MU's Research Week 2024 takes place on the week of 21st of October and coincides.  The Library is delighted to co-ordinate with the University on preparing a programme of talks and exhibitions.  We will have a blend of onsite and online events and they will be recorded where possible. These talks are also be listed in the overall Research Week programme of the University available soon.

Programme

Exhibition

Daily

MU Library Makerspace - Lego Supporting Research
Dr. Heidi Campbell

This presentation focuses on the creation of a Lego version of our beloved Library Cat and how research can be supported in fun and innovative ways. This theme explores the different ways a university library uses our makerspace to support student and staff research. The Lego version of Library Cat will be on display in the foyer of the John Paul II library for the duration of Research Week.

View Exhibition Here Soon

Monday 21 October 10:00 - 11:00am

Live 3D Printing Demonstration
Dr. Heidi Campbell, Digital Engagement Curator, Maynooth University.

Join us in the foyer of the John Paul II library to experience some live 3D printing. See how a 3D printer works and get a free trinket (while stocks last). 

Onsite event in the John Paul II Library

Tuesday 22 October 10:30 - 11:15am

Developing Your Scholarly Profile
Ciarán Quinn, Research Support Librarian, Maynooth University.

This session will look at how a researcher can best present themselves to the research community and make their work as discoverable as possible. We will look at the different scholarly profiles (and Scholarly identifiers) available in platforms such as ORCID, Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar. The session will also demonstrate how you can make best use of the resources to showcase your research.

Join the session HERE

Tuesday 22 October 2:30 - 3:30pm

Og(h)am Project Pop-Up Stand
Prof. David Stifter, Head of School of Celtic Studies, Maynooth University.

Display of a replica of the early medieval ogham stone from Donaghmore, Maynooth, by Prof. David Stifter (Head of School of Celtic Studies) and launch of the OG(H)AM project video, produced by the Department of Early Irish, Maynooth University, and Department of Celtic & Gaelic, University of Glasgow.

Onsite event in the John Paul II Library

Wednesday 23 October 10:30 - 11:15am

Retain Your Rights & Embracing MURAL
Fran Callaghan, Digital Publishing & Data Services & Suzanne Redmond Maloco, Institutional Repository Manager, Maynooth University.

Introducing Maynooth University's Rights Retention Statement. Retaining your publication rights and depositing your work in MURAL is a guaranteed, zero cost way to achieve Open Access. Learn how to retain these rights and upload your work to our institutional repository.

Join the session HERE

Thursday 24 October 10:30 - 11:15am

Publishing to Maximise your Impact
Ciarán Quinn, Research Support Librarian, Maynooth University.

This session will look at finding the best place to publish to enhance the visibility and impact of your research. It will focus on the tools available in the Scopus, SciVal and Web of Science databases. It will also look at the benefits of and options for Open Access publishing.

Join the session HERE

Thursday 24 October 1 - 2pm TBC

MU Library - Strategic Plan 2024 Launch

University Librarian Cathal McCauley will officially launch the Library's Strategic Plan 2024. 

Details for this onsite event to follow 

Thursday 24 October 2:00 - 4:00pm

MURAL Information Pop Up Stand
Suzanne Redmond Maloco, Institutional Repository Manager

Are your publications up-to-date in MURAL?  If not, why not!
Come talk to Suzanne and we'll get it sorted.

Onsite event in the John Paul II Library