MTU Latest News
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Important Announcement regarding changes to Library Opening Times due to national public service industrial action
Notice of Bishopstown library closures due to national public service industrial action - Please Click Here to Read:
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Calling all new MTU students - take a tour of your library!
If you're new to MTU - join us from Mon. 21st Sept. for one of our daily tours of the Bishopstown campus library. Learn about our great range of student services & facilities. Click here for details.
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MTU Library recognised among the world's leading sustainable libraries
MTU Library has achieved 3rd place globally in the prestigious 2026 IFLA Green Library Award presented at the World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea. Read here for details:
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MTU'S Research Integrity & Compliance Officer publishes paper highlighting inequitable publishing models
Dr. Sean Lacey, MTU’s Research Integrity & Compliance Officer publishes academic paper in the European Science Editing journal highlighting inequitable publishing models - Click here for details:
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MTU Partners with TU-NET to Launch National Pilot under the Horizon-funded OSTrails Project
In September 2025, TU-NET officially launched a national pilot as part of the Horizon Europe-funded Open Science Trails (OSTrails) project, which is modernising the management o scientific knowledge
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Have you checked out the MTU Bishopstown campus library Wellbeing Wall
Building on our digital Self-Care collection, the Wellbeing Wall aims to create an inspiring and encouraging physical space dedicated to promoting wellbeing. Click here for more info:
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Did you know that students now receive a digital badge on completion of Assignment Toolkit modules?
Did you know that students now receive a digital badge on completion of Assignment Toolkit modules? Click here for further details.
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Listening Spot resource for staff and students now available in CSM Library
The CSM Fleischmann Library's dedicated listening space is now open. Click here for more details.
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Our new Reader Pens are now available to borrow!
MTU Libraries now offer students an opportunity to borrrow a Reader Pen from their local campus library. Reader Pens are convenient portable tools which support independent reading and literacy.
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Reminder - You must have your ID Card with you when entering the library.
Gentle reminder - You need your student ID card when entering the library. Ensure that you have an ID Card with you at all times when using library facilities. Spot Checks are routinely carried out.
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Introducing MTU's Self-Care Collection
MTU is the first Irish University to roll out the Self-Care Collection; a free and confidential online resource featuring hundreds of Self-Care E-book titles. Click here for more information.
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SensusAccess File Conversion Software now available on the Library Website.
SensusAccess allows studentsand staff to automatically convert documents into a range of alternate media including audio books (MP3 and DAISY), e-books (EPUB, EPUB3 and Mobi) and digital Braille.
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Have you tried our Assignment Toolkit yet?
Our new & exciting Assignment Toolkit guides students through every step of the assignment prepartion process - Click here for more details.
Opening Times
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MTU Bishopstown Library
Current Opening Times - Monday to Wednesday: 8:30am to 9.45pm / Thursdays: 8.30am to 5.00pm/ Fridays: 8.30am -9.45pm/ Saturdays: 9.15am to 5.00pm IMPORTANT: We regret to inform library users that due to national public service industrial action the Bishopstown campus library will not be able to operate outside of normal working hours on Thursdays from today, 5th October 2026 until further notice. The Bishopstown library will therefore close at 5pm on Thursdays, beginning October 8th / Strike action is envisaged to take place on the 14th and 21st of October and all library services will be suspended on these dates. -
Crawford College of Art & Design Library
Opening Times from Mon. 28th Sept. - Mondays: 9.30am to 5.00pm / Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 9.30am to 7.00pm / Thursdays: 9.30am to 5.00pm / Fridays: 9.30am to 4.45pm -
Cork School of Music Fleischmann Library
Opening times from Monday 5th October: Mondays 9:00am - 7.30pm / Tuesdays 9.00am - 5.00pm / Wednesdays 9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm / Thursdays 9:00am - 7.30pm / Fridays 9.00am - 5.00pm. -
National Maritime College of Ireland Library
Current Opening Times: Monday - Friday: 9.00am- 5.00pm / Late night study spaces open 5.00pm - 9.30pm / *In the event that NMCI Library Staff are unavailable, please contact the main NMCI Reception Desk:
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