&CT=1778844394151&clickparams=eyJBcHBOYW1lIjoiVGVhbXMtRGVza3RvcCIsIkFwcFZlcnNpb24iOiI0OS8yNjA0MTYxNzIxNSIsIkhhc0ZlZGVyYXRlZFVzZXIiOmZhbHNlfQ%3D%3D&linkOpenTime=1778844394188

14/05/2026

New episode of UCC Library podcasts available!

In this episode, we spotlight our Transition Year programme, where students from local schools spend a week gaining hands-on experience at UCC Library.

Link to listen in bio 👆

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

13/05/2026

It was great to see such a strong turnout for the official launch of our latest exhibition Printed in Defiance: Making the 1916 Proclamation today in the Creative Zone, Boole Library, UCC, opened by President John O’Halloran.

This exhibition marks the first time the Proclamation has been publicly displayed since 2022.

UCC was honoured to receive this first issue copy of the Proclamation as a generous gift from Liam and Kaye Cronin in 2022.

Speakers included UCC President John O’Halloran, Prof. Paul McSweeney (Vice President for Learning & Teaching), Liz Jolly (University College Cork Librarian), Dr John Borgonovo (School of History, UCC), and Kerry Bryson (Director of Business Development and Advancement at UCC).

The exhibition runs until Sunday 13 September.

12/05/2026

Yesterday, our latest group of interns presented the incredible work they’ve been developing over the past four months.

A huge congratulations to:
Tayla Rana – LibQual Survey Analysis Internship
Seán Hayes – Map Development Internship
Staffa Arif – Library Accessibility Audit Internship  Gwen Agius – Cork University Press Marketing & Metadata Internship
 
Thank you all for your dedication, creativity, and hard work. It has been a real pleasure working with each of you
 Photo 1: Breeda Herlihy (supervisor) with Tayla Rana Photo 2: Declan Synott (supervisor) with Séan Hayes Photo 3: Shona Thoma (supervisor) with Saffa Arif Photo 4: Gwen Agius with Sinead Neville (supervisor)

Students if you are interesting in taking part in one of future paid internships keep an eye on our socials.

08/05/2026

Happy Summer everyone
Good luck to our graduates—go smash it
See the rest of you in September

07/05/2026

New episode of UCC Library podcasts now available!

In this episode, Trevor Joyce (founder of SoundEye) joins poets Ellen Dillon and Fergal Gaynor to reflect on 21 years of avant-garde poetry in Cork and beyond, recorded in UCC Library, home of the SoundEye archive.

We hope you enjoy the conversation.

Link in bio

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