Friday, December 13, 2019

Library Life Blog: Monday 16th December - Sunday 22nd December

Library Life is our weekly blog to let you know what will be going on around the library next week to help you plan your days and be aware of what is on.

This is the final Library Life Blog for 2019. The blog will return Friday 3rd January.

If you have any suggestions of things you would like us to add to the blog for 2020 please get in touch: library@rcsi.ie

Christmas Opening Hours for Library sites & Information Points
All opening hours are up to date on the Library's website




Congratulations on finishing your Exams!! Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas & New Year - see you in 2020!



END OF EXAM MODE: WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER

26 York Street is in Examination Mode, Monday 25th November– Wednesday 18th December 2019

  • No tours at any time, unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team
  • No external events hosted in the building unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team.  Curriculum related activities and examinations will continue to be hosted in the building during this time.
  • Catering on the concourses on Levels -1, 3 and 4 will be minimised as much as possible. 
  • Desks around the atria on Levels 3 and 4 will not be used for serving refreshments.


#FairSpaceForAll - Bookmarks available in 26 York St Library Spaces


See our full explainer blog post on #FSFA here.

How do they work? 
Grab a bookmark when you come into the library or when you find your seat. When you want to leave your seat, fill in the date and the time you leave, and be back with 45 minutes!


If you are leaving your seat for more than 45 minutes, take your belongings with you or they might get packed up and moved to the concourse area on that floor - i.e. opposite the main lifts.


When can items be moved? Items can be moved when you have not followed the policy of noting the date and time you have left your desk, or if you are gone longer than 45 minutes, or if you put the wrong time on your bookmark, or if you don't use a bookmark at all.


When are items cleared from desks? This can happen at any time, in any area of the library to any desk not adhering to the policy. Sometimes only one desk might be cleared, sometimes all desks might be cleared so the best advice is to adhere to the policy!


Ask at the Library Information Point in 26 York Street for more information.



Additional Study Spaces this week  

Additional Study Rooms are finished for the year. Additional Study Rooms will start again in 2020


Library BiteSize Sessions: Skills Sessions to get the most from your library

Library BiteSize Sessions are finished for the year. Library BiteSize Sessions will start again in January 2020

Keep an eye out here on our blog or on our Moodle page for updates.

Library Space Bookings

*Check local signage for updates. Blog will be updated too. All information correct for time of publication.

Computer Room Bookings

 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 


10am-12:30pm
RCSI Training session

2pm-3pm
Library Session
12pm-1pm
Library Session

4pm-5pm
Library Session





Do you have other news you would like us to highlight to Library users?

Any comments or thoughts on how we can make this weekly blog post more useful? Email library@rcsi.com.

Friday, December 6, 2019

Library Life Blog: Monday 9th November- Sunday 15th December

Library Life is our weekly blog to let you know what will be going on around the library next week to help you plan your days and be aware of what is on.


Good luck to everyone taking exams over the next few weeks from everyone here at RCSI Library


EXAM MODE: From Monday 25th November, 26 York Street goes into Exam Mode - see email from the Dean to all students on Friday 1st November.  

26 York Street is in Examination Mode, Monday 25th November– Wednesday 18th December 2019

  • No tours at any time, unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team
  • No external events hosted in the building unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team.  Curriculum related activities and examinations will continue to be hosted in the building during this time.
  • Catering on the concourses on Levels -1, 3 and 4 will be minimised as much as possible. 
  • Desks around the atria on Levels 3 and 4 will not be used for serving refreshments.


#FairSpaceForAll - Bookmarks available in 26 York St Library Spaces


See our full explainer blog post on #FSFA here.

How do they work? 
Grab a bookmark when you come into the library or when you find your seat. When you want to leave your seat, fill in the date and the time you leave, and be back with 45 minutes!


If you are leaving your seat for more than 45 minutes, take your belongings with you or they might get packed up and moved to the concourse area on that floor - i.e. opposite the main lifts.


When can items be moved? Items can be moved when you have not followed the policy of noting the date and time you have left your desk, or if you are gone longer than 45 minutes, or if you put the wrong time on your bookmark, or if you don't use a bookmark at all.


When are items cleared from desks? This can happen at any time, in any area of the library to any desk not adhering to the policy. Sometimes only one desk might be cleared, sometimes all desks might be cleared so the best advice is to adhere to the policy!


Ask at the Library Information Point in 26 York Street for more information.



Additional Study Spaces this week 
This is the last week of additional study rooms for 2019



Library BiteSize Sessions: Skills Sessions to get the most from your library



Lots of Library BiteSize sessions planned for the next couple of weeks: Students can sign up from Moodle here.

