We are pleased to invite you to take part in the Research Monitoring Survey – National Open Access Monitor, Ireland 2026. We welcome responses from anyone interested in research monitoring – regular users, occasional users, or those new to the Monitor. tinyurl.com/ytwza38c
IReL has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS):
irel.ie/irel-to-host... @norfireland.bsky.social @ria.ie @dri.ie
📢The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL)has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF): irel.ie/irel-to-host...
@irelibrary.bsky.social
IReL has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS):
irel.ie/irel-to-host... @norfireland.bsky.social @ria.ie @dri.ie
11 MAY-12:00 CEST | 9TH EUROPEAN RIGHTS RETENTION COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE MEETING
Let’s talk #RightsRetention in publisher negotiations with KR21 project partner @sparc-eu.bsky.social and experts from @irelibrary.bsky.social & @jisc.bsky.social.
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#RetainYourRights
📢 Save the date! Join us for the 9th European Rights Retention Community of Practice event!
📅 Tuesday, 11 May 2026 | 12:00–13:30 CEST
🔍 Topic: Rights retention in Publisher negotiations
Speakers: Susan Reilly, Anna Vernon
👉Register now us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
OA Forward logo: On white background, bold black text "OA FWD" stacked vertically, with overlapping orange and red triangular arrows positioned to the right of "OA", forming a "forward" button symbol.
We are now OA Forward! ⏩
OA2020 has evolved into OA Forward, uniting with ESAC under new international governance, to advance the next stage of open scholarly communication.
Read the full announcement: oa2020.org/2026/04/08/i...
#openaccess #scholcomm
IReL welcomes the announcement of #OAForward, a new international initiative which has been established to build on the achievements of the #OA2020 movement. We look forward to engaging with partners to support a more open and sustainable research ecosystem.
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We're delighted to be working with @irelibrary.bsky.social to support the development of their five-year strategic plan. Over the next few months, we'll be engaging with stakeholders across Ireland's research and higher education sector to discuss IReL's direction and opportunities from 2027 onwards
IReL is embarking on a strategic planning initiative that will shape its direction and priorities for the next five years. Research Consulting Limited (UK) has been appointed to lead the development of the new strategic plan. Read more:
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We've been busy this March! Read on and subscribe to see our latest news.
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A new proposal introduces Environmental Impact monitoring in future licence agreements, seeking data from publishers on emissions linked to e‑resource hosting, data centres, and digital workflows. Read more: irel.ie/irel-and-sus... 3/3
IReL is strengthening Ireland’s climate and sustainability efforts by expanding open access, promoting transparent research infrastructure, and now taking new steps to understand and reduce the environmental impact of digital scholarly publishing. 2/3
As the @maynoothuniversity.ie community marks #GreenWeek (23–30 March), it’s an ideal moment to highlight the ways in which IReL contributes to environmental responsibility, climate action, and a sustainable scholarly future. 1/3
This development was made possible by @projectmuse.bsky.social ’s Subscribe to Open initiative and ongoing support from @irelibrary.bsky.social , the Irish Research eLibrary
Pleased to collaborate with @irelibrary.bsky.social on this.
An important step in strengthening transparent and responsible #OpenScience monitoring in Ireland.
IReL and @openaire.bsky.social have announced the completion of a comprehensive assessment of Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor, using the OSMI Principles of Open Science Self‑Assessment. Read more about it here:
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Happy Friday from our Mill Street resident rook! Known for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities, they make an ideal mascot for IReL - wouldn't you agree, @mulibrarycat.bsky.social? 🐦⬛
IReL is pleased to announce a new OA publishing agreement with @acm-asu.bsky.social. Under this new arrangement, authors across participating IReL institutions will be eligible for uncapped OA publishing rights with ACM,subject to standard article review & acceptance processes: tinyurl.com/2dy9v9ka
IReL is pleased to announce a new OA publishing agreement with @acm-asu.bsky.social. Under this new arrangement, authors across participating IReL institutions will be eligible for uncapped OA publishing rights with ACM,subject to standard article review & acceptance processes: tinyurl.com/2dy9v9ka
Thanks to @irelibrary.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social is supporting @ceu-press.bsky.social participation in #OtF the for 3 years (2026-2028)!
➡️ Funding #OA book publication AND allowing UL access to selected CEU closed content
#WinWin #OpenAccess #Monographs #DiamondOA
Thanks for your support 😘
Find out more about how your library can support @openingthefuture.bsky.social and @openbookcollective.bsky.social on their websites
💙 www.openingthefuture.net
💓 openbookcollective.org
Since 2025,IReL has been promoting and coordinating member supports for #DiamondOpenAccess publishing. We are pleased to announce more participants in our Diamond OA programme in 2026:@unioflimerick.bsky.social @myiadt.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social irel.ie/irel-members...
A graphic saying "TUS joins the Datacite consortium via IReL" on a blue background with the IReL, TUS and Datacite logos
We are happy to share that Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has joined the @datacite.org Consortium via IReL! Learn more about DataCite and how it supports research: irel.ie/datacite/ @tuslibrarymidlands.bsky.social @tuslibrarymidwest.bsky.social
IReL is pleased to announce a new 3-year #OpenAccess agreement with @aip.bsky.social. The agreement covers 8 participating institutions and expands access to AIP’s portfolio of physical sciences research while supporting a sustainable, transparent transition to OA publishing:
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Our first newsletter of the year is here! Subscribe to see the latest updates from IReL.
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The @ec.europa.eu has launched a public consultation on the European Research Area (ERA) Act, and they want to hear from research and innovation communities, including higher education, training institutions, & research performing organisations. Have your say before 23 January: tinyurl.com/7x2b2xkk
From 1st January 2026, IReL’s new one-year agreement with the American Chemical Society (ACS) will provide read-only access to ACS. Unfortunately, despite extensive negotiations,an agreement on pricing and terms for OA publishing could not be reached. Read our full statement: irel.ie/acs-readonly...
