Congratulations to Yvette Campbell, Collections and Content Librarian, and Hugh Murphy, Deputy University Librarian, on their recent recognition by the Library Association of Ireland (LAI). Both Yvette and Hugh were both recognised for their dedication and significant contributions to the library profession and their work at MU Library.
Yvette, a proud MU alumna, joined the Library team in 2016 and was awarded the Senior Associateship by the LAI. This recognition acknowledges her commitment to professional development and her work in cataloguing and preserving rare books, particularly in the Russell Library.
“I love becoming very familiar with a collection and making unusual or fascinating discoveries through the cataloguing process”, Yvette shares. “I get great satisfaction in knowing that the specialised metadata I create for a unique artefact directly contributes to the discovery and scholarly discussion of that particular item.”
Yvette has worked on several key projects, including cataloguing the St. Canice's Cathedral Library Collection and the Fermoy Gaelic Manuscripts. She has also contributed to the discovery of medieval manuscripts, including the Books of Hours dating from 1450 to 1526. Most recently, Yvette has been focusing on cataloguing and provenance research for the Russell Library’s collection of incunabula, including a 1470 incunabulum, the oldest printed book held at MU.
“It’s a lovely recognition of the work I’ve done over the years,” Yvette shared. “It’s always nice to receive acknowledgment for the work you’re passionate about.”
Hugh Murphy has been with the Library for 15 years and was elected to the LAI Council. His appointment reflects his leadership and ongoing commitment to the library profession.
“The LAI is a really important organisation for librarians in Ireland”, Hugh says. “It plays a critical role in advancing the standards and ethics of the profession. Being on the Council gives me the opportunity to contribute to that development and advocate for libraries at a national level.”
Hugh completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at MU before working at the National Library of Ireland and University College Dublin. He returned to MU and has been involved in leading major projects, including the recent €4.5 million of refurbishment work at the John Paul II Library. His current work continues to focus on the strategic development of library services at the University.
MU Library has a strong tradition of contributing to the library profession, with many of its staff receiving recognition from the LAI. Several staff members, including Cathal McCauley,
University Librarian, who served as President of the LAI, have played active roles within the association and received awards.
We congratulate Yvette and Hugh on their well-deserved recognition and thank them for their continued contributions to MU Library.
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