Library Space Bookings

*Check local signage for updates. Blog will be updated too. All information correct for time of publication.

Computer Room Bookings
 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 


14:00-17:00 
Curriculum session


Expo Stage Bookings


 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 



Do you have other news you would like us to highlight to Library users?

Any comments or thoughts on how we can make this weekly blog post more useful? Email library@rcsi.com. 

Friday, November 29, 2019

Library Life Blog: Monday 2nd November- Sunday 8th December

Library Life is our weekly blog to let you know what will be going on around the library next week to help you plan your days and be aware of what is on.


Good luck to everyone taking exams over the next few weeks from everyone here at RCSI Library


EXAM MODE: From Monday 25th November, 26 York Street goes into Exam Mode - see email from the Dean to all students on Friday 1st November.  

26 York Street is in Examination Mode, Monday 25th November– Wednesday 18th December 2019

  • No tours at any time, unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team
  • No external events hosted in the building unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team.  Curriculum related activities and examinations will continue to be hosted in the building during this time.
  • Catering on the concourses on Levels -1, 3 and 4 will be minimised as much as possible. 
  • Desks around the atria on Levels 3 and 4 will not be used for serving refreshments.


#FairSpaceForAll - Bookmarks available in 26 York St Library Spaces


See our full explainer blog post on #FSFA here.

How do they work? 
Grab a bookmark when you come into the library or when you find your seat. When you want to leave your seat, fill in the date and the time you leave, and be back with 45 minutes!


If you are leaving your seat for more than 45 minutes, take your belongings with you or they might get packed up and moved to the concourse area on that floor - i.e. opposite the main lifts.


When can items be moved? Items can be moved when you have not followed the policy of noting the date and time you have left your desk, or if you are gone longer than 45 minutes, or if you put the wrong time on your bookmark, or if you don't use a bookmark at all.


When are items cleared from desks? This can happen at any time, in any area of the library to any desk not adhering to the policy. Sometimes only one desk might be cleared, sometimes all desks might be cleared so the best advice is to adhere to the policy!


Ask at the Library Information Point in 26 York Street for more information.



#LibraryIrelandWeek

It's Library Ireland Week across the country and RCSI Library  are inviting RCSI Students to get involved. -  Keep an eye out for events during the week


Additional Study Spaces this week 



Library BiteSize Sessions: Skills Sessions to get the most from your library



Lots of Library BiteSize sessions planned for the next couple of weeks: Students can sign up from Moodle here.

Library Space Bookings* 

*Check local signage for updates. Blog will be updated too. All information correct for time of publication.
*Updated 04/12/2019

Computer Room Bookings
 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 

12:00-14:00
PG Curriculum Session


Expo Stage Bookings


 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 
14:00-17:00
Irish Soc Cares

12:00 - 17:00
Obs/Gyn Society: Christmas Bake Sale 



Do you have other news you would like us to highlight to Library users?

Any comments or thoughts on how we can make this weekly blog post more useful? Email library@rcsi.com. 

Friday, November 22, 2019

Library Life Blog: Monday 25th November- Sunday 1st December

Library Life is our weekly blog to let you know what will be going on around the library next week to help you plan your days and be aware of what is on.



EXAM MODE: From Monday 25th November, 26 York Street goes into Exam Mode - see email from the Dean to all students on Friday 1st November.  
26 York Street is in Examination Mode, Monday 25th November– Wednesday 18th December 2019
  • No tours at any time, unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team
  • No external events hosted in the building unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team.  Curriculum related activities and examinations will continue to be hosted in the building during this time.
  • Catering on the concourses on Levels -1, 3 and 4 will be minimised as much as possible. 
  • Desks around the atria on Levels 3 and 4 will not be used for serving refreshments.


#FairSpaceForAll - Bookmarks available in 26 York St Library Spaces


See our full explainer blog post on #FSFA here.

How do they work? 
Grab a bookmark when you come into the library or when you find your seat. When you want to leave your seat, fill in the date and the time you leave, and be back with 45 minutes!


If you are leaving your seat for more than 45 minutes, take your belongings with you or they might get packed up and moved to the concourse area on that floor - i.e. opposite the main lifts.


When can items be moved? Items can be moved when you have not followed the policy of noting the date and time you have left your desk, or if you are gone longer than 45 minutes, or if you put the wrong time on your bookmark, or if you don't use a bookmark at all.


When are items cleared from desks? This can happen at any time, in any area of the library to any desk not adhering to the policy. Sometimes only one desk might be cleared, sometimes all desks might be cleared so the best advice is to adhere to the policy!


Ask at the Library Information Point in 26 York Street for more information.



#ExploreYourArchives: Archive Week 2019

It's Archives Week across the country and RCSI Library Heritage Collections are inviting RCSI Students to get involved. 


Additional Study Spaces this week 


Library BiteSize Sessions: Skills Sessions to get the most from your library



Lots of Library BiteSize sessions planned for the next couple of weeks: Students can sign up from Moodle here.

Library Space Bookings 

*Check local signage for updates. Blog will be updated too. All information correct for time of publication.

Computer Room Bookings
 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 
13:15-14:15 Library BiteSize

14:30-15:15
Library BiteSize
10:00-12:30 RCSI Training

12:30-14:00 RCSI Training


Expo Stage Bookings


 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 
12:00-14:00 Gourmet Society Morale Booster12:00-14:00
Infectious Disease & Public Health Soc: World Aids Day
12:00 - 14:00
UAE Day
12:00-14:00
AMSI fundraiser for HIV Ireland
Keep an eye out for the Gourmet Societies Morale Booster Monday lunchtime in the Expo Stage 😋🍲

Do you have other news you would like us to highlight to Library users?

Any comments or thoughts on how we can make this weekly blog post more useful? Email library@rcsi.com. 

Friday, November 15, 2019

Library Life Blog: Monday 18th November- Sunday 24th November

Library Life is our weekly blog to let you know what will be going on around the library next week to help you plan your days and be aware of what is on.



PRE-EXAM MODE: From Monday 11th November, 26 York Street goes into Pre-Exam Mode - see email from the Dean to all students on Friday 1st November.  
26 York Street is in Pre-Examination Mode, Monday 11th November– Sunday 24th November 2019
  • No tours in the building after 3pm, unless approved by the College’s Senior Management Team.
  • Catering on the concourses on Levels -1, 3 and 4 will be minimised as much as possible.
  • Desks around the atria on Levels 3 and 4 will not be used for serving refreshments


#FairSpaceForAll - Bookmarks available in 26 York St Library Spaces


See our full explainer blog post on #FSFA here.

How do they work? 
Grab a bookmark when you come into the library or when you find your seat. When you want to leave your seat, fill in the date and the time you leave, and be back with 45 minutes!


If you are leaving your seat for more than 45 minutes, take your belongings with you or they might get packed up and moved to the concourse area on that floor - i.e. opposite the main lifts.


When can items be moved? Items can be moved when you have not followed the policy of noting the date and time you have left your desk, or if you are gone longer than 45 minutes, or if you put the wrong time on your bookmark, or if you don't use a bookmark at all.


When are items cleared from desks? This can happen at any time, in any area of the library to any desk not adhering to the policy. Sometimes only one desk might be cleared, sometimes all desks might be cleared so the best advice is to adhere to the policy!


Ask at the Library Information Point in 26 York Street for more information.


Additional Study Spaces this week 
*Updated Tuesday 19th November


Library BiteSize Sessions: Skills Sessions to get the most from your library


Lots of Library BiteSize sessions planned for the next couple of weeks: Students can sign up from Moodle here.

Library Space Bookings 

*Check local signage for updates. Blog will be updated too. All information correct for time of publication.

Computer Room Bookings
 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 

10:00-12:30 RCSI Training

12:30-14:00 RCSI Training
11:00-15:00
RCSI NQAIS
12:30-14:00 RCSI Training14:00-17:00 Curriculum session

There are a lot of curriculum bookings in the computer room this week. If anyone needs a computer there are computers available in the Learning Commons, L0 - Reading Lounge, L1 - Collaborative Zone, L2



Expo Stage Bookings

 Monday
 Tuesday
Wednesday 
Thursday 
Friday 
Saturday 
Sunday 
13:00-13:30 S.E.C.S.E RCSI & Homeless Period Ireland

16:00-18:00 S.E.C.S.E RCSI & Homeless Period Ireland
09:00-17:00 Omani National Day

11:00-15:00 Student barometer (Study Pod 1)
09:00- 17:00 CIMSA Gives Back (Study pod 1)

12:00-15:00 Enviro Soc - Healthcare without Harm Info Day 
10:00- 17:00 S.E.C.S.E RCSI & Homeless Period Ireland09:00 - 17:00 Cancer Soc

Do you have other news you would like us to highlight to Library users?

Any comments or thoughts on how we can make this weekly blog post more useful? Email library@rcsi.com.